Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Obituaries JOHN M. KOLESAR
John M. Kolesar of Kearny died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. He was 92. Born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, John served eight years in the Army and then the Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He was awarded four medals for his service. After leaving the military, John became a member of the Kearny Fire Department, where he served proudly for 30 years. He was predeceased by his wife Bernice (Manley). John is survived by his children Sharon Kolesar Reilly (Pete), John Nelson Kolesar (Thara) and two grandchildren Mackenzie and Mason. Services were private and
John’s ashes will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Tunnels to Towers organization.
MARGARET ‘MARGE’ SCHOENDORF
Margaret “Marge” Schoendorf died peacefully in the beautiful Poconos on Oct. 29, 2020. She was 82. She had a beautiful life that sadly ended with dementia. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation for Marge at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery, Kearny, where
there will be a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Marge was a lifelong resident of Kearny. She is survived by Gordon Marr and her family and friends from the Grace United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Grace Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032.
THOMAS S. OSTROMAN
Always quick with a loving smile and helping hand, Tom Ostroman died suddenly on Oct. 24, 2020, in Fairfax, Virginia. Born in 1944 in Kearny,
There may come a time when you’re incapable of making your own financial or medical decisions. Given this, establishing power of attorney may be a good idea. This type of legal document appoints another person to manage responsibilities on your behalf if you’re no longer able to. Here’s what you should consider.
When should I grant power of attorney? It’s never too early to
Tom was a longtime resident and business owner of industrial metal business Arlington Surplus for 40 years. Tom and his wife MaryAnn currently resided in Morristown and Naples, Florida. From the open roads on his Harley to the sandy beaches of Aruba, Tom brought smiles and laughter to old friends and new. Tom is survived by his adored wife, MaryAnn of 52 years; his daughter Kimberly DellaTorre; his son Thomas V. Ostroman; and cherished
All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission. grandchildren Alexander Thomas, Dylan Joseph, Jordan Elizabeth, Matthew Phillip and Dominic Thomas — who lovingly knew him as Pop-pop. He is also survived by Frances Ostroman (brother) and sisters Therese Rutan and Annette Ostroman and his brotherin-law Robert Kellinski. He was predeceased by Marie Palumbo (sister) and John Ostroman (brother). A memorial Mass planned for 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Assumption Church in Morristown.
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Power of attorney: top considerations
Who should I grant power of attorney to? The most important factor to consider when selecting someone to represent your interests is trust. Although many people appoint a family member, you can also select a close friend or adviser. Your representative should also have sufficient knowledge of medical and financial matters to make informed decisions. The responsibility can also be split between two people.
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create a power of attorney document. In fact, the sooner the better. Here are a few scenarios when it should be done. • If you’ve received a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease • If you plan to travel extensively and want someone back home to take care of your financial responsibilities • If you want someone to act on your behalf during an upcoming surgery and the associated recovery
period • If paying bills and managing your finances is becoming too difficult or confusing • If you want to be prepared in the event that an injury or illness renders you incapable of making your own decisions Life can be unpredictable. A power of attorney document will ensure that the right person is in charge of your well-being if someday you can’t manage your responsibilities on your own.
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You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.
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596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657
