David Longman died at home in Livingston on January 31. He was born in Israel and spent most of his life in Norfolk, Virginia, before moving to Florida and later to New Jersey.

A 1941 graduate of Virginia Tech, with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering, Mr. Longman worked in the chemical industry and later in business in the Norfolk area.

He is survived by his wife of close to 72 years, Miriam. He is also survived by his three children, Howard and his wife Ellen of Livingston; Susan Saunders and her husband Marshall of Livingston; and Thomas and his wife Mona of Scarsdale, New York; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Joseph W. Ryan of Mountain Lakes, formerly of Livingston, died January 27 at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. He was 68 years old.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Dangler, Lewis and Carey Funeral Home, 312 West Main Street, Boonton. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 910 Birch Street, Boonton.

Mr. Ryan was born in Newark and raised in Livingston. He settled in Mountain Lakes 40 years ago. An alumnus of Livingston High School and Indiana State University, he was a self-employed executive search consultant for many years.

Mr. Ryan was a past chief with the Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the department’s Relief Association. He also was a coach for Gray Hawks Football.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Richelle (nee Walmsley); his mother, Regina Ryan; his children, Richard J. Ryan, and Beth Ryan-Marquez and her husband, Clay; his sister, Mary Kay Ciriaco; and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Mr. Ryan’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Letters of condolence may be posted at danglerlewisandcareyfuneralhome.com.

Wilhelm W. Theilacker, 93, of Sparta, NJ, formerly of Livingston, passed away on February 7, 2017. Willi was born in Frankfurt, Germany and came to the United States in 1950. He was a resident of Livingston from 1962-2016. Willi was a machinist for ITT in Clifton in the Defense Communications Department, retiring in 1985. He was an electronics tinkerer in his spare time. Willi is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Maria Schmeidl Theilacker; devoted father of Bill Theilacker and his wife Marie of Sparta; loving grandfather of Sophia and Wills Theilacker of Sparta and brother of Dorothea Theilacker of Frankfurt, Germany. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 4-7 pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to: Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Foundation, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860.

Joseph L. Scardena, 85, died at Alaris Health of West Orange on Tuesday, February 7. Arrangements were by Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston. Mr. Scardena was born in Newark and grew up in Irvington before moving to Livingston 58 years ago. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a member of the Livingston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2856. Mr. Scardena was a retired sheet metal mechanic for Sheet Metal Workers Union No. 25. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Connie (Doyle); his children, Kathy Leong (Roland), Stephen (Ellen), Joseph (Sally), Mary Ellen Stefanak (Frank) and Len; and eight grandchildren Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Marjorie “Mitzie” Campisi peacefully passed from this life in the arms of her loving children on Saturday, February 11, 2017, after a long illness. She was 83. Visitation took place on Tuesday, February 14, at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Road, Mendham (www.baileyfuneralhomes.com). A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Mendham, on Wednesday, February 15, followed by entombment at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Born in Newark, on December 3, 1933, Mitzie grew up in Maplewood, where she excelled, both academically and athletically, and was graduated from Columbia High School and Newark State Teachers’ College. Mitzie had a long and successful career as an educator in the Livingston school system, primarily as a second grade teacher. She had a special ability to make learning fun, and to ensure that each of her students maximized their potential. Her classrooms were filled with bright, colorful and informative bulletin boards, her message was always positive and cheerful, and she had an innate ability to make her students feel good about themselves and strive for higher achievement. While teaching, Mitzie raised a family in Livingston with her devoted husband of 53 years, Peter. A loving mother to her two sons, Greg and Jeff, Mitzie was a sports enthusiast who provided tremendous support to her sons, their teammates and their friends, all of whom were part of her extended family. A gifted athlete, Mitzie excelled in all sports, particularly track and fi eld, softball, bowling, tennis and paddle tennis. She played both tennis and paddle tennis at Maplewood Country Club and Essex County Country Club, where she was a multi-time club champion. Mitzie had a green thumb and a heart of gold. Her home was always open to all. After hosting scores of young athletes at her home, she always made sure that they had an excellent meal and a place to stay. Her kindness, goodness and generosity knew no bounds. Mitzie was predeceased by her parents, George and Bertha Schneider, and her loving husband, Peter. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Burke, and her brother, George Schneider; two sons, Greg (Pam) and Jeff (Betsy) Campisi, as well as three cherished grandchildren, Kyle, Christopher and Jamie Campisi. In her latter years, Mitzie received wonderful care from her many friends at Memory Care Living in Chester, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mitzie are requested by the family to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Former resident Leslie J. Kaplan died suddenly on Wednesday, February 8. Services were held at Menorah Chapels at Millburn. Miss Kaplan, who lived in Wayne, was a legal research marketing professional with Lexis-Nexis, and prior to that with Westlaw. She is survived by her mother, Judy Kaplan and Judy’s signifi cant other, Arthur Blumenau; her sister, Cindy Zage and husband, Steven; and her brother, Steven J. Kaplan and wife, Karen. Miss Kaplan is also survived by four nieces, and two nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Arnold E. Kaplan. Donations may be made to any charity or shelter that benefi ts animals.

