Florence Schrader, 91, of Toms River, N.J., died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Holiday Care Center, Berkeley Township, N.J. Born in Newark, N.J., Florence lived in Scotch Plains, N.J., before moving to Toms River, N.J., 25 years ago. She was a receptionist for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School for 24 years. She was a parishioner of St. Maximilian Kolbe R.C. Church, Berkeley Township, N.J., and served as president of the Holiday Heights Women's Club, was the raffle organizer of the Holiday Heights Bowling Club and sang in Christmas shows at the Holiday Heights clubhouse. Florence was an extremely generous person, providing rides around Holiday City and Silver Ridge for people in need. She was predeceased by her first husband, U.S. Army Lieutenant Theodore Wisnefski Sr., who died in Belgium on Sept. 16, 1944, in combat during World War II. She was also predeceased by her second husband, Gordon "Bud" Schrader, who worked for the Star-Ledger for 40 years before retiring. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Theodore Wisnefski Jr. and Victoria Wisnefski of Glen Gardner, N.J., and also a granddaughter, Leslee Schrader. The Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River, N.J., is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.
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Lesslie,
So sorry to hear of your Grandmother. She was always very warm and caring when we would see her. We are very sorry for your loss.
Fran & Mike Stefanick
March 18, 2012
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