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OBITUARIES
Daniel F. EBERLE
ensack and Pascack Valley hospitals, and served as the school nurse at Meadowbrook School in Hillsdale for 15 years. Active in her community, she was a member of the Westwood Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary for more than 70 years, delivered Meals on Wheels well into her nineties, served on the Board of Westwood House, and was a member of Westwood Senior Fellowship, St. Andrewʼs 50+ Club, and the Sassy Dancers of Westwood. Doris was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hillsdale. The family received guests at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, on Friday, April 15. A brief memorial service will be held Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dorisʼs name to The United Methodist Church in Hillsdale, or St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. becker-funeralhome.com.
Daniel F. Eberle, 85, of the Township of Washington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer R. LaPorta, son Geoffrey D. Eberle, and two granddaughters: Olivia R. Eberle and Hanna K. Eberle. Dan is predeceased by Helen, his loving wife of 61 years. Dan graduated from Bogota High School and Fairleigh Dickinson University nd was a retired pharmaceutical sales representative for Abbott Laboratories, where he'd worked for 35 years. Dan enjoyed contributing to his community, and over the years served on the Township of Washington Planning Board and Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He appreciated the outdoors throughout his life, especially in his later years, with his granddaughters. Dan was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was active in local outdoor sportsman organizations, and contributed his time to the New Jersey Sea Scouts. He was a member of West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. Pauline A. A private graveside service at HUHN George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus was planned. Donations Pauline A. (Kuizinas) Huhn in memory of Daniel Eberle can be passed away peacefully on Wednesmade to Washington Township Vol- day, April 6, 2022, with her family unteer Ambulance Corps Inc., 354 at her side. Hudson Ave., Township of WashShe is survived ington, NJ 07676. (WTVAC.org.) by her beloved husband of 68 years, William A. Doris Huhn, and their SMITH children Ann Goldstein; Mary Doris Smith, 101, of Westwood Romero and her — beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother — passed husband, Robert; Jean Griffith; and away peacefully at home on Tues- Peter Huhn. She was the cherished grandmother of Jill Goldstein and day, April 12, 2022. Wife of the late Al Smith her husband, John Barry; Thurman (deceased 1999) beloved mother of Hall; Robert Romero; William GrifBob, Don, Al, and Jim Smith, all of fith and his wife, Sarah; Ann GrifWestwood. She very much enjoyed fith; and Eileen and Shannon Huhn; all of her 10 grandchildren and 17 and great-grandmother of Mark great-grandchildren. Doris was a Barry. She was born in Worcester, graduate of Englewood School of Nursing and worked at both Hack- Mass., a daughter of Joseph and
Anna (Kaleskas) Kuizinas, and was predeceased by her sisters Anne Ternosky and Frances Alonis and brothers Joseph and Charles Kuizinas. Pauline is survived by her sister, Sr. Mary Elaine Kuizinas, SSC of Lemont, Ill. and many nieces and nephews. She was an administrative assistant for the Borough of Hillsdale for many years. She was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge. She was a member of the Order of Lay Carmelites and participated in Nocturnal Adoration. She was a member of the Golden Age Social Club of Park Ridge. Pauline was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge. Arrangements by Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc., Park Ridge. rsfhi.com.