Former Livingston resident Marilyn Greenberg, 84, died on Tuesday, February 7, at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, Livingston. Born in Newark, Mrs. Greenberg lived in Irvington, Maplewood, Livingston, and Boca Raton, Florida, prior to moving to West Orange four years ago. She was a past president of the R.E.G.M. for Cancer Research. Mrs. Greenberg was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Greenberg, in 2014. Surviving are her children, Judy Wolff and her husband, Bruce; Stuart Greenberg and his wife, Ellen; and Marcy Rittweger; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131, or to a charity of one’s choice.

William H. Gray, Jr., 84, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Livingston, died at his residence on Sunday, February 12. Visitation will be held at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston, 145 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, on Friday, February 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., a with a Masonic service at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m., followed by the committal service at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Mr. Gray was born in Newark and had lived in Livingston before moving to Delray Beach in 2006. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the Livingston American Legion, Post 201. He had been an engineer for the County of Essex for many years. He also was a member of Livingston Masonic Lodge #11. Predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy and his brother, Robert, Mr. Gray is survived by his wife Carol (nee Mills); his stepson, Steven (Diane) Krok; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Federated Church of Livingston, 14 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039.

Martin E. Lynch, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Livingston, Marty resided in Arizona, before recently moving back to New Jersey. Marty was a former Livingston policeman, volunteer fireman, and an active member of the Livingston First Aid Squad. He then worked for the Hudson, Morris, and Union County Prosecutor’s Office, retiring as a detective in 2011. He also worked for the Navajo County Attorney’s Office in Arizona, and was a volunteer firefighter with the Snowflake Fire Department. He was proud to be a New Jersey Delegate for the National Narcotics Officers’ Associations Coalition, and was the past president of the New Jersey Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, as well as a long-time member of the Essex County Emerald Society and the former Vice President of the PBA Local 250. Marty was predeceased by his parents, Martin, Sr. and Joan Lynch. He is survived by his beloved wife, Michele; his children, Daniel Lynch, Maryann Meyer, and Kimberly Capozzoli; his sister, Susan (nee Bolton) Radsniak and her husband, Raymond; nieces and nephews Pamela and Ray Radsniak, Serafina Spinella, and Tyler Cassini; as well as host of extended family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marty’s name may be made to the Joan Dancy & PALS Foundation, Riverview Medical Center P.O. Box 8157, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

Mae Warren of Wharton died on February 17 at age 87. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 21, at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home. Born in Newark, she had been a long time resident of Livingston before moving to Wharton five years ago. Mrs. Warren ran a bowling league for over 40 years. Predeceased by her husband, Frederick, and her daughter, Robyn, she is survived by four children, five grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren.

