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Joan Gaba Obituary

FRANKLIN - Joan Rita Gaba (Kovach), 77, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at Newton Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. She was born to Joseph and Ann Kovach Sept. 13, 1936, in Franklin. Mrs. Gaba was a lifelong resident of Franklin.

Mrs. Gaba worked as a secretary for American Cyanamid in Wayne for 15 years and then worked as a secretary for Sussex County Community College in Newton for 10 years before retiring in 2000. She was an active parishioner, member of the Rosary Society and helped run the CCD program for Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Franklin. She was a member of the Franklin Historical Society, the Franklin Senior Citizens and the Frankford Township Senior Citizens. Mrs. Gaba also served with the Franklin Board of Elections for more than 30 years.

Mrs. Gaba was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Edward M. Gaba Sr. (2002), and is the devoted mother of Karen Gaba and her significant other, Joe, of Treasure Island, Fla., Edward M. Gaba Jr. and his wife, Kristen, of Poconos, Pa., and Joseph Gaba of Chatham. Loving grandmother of Carly, Amanda and Andrew Gaba.

The family will receive their friends at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main St., Franklin, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. Funeral from the funeral home will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Franklin, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Hardyston. Memorial gifts to Research at the Sparta Division of Regional Cancer Care Associates, 89 Sparta Ave., Suite 130, Sparta, NJ 07871 would be appreciated. Information and condolences can be found at www.fjohnramseyfuneralhome.com.

Published by The New Jersey Herald on Oct. 20, 2013.
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Karen,
My condolences on the passing of your mother, I hope you find strength in your family and friends during this difficult time.

Frank Gazzano

October 26, 2013

Eddie and Karen sending my deepist condolences to you and yours. I have found memmories of your mom. God Bless.

Alan Ball

October 26, 2013

Joan and I were "Main Street kids" and classmates all through school. Her parents were lovely and kind people. My sincere condolences to her family. fo

Martin Platzner

October 24, 2013

Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your Mom. My heart goes out to you. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

David Salvaggio

David Salvaggio

October 22, 2013

Eddie sending you and your family prayers. Years ago we were little kids running around with the Knights of Columbus and look at us now 40 years later.

Patty Kenney-Healey

October 21, 2013

Joan, may the angels take you to heaven to join your love ones and our other schoolmates who have gone before you and are waiting to receive you in a world of joy and peace. Your school friend Adele Mora Demko

Adele Demko

October 20, 2013

Thinking of you at this sad time.

Mike and Carolyn Parichuk

October 20, 2013

Karen, Eddie, and Joseph: My heartfelt sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Mom, and my dear cousin, Joan. Sincerely and Love, Pat George

October 20, 2013

May you rest in peace Joan.

Michael Blahut

October 20, 2013

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