Calvary Episcopal Church Summit, New Jersey 2013 Necrology Contents Alan B. Gilmour Jr...................................................................................................................................... 1 Bill Hooper ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Joan Lambert Carrithers............................................................................................................................ 3 Daniel Wheeless........................................................................................................................................ 3 Joanne Hooper .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Kay Blanchard ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Dr. Fritz Karl Heinrich Bauer...................................................................................................................... 6

Alan B. Gilmour Jr. Alan B. Gilmour Jr., 84, of Maplewood, N.J., passed away at Overlook Medical Center on Nov. 4, 2013. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church, 33 Woodland Ave., Summit, N.J., on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 7, 1929, to Dorothy and Alan B. Gilmour Sr., Alan grew up in Garden City, Long Island, N.Y. He also lived in Summit for many years before moving to Maplewood. Alan graduated from the Kent School in Kent, Conn., in 1947 and went on to Lafayette College, graduating in 1952. He served in the United States Army and spent two years in Korea. Upon returning from the service, Alan started his 36year relationship at B.F. Gilmour Co., Inc., in Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, N.Y. He incorporated the good policies of his uncle and father and ultimately became president. Alan was an inspirational personality in

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the mechanical trades industry and was also successful in the startup of Coastline Products, ABG and AGF companies. A man who enjoyed tennis, golf, and paddle tennis at the Canoe Brook Country Club, he traveled often and saw much of the world. He and his wife, Bobbie, loved their 16 years at their second home in Wilmington, N.C. Alan was a lifelong investor in the stock market and found his affiliation with the Cameron Executive Network at UNCW a fulfilling experience. He served as a board member of the Summit Speech School and was a member of the Summit Old Guard. Alan was predeceased by his first wife, Beverly Himes Gilmour. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Roberta "Bobbie" Delaney Gilmour. He was the father to his three daughters, Laurel Dempsey of Reno, Nev.; Elisabeth Hirschmann and her spouse, Donn, of Morristown, N.J., and Linda B. Gilmour of Lodi, N.J. He was also a father to three stepchildren, Cheryl Blake of Hamilton, N.J.; Todd Delaney and his spouse, Helen, of Standish, Maine, and Diana Delaney O'Hara and her spouse, Timothy, of Framingham, Mass. Alan is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kelly Blake, Beverly Hirschmann, Evan Hirschmann, Patrick Alan Dempsey, Annie Delaney, Greysen Rose O'Hara and Tucker O'Hara. It was his concern for the wellbeing of his fellow man that contributed to Alan's reputation as a kind and fine gentleman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either SAGE-Spend A Day Program, 290 Broad St., Summit, N.J. 07901 or Alzheimer's Association , 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, N.J. 07834 (please designate for research). Published in Star-Ledger on Nov. 10, 2013

Bill Hooper In offering our condolences, we announce the passing of Bill Hooper, who died Sunday morning, June 16, 2013. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church later this summer. Further details to follow. We ask that you please keep his son Douglas, his daughter-in-law Judy, and their children in your prayers.

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Joan Lambert Carrithers CARRITHERS--Joan Lambert, great-granddaughter of Henry J. Raymond, founder of the New York Times, died on May 22nd in her Corolla, NC home of sudden heart failure. She was 80. Her life was spent leading and helping others. She was born on January 20, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA. Her father was William H. Lambert, her mother, Margaret J. Smith. She attended Germantown Friends School, Mt Holyoke College and the University of Pennsylvania. Later, she received an MSW from the University of Buffalo. Mrs. Carrithers spent over twentyfive years working as a social worker, first in Buffalo, NY with the Association of Retarded Children, later in Baton Rouge with the Volunteers of America and for over ten years, as Executive Director of Baton Rouge Youth. Baton Rouge Youth provided residential services for many abused and neglected adolescents. Upon retirement with her husband in Corolla, NC, she was active with All Saints Episcopal church, Guardian Ad Litum, the Extension outreach, Red Hats and the Corolla Library as well as many other local groups. She was an avid bridge player, gardener, book club member, knitting group participant and devoted mother, aunt and grandmother. Her husband, Gale H. Carrithers, predeceased her in 2002. She is survived by daughters Sandra Joan Carrithers and husband, Alexander Bergo of Summit, NJ, daughter Mary Fay Snyder and husband Christopher Snyder of Chapel Hill, NC, along with four grandchildren, Brittany, Sandra, John and Tessa Snyder. A memorial service will be held on June 3rd at 10am at All Saints Episcopal Church in Southern Shores, NC. Donations can be made, in her name, to the National MS Society. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with services. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Published in The New York Times on May 30, 2013