Armand Berliner, age 75, of Livingston, New Jersey and Boca Raton, Florida, died Friday night, January 13, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born May 30, 1941, in Antwerp, Belgium, Armand was a Holocaust Survivor, surviving as a “Hidden Child” in a Monastery in Belgium. He was the son of the late Max Berliner and Lotte (Margolis) Berliner, who immigrated to New York City in 1946, after the war. Armand was a Professor of Mathematics at New Jersey Institute of Technology for 43 years. He served as a Camp Director for various UJA-Federation sleepaway camps, most recently as Executive Director of Camp Louemma for 22 years. Armand was active in both communities and served as President of the Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center in Livingston. In his spare time, Armand could be found helping friends and family alike, although his greatest pleasure in life was his family. He and his wife, Louise, lived in Livingston for 49 years, and their three daughters were graduated from Livingston High School. Armand is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Louise (Joseph) Berliner; along with their children, Michelle and Alon Frumer of Teaneck, New Jersey, Nicole and Brian Koppel of Livingston, New Jersey, and Suzanne and Douglas Heyman of Hoboken, New Jersey; seven grandchildren, Liat Frumer, Kobi Frumer, Jesse Koppel, Hannah Koppel, Abigail Koppel, Marcus Heyman, and Alexander Heyman; a brother, Rene and Shirley Berliner of Deerfi eld Beach, Florida; and many other loving relatives across France, Israel, and the United States. Funeral services for Armand Berliner were held on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Bernheim-Apter Funeral Home in Livingston, with burial in Beth-El Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus. Memorial donations may be sent to New Jersey Institute of Technology for the Armand Berliner Mathematics Endowed Scholarship at COAD by going to https://njit-connect.njit.edu/rwd/responsive-giving-search and typing in “Berliner” in the search to be taken directly to his fund.

Douglas Michael Pine of Mountainside died on Friday, February 17, at Morristown Medical Center. Born in New York City, Mr. Pine had lived in Livingston before moving to Mountainside. Services were held at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel on Sunday, February 19. Mr. Pine was an adoption attorney, practicing for the past 20 years at his firm in Bloomfield. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson Univeristy, he obtained his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York in 1996. He was president of the board of Hudson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and was a New Jersey state trustee of CASA. Additionally, he performed pro bono work for the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). He is survived by his wife, Rica (Niyazov); his children, Aidan and Kylie; his parents, Stephen and Joann Pine; his brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Cory Segal; as well as five nephews and three nieces.

Maureen Wright (nee Nugent), 80, died on Monday, February 20. Her family will receive relatives and friends at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston on Sunday, February 26, from 2 until 6 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Philomena’s Church, on Monday at 10 a.m. Born in Newark, Mrs. Wright lived in Livingston for the past 52 years. She was a member of St. Philomena’s Church and its Rosary Altar Society. Predeceased by her husband, Alan, she is survived by her children Daniel, Coleen Pudlo (Aaron), Lisa Gluck (Ignatius) and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eleventh Hour Rescue, P.O. Box 218, Rockaway, NJ 07866.

Martin “Marty” Prince of Livingston died at age 81 on February 15, in Saint Barnabas Medical Center. A celebration of his life was held on Tuesday, February 21, at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel. Mr. Prince was the founder and CEO of Dollars For Shopping, a direct mail coupon company, which he started in the 1980s. Additionally, he owned a sports memorabilia company, SuperStar Greetings, which conducted private autograph signings with athletes and celebrities. An animal enthusiast, Mr. Prince was known as “The Bird Man” and could often be seen with his cockatoo on his shoulder. Additionally, he was president of the Asthmatic League, a charity which raises funds for asthma research. Mr. Prince is survived by his wife, Andrea Eisenberg Prince; a daughter, Stacey; a son, Darren; a sister, Carole Feltman; a brother in-law, Stewart Eisenberg; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Dr. Mariano Dy-Liacco Obias, 90, of Livingston died on Monday, February 20. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mather-Hodge Funeral Home in Princeton. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, February 25, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s R.C. Church, also in Princeton. Dr. Obias received a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley; a PhD. from Stanford University, and did post-doctoral studies at Yale University. He is survived by his wife, Luz (Villena) Obias; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Lea Obias; a daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Gina Obias and David Zimmer; and two grandchildren.

