Irma Smarsh

Irma Smarsh obituary, Pompton Plains, NJ

Irma Smarsh

Irma Smarsh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by M. John Scanlan Funeral Home - Pompton Plains on Jun. 26, 2024.
Irma H. Smarsh, 95, of Riverdale, passed away at home while receiving the loving care of her family on June 25, 2024. Irma will be remembered as a kind and generous soul, devoted to her family and faith.
Irma was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-nine years, Stephen; her son, Stephen Phillip; and her siblings, Samuel House and Geraldine Connors. Irma is survived by her daughters, Deborah Hopper and her husband Brian and Vivian Fischer and her husband Michael; her grandchildren, Jennifer Ristic, Samantha Russell and Brittany Smarsh; and her great grandchildren, Alexander Ristic, Benjamin Ristic, Emelia Olejnik and Elianna Olejnik.
Visiting hours will be held from 11 am to 12:30 pm on Friday, June 28 at Scanlan's. A funeral service will conclude the visitation at 12:30 pm. Burial will follow at Pompton Reformed Church Cemetery, Pompton Lakes.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Irma's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.
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