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MORRIS COUNTY Daily Record, Morris County, N.J., Wednesday, October 20, 2004 A15 Fire-safety spurred by tragedy in Roxbury Senate measure would require stronger flame retardants on mattresses BY MATT MANOCHIO DAILY RECORD The state Senate is soon expected to vote on legislation, named for a Roxbury toddler who died in a house fire requiring mattresses sold in New Jersey be more fire resistant. The Matthew Albrecht Act Senate Bill 1707 received unanimous support from the Law, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs Committee, and is expected to go to a full Senate vote in November, according to the office of Sen. Anthony R. Bucco, R-Boonton, who cosponsored the bill with Sen. John Girgenti, D- Hawthorne.

"The legislation will make great strides towards protecting the citizens of New Jersey from the dangers that mattress fires pose," Bucco said in a statement. "We also hope to set the nationwide standard for mattress safety, and that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission follows our example and adopts the 60-minute flame resistance test," he said. Bedroom fire Matthew died in 2000 when he was 14 months old after a bedroom fire erupted in his family's Kenvil home. His twin sister, Mary Katherine, was injured in the blaze but recovered fully.

The bill would direct the state Department of Community Affairs to adopt a mattress fire safety standard similar to that adopted by California in February 2003, according to Bucco's office. The standard seeks to prevent mattresses from bringing rooms to the point at which entire rooms erupt in flames. Mattresses currently sold can bring a room to flashover in as little as a few minutes. While the California bill reduced its standard to a 30- minute flame resistance test after to intense industry lobbying, S-1707 would require that mattresses be made so that flashover is delayed for 60 minutes. The issue is personal in the Bucco office because the senator's chief of staff, Barbara Kinback, is Matthew's grandmother.

"It's very important," Kinback said. "By the time you realize that something is amiss, it's too late, the mattress caught on fire." Kinback said it's still not 100 percent certain how the fire in her grandson's home started, appears the fire was accidentally sparked by a wire in the room that spread to a mattress. The bedroom fire erupted on Feb. 25, 2000, and destroyed the Kenvil home of James and Jacqueline Albrecht. Good Samaritans Two good Samaritans who happened upon the burning home were able to rescue Mary Katherine, but were unable to save Matthew.

Both suffered from smoke inhalation and Matthew died four days later. "To have something where any family has a chance to react, to get children or other adults out, or elderly people, it's very important," Kinback said, adding that her daughter's "house was an inferno in five minutes. "I wouldn't want any family to be subjected to that." Matt Manochio can be reached at (973) 989-0652 or Constance B. Booth 84, grew up in Madison WHITING Constance B. Booth died Tuesday, Oct.

19, 2004 at Magnolia Gardens Care Center in Toms River. She was 84. Born in New York City, she grew up in Madison, where she graduated from Madison High School in 1937. She resided in Convent Station and Morristown before moving to Whiting in 1985. A secretary, she worked for American Bank Trust in Reading, Pa.

She retired in 1977 after five years. Mrs. Booth was predeceased by one grandson, Jonathan Estler in 1983. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Alexander Booth of Whiting; her son and daughter-in-law, Bruce H. and Lee Ann Frankel Booth of Belmar; her sister, Carmen B.

Kellers of Holmes Beach, three grandsons, David, Timothy and Michael Estler; and three great-grandsons, Calvin, Vaughn and Warren Estler. Services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of D'Elia Funeral Home, Lakewood. Gwendolyn B. 'Toad' Mazzone 75, caring friend to many MORRISTOWN Gwendolyn Bozzi "Toad" Mazzone died Monday, Oct.

18, 2004 at St. Clare's She was 75. She was born in Morristown and attended Morristown High School. A homemaker, Mrs. Mazzone was a lifelong Morristown resident.

She was recognized for her many contributions to the Humane Society and other organizations. She was an animal lover. Her heart was her family, which she always put first, and which was the foundation from which she drew her strength and support. Mrs. Mazzone was a wife, sister, aunt and a caring friend to many.

She spent her whole life helping others. predeceased by her brother-in-law, Vernon Woebse, and by her father, Michael R. Bozzi. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Joseph; her mother, Mildred K. Bozzi; three sisters, Jacquelyn Woebse, Judy Spino and her husband, Raymond and Brenda Mesarak and her husband, Anthony; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 23, at 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Assumption, Morristown. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Morristown. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

on Friday, Oct. 22, at Doyle Funeral Home, 106 Maple Morristown. Matilda Mohr 88, loving mother IRVINGTON Matilda Mohr died Sunday, Oct.17, 2004 at Irvington General Hospital. She was 88. Born in Irvington, she was also a lifelong resident.

