Obituary of Louise M. Berkoben

Louise M. Benedetto Berkoben, 84, died Monday, February 7, 2011 at her daughter's home in Watchung. Born in Jersey City, she resided there before moving to Warren in 1954. Louise worked for World Book Encyclopedia and OCTO Ltd. in Watchung. A homemaker, she had a passion for antiques and love of animals, volunteering for Save U.S. Pets Foundation. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Jersey City Chapter. Her husband of 62 years, Richard R. Berkoben predeceased her in 2009. Surviving are a son, Craig Berkoben of Warren; two daughters, Susan Lemme and her husband Bruce of Watchung and Lynn Rosenbauer and her husband Peter of Harding Township, four grandchildren, Jeffrey Roenning and his wife Elizabeth, Chelsea and Taylor Rosenbauer and Sarah Katerle and her husband Eric and two great grandchildren, Cameron Roenning and Dylan James Katerle. A Celebration of her life will be held at the home of Susan and Bruce Lemme at 657 Valley Road in Watchung, NJ 07059 on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm All are welcome. Donations to Lifeline Animal Rescue or St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, c/o Susan Lemme at the above address would be deeply appreciated.