Obituary of Thelma Woronowicz

Thelma Woronowicz, 88, of Port Murray, died peacefully at home with relatives and friends, on Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was born February 19, 1920 in Stillwater, NJ the daughter of the late Evaline E. Savacool. Thelma was a member of Newton High School, class of 1937. She was employed, through the years, as a waitress at various establishments beginning with Cochran House, Newton, NJ followed by Howell’s Restaurant, Hackettstown, NJ, Hills Diner, Washington, NJ and finally at Oakwood Lanes, Washington, NJ. She, later, was employed by Snyder’s Bus Service as a bus driver. Thelma served as Vice President of Rural American Emergency Service, an ambulance transportation service owned by her son, Jeffrey. Thelma was an avid bowler as well as a dancer. She loved to go on senior trips with the local Senior Citizen group. Survivors:Thelma is survived by her loving son, Jeffrey, of Port Murray, who without mom’s help would not have seen his dream come true, and her sister-in-law, Dorothy Sutton of Washington, NJ. Many friends will dearly miss her. Thelma is predeceased by her husband, Richard in 1993, her daughter, Sharyn in 1954 and her brothers, George Huff, in 1998 and Stanley Huff, in 1973. Services: Friends and family may call on the family on Tuesday, 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm at DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc., 136 W. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Memorials: Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society at 600 First Ave., Raritan, NJ 08869 or the Compassionate Care Hospice at 140 Littleton Rd. Ste. #200, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Tributes: Jeffrey- We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tracy and Vince