Mark M. Prial of Livingston died June 19 at the age of 57.

Mr. Prial grew up in South Orange and later moved to Livingston, where he lived for the past 25 years. He was a South Orange police officer for 27 years, retiring as a lieutenant.

He was predeceased by his father, Frank. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Patricia; his children, James and McKenna; his mother, Jeanne; and his siblings, Frank and Dunstan (Amy).

Visitation was held Sunday, June 23, at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston. The funeral service was private. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations in Mr. Prial’s name be made to the Policemen’s BenevolentAssociation, Local 12, 201 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079.

Assunta Delia (nee Pichi) died in her Livingston home on Friday, June 21. She was 98 years old.

Born in Dover, Mrs. Delia had lived in Livingston over 60 years with her husband, Anthony, while raising their children.

She worked many years as a maternity nurse at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, retiring at the age of 72.

She was predeceased by her husband after 66 years of marriage. She is survived by her children, Rosanne Chieffo (Al), Ronald (Annie), and Anthony (Michele); seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held this Thursday, June 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mt. PleasantAvenue, Livingston. The funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, June 28, at 10 a.m. at St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church, Livingston. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Mrs. Delia’s memory to the Saint Barnabas Health Care Hospice VNA/ HG, West Orange, NJ 07052, or to the American Cancer Society.

Myron (Mike) W. Kronisch, 92, who advocated passionately for a peaceful alternative to solving international disputes, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New York City, he lived in Maplewood and Livingston before retiring to Mt. Arlington, NJ.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Sheila (nee Felzenberg), four loving and devoted children: daughters Elizabeth (and Marc Lesser), Jennifer (and Steven Benenson), and Rebecca (and Robert Emert), a son, Matthew (and Belle) Kronisch, as well as eleven adoring grandchildren, Danielle (and David) Levine, Madeleine Lesser, Hannah and Rachael Benenson, David (and Monika) and Jacob Emert, and Zachary, Benjamin, Elianna, Shayna and Maxx Kronisch, and a great-grandson, Reece Levine. He is also survived by his sister, Sara (and Richard) Krieger, and was predeceased by his parents, Morris and Stella Kronisch, and his brothers, Drs. Sherman and David Kronisch.

At the age of 17, after a year of college at Rutgers University, Mike enlisted in a program where he trained to become an Army officer. He commanded a tank unit in Korea, where he served before the war there began. He completed college at Bucknell University and earned a law degree at Rutgers University, followed by a clerkship for the Honorable Justice Nathan Jacobs on the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Mike had a distinguished legal career (including numerous cases resulting in published opinions that changed New Jersey law) focused primarily on personal injury litigation representing severely injured individuals and their families in medical negligence and product liability matters. He was a long-standing member of the Editorial Board of the New Jersey Law Journal and he served a term as president of the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers ofAmerica, currently NJAJ (New Jersey Association for Justice). He was a mentor and role model to countless attorneys who aimed to learn and to improve their practice.

While the law was his avocation, his passion was peace and justice. His service in Korea and the founding of the United Nations had a profound impact on his worldview. He was determined to find a peaceful means to solve the world’s numerous problems so as to avoid war. This early concern grew into a lifelong commitment to work as an activist and leader of several organizations, including the World Federalist Association, Citizens for Global Solutions and the Center for War/Peace Studies. Chief among the aims of these organizations was to improve the effectiveness of the UN by replacing the veto power with a more representative voting system in the General Assembly and the Security Council. Mike worked tirelessly toward this goal, visiting over 50 UN and Foreign Missions, both in the US and abroad, to promote the idea of a “weighted” voting system.

Aside from being an officer and a gentleman, he was supremely proud of his family, reveled in all of their accomplishments, and loved every one of them dearly. Funeral services were held at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman, Livingston, NJ on Monday, June 24, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Center for War/ Peace Studies, 866 UN Plaza, NY, NY 10017.

Hebe L. Backiel passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on June 27, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut, with her children by her side. She was 99 years old.

Hebe was born May 19, 1920 in Watkins Glen, New York to Duncan and Florence Parks. She graduated from Hofstra University, where she met her husband-to-be, Stephen A. Backiel, her spouse of 58 years. After four-year stints in Brooklyn, Mineola, New York, and Greenville, South Carolina, they moved to Livingston in 1956, where they raised their family and lived for almost 45 years.

Hebe thrived as a full-time homemaker and a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, who always put her family first.

