Eden Memorial Chapels

04/03/2026

Sidney Goldfarb

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04/03/2026

Mark Ulanovskiy

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04/01/2026

Nelson Finz

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04/01/2026

Meri Topchiashvili

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03/31/2026

Abbie Sheloush

Abbie Sheloush passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was our beloved mother, “Choo Choo”, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her daughter Lea (Josh), granddaughter Ash, brothers Josh and Jon Zion, sisters-in-law Marilyn, Gali, Rachel, and Judith, and brothers-in-law David and Yonah.

Abbie was born in New York City in 1948 and graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Sociology in 1970. She went on to earn her master’s degree from the Hunter College Graduate School of Social Work, where she received a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to support her work with people struggling with alcoholism. She married the love of her life, Abraham (“Avi”), in Haifa, Israel, in 1972. Together, Abbie and Avi had a remarkable talent for building a life that was equal parts adventure, hard work, and entrepreneurial hustle. They owned several electronics stores in New York City, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Old Orchard Beach, Maine, where Abbie’s heart signed a long-term lease. In Old Orchard Beach, they ran the Riviera Motor Inn, a bed and breakfast by the beach, where Abbie happily held court as innkeeper and welcomed guests from across the Northeast and Canada. After settling in West Long Branch, New Jersey, Abbie co-founded a PR consulting firm, later became a librarian at the West Long Branch Public Library, and eventually retired as a Library Tech at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.

Abbie had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making people laugh. Few things gave her more joy than the raucous sound of laughter her jokes inspired in friends and family. Every year, people eagerly awaited her holiday card, a full-scale production featuring props, characters, costume changes, and just enough absurdity to keep everyone on their toes. Some people send holiday greetings, but Abbie staged a small event, spending months determining just the right theme for the year and tag line. Though she described herself as an introvert, she transformed in the company of family and friends, becoming gregarious, hilarious, and wonderfully thoughtful. She gave excellent advice, never forgot a birthday or anniversary, and cared deeply for the people she loved. Her granddaughter, Ash, was her greatest pride and joy. They shared a unique bond that was beautiful to witness. On visits, the two could often be heard talking and laughing late into the night, as if time itself had decided to take the evening off.

Abbie was optimistic, politically engaged, and filled with curiosity. She loved socks with fun prints, Amy Winehouse, Laura Nyro, PBS, long drives, the ocean, a crispy Windmill hot dog, playing with her grand pups Felix and Billie, and the U.S. Open. She was a gifted conversationalist who could talk for hours about politics, the arts, international news, social justice issues, entertainment, and, most especially, family.

Abbie was predeceased by her beloved husband of fifty years, Avi; her parents, Harriett and Joel Zion; and her soul pup, Sammie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smile Train Inc. or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

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03/29/2026

Carol Lina Lapp

Carol Lina Lapp was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (Mimi), and friend.

Carol grew up in the Bronx with very little. She saw a help wanted sign one day in 1965 that said, “IBM, help wanted”, and became a computer programmer, at a time when it was an unheard of profession for women. Upon retiring, she took up painting. It is of popular opinion that she is a phenomenal artist, not to mention pianist, however she modestly believed she was average, at best.

Carol instilled tolerance and acceptance of differences in others She worked and volunteered for a better world for decades, with countless democratic organizations.

It seemed she lived to be there for, and take care of her immediate family who are all severely bipolar. While just one family member with this condition might have broken her, she managed to help all three members of her family become functional, stable adults. They believe they would not still be here if it weren’t for her love and care in troubled times.

She had a disposition that would make anyone feel safe. She was unusually non-judgmental, with a rich sense of humor resulting in belly laughs daily!

She is survived by her Husband Forbes, son, Jed (s. Christina), daughter Amber, granddaughter Lydia and step grand kids Adam, Merey and Tristan and her beloved cat Pepper.

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03/27/2026

Raymond Seltzer

Raymond Seltzer, of West Nyack, NY, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at the age of 90. A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, he will be deeply missed.

Ray was born in 1935 in the depression-era Bronx, NY. Like many from his neighborhood of that generation, he grew up with very modest means, but plenty of grit. From an early age, his parents Yetta and Louis instilled in him a deep respect for education and he excelled in the classroom. Outside of school, he loved spending time with older brother Norman and cousins Cissy Sands, Ida Friedman, and Jack Ossofsky. He developed a deep love of sports, playing stickball and kick the can, and a fondness for egg creams and malteds at the soda shop.

He attended The City College of New York, graduating with a B.S. in 1956, and then earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University in 1961. He fondly recalled his graduate school days, often sharing stories of applying his chemistry knowledge to extracurricular pursuits, such as distilling gin in his apartment bathtub.