Daniel Wheeless STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Daniel Wheeless, 36, of Castleton Corners, who called teaching drama and art to students at Susan Wagner High School "his dream job," died Friday, May 3, 2013, at home, of complications of a seizure. Born and raised in Summit, N.J., he attended Morristown-Beard High School, where he excelled in drama and was a star pitcher on the baseball team and ran track. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in drama from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he acted in 12 plays. In 2012, he received his master's degree in educational theater from New York University, Manhattan. Mr. Wheeless worked for two years as the technical director of the drama department at Summit High School. He recently moved to Staten Island and was working as a drama and art teacher as well as a technical adviser at Susan Wagner High School, Sea View.

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He and his wife, the former Kate Middleton, founded their own off-Broadway theater company, Ground Up Productions, which had produced 18 shows in seven years. Mr. Wheeless loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and hiking as well as playing sports. He was "kind, outgoing, athletic, and creative," his family said. Surviving, along with Kate, his wife of seven years, are his parents, Richard and Jeslyn Wheeless, and his brother Ben. The funeral will be Saturday from the Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home, with a mass at 2 p.m. in Calvary Episcopal Church, both Summit, N.J. Burial will be private. Published in the Staten Island Advance

Daniel Wheeless Daniel Wheeless passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013, due to a seizure. He is deeply mourned by his parents, Richard and Jeslyn Wheeless; his brother, Ben Wheeless, and Dan’s wife Kate Middleton. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive visitors at the Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home, 309 Springfield Ave. in Summit, on Friday, May 10, from 4-7 p.m. A funeral will be held in celebration of Daniel’s life at Calvary Episcopal Church, Summit, on Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow afterwards in the Calvary Parish Hall. Daniel was born in Summit on October 12, 1976, and was a kind, outgoing, athletic, creative young person with a great sense of humor. He was an outstanding baseball player, as well as an actor and singer, playing the title role in the musical Pippin, and Sir Lancelot in Camelot in his teens. Dan acted in 12 plays at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned a B.A. degree in Drama. After college Daniel had a very rewarding experience as the Technical Director for the Drama Department at Summit High School for two years. He and his wife Kate Middleton started their own off-Broadway theater company, Ground Up Productions, which produced 18 shows in 7 years. Dan earned his Masters in educational theater at New York University in 2012, and worked this year as a drama and art teacher, as well as technical Director, at the Susan Wagner High School on Staten Island. Always an incredibly hard worker, he called this “my dream job.” Daniel will always be deeply missed by the many people who loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to FACES, the Fight Against Childhood Epilepsy and Seizures, NYU Langone Medical Center, 223 E. 34th St., NY, NY 10016; http://faces.med.nyu.edu/ Published in the Independent Press

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Joanne Hooper In offering our condolences, we announce the passing of Joanne Hooper, who died Saturday morning, February 16, 2013. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life as held at Calvary Episcopal Church on April 12, 2012. We ask that you please keep her husband Bill and their sons Doug and Andy in your prayers.

Kay Blanchard In offering our condolences, we announce the passing of Catharine Nerby Blanchard, who died Monday morning, February 11, 2013. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church on what would have been the occasion of her 98th birthday, June 7, at 11 am. Catharine Nerby Blanchard born on June 7, 1915, in Ohio to Helmer and Mabel Nerby. Catharine was a long-time resident of the Countryside neighborhood in Summit. Catharine, known as Kay to friends and family, lived a full life with many stories and many fond memories. One of Kay’s fondest memories and one she often spoke of was learning how to drive a car at a very early age. Kay’s uncle taught her how to drive on his Ford Model T. Driving a car was not an easy task back then and she often spoke of how she had to turn the crank to start the car, and how the gas tank was located under the front seat. Kay was also an accomplished musician. She could play the piano by ear and was accepted to Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, class of 1937. Kay outlived three husbands. Her first husband, Mr. Tobias, was an officer in the army. Throughout the military years Kay learned to play bridge, tennis, and golf. An impressionable moment during this time as told in Kay’s words: “During the war they had us test gas masks. They put the wives in this tent, and we sat there with the masks on and the gas coming in.” A life lesson she learned was from a General. The story goes that one day the general gave Kay a bottle of face cream. He told her to use it every day: morning and night and never wash her face with soap. Kay faithfully followed his instructions and received many compliments on her flawless skin. During her second marriage, Kay built her home in Countryside. She and Edward Blanchard proudly thought through the entire process of building a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home. The house melded into the landscape with a low hanging roof and painted a soft green. Ed and Kay developed the