Hebe and Steve enjoyed skiing into their late 70s. They loved vacationing along the New England coast and collecting paintings by local artists. Hebe was passionate about food and cooking, regularly worked at the polls during elections, and was an active member of the AAUW and her local bridge club.

Hebe moved to Edgehill Senior Living in Stamford in 2012, where she made a wonderful group of new friends and was engaged in various committees. She spent her days reading the New York Times, keeping up with politics, and enjoying regular visits from her daughter, Suzanne, and family.

Hebe was pre-deceased by her husband, Stephen, and her brother Duncan Parks Jr. She is survived by her son, Stephen, and his spouse, Terry Vanderplas, of Knoxville, Tennessee; her daughter, Suzanne Harley, and her spouse, William Harley, of Stamford; her granddaughters, Elizabeth Moran of Stamford and Megan McCloskey of Baltimore, Maryland; her five great-grandchildren, Luis, Gianna, Lilly, Logan and Beau; and eight nieces and nephews.

She will forever be remembered for her grace and charm, but also her strength and positive outlook. Her family will continue to be inspired by the passion of her convictions and her spirited, progressive thinking.

Visitation and a prayer service was held at the Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home in Stamford on Tuesday, July 2. The interment took place alongside her husband at Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown, New Jersey.

Memorial contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood (www.plannedparenthood.org). To send condolences to the family, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com.

Scott Mitchell Perry, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, onTuesday evening, June 25, 2019.

He is survived by his two sons, Jonathan and Jason; his two fur grandchildren, Togo and Giglio; his cousins, Richie and Debbie; and his children of the Guardian ad Litem program of South Florida; as well as many close friends and extended family.

Born in New York, New York and raised in New Rochelle, New York, Scott was the son of Julius and Shirley Perry. Scott and his wife, Carol, were long-time residents of Livingston, New Jersey.

Scott had a fulfilling life as a proud and loving father, a caring and dedicated husband to his late wife Carol, and a friend to all he encountered. Scott was a passionate Guardian ad Litem volunteer, acting as an advocate for many neglected and abused children. Furthermore, Scott enjoyed spending time with his friends, reading mystery novels, riding his motorcycle, and watching old films and football games. Scott was a dog lover and truly enjoyed his days with his late dog, Domino.

Scott will be greatly missed by everyone he knew. Last respects may be paid on Friday, July 5th, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Forest Hills Palm City Chapel and Memorial Park, Palm City, Florida, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in tribute to our father to the Voices for Children/ Guardian ad Litem, https://voicesforchildrenotc.org/donate/ or the Lymphoma Research Foundation http://support.lymphoma.org/goto/scottperry.

Mary Claire Owens (née Gower) died on June 30 at the Brandwine Living in Livingston. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she lived in Newark and North Arlington before moving to Livingston two years ago. She was 84 years old.

Mrs. Owens retired 20 years ago from the Norpak Corporation in Newark.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edward, and is survived by her children, Debbie and Edward Owens, and Michelle Bogart; her sister, Esther Owens; and four grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated on July 2 in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in North Arlington.

Contributions in Mrs. Owens’ memory may be made to the ARC of Essex County, 123 Naylon Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039 (attention: Bridges Program).

Matthew J. Cattafi, age 48, of Livingston, died at his home on June 23, following a 28-year battle with cancer. An avid bodybuilder who had won the Metropolitan Bodybuilding Championship, he was employed as chief radiation therapist at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark for the past 25 years.

He is survived by his mother, Judith (née Melnick); his wife, Gayle (née Heraut) Cattafi; and his children, Emma and Jack Cattafi.

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Former Livingston resident William J. Scheel Jr., 82, died Saturday, July 6, at Foothill Acres Nursing Center in Hillsborough.

Mr. Scheel was born March 16, 1937, in Orange to William and Mary (Mohr) Scheel. He grew up in Livingston, and graduated high school from Grover Cleveland in Caldwell(whereLivingstonthensent its students) in 1955. He joined the UnitedStatesArmyshortlythereafter, and served three years in Germany, then three years stateside in the Army Reserve.

He married Neal Ann Lauterbach in 1960 in Livingston. The couple lived in West Orange; moved to Parsippany in 1962; relocated to Edgewater Park in 1973, and lived there for 29 years.

Mr. Scheel drove trucks for Highway Freight and Baer Concrete in Roseland. He then began a long career as a warehouseman, and later warehouse manager, in the building materialsindustryforGeorgia-Pacific in Clifton and Yardville, and later for Boise Cascade and Shea Brothers Lumber in Delanco.

