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Barbara Ann Collins

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WAYNE F. ROGERS

Wayne F. Rogers, 63, of Hallstead, PA entered into rest on June 25, 2014 with his loving wife of 27 years, Rose, by his side. 

Wayne is also survived by his “four legged kids”, including Nakita; two brothers, Doug and Charlene Rogers and Paul and Mary Ellen Rogers; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernie and Lisa Ryan and Ann Marie and Jeff Gulick; and several nieces and nephews, including Rowan Ryan. 

Wayne worked for the Hallstead Foundry and Vail Ballou Press, until their closures.  Most recently he was employed with Access Unlimited.  He was an avid NASCAR, Dallas Cowboys, and Phillies fan.  Wayne was a hard worker even with his health struggles. 

A memorial service was held on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Inurnment will be made in St. Lawrence Cemetery. 

Barbara Marie Forrester

Barbara Marie Forrester, 47, of Berkeley Heights, NJ, passed away unexpectedly June 21, 2014. A beloved wife and adoring mother, Barbara has left behind her husband Walter and two loving children, Madelyn (15) and David (10).  Raised in Susquehanna, PA, Barbara and her family have lived in Berkeley Heights since 2001.

Barbara received her BS from King’s College and her MS from NJIT, both degrees in Computer Science. Barbara was employed by Bayer as an IT Specialist.

Barbara had a remarkably wide circle of friends and an amazing love of life.  She was an active community member and belonged to a local book club, “Pages, Wine, and Friends”. She was also a member of the “Voices in Praise Choir”. 

Barbara was predeceased by her father, Neil Durso. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Durso, and her five siblings; Neil Durso, Maria McIntyre, Corrine Durso, Frances Durso Folk, and Kalman Durso, and their families.

Visitation was held Wednesday June 25th at Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home on 582 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ.  www.higginsandbonner.com A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the Church of the Little Flower, 110 Roosevelt Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ.  Please meet directly at church.

Barbara will be deeply missed by her family and friends. We can think of no one else who has    touched so many lives as our mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barb’s memory may be made to Little Flower Church Food Pantry.    YouGiveGoods.com/LittleFlowerFoodPantryDrive-2  

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