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Edna Ditzenberger Obituary
Somerville - 98, passed away August 19, 2021. Edna was born and raised in Jersey City and was a life long resident of Somerville. She was a homemaker and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all.
She is predeceased by her husband John Ditzenberger who died in 2004 and a brother Robert Howard.
Surviving is her son Dr. Eric Ditzenberger and his wife Renee, daughter Jean Hodachok and her husband Robert, grandchildren Eric and Christopher, and great grandchildren Aidan, Zachary, and Kai.
Edna was cared for in her later years by her fulltime aide and friend Edith Joseph.
Graveside services will be 11am Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville.
Donations can be made to Somerville Rescue Squad, 21 Park Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876. To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.
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