Nancy H. Fiveland, a former resident of Livingston, died on Wednesday, February 15, at The Atrium at Matawan. Funeral services were held at Costello-Greiner Funeral Home in Woodbridge. Born in Irvington, Mrs. Fiveland lived in Livingston, Pine Brook, and Perth Amboy. She was a nurse at Hilltop Nursing Home in Pine Brook for many years. She was active in the Livingston Democratic League and served on the building committee for Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Mrs. Fiveland was predeceased by her daughter, Diane Marsinko, and her parents, Albert W. and Ottilla Kniele Tichenor. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Kouretas and her husband, Gus, of Perth Amboy; a son, Woodrow Fiveland and his wife, Susan, of Florida; six grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Former Livingston resident John Joseph “Jack” Gaynor Jr. died in his West Orange home on Tuesday, February 14. He was 74 years old. Arrangements were by Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange. Mr. Gaynor was born in Orange and lived in Livingston for six years before moving to West Orange. He was a plumber for the Plumbers’ Local 122 for 43 years and was also president of the union for several years. He was a partner with Gately and Gaynor Plumbing and Heating in West Orange for several years before retiring in 2008. Mr. Gaynor served in the United States Army as a corporal from 1964 to 1969. He was member of the Shillelagh Club and was a founding member its band as well; he was a member the Emerald Society and Band, the Cryan Association, the McGovern Association, the O’Hara Association, the Irish American Society of the Oranges, American Legion Trenton Post 1,000, and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by two children, Thomas Sean and his wife, Amber; and Patrick and his girlfriend, Diana Dandeo; two brothers, Thomas and Peter; a sister, Rosemary Longworth; and one grandchild. Letters of condolence may be posted at danglerfuneralhome.com. The family has suggested that donations may be made in Mr. Gaynor’s name to the VFW National Home for Children, 3573 South Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.

A funeral service will be held at St. George’s Church in Helmetta on Saturday, February 25, at 3 p.m. for Edwina B. Ogden, 95, who died on February 17. Mrs. Ogden, was born in Greenville, South Carolina and was graduated from Winthrop College, Rock Hill, South Carolina. Before her death, she had lived in Cherry Hill, Livingston, Beach Haven, and Monroe Township. Mrs. Ogden was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Francis A. Ogden, whom she met and married in Naples, Italy, where he was stationed in the Army and she was serving in the American Red Cross. She is survived by her children, Frances, Rosemary, Edwina, Lawrence and Paul; her brothers, Andrew and Edward Barr; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, George. A memorial service will be held at Memorial Gardens, Holy Innocents, in Beach Haven at a later date. Donations may be made to St. George’s Church, Helmetta, NJ 08828 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Former Livingston resident Marilyn Leifer died on February 9. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Leifer was born on January 16, 1929, to Betty and Harry Kerner of Irvington. In 1950, she married Aaron Leifer of the Bronx, who died in 2008. Mrs. Leifer raised her three children, Leslee Feldman and Aimee Carpenter of Beverly Hills, California, and Neil Leifer of Newton, Massachusetts, in Livingston. She later lived in Boca Raton, Florida and Beverly Hills. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Donations in her memory may be made to ebkids.org.

Virginia K. Celentano (neé Villanueva) passed away on February 22. She shared 87 years of love and laughter with her family. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, February 28, at St. Antonius Church, 337 South Orange Avenue, Newark. Donations in her name may be made to the good work of the Karen Ann Quinlan Home For Hospice by way of www.inmemoryofmemorial.org. Please share your memories at www.normandean.com. Ginny was born in Newark to the late Ilse and Quintin Villanueva. After graduating from Weequahic High School, Ginny worked in the accounting department of the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company until her retirement in 1962 when she married “Tony.” The couple lived in the Vailsburg section of Newark before moving to Livingston where she was an active member of the charismatic prayer group of St. Philomena’s Parish and St. Antoninus Parish in Newark. Ginny had many roles: She loved to cook and entertain, teaching us all how to appreciate many ethnic cuisines, but her happiest role was one of “Mother” and her proudest was being called “Nan.” She adored her grandchildren and she loved being surrounded by her family especially on summer vacations at Chadwick Beach Island. Predeceased by her husband, Antonio G. Celentano, and her sister Viola Scheetz (Floyd); she leaves happy memories to her daughter Lucia Celentano (Edward Vander Veen); granddaughter Kaitlin Jenkins and her fiancé Christopher Franz; grandson Kenneth Jenkins; sister Carol McGotty (Gary); brother Quintin Villanueva (Yolanda); and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Ginny was the loving “Matriarch” of our family and will surely be missed.