Ellen Van Jaeckel Obituary

The memory of Ellen Van Jaeckel of Whiting, New Jersey, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, who passed away on June 16, 2024 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ted Samuels and Gloria Samuels; and her sister Barbara Beckham. She is survived by: her boyfriend Fred Heydorn of Whiting; her sons, Richard Charles Van Jaeckel (Angela) of Park Ridge and Kenneth Raymond of Weehawken; her cousins, Craig Smith (Stacy) of Mt. Laurel and Donald Smith (Betsy) of Union; and her pets, Bailey and Whiskers.

Memorial contributions in Ellen's name may be made to your local animal shelter.