Obituaries

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Private Services for Mrs. Wagenberg

Ellen Wagenberg died on March 5. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Barry Wagenberg. Additional survivors include her son, Lawrence Wagenberg, along with his wife and their sons; her daughter, Melissa Lasher, along with her husband and their children; and her sister.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 25, 1948. After living in Jamaica, Queens, above her dad’s pharmacy and soda shop, her family settled in New Hyde Park, New York. Later, Mrs. Wagenberg attended Adelphi University, where she met her future husband, Barry.

Upon her college graduation, she and her husband moved to Philadelphia, where she taught elementary school. They then moved to the Riverdale section of the Bronx. They moved again to Robbins Air Force Base, in Georgia, when Mr. Wagenberg was stationed there in the US Air Force. The family eventually settled in Livingston. As her children were growing up, Mrs. Wagenberg earned her MBA and later worked as an accountant.

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Services Held For Mr. Furst

Alan N. Furst, 73, died on March 10. He leaves his wife, Ruth Ann; daughter, Jill Furst Ahluwalia (Sid); his siblings and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Daniel. He is also survived by his former wife.

After he received his LCSW degree, Mr. Furst founded the Community Psychiatric Institute of East Orange in 1972 with his psychiatrist father. He served there as the executive director for 51 years, where he pioneered the concept of day treatment for psychiatric patients. Over the years he expanded the program to include substance abuse treatment.

The family received guests for Mr. Furst on Tuesday, March 12, at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston. That was followed by a funeral service and burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Services Held For Mr. Orbach

Joseph Orbach, 93,died at home on Tuesday, March 5. He is survived by his four children and their families.

A funeral service for Joseph was held Wednesday, March 6, at Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood, New Jersey Following the funeral service was a burial at Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus.

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Halli Lunin

Halli Pankin Lunin, 74, of West Orange, passed away on March 7, 2024.

Halli was born on August 30, 1949, and grew up in Roslyn, New York.After graduating high school, she first went to Endicott College, and then to Ohio University to study art history.

Halli met her husband in New York City and they were married onAugust 27, 1977. They had three children and settled in Livingston.

After Halli retired from being a florist, she spent her time reading, attending book clubs, playing canasta and mahjong, spending time at the beach, and spending as much time as she could with her family.

Halli was predeceased by Jerome and Beatrice Pankin. She is survived by her husband, Scott; her three children, Russell, Eric and Sloane; seven grandchildren, Richard, Alexander, Nathaniel, Jordana, Colden, Gemma, and River; and her brother, David Pankin.

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Marty Bodner

Beloved father of Andrew Bodner (Debbie), Eric Bodner (Barbara), Felice Weiner, and Hilary Bodner (David).

Grandfather of Samantha DiLemme (Phil), Julia Bodner Cohen (Brett), Robby Bodner (Nikki), Ross Weiner (Jamie), Lindsey Marder (Brad), Max Bodner, Michael Bodner, and Samuel Brenner.

Great-grandfather of Sienne Rose DiLemme and Remi Tess Marder.

There will be a private service in his memory for the family.

If you would like to make a donation, please send it to Garden Terrace, Marty’s residence for the last three years. This is an amazing group that truly makes a difference: Garden Terrace, in memory of Marty Bodner, 361 Main Street, Chatham, NJ, 07928.

Alternatively, you may donate to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. If it’s not about Livingston, it’s not in the

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Private Services For Mrs. Silverman

Bette Anne (nee Feldman) Silverman died on February 17 at the age of 87. Born September 27, 1936, in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was married to the late Richard Silverman for 66 years.

Agraduate of Mt. Holyoke College in 1958, she met Mr. Silverman during her senior year. She also received a master’s degree in political science from Rutgers University. The Silvermans were longtime members of Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills.

Mr. Silverman pre-deceased his wife in December 2023. She is survived by her children, Jodie and Neill, and their families.

Funeral arrangements were private.

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Mr. Meehan Dies at 72

James Joseph Meehan, Jr., 72, of Gainesville, Florida,died on December 13. He was born October 7, 1951, in Montclair.

After graduating from St. Philomena and Livingston High School, Mr. Meehan attended the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and received his degree in engineering from the University of Florida.

Mr. Meehan is survived by his wife of 33 years, Poppy; and his daughter, Alexandra (Robbie Czopek). He is also survived by his brother and sisters.

There will be a celebration of Mr. Meehan’s’ life on March 22 at Ironwood Golf Course clubhouse, Gainesville, Florida.

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Madeline Zecchino Succumbs at Age 104

Madeline A. Zecchino, 104, of Livingston, died on Thursday, February 29.

Mrs. Zecchino was born and raised in Orange and was one of eight siblings. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Air Force veteran Vincent Zecchino; her son, Vincent Jr.; daughter-in-law, Geraldine; and her three grandchildren.

A visitation was held on Sunday, March 3, at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston .Afuneral Mass was celebrated on Monday, March 4, at St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church, and entombment immediately followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

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Malcolm Fleischer

Malcolm Fleischer, age 88, of Morris Plains, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Born and raised in Newark, Malcolm graduated from Weequahic High School and earned his Bachelor degree from Upsala College. He lived in Livingston for more than 50 years.

He worked for many years as an executive for Bamberger’s Department Stores and then owned several card and gift shops. He enjoyed his retirement by spending time with family and friends, playing golf, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Mr. Fleischer was the beloved husband of Paula for 65 years, loving father of Steven Fleischer (Susan), Heidi Fleischer (Ken), and Beth Richmond (Daniel), devoted grandfather of Jason,Austin, Brian, Alexa, Lauren, Joelle, Maxston, and Jenna, cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.

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Paula Chapman DuBrow

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Paula Chapman Du-Brow, 87, formerly of Livingston, on Sunday March 3, in Bridgewater. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Paula is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Sheldon, and her parents, the late Faye and Jackie Chapman. She leaves behind her children, Abbe DuBrow Branch of Clinton, Beth and Jeffrey Berger of Basking Ridge, Carrie and Richard Solomon of Basking Ridge, and Darin and Ellen DuBrow of Livingston; along with 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild, Jack; her brothers, Arthur Chapman of Manalapan, NJ and Stuart Chapman of Hollywood, Florida.

Funeral services were Wednesday, March 6, at Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 or Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936.

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