Mrs. Mohr worked as an assembler at the American Can Co. in Hillside for 20 years. She retired many years ago. Her husband, John C.

Mohr died previously. She is survived by her son, John C. Mohr of New York City. The funeral service will be Thursday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m.

at Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Denville, www.normandean.com. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends will be received today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Death Notice CONSTANCE BOOTH Booth, Constance (Boitel), 84, Whiting, formerly of Morristown, on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004.

Beloved wife of Alexander Booth. Loving mother of Bruce H. and Lee Ann Frankel Booth. Beloved sister of Carmen B. Kellers.

Loving grandmother of David, Timothy and Michael Estler and the late Jonathan Estler. Loving great grandmother of Calvin, Vaughn and Warren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the D'Elia Funeral Home, Route 70 and Vermont Avenue, Lakewood. Obituaries notices purchased by family and friends Special To place an obituary: You may fax obituaries to us at E-mail it to 973-428-6666. Obituaries must be received by 7 p.m.

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three days before publication. OBITUARIES Sandra E. O'Dell 54, homemaker, business owner HARDWICK Sandra E. O'Dell died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004 at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, Ill.

She was 54. Born in Succasunna to the late Phillip Waer and Mattie Lovelace, she had lived in Hardwick Township for 30 years. She was a homemaker and the owner of Contracting. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, George; two daughters, Loren of Blairstown and Sonia of Washington, D.C.; and her sister, Barbara WaerZuniga, of Succasunna. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct.

23, at 1p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Blairstown. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. O'Dell may be made to the Marksboro Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 344, Johnsonburg, N.J.

07846. Anthony T. Fernandez 77, retired shipping clerk KENVIL Anthony T. Fernandez died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004 at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

He was 77. Born in Roxbury, he was a lifelong resident of Kenvil. Mr. Fernandez was a shipping clerk for L.E. Carpenter in Wharton.

He retired in 1989 after 39 years. He was also a retired NASCAR owner and driver. Surviving are his wife, Barbara (Schenawolf) Fernandez; one daughter, Evelyn Jones of Phillipsburg; one son, John Schenawolf of Morris Plains; one granddaughter, Leslie Rae Jones; two sisters, Dianne Harris and Mary Pereira; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 22, at 11:30 a.m.

at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 Route 10, Randolph. Interment will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 21, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Athenais V. Reyes 72, beloved mother ROCKAWAY TWP. Athenais V. Reyes died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 at Saint Clare's She was 72.

Born in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of the late Miguel and the late Berta Reaud Vieta, she had lived in Rockaway Township since 1968. Mrs. Reyes worked as an administrative assistant at Warner Lambert in Morris Plains. She retired in 1996 after 12 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Elias Reyes, in 1978.

Surviving are one daughter, Elaine M. Lehmer of Rockaway Township; one son, Elias J. Reyes of Effort, one sister, Evelyn Robinson of Pine Crest, two grandchildren, Erica Lehmer and Vincent Lehmer, both of Rockaway; and two nieces, Michele Rodriguez and Heather Beaton, both of Miami. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m.

at the United Church of Christ, Mountain Lakes. Cremation will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Norman Dean Home for Services, Denville, www.normandean.com. In Memoriam JOSEPH PAUL PASKERT February 8, 1939 October 20, 2001 We miss you much. We can't believe it has been 3 years since we last heard the sound of your voice, your laugh, seen the expressions on your face and felt your big bear hugs.

It seems like just yesterday. You left us so suddenly and way before your time. We will love you forever. We will miss you forever. We will cherish every memory we have of you.

You would have loved your 7 little grand babies--Michael, Brook, Julia, Jessica, Jake, Jennie and Samantha. we know you're loving them and looking over them every day. They will know all about their Grandpa Joe- -we will make sure of it. All Our Love, Barbara, Peter, Deb Karen John A. Karnick 56, real-estate entrepreneur MORRISTOWN John A.

Karnick died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 at his home. He was 56. Born in Newark, he was a resident of Chatham before moving to Morristown 10 years ago. Mr.