Mr. Scheel was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Neal Ann, in 2002; and his sisters, Jean Healey and Mary Lou Hale. He is survived by his inlaws, Jacquelyn and Walter Camuso of Hillsborough, Loren and Lorraine Lauterbach of Rockaway, and Lyle and Gail Lauterbach of West Orange; and a son, Michael.

Visitation will be held this Friday, July 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hillsborough Funeral Home. Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Somerset Health Care Foundation (www.rwjbh.org/rwj-university-hospital-somerset/giving); the American Kidney Fund (www.kidneyfund.org), or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be left on Mr. Scheel’s online guest book at www.hillsboroughfuneralhome.com.

Marlene M. Paglianite, 83, died on Monday, July 1. Born in Newark, she resided in Livingston for the past 40 years.

Mrs. Paglianite is survived by her husband of 63 years, Henry; her children and their spouses, Samuel (Deborah), Richard (Patrizia), and Gregory (April); her seven grandchildren; her two great-grandchildren; and her brother, Edward Tonio (Yolanda).

A funeral Mass was offered on Monday, July 8, at St. Philomena’s Church. Funeral arrangements were directed by Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Livingston.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Paglianite’s name may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Jeffrey Scott Davidson of Livingston, son of Arthur and Lynda Davidson, died Saturday, July 6.

Mr. Davidson was born March 25, 1959. He is survived by his brother, Rick Davidson; Mary Beth Davidson, and his three children, Gregory, Spencer and Jordanne.

A funeral service was held on Monday, July 8, at Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston. Burial followed at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Woodbridge.

Arrangements were by the Bernheim, Apter, Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, Livingston. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at bernheimapterkreitzman.com.

Former Livingston resident Herman Joseph Rich died on June 18. Born in Newark, he had also lived in Irvington, West Orange and Florida before moving to West Caldwell five years ago.

Mr. Rich was a civil engineer for Herman J. Rich P.E. in Livingston from 1966 through 2006. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from NJIT.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946 as an Electronic Technicians’Mate Third Class, and received the Victory, American Theater and Asiatic Pacific medals.

He was a former board member of Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston, and a past president of the Livingston Camera Club.

Mr. Rich is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son, Mark; his daughter Judith (Don) Fast; his brother, Morton D.; four granchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

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Mary Jeanne Foer, known to friends and family as “Jeanne,” age 87, of Livingston, NJ, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Funeral services were private.

JeannewasagraduateofRowan University, in Glassboro, NJ, where she received a BA in Elementary Education. After raising her family, she went on to work in the medical records department of St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.

Jeanne was predeceased by her beloved husband Philip Foer, and her loving daughter Alaine Burke. She is survived by her devoted children Kimberly (Felim) Buckley, Christopher (Allison) Foer and Kathleen(Charles) Morse, and her son-in-law Neil Burke. Jeanne is also survived by 10 loving grandchildren Andrew, Stephen, Aidan, Shane, Conor, Meredith, Caroline, Sydney, Mia and Lauren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ASPCAonline at https://secure.aspca.org/donate/memorial.

Paul Francis McDonough of Livingston died July 11. He was 91 years old.

Born on August 22, 1927, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Mr. McDonough was, for 67 years, the husband of Anna Mae (nee Sadosky) McDonough, and the brother of Ann Marie Dean and Joan Ruddy, who predeceased him. He is also survived by his children, Diane Zambito and her husband, Salvatore of Livingston; Paul D. McDonough and his wife, Kerri, of Livingston; and Gary McDonough and his wife, Mary Jane, of Stamford, Connecticut; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Mr. McDonough was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School in Scranton and served in the U.S. Navy for three years. He moved to New Jersey with his wife in 1953. He held a 34 year tenure with the United States Postal Service, ultimately retiring as the district director of employee and labor relations. During his time with the USPS, he also held office as president of the Livingston Clerks’ Union, president of the Essex County Postal Supervisors; and secretary of the National Association of Postal Supervisors’ State Executive Board.

He was a member of St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church in Livingston for more than 50 years, serving as a Eucharistic Minister for more than four decades. He spent time volunteering at St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, and served as co-chairman and delegate for the Newark Dioceses from 1995 to 1996. He also served as a member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Livingston, and was a member of the Livingston Old Guard; and served as president of the Big L Club in Livingston from 1975 to 1977.

