Irene R. Wanthouse, 95, of Manchester passed away peacefully Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Hampton Ridge Healthcare & Rehab, Toms River. Born in East Orange, NJ, Irene had lived in South Plainfield for 35 years before moving to Manchester 27 years ago. Irene was an Administrative Secretary for several business for over 20 years. Irene enjoyed reading, cooking, baking and playing the Piano. She was a past parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church, South Plainfield and most currently a parishioner of St. John’s RC Church in Lakehurst.
Predeceased by her son Gary in 2009, she is also predeceased by her siblings, Thomas Russell and Marylou Kreidler and is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Harry, her son Chris and daughter in law Judy of South Plainfield, daughter Maribeth Schwartz, Manassas, VA, four granddaughters, Stephanie, Marisa, Laura, Erin and two great grandsons, Noah and Jackson and great granddaughter Carly.
Services will be private per Irene’s request. A Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held at a later date.