Livingston New Jersey news

Eleanore O. Sochor (nee Osman), 94, of Livingston died Saturday, June 1.

Born in Newark to Barry and Marie Osman, Mrs. Sochor moved to Livingston in 1952 with her husband, Rudy, who predeceased her in 2010.

She worked as an executive secretary for most of her career. In addition, she volunteered her time at Saint Barnabas Medical Center for decades, and participated in charity knitting projects.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Sochor was predeceased by her sister, Pearl Sklanka, and her brothers, Herbert and Edward Osman. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Stanko; and two grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are private under the direction of Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Livingston.

In September, 1904, four grades met in the primary room of District School No. 2 at Northfield Center, where Roosevelt School was later located.

Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI), is requesting hotel-size toiletries and new cosmetics for distribution to homeless individuals who do not have financial access to the basics of personal hygiene. “As vacation season approaches, many residents will be staying at hotels and resorts,” noted LPI founder and director Jeff Friedman. “It’s been my experience that lots of unused items are readily available to bring home for the ‘poor, homeless, and disenfranchised.’ It’s fun, too!” Friedman added that, “comments like ‘I really need this!’ ‘Thanks for taking care of us,’ ‘This is really for me?’ and ‘God bless You’ are frequent reactions from those who receive toiletries and cosmetics from LPI. And this is all because of the generosity of our Livingston friends and neighbors.” Friedman continued, “All of us try to look our best, including the homeless and the profoundly poor. That’s why new cosmetics, samples and cosmetic gift bags, are especially appreciated by women of all ages.

The Livingston High School boys’ varsity volleyball team defeated Elizabeth, 2-1, on Tuesday, May 21, and Bayonne, 2-0, on Thursday, May 23, to advance in the state tournament. Shown here, senior captain Drew Nardone, #6, elevates to block the shot by the Elizabeth offensive player. The Lancers defeated the Minutemen at home in the Fitness and Wellness Center. Don Schwartz Photo

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The Livingston High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team ended its season on Tuesday, May 21, with a loss to Ridge, of Bernards Township, 19-7. Shown here, Lancer captain Carsyn Balter vies for the ball with the Ridge player as Lancers Haley Locke (foreground) and Samantha Orciuoli (background) converge on the play. Don Schwartz Photo

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The sun was shining Monday morning during Livingston's annual Memorial Day observance. Immediately following the ceremony was the parade, which was well attended due to the pleasant weather. Shown at top right are five of Livingston's own veterans, Tom Bucca, Charlie Quinn, Jerry Schmotolocha, Bill Brost, and Chuck Tahaney. At right, firefighters Michael Ciccone, Tim Boutilette, Brendan Hickey, and Jim Kedrie march down South Livingston Avenue.

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Grace Irene Russo (nee Bozza) of Livingston died Monday, May 28. She was 87 years old.

Born and raised in Jersey City to MaryandPasqualeBozza,Mrs.Russo moved to Livingston in 1963.

Over the past 20 years, she worked as an administrative assistant for the Township of Livingston clerk’s office. Formerly, she worked as a paralegal for Foster-Wheeler in Livingston for 25 years, and served as an officer of the Peachtree Credit Union.

Mrs. Russo was widely known for her community service in Livingston, earning numerous awards and recognitions. Her most recent was the President’s Volunteer Award. She was an active member of the Livingston League of Women Voters, and served as its vice president up until her death.

At the Monday, May 20, Board of Education meeting, resident Brian Bradley stated that he and fellow resident Mike Ramer were well within their rights to record the meeting. Ramer had been questioned about filming a student at the previous meeting. Business administrator Steven Robinson agreed that, yes, everyone is legally permitted to record a public meeting. We would have liked him to stop there, but he continued, adding that recording is, however, discouraged by the administration.

But make no mistake: at a public meeting, recording is very much allowed. These laws exist for a reason – open government is good government.

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At the Township Council conference meeting, held on Wednesday, May 22, there were two extended discussions about perceived improvements needed in the community. In one, the Council agreed to discuss with the Board of Education how to provide theater space for the performers in our town and in the other, they avoided the question of how to deal with plastic bags.

Retired art teacher Hugh Mahon made a valid point when he said that the town provides ample space for the many young (and not-so-young) athletes, but not one inch of space is offered to the many performers and artists. Fewer athletes from Livingston have been recognized nationally for their abilities than performers, he said, pointing out the accomplishments of Jay Greenspan (AKA Jason Alexander), Nikki James, Stephen Oremus, and others.

Ronald “Ron” Seigle, 70, of Morristown, formerly of Livingston, died May 24.

Born in East Orange, he had resided in Millburn, where he raised his family. He and his wife, Jeanne, have resided in Morristown for the past seven years.

Mr. Seigle graduated from Livingston High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rutgers University in 1971.

Before his retirement in 2017, he was a product manager at iConnectiv. He had worked with the Bell System for over 45 years.

Ron is survived by his wife, Jeanne (nee Casey) Seigle; his daughters, Jessica Burruano and her husband, Mike, and Elizabeth Seigle; his siblings, Alexandra Seigle and her husband, Paul Traina, and Larry Seigle and his wife, Leslie; his brother in-law, Roger Casey, and his wife, Doty; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit.

Dr. Loren K. James, 72, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at his home in Livingston, surrounded by his loving family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the O’Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad St., Bloomfield, on Thursday at 10 a.m. The funeral service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Upper Montclair at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Upper Montclair. Visitation was held on Wednesday.

Born inWhite Plains, NewYork, Dr. James lived in Bloomfield before moving to Livingston in 1972. He was a retired administrator and principal for the Montclair School system. A graduate of Bloomfield College, he attained a master’s degree from Montclair State and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University.