Karnick was selfemployed as a real-estate entrepreneur for many years. A 1966 graduate of Irvington High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was predeceased by his father, Alex Karnick. Mr.

Karnick is survived by his son, Jon A. Karnick of Morristown; his mother, Mary Karnick of Roselle; and two sisters, Judith Spressert of Springfield and Sandra Benavitch of Elizabeth. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Michael and Kristen Benavitch, and Suzanne and Laura Spressert. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m.

at Doyle Funeral Home, 106 Maple Morristown. Interment will be private. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 21, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter's Orphanage, Denville. Anne Zondorak 87, homemaker MUNCY, Pa. Anne Zondorak died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, Pa.

She was 87. She was born Oct. 15, 1917 in Lopez, to John and Julia (Ksenich) Rusin. A homemaker, Mrs. Zondorak attended the Church of the Resurrection in Muncy.

She was an avid bingo player. Mrs. Zondorak was predeceased by one son, Daryl Zondorak. She is survived by her husband, Michael; the couple would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in January. She is also survived by two daughters, Shirley Tabatneck of Mount Arlington and Joanne Zondorak of Clearwater, one son, Stephen Zondorak of Rockaway; three grandchildren; three step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; and three sisters, Helen Potter and Julia Frey, both of Dushore, and Rosalee Concert of Suffern, N.Y.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 15 Myer Denville. Memorial contributions in Mrs.

Zondorak's name may be made to the Williamsport Hospital Foundation for the benefit of the Hospitality Inn, 1001 Grampian Williamsport, Pa. 17701. Arrangements are under the direction of Crouse Funeral Home of Williamsport, Pa. Walter Hart Jr. 81, formerly of Landing VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.

Walter Hart Jr. died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at his home. He was 81. Born in Succasunna, he had lived most of his life in Landing and East Hanover.

He had resided in Virginia Beach for the past two and a half years. Mr. Hart, who had worked for the Morris County Sheriff's Department in Morristown, was retired from Suburban Propane in Whippany, where he was employed in the print shop. After retirement, he worked as a school bus driver for the East Hanover School system and for Burkham Trucking in East Hanover. A World War II veteran, Mr.

Hart served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of VFW Post 2833 of Whippany, American Legion Post 155 of Whippany and Kitchell Memorial Presbyterian Church in East Hanover. His greatest love was his wife, Norma; the couple had been married for 36 years. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Ruth Hart, and by one brother, Kip of Landing. In addition to his wife, Norma Hart of Virginia Beach, he is survived by his sons, Robert of Muskogee, and Mark Kinghorn of Lake Hopatcong; his daughter, Janet Kienz of Newton; his brother, Leonard Hart and sister-in-law, Gloria, of Florida; his stepchildren, Richard Engle of Lynchburg, Elizabeth Engle of Virginia Beach, Ron Engle of Cedar Knolls, Bob Engle of Rockaway; 10 grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Hildegard Fischer 94, loving mother, grandmother MENDHAM Hildegard Fischer died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

She was 94. Born in Zuelenroda, Germany, she came to the United States in 1929. She lived in Newark and Irvington before moving to Mendham in 1946. Mrs. Fischer worked as a cleaning lady for the Sisters of St.

John Baptist in Mendham for 49 years before retiring in 1996. She was a charter member of the Ralston Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary She served on the Board of Elections. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, she was an airplane observer. Her husband, Walter, died previously.

Survivors include one son, Walter Fischer Jr. and his wife, Diane of Colorado Springs; one daughter, Dolores Crammer and her husband, James, of Mendham; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Road, Mendham.

The funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 22, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Mendham Hilltop Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Fischer may be made to St. Marguerite's Retreat House in Mendham, Daytop of Mendham or Disabled American Veterans, and would be appreciated.

Michael DeAngelis Sr. 76, chief investigator PARSIPPANY Michael DeAngelis Sr. died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.

He was 76. He was born in Newark, where he lived until moving to Parsippany 23 years ago. A World War II veteran, Mr. DeAngelis was a private first class in the 5th and 1st Cavalry divisions, serving from Sept. 5, 1946 until he was honorably discharged on Dec.

22, 1947. He received the Army of Occupation Medal Japan and the World War II Victory Medal. Mr. DeAngelis graduated in 1953 from Rutgers University, Newark, with a B.S. in business administration.