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landscape preserving as many trees and plants as possible. While residing in this home, the Blanchards would raise many Dalmatians. When Ed developed spinal cancer, Kay took time off from work so the two of them could spend time together. Ed passed away in1981. Arthur Gothberg, a neighbor in Countryside, was Kay’s third husband. Art would move into Kay’s house. Ironically, Art and Kay had the same birth date, June 7. Art passed away in 1998. Over the years Kay worked for BOC (British Oxygen Company), Lord and Taylor, and Overlook Hospital. She was a member of The Summit College Club, The Town and Country Garden Club, The Women of Calvary Church, Overlook Hospital Twig, Overlook Hospital Auxiliary and The Fortnightly Club where she proudly held the position of president. However, being recognized by Overlook Hospital as volunteer of the year on May 16, 2006, was Kay’s greatest achievement. Kay had many hidden talents. She loved to decoupage, knit, and grow plants. Her decoupage touches were everywhere in the countryside house. Kay knit sweaters and blankets as gifts for friends. The greenhouse in Kay’s Countryside home was filled with exotic plants from Bird of Paradise to Christmas tree plants. Her refined taste was displayed everyday by the way she dressed. Kay always wore a St. John outfit, with matching jewelry. Her hair was beautifully styled, and she made sure she applied her lipstick before going out. Kay will be best remembered for being a lady. Kay passed away peacefully on February 12, 2013, surround by her caretaker, Eva Janczyk, and her devoted dogs, Pozzi and JoJo. Please join in a celebration of Kay’s life on June 7 at Calvary Church, Summit, 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Donations may be made to Oberlin College, Attn: Drew Severs, 50 W. Lorain St., Oberlin, Ohio 44074. Published in the Independent Press

Dr. Fritz Karl Heinrich Bauer Dr. Fritz Karl Heinrich Bauer of Scotch Plains, N.J., passed away at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J., on Dec. 30, 2013. He was 77. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Dr. Bauer began his career in the shipping industry, working for Hamburg Amerika Lines, and later as the owner's representative in the U.S. for Senator Lines. He also served in the German Naval Reserves, ascending to the rank of Frigatten Kapitan. Dr. Bauer received two Ph.Ds., one in economics, and one in admiralty law, from Hamburg University, and was the business editor at Stern magazine for many years. He was active in politics and public service in Hamburg, serving as the director of public transportation and ports. Dr. Bauer was active in the SPD party in Hamburg, working closely with colleagues like Helmut Schmidt, also from Hamburg. After moving to the States, Dr. Bauer was active in his community as a member of the Scotch Plains Lions Club and the Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit. He was also a founding member of the Scotch PlainsFanwood High School hockey team. Dr. Bauer enjoyed music, reading, sailing, and especially his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Norris-Bauer; his children, Jennifer Bauer; Christopher Bauer; Kirsten Moro and son-in-law, Zlatko Moro; Sven Erik Bauer; Lars Bauer, and Angela Sreebuld; two grandchildren, Lisa and Lena Moro, and many extended family members. A funeral service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit, on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at 11 a.m. Friends and family may visit on Friday at the Bradley, Brough and Dangler Funeral Home, 309

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Springfield Ave., Summit, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For additional information or to leave the family a message of condolence, go to bradleyfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made either to Calvary Episcopal Church for a scholarship fund for his son's legal education or William Paterson University Annual Fund, earmarked for the Legal Studies program, the Pioneer Ice Hockey Team or the College of Education.

Published in Star-Ledger on Jan. 2, 2014

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