Edith Stephan

Edith Stephan, age 83 years, of Edison, NJ, died on Sunday, March 31, 2013 in the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in New York City, NY, May 8, 1929, daughter of the late Gustav and Irene Mergyl Gamauf, she had resided in Edison for the past thirty-two years, having formerly lived in Merrick, NY.

A homemaker, Edith loved the arts, especially music. She was very passionate about wildlife and was a longtime supporter of Greenpeace International.

Surviving are her husband of thirty-two years, Karl H. Stephan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Walter Mirecki of Merrick, NY and Annette and Andrew Borkin of Raritan Township, NJ; four grandchildren, Laura, Gina, Steven and Irene; and four great grandchildren, Ellie, Christian, Andrew and Alex.

Funeral Services and Interment are private under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.