Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 24, 2012 Obituaries Ellen A. Campbell, nee Robinson, of Midland Park died Oct. 16. She was 88. She was a graduate of Montclair State College. In her early career she was the secretary for the Midland Park United Methodist Church where she was a member. She is survived by her children Neil of Midland Park and Patsy Ann Don Vanderhoof of Lake Hopatcong, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her sister Edith Jean Den Herder. She was predeceased by her husband LeRoy Campbell. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to The Midland Park United Methodist Church, 269 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Jack W. McDonald Wallingford, Connecticut, formerly of Midland Park, died Oct. 11. He was 86. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed at Frank A. McBride for over 40 years as a purchasing agent until his retirement in 1988. He was a professional engineer, and a member of the American Society of Heating and Refrigeration. He served on the board of directors of the Holland Christian Home in Haledon for nine years. He was a member of the Faith Reformed Church in Midland Park, where he served on the consistory board. He was a teacher at Friendship Ministries for special needs and after moving to Ashlar Village became a member of the First Congregational Church in Wallingford. He is survived by his wife Norma of Wallingford, Connecticut, his children James McDonald of Bristol, Lee McDonald of Wayside and Susan Lane of Clarksville, Maryland, three granddaughters, and one great-grandson. Arrangements were made by B.C. Bailey Funeral Home in Connecticut. Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Ministries, c/o Jessie Ver Hage, 3217 Warren’s Way, Wanaque, NJ, 07405. J. Richard Mehring of Lewes, Delaware, formerly of Franklin Lakes, died Oct. 16. He was 96. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Before retiring in 1986, he was an accountant and tax analyst for the Ebasco Corporation in New York City. He was a former parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Franklin Lakes, and was a parishioner of Saint Jude the Apostle R.C. Church in Lewes, Delaware. He is survived by his children Mary Jean Mc Kenna of Highland Lakes, Joseph Mehring of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Trudy Roberto of Wharton, Timothy Mehring of Wharton, Paul Mehring of Sea Girt, Melissa Mehring of Lewes, Delaware, and Pamela Mehring of Milton, Delaware, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Gertrude Marie (nee O’Connell) Mehring, his son John Mehring, and his siblings Edward, Marie and Claire Mehring. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Ellen A. Campbell Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 or the Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Edythe Miller, nee Kievit, of Wyckoff, formerly of Hawthorne, died Oct. 15. She was 85. She was the office administrator for Miller’s Saxophone Shop in North Haledon. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of North Haledon where she was a former Sessions member. She was a member of the Wyckoff Garden Club and the Wyckoff Municipal Band. She is survived by her husband George Miller of Wyckoff, her children Dr. George Miller Jr. of Wayne and Paul K. Miller of Hawthorne, and her sister of Ruth Kievit of Wyckoff. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Ann P. O’Leary, nee Plesinger, of Wyckoff, formerly of Franklin Lakes, died Oct. 17. She was 92. Before retiring, she was a central office clerk for New Jersey Bell in Wayne and Paterson for 41 years. She was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Franklin Lakes. She is survived by her nieces Catherine Plesinger of Howell and Mary Ann Bariso of Totowa. She was predeceased by her husband John F. O’Leary, her parents Paul and Theresa (nee Benna) Plesinger. She was also predeceased by her siblings, John, Joseph, Michael, Leo, and Frank Plesinger; and Mary Twanley. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. E. Wayne Roelke of Ridgewood died Oct. 15. He was 75. He attended the University of Maryland. He is survived by his wife Kay; his daughters Cheryl Finger, Jody Van Houten, and Karen McCloskey; six grandchildren; his mother Norma Telesco; his siblings Gary, and Gail Petersen Bell; and three nephews. Arrangements were made Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospital Foundation, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or Woodlea Path I, C/O Stacey Sandler, 328 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Philip M. Russo of Ho-Ho-Kus died Oct. 16. He was 89. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was the owner and operator of Advanced Window Systems in Saddle Brook for over 25 years. He was a parishioner of Saint Gabriel’s Church in Saddle River, and a member of the Hackensack Golf Club, and the Lions Club. He is survived by his two children Rosalie Russo of Manhattan Beach, California and Michael Russo of Oradell, and two grandsons. He was predeceased by his wife Connie, and by his daughter Phylis Abate. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Franklin Lakes Scribe Halloween curfew reminder The Borough of Franklin Lakes adopted a Halloween curfew ordinance that will be in effect every year on Oct. 30 and 31. The curfew assists the Franklin Lakes Police Department in preventing the increasing amount of residential property damage on Mischief Night and Halloween. Police ask parents to make sure children abide by the conditions of the curfew. The ordinance prohibits individuals under age 18 from being on any public street or in any public place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Oct. 30 and 31 unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian or engaged in, or traveling to or from, a business or occupation state laws authorize a juvenile to perform. ‘The Walking Dead’ to be discussed On Sunday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m., Temple Emanuel of North Jersey will host a free public screening and panel discussion on the moral questions raised by the provocative television series, “The Walking Dead.” The series is set in a world overrun by zombies, and still beset by familiar human quandaries. The memorable third episode of the 2011 season, “Save the Last One,” will be shown and analyzed by a panel of experts: Father Donald Hummel, chaplain of Paramus Catholic High School and a teacher of psychology and criminal justice; Dr. Alyssa Gray, associate professor of codes and responsa literature at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion; attorney Moshe Horn, former Manhattan assistant district attorney, now a partner in the New York law firm of Seeger Weiss, LLP and lecturer on criminal ethics; and attorney Richard Altabef, Emmy Award-winning former counsel to CBS News and “Sixty Minutes” and current legal advisor to Univision News. Rabbi Joseph H. Prouser, Temple Emanuel’s spiritual leader, will moderate. The screening contains graphic content that might be inappropriate for young children. Parental discretion is suggested. A representative from Skyline Films, an independent film and promotional video producer, will record the proceedings. Seating is limited. For reservations, call (201) 560-0200. Temple Emanuel is located at 558 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes. Nafash’s ‘Evanescence’ on exhibit Artist Diane Nafash’s art exhibit, “Evanescence,” will be on view at the High Mountain Presbyterian Church Gallery through the month of October. The exhibit includes floral watercolors, photos, and acrylic paintings from Nafash’s “Rainbow Moments” series. Nafash, a fine artist and former art director for Avon (continued on page 19) Edythe Miller Jack W. McDonald Ann P. O’Leary E. Wayne Roelke J. Richard Mehring Philip M. Russo