Lifelong Long Valley Resident Passes Away

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Obituary provided to Patch by the family:

Anna M. Lance, age 84, a lifelong resident of Long Valley, NJ died Monday, November 19, 2018 at home. Anna was born April 23, 1934 in Franklin Township, NJ to the late Clito and Benilda (Giacchi) Ghetti. In addition to her parents Anna is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ledyrd Lance, 4 brothers, Bruno, Galio, Clifford, Nelson and 5 Sisters, Enes, Bruna, Rita, Renna and Zita. She was previously employed by M&M Mars, Hackettstown, NJ as an Accounting Clerk. Anna was a former member of the Long Valley Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed going on trips to Atlantic City, NJ.

She is survived by her 2 loving sons, Jay Lance and wife Denise, Ledyrd Lance, Jr. and wife Mary, four grandchildren, Jay, Jr., Daniel, Jacy and Cody.

The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, November 24 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Pastor JoAnn Miller officiating. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Califon following services.

Visitation will be Friday, November 23 from 4 - 8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.

For those desiring donations may be made to the Long Valley Fire Dept., 5 Fairview Avenue, Long Valley, NJ 07852 in memory of Anna.

Online condolences may be left at www.cochranfuneral.com

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