In 1964, Ray met his wife Sylvia at a charity event, a fitting beginning for a life defined by generosity and care for others. They married in 1966 and built a beautiful life together through 60 years of marriage, from the early days in Manhattan to raising a family in New City and then in their retirement years in West Nyack. They enjoyed traveling, theater, restaurants, museums, and opening their home to family and friends.

There’s nothing Ray loved more than entertaining. He was in his element on his deck in the summer, tending the grill and celebrating birthdays, graduations, or just hosting family and friends. But as much as he loved a party, he never wanted to be the center of attention. Whenever others celebrated him, he quickly pivoted to planning something special for his wife, including a surprise 40th birthday and a retirement celebration.

Ray’s selflessness and devotion to family was core to his being. When his wife was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, he made sure they continued to enjoy the life they loved. Everywhere they went, he was a one-man advance team, scouting out every location in advance to ensure it was accessible and that she would be comfortable. They were true partners in every sense.

Ray was a distinguished chemist and inventor. After early roles at Kodak and M&T Chemicals, he joined Ciba-Geigy in 1968, where he spent 35-years, and rose to become Vice President and Head of U.S. Research. His contributions to his field are reflected in the binders filled with his patents and publications, and the multiple research awards that lined his office wall, including the prestigious R&D 100 award, received in 1990.

While he loved his job, he also had a deep passion for teaching. He taught chemistry at Pace University for over 40 years, first at night and later during the day after retiring. He taught until he was 88, even throughout the pandemic, learning how to use a special tablet to write equations and formulas to his students online.

Despite his success, Ray remained grounded in the values of his upbringing. He instilled a strong work ethic in his children and carried a deep sense of substance over style. He discouraged chasing trends—especially when it came to material things like clothes or cars. His children recall his dislike for brand-name labels when they were growing up. He’d say, “I’m not buying you a shirt just to advertise a company’s name. They should pay you to wear that!”.

As a father, Ray was caring, thoughtful, funny, serious, and encouraging. He relentlessly supported his children, be it coaching a team, helping with homework, offering advice, or just checking in. He ensured they had the opportunities he hadn’t: music lessons, skiing, hiking, summer camp, theater and travel.

Ray delighted in having new members of the family to love and support, spending time with his daughter-in-law on visits to Seattle and talking to his son-in-law about his business. And he was never more thrilled than when his family grew to include his four grandchildren. He treasured every moment with them, diving into their latest interests, and of course, always helping with chemistry homework.

Ray is survived by his wife Sylvia, his children Gabrielle (Verkman) and Michael, and his four grandchildren Jacob, Nathan (Verkman), Talia, and Sydney (Verkman).

Donations in his memory can be made to the American Stroke Association, the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, Save the Children, and the Sierra Club.

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03/27/2026

Jane Lehrman

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03/22/2026

Neal Scott Heinrich

03/19/2026

Benjamin Shimon

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03/11/2026

Karen E. Gronner

KAREN E. GRONNER

1947-2026

Karen Gronner, age 78, a Fort Lee NJ resident for 29 years, died at Villa Marie Claire, Saddle River, NJ on March 10, 2026 after a brief stay at the hospice facility.

Born in Brooklyn, she was a graduate of the Mandl School - the College of Allied Health. Her career in health care began at the former Roosevelt Hospital in New York. She devoted several years to child rearing in Teaneck, New Jersey, where she was an active volunteer and officer with the Evening Section of the Greater Teaneck Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). She subsequently reactivated her health care career path by joining Holy Name Hospital, initially in the Emergency Department, and later as the unit secretary in Oncology. She retired from her post in 2011.

She was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Jean Widder (Bachnoff), as well as both her younger siblings, Erik Widder and Lisa McGuire. She is survived by Sam Gronner, her husband of 52 years, her children Arielle Gronner (Brendan Gartland), Jesse Gronner (Leah Gronner), grandchildren Maia and Jacob Gronner and Liora Gartland. Also a sister-in-law Tammy Kallman, her niece Kate McGuire, and nephews Matthew and Benjamin Kallman.

Temple Emeth will host a private memorial service in its sanctuary in Teaneck. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts in memory of Karen Gronner be directed to the Ruth Gottscho Foundation page of the Community Fund of New Jersey.

You can give in two ways:

Online: Visit https://cfnj.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2518 to make your donation.Send a check: Make your check payable to “Community Foundation of New Jersey” and write “Ruth Gottscho Kidney Foundation” on the memo line. Mail it to Community Foundation of New Jersey, P.O. Box 338, Morristown, NJ 07963-0338.Please take the time to add a personal tribute or remembrance on this site. May your words about Karen ensure that her memory be blessed in perpetuity.

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02/15/2026

Richard B. Ross

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