Obituary of Joan E. Bednarski

Bednarski, Joan E. (nee Claxton), age 80 of Riverdale at rest in Pompton Plains, Pequannock Twsp. on July 1, 2016. Beloved long time companion of Basil Worhach of Clifton. Loving mother of Donna A. Bednarski and her partner Richard Ross of Sebastopol, CA., Lynne Memmen and her husband Ralph of Greer, S.C. and Bob R. Bednarski and his wife Robin of Bridgewater. Dear Grandmother of Michael Memmen, Bryan Memmen and Thomas "T.J". Memmen. Great Grandmother of Jayden Memmen, Maddox Memmen and Makenzie Memmen. Twin sister of Jean Chiariello of Haledon and the late David Claxton (1999). She is also pre deceased by her brother in Law Stephen Chiariello (2015) and her niece Diane Chiariello (1983). Sister In Law of Arline Claxton of Warren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Born in Paterson, she lived in Clifton for sixty five years before moving to Riverdale twelve years ago. She was a Secretary for Chronos-Richardson, Wayne for twenty two years before retiring in 2001. Mrs. Bednarski was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clifton for over sixty years. She was an avid N.Y. Giants and Jets fan as well as an avid Bowler. Joan also enjoyed to travel. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Relatives and friends may visit Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 303 Maplewood Avenue, Clifton, N.J. 07013.