Nancy Fuchs, 74, formerly of Oldwick, NJ and North Orange, MA passed away peacefully September 14, 2013, at Huntington Health Care in Burgaw following a long illness.
Nancy was born in Montclair, NJ and graduated from Lansingburg High School in Troy, N.Y. She had a degree in special education from Trenton State College and various certifications from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Nancy served on the Hunterdon County, NJ library commission and was a long term member and past president of the Hunterdon County chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). While her children were growing, she was both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. Nancy worked at many nursery schools, elementary schools and at the Matheny School/Hospital in Peapack, NJ.
She is survived by her husband Gerhard, a brother Alan Ward, a sister Laurie Speanburg, a son Fritz, a son Brian and his wife Sandy, a daughter Rebecca and her partner Kris, a son Joachim, a son Otto and his wife Stacy and grandchildren Edward, Alexander, Scott, Erika, Bailey and, Haley. She is predeceased by her brother Richard and her daughter Christine.
A funeral will be held at the Community Church of North Orange and Tully, Corner of Main and Creamery Hill, North Orange on Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Don Erickson officiating.
Interment will follow in Jones Cemetery, Orange.
Per Nancy's wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hunterdon County Library, the Salvation Army or, a favorite charity.