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John T. L. Ward, 79, of Phillipsburg, formerly of Milford, died Monday, August 18, 1997 in his home.

He began his forty-three year career with Riegel Paper in Milford, NJ in December 1941, working in the mills for twelve years. He later advanced to chemist in the laboratory for about six years, during which time he became chief chemist. He also served as director of quality control, overseeing five labs. He also worked out of the New York office as a troubleshooter, providing technical assistance to sales representatives. For the balance of his career, he served as special sales representative, and was responsible for several of the companies major accounts. He retired from the company, which was then James River in July of 1983. Prior to working for Riegel Paper, he had worked for Bethlehem Steel and the Lone Star Cement Company.

Born July 28, 1918 in Phillipsburg, he was the son of the late John J. and Helen C. Hackett Ward.

He was a 1935 graduate of Phillipsburg High School. He attended Allentown Prep School where he was inspired by Professor Krause to pursue the chemistry field. He later attended Lafayette College where he majored in chemistry and minored in education. He was a life member and social secretary of the Theta Xi Fraternity and was an honorary member of the Kapa Phi Kapa Fraternity. He is a member of the graduating class of 1940 and the Marquis Society of Lafayette College.

He was active in sports during his years in school and participated in football, ice hockey, baseball and tennis.

He was a member of the American Chemical Society and the Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry.

He was a member of St. Philip and St. James Roman Catholic Church, Phillipsburg.

An avid golfer, he was a member of the Oak Hill Golf Club and enjoyed playing bridge with the Holland Township Community Seniors Club, both in Milford. He was also a member of the Phillipsburg Elks Lodge 395 and the Quarter Century Club of Riegel Paper.

He and his wife, the former Mary Casey observed their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary last October 30th.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John J. Ward of Palmer Twp. and two granddaughters.

Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m. Friday from the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main St., Phillipsburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 9:30 a.m. in St. Philip and St. James Catholic Church, 426 South Main St., Phillipsburg. Calling hours will be held Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, Greenwich Twp., NJ.

The family requests memorial contributions to the Valley Health Foundation for Easton Hospital. Attention Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. 2009 Lehigh St., Easton, PA, 18042.

Veronica "Ronnie" Wynkoop, 75, of Phillipsburg, died peacefully Thursday, November 8, 2007 in Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg.

Ronnie worked at Warren Hospital as a unit secretary for a total of twenty years, retiring in 1995. She previously worked at Nytronics and Sheridan Printing, both in Alpha, NJ.

The youngest of nine children, Ronnie was born Christmas Day, 1931 in Phillipsburg, to the late Edward C., Sr., and Veronica McNulty Casey.

She was a member of the Phillipsburg High School Class of 1951.

A devoted member of the Catholic faith, she was a member of St. Philip and St. James Roman Catholic Church, Phillipsburg since her Baptism.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Amercias, Court Warren 389 and was a founding member of the former Warren County Junior Catholic Daughters.

She enjoyed taking part in the many activities of the Phillipsburg Area Chapter, #4704 of A.A.R.P., and playing bingo in the Phillipsburg area, but most especially, the Phillipsburg Senior Center.

She and her husband, Ronald W. Wynkoop, Sr., were married on Valentines Day, 1953.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ronald W. Jr., of Merritt Island, Florida and Timothy E. and his wife, Lisa, of Phillipsburg; three daughters, Karen W. Kelly and her husband, Donald E. Jr., of Lopatcong Township; Dianne L. Vevasis and her husband Ray, of Shenandoah, Pa, and Michelle Craig of Naples, Florida; a sister, Margaret Salitz of New Brunswick, NJ; ten grandchildren, Ronald W., III, Christopher, Rebekah, Juliana, Abby, and Owen Wynkoop, Jacob Tyler Vevasis, Bridget E. Kelly, Alexzandria James, KD Lorraine Richardson; two step-grandchildren, Kelly Berry and Nicholas Vevasis; four great grandchildren, Jayce, Nathan, Jocelyn and Lita Wynkoop. Among her many nieces and nephews, Ronnie would want it to be remembered that her niece, Elizabeth "Betsy" Casey Dicker had a special place in her heart, having been raised with her in the Casey family home.

She was pre-deceased by six brothers, Edward C. Jr., Charles E., Leo P., Robert J., Sr., John "Jackie" and William J. and a sister, Mary C. Ward.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Church, 426 South Main St., Phillipsburg. Burial will be in Greenwich Cemetery, Greenwich Township. Visitation will be held Sunday from Noon until 6:00 p.m. in the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Phillipsburg. Online condolences may be submitted by visiting www.noto-wynkoop.com.

Red was always Ronnie's favorite color, and in her honor, her family asks those attending the visitation or services to consider wearing something Red! She would appreciate it.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Phillipsburg Senior Center, 310 Firth St., Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865 or donations to the Church.