Elizabeth “Miriam” (Herrlinger) DiPeppe, 87, of Hackettstown, New Jersey passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019 at Heath Village Healthcare Center with her family beside her. Miriam was the beloved wife of 42 years of Roger DiPeppe.
Miriam DiPeppe was born on January 19, 1932 in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Miriam was a graduate of Rutgers Douglass College and taught 3rd and 4th grades for 25 years in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School system retiring in 1988. Miriam had a special love of hiking and the great outdoors completing both the Appalachian and Pacific Crest trails with Roger.
Miriam is survived by son Edward Hansch and his wife Debra of Bridgewater NJ, daughter Marylou Hansch of Jacksonville Fl from her first husband Edward Hansch, and a stepdaughter Lisa DiPeppe of Roselle Park NJ. She is also survived by two loving grandchildren, Karen Hansch of Bethesda Md and Gregory Hansch of Austin Texas and a sister-in-law Camille Angeli. Miriam is pre-deceased by her sisters Margaret Herrlinger and Dorothy Holt and a stepson Christopher DiPeppe Wolf.
A Celebration of Miriam’s life will be held at the Heath Village Auditorium, 430 Schooleys Mountain Road, Hackettstown, NJ on April 13th at 11 am. Gifts in Miriam’s memory can be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation at 155 East 55th Street, Suite 6H, New York, NY 10022.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
I met Miriam and Roger when they first moved to Heath Village. A wonderful couple. Whenever I met Miriam, she was always smiling and so sweet and always had such kind words. I will miss her always. So sorry Roger.
Cote Family
#17
March 25th, 2019 7:25 pm
Dear Mr. Roger,
So sorry to hear about Miriam. We remember you fondly as neighbors in NJ. We have enjoyed keeping up with you over the years. We remember that you hiked off the AT to our cabin in NC and left us a note even though we weren't there at the time. Our wife/Mom went to sleep in Jesus on March 11, 2019. We look forward to seeing Miriam and Leola soon on the resurrection morning!
Love, Joe Cote, Becky, Bill and Family
Mary C. Doyle
#16
March 25th, 2019 5:53 pm
I have such lovely memories of Miriam and Roger. First as our neighbors here in Basking Ridge and in Saint John Cinnamon Bay Campground and in Florida too. We always enjoyed our times together. Miriam was always a happy person and a joy to be with. My condolences to all the family.
Nancy Wolff
#15
March 22nd, 2019 7:22 am
Miriam was a popular member of our hiking club. She blew in like a fresh wind, wanting to know all about hiking. She hiked with us in New Jersey, New York, The White Mountains of NH, Mount Katahdin in Maine - she did it all. Happy memories of good times with great friends.
John lucey
#14
March 18th, 2019 7:17 pm
in to Gods hands
Norma Lee
#13
March 17th, 2019 7:56 pm
I am so sorry, I have no words to tell you how sorry I am.
Angela Darchi
#12
March 17th, 2019 3:21 pm
My deepest condolences. I have such fond memories of you and Miriam and always loved hearing about your trips and adventures all over the world. She had a zest for life that was contagious.
Bob & Carolynne Fekete
#11
March 17th, 2019 11:45 am
Dear Roger and Family - We were so sorry to hear of Miriam's passing. We talked with your next door neighbor at Orlando RV Park. We so enjoyed our visits with you. May The Lord guide and comfort you all at this time. Love Bob & Carolynne
Julia L Hodges
#10
March 17th, 2019 9:06 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Roger, and the family. God comfort and sustain you.
Doreen and Richard Salimena
#9
March 16th, 2019 9:33 pm
Dear Cousin Roger and family,
Miriam was a delightful and warm addition to our family. We have so many good memories from the day you two danced into our hearts as a devoted couple. With our most sincere sympathy,
Doreen and Richie
Dr Steve and Annette Crump
#8
March 16th, 2019 2:17 pm
We will always remember the good times
we shared - hiking in the Lake District in
England and skiing in Colorado and
Vermont. We know how much Miriam will
be missed. She was a very special person.
With our love and thoughts to you Roger.
Lisa Marie DiPeppe
#7
March 16th, 2019 6:14 am
If there ever was a true Love Story it was between Mom Miriam and Dad Roger. Watching the two of them together was like watching a ballet so beautifully performed. Mom taught us all the meaning of Unconditional Love and that Love has many meanings. Mom will always be deeply Loved and Forever Missed.
So sorry Roger there is nothing I can say at this time but you will be in my prayers
#6
March 15th, 2019 3:16 pm
Dirk Bader
#5
March 15th, 2019 2:22 pm
Dear Roger,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember the fun days I had staying with you and Miriam, with my parents, alone or with my friends. You two were always so welcoming and you always made your home my home whenever I visited. Miriam's good spirits and love of life will always be with me and inspire me for my own life. She will be missed and always remembered! Love from Germany to you. Dirk
Lydia Romano Brown
#4
March 15th, 2019 12:58 pm
Roberta Romano Acchione
#3
March 15th, 2019 10:01 am
Dear Cousin Roger. We are so sorry for your loss. Fond memories of our visit with your both in Florida.
Camille Angeli
#2
March 14th, 2019 6:21 pm
My sister-in-law was the closest to a sister any one could ever have. Loved her dearly. Miriam was so caring to every person in our family , noone could equal her love of life and everything in her world!! My friend always!! Camille
Walter John Hansch
#1
March 14th, 2019 5:23 pm
Lovely picture of Aunt Miriam. She will be missed.
My heart felt condolences to all in your family.
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