Gladys Marie Staats

Gladys Marie Staats, age 101 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Independence Manor, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Ringoes, NJ, September 28, 1911, daughter of the late John B. and Elizabeth Jessen Staats, she was a lifelong Ringoes resident.

"Aunt Gladys" as she was known by many, was a founding member of Calvary Church of Amwell, formerly serving as its Secretary and Treasurer. She was a homemaker and a devoted caregiver to her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by a sister, Marion E. Staats and a brother, John P. Staats.

Surviving are her sister, Anna Elizabeth Fullerton of Concord, CA, a nephew, Bob Fullerton of Glade Park, CO, a niece, Sue Fullerton of Concord, CA; a niece and her husband, Barbara and Moustafa Salama of Raritan Township, NJ, and a nephew and his wife, John R. and Lisa Staats of Delaware Township, NJ; a great-nephew, Peter J. Staats; and many loving friends.

Funeral Services will take place Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Calvary Church of Amwell, 24 US Highway 202, Ringoes, NJ 08551 under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Interment will follow in the family plot at Amwell Ridge Cemetery, Larisons Corner, NJ. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 or to Calvary Church of Amwell at the above address.