Visitation was held Monday, July 15, at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston. A funeral Mass was offered on Tuesday, July 16, at St. Philomena Church in Livingston.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial donations in his name be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at stjude.org/donate. Letters of condolence and memories may be posted at quinnhoppingfuneral.com.

Rochelle Doliner (Paris) of Verona, formerly of Livingston, died on July 21. She was 88 years old.

Mrs. Doliner grew up in Newark and graduated from West Side High School in 1949.

After living in Livingston for more than 40 years, she moved toVerona with her companion, Jack Silverman.

Mrs. Doliner had a 40 year career at Gail Lowenstein/Caldwell Banker Realtors in Livingston.

Predeceased by her husband, Seymour, Mrs. Doliner is survived by her daughters, Randi Epstein (Allan) of Succasunna, Jodi Weiss (Brad) of Flanders, and Lori Seelig of Ocean; her sisters, Blanche Blum (Stanley) and Edith Davidson; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Donations in Mrs. Doliner’s name may be made to the Maureen Fund for Ovarian Cancer.

Pasquale “Pat” J. DeIeso, age 87, of Livingston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

AMass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philomena Church, 386 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. Entombmentwillfollow atGateofHeaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

The family will receive their friends at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, on Friday, July 26, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Pat was employed by Anselmi & DeCicco Inc. of Maplewood for over 40 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Livingston UNICO and AARP. An active member of St. Philomena Church, he served as an usher for 40 years.

Pat was the beloved husband for 62 years toAntoinetteAnselmi DeIeso. He was the devoted father of Donna (Frank) DeGeorge, Patty (Larry) Weinstein, Cathy (Kevin) Caldera and MaryBeth (Kris) Stanczewski, and the loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was also the dear brother of Jeanette Ventura and the late Grace Shedlock and Richard DeIeso.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Philomena Church.

Michael A. Conte, Jr. of Livingston died Monday, July 15, in the township. He was 72 years old.

Graveside services will be held today,Thursday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Arrangements are under the direction of the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Livingston.

Born in Newark, Mr. Conte was a long-time resident of Livingston. He worked for many years for Laborers’ Union, Local 342 before his retirement.

He was predeceased by his sister, Marianne Reichler.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Arlene Conte; and by one grandchild.

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Dr. Joseph R. DiMartino,formerly of Livingston, died on Tuesday, July 16, after a brief illness.

Born in 1955, Dr. DiMartino graduated from Livingston High School, Fordham University and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He maintained a practice in New York City before retiring to Phoenix, Arizona.

He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Annette; his sister, Nancy; his brother, Bob; and other family members.

A memorial visitation was held on July 24 at the LaMonica Memorial Home in Livingston. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to a favorite charity in Dr. DiMartino’s name.

Patricia M. Howard, 89, of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Patricia was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 4, 1929, to the late Peter Michael and Julia Louis McCarty. Patricia retired from Newark, New Jersey, as a kindergarten teacher. She was a proud member of the Festival Choir of the Cathedral Basilica of Newark, New Jersey. She was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Hellertown. Patricia was an avid reader, loved poetry, and enjoyed the arts.

Patricia is survived by her children, Peter Michael of Phillipsburg, New Jersey; Mary Therese (Paul Douglas) Harnett of Springfield Township; and a grandson, Eugene Thomas Harnett. She was predeceased by a son, Eugene Harry Howard and a granddaughter, Eilee Samantha Harnett.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc.,Hellertown.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marywood University in care of the funeral home, 326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055, for a futurescholarshipfundatMarywood College.

Services were held July 23 for Arnold Winick of Livingston, who died on July 20.

Mr. Winick was a graduate of Columbia High School in Maplewood and NewYork University, and recently retired as a CPA. He was a longtime member of Temple B’nai Abraham.

He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Sandy; his two sons, Michael (Sharon) and Steven (Ilysa); and five grandchildren.

Marilyn Jean Bilby (née Ochs) of Livingston died on Tuesday, July 23. She was 88 years old.

Mrs. Bilby had served on the Board of Elections, Zoning Board, the Livingtones singing club; and the Big L.

She had been an executive assistant at Orange Memorial Hospital and the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company.

Predeceased by her husband, Wesley Bilby, and her son-in-law, John Trim, Mrs. Bilby is surivved by her son, Scott (Pat) Bilby, and her daughter, Trish Trim; four grandchildren; and her brother, Fred Ochs,

The funeral service was held at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home on Sunday, July 28. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.