He was chief investigator for the Essex County Division of Welfare in Newark from 1959 to 1992. Since 1992, he had been employed by Medquist, in Florham Park. He was a member of St. Christopher Roman Catholic Church in Parsippany; member and president of the Collegians AA in Newark; and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Livingston. Survivors include his beloved wife, Dianne (Probst); his loving children, Michael DeAngelis Jr.

and his wife, Deborah of Convent Station, Marisa DeAngelis of Convent Station and Michele DeAngelis of Parsippany; his dear brother and sister, Tommaso and Marie DeAngelis, both of Whippany; and his two cherished grandsons, Michael III and Matthew DeAngelis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Friday, Oct. 22, starting at 9 a.m. from the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, (973) 887- 3235 and www.partroyfuneralhome.com, and proceeding to St. Christopher Roman Catholic Church, 1050 Littleton Road, Parsippany, where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m.

Entombment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours are Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

at the funeral home. Patricia M. Young 78, loving wife and mother MANSFIELD, Texas Patricia M. Young died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at her home.

She was 78. Surviving are her husband of more than 59 years, Jerome Young; two daughters, Leslee Ramirez and her husband, Mauro of Mansfield, Texas and Mary Tilley and her husband, Shane of Heidelberg, Germany; her brothers-in-law, Donald and Wallace Young of Morris Plains; her sister-in-law, Bonnie Young, of New Jersey; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Irene H. Felmly 82, loving mother CHESTER Irene H. Felmly died Sunday, Oct.

17, 2004 at Potomac Homes. She was 82. Born Sept. 13, 1922 in WilkesBarre, she had lived in Great Meadows and Fanwood before moving to Chester four years ago. Mrs.

Felmly was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hackettstown. In addition to her parents, the late Clarence and Estelle (Eddy) Hannis, she was predeceased by her husband, William Felmly, who died in 1999. Surviving are her son, Bruce Felmly of Manchester, N.H.; her daughter, Gayle Urfer of Chester; her brother, William Hannis of Westfield; two sisters, Mary Knauer of Florida and Ruth Franz of Bridgewater; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m.

at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Hackettstown. Interment will be in Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 22, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Bell Choir, 213 Main Hackettstown, N.J. 07840. Online condolences may be sent to www.cochranfuneral.com. Marie Hynes Husted 85, retired educator WAYNE Marie Hynes Husted died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004 at Potomac Homes, Ramsey, after a long illness.

She was 85. Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in Towaco before moving to Wayne, where she resided for 60 years. Mrs. Husted earned her bachelor's in special education from William Paterson College in 1972 and her master's in special education in 1974. She taught special education students for 10 years at the Morris County unit of the N.J.

Association of Retarded Citizens. She retired 20 years ago. Mrs. Husted was an active member and Eucharistic minister at Holy Cross Church in Wayne. She was a leader of Girl Scout Troop 615 in Lincoln Park.

She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley her son, Stanley and her sisters, Catherine Brannigan and Therese Strother. Survivors include her nephews, Patrick Brannigan of Pennsylvania and Thomas Strother of Maryland; her nieces, Kathleen Ruiz of Ohio, Marie Ross of Ramsey, Ruth Bernstein of Pennsylvania, Laura Tanis of Pequannock and Susan Baker of Utah. Services will be Friday, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m. at the Keri Memorial Funeral Home, 125 Main Lincoln Park followed by the celebration of Mass in Holy Cross Church, Wayne, at 10 a.m.

Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre, Totowa. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 21, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Association of Retarded Citizens would be appreciated. Nancy M.

KlausmanDocherty 49, legal nurse consultant NEWTON Nancy M. Klausman-Docherty died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. She was 49. Born in Flushing, N.Y., she had lived in Hopatcong before moving to Newton in 1975.

She was a self-employed legal nurse consultant. Surviving are her husband, Dean R. Docherty of Newton; her companion, Bill Sparling of Newton; her mother, Ruth (Kelly) Klausman; three sons, Mark Docherty of Newton, David Hunt of Palmyra, and Jay Docherty of Lafayette; one daughter, Linda Docherty of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Hank Klausman; three sisters, Sue Finnegan of Flushing, N.Y., Ruth Lee Quail of Hopatcong and Mary Lou Soucy of Pompano Beach, and four grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m.

at the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Main Road, Landing. Visiting will be 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home, directly preceding the service. All other arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to one's favorite charity..