Mary T. GRITMON
Mary T. Gritmon, 92, of Westwood, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022 surrounded by family. Devoted mother of John J. Gritmon (Virginia) of Lewes, Del., Maryann Gritmon (Meg) of Harbeson, Del., James P. Gritmon (Arlene) of Schenectady, N.Y., Karen M. Gritmon of Pearl River, N.Y., and Kathleen A. Bernhardt (Donald) of Westwood. Loving grandmother (Meda/Gigi/G Ma) to Meagan Smyth (Michael), Jennifer Malenfant, Kate Gritmon, Nicolas Gritmon, Lukas Bernhardt, and Samuel Bernhardt. Mary also has three precious great-grandchildren: Kayden Malenfant and Abigail and Arlo Smyth. Mary was born in Schenectady, N.Y. on March 31, 1930 to the late Ambrose P. and Julia Rose Mountain. Mary was preceded in death by
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her brothers and sister, Ambrose J. Mountain, John P. Mountain and Agnes Anne Macherone. Mary also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces, -nephews, and cousins. She was a proud graduate of the Class of 1951 from the College of St. Rose in Albany, N.Y. She graduated with a degree in nursing. She was a lifetime member of The Golden Roses Society. She received her school nurse teacher certification from Columbia University in New York City. Mary worked as a school nurse teacher at St. Anthonyʼs Parochial School in Nanuet, N.Y. for 10 years and as the head nurse manager at Elmwood Manor Nursing Home in Nanuet, N.Y. for 23 years. Mary was an avid bridge player. She had a strong faith and was a member of St. Andrewʼs Roman Catholic Church in Westwood. The family received relatives and friends on Tuesday, April 12 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. A Mass celebrating Maryʼs life and faith was held on Wednesday, April 13 at St. Andrewʼs Roman Catholic Church, 120 Washington Ave., Westwood. Family and friends were welcome to attend the interment on Thursday, April 14 at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Schenectady, N.Y. The family is very grateful to Valley Hospice for the wonderful care and support they provided to Mary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ARC of Rockland at arcofrockland.org.
Kimberly Ann MULLEN
Kimberly Ann Mullen, 65, a longtime resident of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022. Kimberly was born in Olean, N.Y. on Aug. 6, 1956. Kimberly was the first born of three children to her loving parents, Victoria and George Mullen. Kimberly moved to New Jersey with her family and graduated from Pascack Valley High School. Kimberly is survived by her beloved daughter, Nicole Banks, her devoted mother, Victoria Mullen, and her cherished brother George Mullen, sister Mary-Beth Cacciola and brother-in-law Tony Cacciola. She adored her nieces and nephews: Anthony, Dylan, Derek, Madison, Bridget, and Brian, who will fondly remember their aunt — and especially her easygoing demeanor and effortless style. Kimberly is predeceased by her father, George Mullen, as well as her daughter, Nicoleʼs father, Todd Banks. Kimberly retired from TD Bank of Mahwah after working 10 years as an executive assistant. She spoiled her two cats, Fleury and Letang, and fostered countless other cats in need. Kimberly never missed an opportunity to visit the beach and was known by friends and family as a talented jewelry maker. The loss of Kimberly
weighs heavy on the hearts of her family, who will welcome friends to honor her memory at upcoming memorial services. Memorial visitation was Thursday, April 7 at Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge. rsfhi.com. Memorial Mass was Friday, April 8 at Our Lady Mother of the Church, Woodcliff Lake.
Kim Ann BANKS
Kim Ann Banks, 62, passed away peacefully in her home in Emerson on April 4, 2022. Kim is survived by George, her husband of 38 years; her father, John Lowenberg; brothers Anthony and John Jr.; her sister Nancy; and her nephew, Gale and niece, Savannah. She is predeceased by her mother, Angelina Lowenberg, née Campisano. Kim was born in Jersey City on Feb. 11, 1960 and raised in Hasbrouck Heights. She attended Hasbrouck Heights High School, then earned a bachelor of arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MFA from Brooklyn College. Her professional career included marketing communications positions at Mercedes-Benz USA, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. She also worked as an account executive for the Cosgrove Associates and The Team brand strategy development and communications agencies in New York and London. Kim was the creator and founder of The Pet Set, a greeting card and stationery business, earning her several National Stationery Show creative award honors. Over the last several years, Kim turned her passion for cooking into a new career: studying classic French cooking at the Institute of Culinary Education, and working for several local area food purveyors and restaurants. Beyond her love for cooking, Kim was a British literature and history enthusiast (a self-admitted Anglophile), who wrote poetry and ad copy, and took great pleasure and comfort sharing her life with her beloved husband and two chocolate Labrador retriever companions, Trotter and Chester. Most of all, she loved her home in Emerson. She will be remembered for her deft touch and influence with words as well as with food. She made it look easy, but we know her secret was a dogged pursuit of excellence. Kim was a seeker of knowledge. We will always miss hearing what she has to say. A memorial Mass celebrating Kim's life and faith will be held at the Church of the Assumption in Emerson on Friday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations in memory of Kim Banks may be made to the Emerson Volunteer Fire Department (emersonfire.org) and the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. (searchdogfoundation.org).
