Lois A.  Bonar
Died: Jul 27, 2015
Bonar
Lois A. Bonar, 87, of Mansfield Twp., NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2015 to be reunited with “the love of her life” Alexander Bonar for eternity. Lois was born December 31, 1927 to Louis & Virginia Ricketts Tersigni whom she loved dearly. Lois graduated from Belvidere High School in 1945 where she was the manager of the girls’ basketball team and was also a cheerleader. Lois met Al and they married and began their life together in September, 1946. They worked for her family's restaurant, the Ranch -O- (now Luigi’s) in Belvidere, NJ for a number of years. In 1961 they opened Cliffdale Park Inn on Route 57 in Mansfield Twp. There, they lived and worked side by side with their family for 44 years. Lois & Al enjoyed their yearly trips to Florida, the Jersey Shore and their house in the Pocono’s but Cliffdale was always home with so many fond memories of time spent with family and friends. Upon Al’s death in 2005 after 59 years together, Lois continued on at the restaurant as the hostess until it was sold in 2008. She so enjoyed greeting everyone and making them feel welcomed. One of Lois greatest traits was her generosity to others. She loved flowers, decorating for every holiday, cooking, entertaining and especially listening to music.  As she entered her golden years, her fortitude was amazing, always starting the day “looking pretty”. She was ready for any fun activity the day might bring. She had a life well lived. Lois life was always surrounded by the family she so cherished and in return, they cherished her. She is survived by her loving daughter, Alexis Siegfried and her husband, Bill of Mansfield Twp. Her Granddaughters, whom she adored, Laurie Tartaglia and her husband Nick of Belvidere; Lexis McCoy and her husband Rik of Hackettstown, NJ. Her precious great grandchildren, Anthony and Niya Tartaglia, Aidan and Owen McCoy. Her loving sister and best friend with whom she spent many fun filled days, Carmen Govan of Hackettstown, NJ. Her devoted and dedicated caregivers at Warren Haven as well as hospice. She is also survived by 2 Aunts & an Uncle, many nieces, Nephews and cousins. Lastly, Lois was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in Hackettstown. Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Viewing hours will be from 12:30 to 2:30pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Immediately following the viewing, the funeral mass will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 305 High St., Hackettstown, NJ with Fr. David Pekola presiding. Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption or Compassionate Care Hospice of Sparta, NJ. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.

Condolences:

Burdge Family
#8
August 8th, 2015 8:08 am
To the Bonner family - Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. We share so many memories with your family at Cliffdale, St. Mary's and the Knights of Columbus events. May she Rest In Peace. Heaven just started eating a whole lot better!! Elsie, Jeannie & David Burdge
Jim & Katy Dippel
#7
August 6th, 2015 8:16 am
Lexi Bill & Family, Our prayers, love, sympathy are with you, We have so many great memories of our get-togethers at Cliffdale , you made us all a part of the family. Your parents where lucky to have you. God Bless, Now you can relax that your parents are together again.
Chick Dimiceli
#6
August 4th, 2015 11:29 am
I deepest sympathy to the family.I had so many good memories of friday nights going their with my father.It was always like family night at Cliffdale.Your mom and dad were good to me as a child. I will always remember them.
Elsie Burdge
#5
August 3rd, 2015 9:04 pm
Dear Lexi & Family, sending my love and deepest sympathy. Elsie Burdge (Class of 1945)
Stephanie Russo Stepanchuk
#4
August 3rd, 2015 9:02 pm
To the Siegfried Family, Our Deepest Sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and love go out to all of you. Grace Russo & Stephanie Russo Stepanchuk
Pat & Kathy O'Hea
#3
August 3rd, 2015 9:26 am
Pat and I have such fond memories of your Mom and Dad from Cliffdale. We always felt like family right down to the birthday cakes you made for Pat's birthdays. Your Mom was so warmhearted and always made everyone fell special. Our thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Marianne Meyer-Garcia
#2
August 2nd, 2015 10:07 pm
Dear Lexi and family, Your mother was always such a joy for me during her time spent in The Country Cottage at Chelsea. Her smile was contagious, and I have many beautiful memories of us dancing in a circle with the other residents. She adored you and your family Lexi. You were a wonderful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Ron & Barbara Shaw
#1
August 2nd, 2015 7:18 pm
To all the family, Our thoughts & Prayers are with you. So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was Cliffdale. I can remember my Mom & Dad going there all the time and speaking of your Mom & Dad. God Bless all of you. Ron & Barbara
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