Dolores "Lolly" Van Orden

Dolores "Lolly" Van Orden obituary

Dolores "Lolly" Van Orden

Dolores Van Orden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by F. John Ramsey Funeral Home - Franklin on Oct. 1, 2025.
Dolores "Lolly" Van Orden, 87, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at her home on October 1, 2025.

Born and raised in Franklin, NJ, Dolores built her life around family, community, and hard work. She dedicated 30 years of her career as an office manager for Honda in both Newton, NJ, and Middletown, NY.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gerald Van Orden (2011), her brother, Edward Garrera, and her sister, Marjory Garrera-Knop.

Dolores is survived by her loving children, Jay Van Orden and his wife Michelle, and her daughter, Candy Smith. She will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Nicole Bradford, Tim Smith, Ryan Van Orden, and Corey Weimer, as well as her great-grandchildren, Reagan Van Orden, Troy Van Orden, Collins Weimer, and Sloane Weimer.

Cremation is private. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at North Hardyston Cemetery in Hardyston, NJ.

Arrangements are under the care of F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ.

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Lyn (Lulu) flatt

October 3, 2025

(Doll). We will never forget that laugh and sense of humor. We will meet again.

Lyn (lulu) flatt

October 3, 2025

Lyn (lulu) flatt

October 3, 2025

(Doll) you will be missed . I have had so many memories and laughter with you. You will be in my heart forever. One day we will laugh once again.

Jeanette Keiser

October 2, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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