Obituaries

Nancie Papazian died in her Livingston home on Wednesday, January 17.

A long-time resident of Scotch Plains, Mrs. Papazian was born in Watertown, Massachusetts. She moved with her husband, Harry, and their family to Scotch Plains. They became active members of St. Mary Armenian Church in Livingston. She later lived in South Orange and, most recently, Livingston.

She was predeceased by her husband in 2012, after 58 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Haig and Richard. She is survived by her three children, John Papazian (Carol); Holly Guber (Tom); and Tom Papazian (Theresa Thibault); and four grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston on Sunday, January 21. A service was held at St. Mary Armenian Church, Livingston, on Monday January 22.

Frances Ruth Wortzel of Bridgewater, formerly of Livingston, died January 17 at the Chelsea at Bridgewater. She was 99 years old.

Born and raised in Newark, she lived in Livingston and later split time between Boynton Beach, Florida and West Orange, before moving to Bridgewater.

Mrs. Wortzel earned a bachelor of arts degree from Montclair State Teachers’ College in 1944 and a master of business administration degree from New York University in 1949. She worked 43 years with her husband, Dr. Martin H. Wortzel, a dermatologist in private practice with offices in Newark, Millburn and Caldwell. He predeceased her in 1997.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Franzblau of Bridgewater, and Dr. Jay Wortzel (Karen) of Wayside; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Amanda Nicole Magenheim of Livingston died Friday, January 12, at the age of 21.

Ms. Magenheim was born and raised in Livingston and attended Pennsylvania State University.

She is survived by her parents, Donna (Christensen) and Sanford Magenheim; and her sisters, Alyssa and Erica.

She had been a cheerleader in high school, and was a dean’s list student at Penn State. She had planned to obtain a master’s degree in occupational therapy and become an occupational therapist.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 17, at Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook-Farmer) in Roseland. A funeral Mass was offered on Thursday, January 18, in the Saint Philomena Roman Catholic Church in Livingston. The interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations in Ms. Magenheim’s memory be made to Penn State THON, a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

George Martin Barras passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2024, a month shy of his 96th birthday.

He was born on February 17, 1928 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, to Jonathan Barras, a civil servant, and Elizabeth Barras (née Seery), a homemaker from Kildare, Ireland. He recalled fond childhood memories at Turf Moor, the home of Burnley FC, visits to Blackpool, and school at Saint Mary’s Parish.

George was a self-employed painter and wallpaper contractor. He left Britain for North America aboard the Queen Elizabeth, first settling in Toronto, and later making New Jersey his home. One night he attended a dance in Newark where he struck up one of his trademark conversations with an Irish woman named MaryAnn Flahive, they married in 1956.

Herbert W. Hickman, age 92, passed away peacefully at home in Greenfield, MA on January 7,2024. A long-time resident of Livingston, NJ, he moved to Western Massachusetts three years ago.

Herbert was born May 5, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to Leon E. Hickman and Mayme Hoyt Hickman of Mount Lebanon, PA. Herb graduated from Mount Lebanon High School, earned a B.S. in mathematics from Haverford College and a M.B.A. from Harvard. Following college Herb was drafted into the Army at the end of the Korean War and served as a radio operator in Okinawa.

Herb worked for the Prudential Insurance Company in Newark, NJ for over 30 years, attaining the office of Vice President and Associate Actuary. He served in a variety of actuarial positions, including the development of variable annuities.

Steven Delman of Livingston, NJ, passed away on January 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community service. He was predeceased by his sister Paula LaPierre, and brother Richard Delman, and is survived by his daughter Malka (Marni) Shaw, son Scott Delman, and six cherished grandchildren – Maya, Zahava, Aryeh, Chase, Akiva, and Spencer.

Born on June 6, 1946, in the Bronx, NY, Steven spent his formative years in New Rochelle, NY. On November 19, 1972, he married the love of his life, Meryl Delman, and their union was a source of strength and inspiration until her untimely passing in 2016. They moved to Livingston in 1977.

Former Livingston residentAgnes Mary Mascarenhas died at the age of 97 on Saturday, January 6.

Mrs.Mascarenhas worked in many senior administrative roles before her retirement.

Mrs. Mascarenhas is predeceased by her husband, Louie; son, Vincent; and siblings, Malcolm, Aelred, Raphael and Ignatius. She is survived by her children, Michael and Patricia; her four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Avisitation for Mrs. Mascarenhas will be held Friday, January 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, January 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Philomena Church, in Livingston.

A committal will occur Saturday, January 20, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum, East Hanover.

The family of Mrs. Mascarenhas will hold a repast at the Hanover Manor after the interment.

Dr. Alfred William Christopher, Jr., MD, known by many as Chris or Dr. Chris, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, surroundedby his devoted family. Loving husband, father and grandfather, Dr. Chris lived with his family in Livingston, New Jersey for 53 years. Dr. Chris was on hospice for the last 3 and a half years (including during the pandemic) and his family was able to keep him comfortable at home. This was important to him and his children felt honored to be there for him.

Joan E. Higgins, of Livingston, died on Monday, January 8, at the age of 90.

Mrs. Higgins sang with the Living Tone Choir, and made rosary beads with St. Philomena’s Rosary Group.

She is survived by her husband, Basil; her children, Eileen and Gerri; and her five grandchildren.

A visitation for Mrs. Higgins was held on Thursday, January 11 at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston. A funeral mass occurred on Friday, January 12, at St. Philomena Church in Livingston. Cremation was private.

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Suzanne Waltman Newmann, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of Livingston and West Orange, NJ, died on December 30, 2023.

Bom in Philadelphia, PA, to William Waltman and Bertha Brenner Newmann, Sue graduated from Overbrook High School in 1952 and received a B.A. in Education from the University of Pennsylvania in 1956. She married her college sweetheart, Thomas H. Newmann (who passed in 2010), after 54 years together. Sue had two great passions: the University of Pennsylvania, which awarded her the University Alumni Award of Merit; and Scottish Terriers (there were always two or three running around the house). A teacher at Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Sue also helped high school students prepare for the college admissions process.

She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Ellen Newmann; son-inlaw, John R. Enea; her son, William W. Newmann; her daughter-in-law, Judyth Twigg, and granddaughter, Jeri Twigg Newmann.