December 22, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Obituaries Marian Bird, nee De Hart, of Saddle River, formerly of Clifton, died Dec. 13. She was 93. She was a descendent of the De Hart family who settled in New York in 1659. She was a 1938 graduate of Montclair State Teachers College, and taught French and Latin in Netcong. She was a 69 year member of the Athenia Reformed Church in Clifton. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America for many years as a leader, and was instrumental in the organization of the Lenni Lenape Council, serving as a vice president on their board of directors. She is survived by her children Susan Ronk, and Peter G. Bird, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Peter H. Bird, her daughter Carol Ann Blahut, and her sister Frances Warth. Arrangements were made by Allwood Funeral Home in Clifton. Inez Dondero, nee Scrivani, of Mahwah, formerly of River Vale and Manahawkin, died Dec. 16. She was 85. She had been a manager of women’s couture at Hartly Fashions of Westwood. During the 1970s Marian Bird and ‘80s, she was the office manager for Mallory Capacitor Co. She was a member of The Columbiettes, Saint Thomas More Council of Westwood, where she served as past- auxiliary president, chapter president, New Jersey state president, supreme president, public relations contact, and council secretary. She is survived by her children Ernest, and Catherine Zahn, five grandchildren, and her brother Angelo of Colonia. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest, and her parents Emilio and Sadie Scrivani. Arrangements were made by Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. Memorial donations may be made to The Columbiettes, Saint Thomas More Council of Westwood, 40 Crest Street, Westwood NJ 07675 or Native American Heritage Association, P.O. Box 512, Rapid City, SD 57709. Bridget Mary “Bridie” Leto, nee McCabe, of Glen Rock died Dec. 11. She was a parishioner of Saint Catharine RC Church in Glen Rock, and Saint Francis RC Church in Brant Beach. She is survived by her children Richard C., David G., and Brian A. Leto, two grandchildren, and her siblings John, Brian, Anne, and Kathleen. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony R. and her brother Michael. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Catharine RC Church, 905 South Maple Avenue, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Roberta S. “Bobbi” Medalis, nee Simpson, of Westminster, Maryland, formerly of Ridgewood, died Dec. 8. She was 71. She was a director of religious education at Saint Pius Church in Old Tappan, Saint Anthony’s RC Church in Hawthorne, Immaculate Conception RC Church in Mahwah, and Church of the Annunciation in Paramus. She was a graduate from the College of New Rochelle and received her master’s degree from Fordham University. She is survived by her children Julie, Jeanne, and John Medalis, four grandchildren, and her brother Rick Simpson. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Medalis. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Doctors without Borders, at www.doctorswithoutborders.org. Donald C. Ohnegian of Ramsey died Dec. 13. He was 72. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Reserves. He practiced law on Main Street in Ramsey from 1965 until his death. He held many public service positions throughout his career including acting as prosecutor in a number of municipalities. He was chairman of the Bergen County Bar Foundation, chairman of the Supreme Court District Ethics Committee, vice chairman of the Northwest Bergen County Utility Authority, trustee of the Bergen County Bar Association, and member of the Bergen County Charter Study Commission, Bergen Roberta S. Medalis Bridget Mary Leto County Judicial Appointments Committee, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Bergen County, and American Bar Associations. He was also a director of the Ramsey Savings and Loan, and the Ramsey Education Foundation. He held leadership positions and attended the First Presbyterian Church. He provided legal, coaching, and other support to Ramsey Junior Football and youth baseball for many years. He is survived by his wife Betsy, his children Scott of Glen Rock, Debbie Bennett of Westfield, and Pete of Ramsey, and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Donald C. Ohnegian ‘60 Memorial Scholarship Fund for Leadership, c/o The Community Foundation of New Jersey, P.O. Box 338, Morristown, NJ 07963. Jennifer Hermanns Pontecorvo of HoHo-Kus died Dec. 13. She was 40. She is survived by her husband Michael, her son Michael William; her parents Kate Conover and William Hermanns, and her brothers Christopher Hermanns, and Bill Hermanns. Arrangements were made by C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Dorothy Peters, nee McIlroy, of Ridgewood and Upper Saddle River died Dec. 16. She was 80. She is survived by her children Scott, Mark, and Christie, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her sister Mary Baer. She was predeceased by her husband Jack E. Peters. Arrangements were made by Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly. Jennifer Hermanns Pontecorvo Inez Dondero Donald C. Ohnegian Dorothy Peters “...therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” Celebrate the Real Meaning of Christmas at Grace United Methodist Church 555 Russell Ave, Wyckoff, NJ • 201-891-4595 • www.gumc.org (just west of Route 208 at the corner of Russell and Eder Aves) Dr. David E. Wiley III, Pastor “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us... full of grace and truth” John 1:14 Since Christmas is a time for remembering, we are lighting a candle in our funeral home for all the families we have served this past year. As you enjoy this Christmas season, we hope this gesture will serve to remind you of Holidays past and the importance of family. May the quiet peace of Christmas fill your heart and home. LIGHT A CANDLE OF LOVE. Sunday Worship Hours: 9 am and 11 am (Nursery Care Provided) Sunday, December 26: 10 am (one service only) Candlelight Services: 9 pm and 11 pm All children present will have an opportunity to participate in a reenactment of the nativity. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Friday, December 24 Family Services: 3 pm and 5 pm Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors: The People of the United Methodist Church Come home to celebrate Christmas at HOLY CROSS-LCMS 5:00 pm - Christmas Eve Family Service with Holy Communion 10:00 pm - Traditional Christmas Service with Holy Communion Friday, December 24 10:25 am ~ Christmas Morning Service with Holy Communion William Brock Jr. C.F.S.P Mgr. ., NJ Lic. No. 3287 William Brock Jr. C.F.S.P Mgr. ., NJ Lic. No. 3287 Saturday, December 25 125 Glasgow Terrace, Mahwah • 201-529-2117 Pastor Dennis Rockett Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 201-891-3400 • Olthuis Funeral Home, 201-652-8844