Lois Hardin Wright

Wantage - Lois Hardin Wright, age 95, of Wantage, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at her residence. Born on January 22, 1930 in Sussex to the late Laurens and Mae Hardin, Mrs. Wright was a lifelong resident of the Sussex-Wantage area. She graduated from Sussex High School in 1948 and Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts with a degree in merchandising. In 1950, she married Walter “Bob” Wright. They owned and operated their dairy farm, Clove-Wright Holsteins in Wantage for 37 years. Their farm was awarded many awards; including a New Jersey Dairy of Distinction Award. Mrs. Wright was a dedicated lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sussex, where she was baptized and married. She served many capacities within the church; including teaching Sunday School for 13 years, Sunday School Superintendent, and serving as an Elder and on the Pulpit Nominating and Christian Education Committees. She was also active in the United Presbyterian Women’s Group for 25 years. Mrs. Wright was very involved with The Old Clove Church. She served as Chairperson of the Old Clove Church Committee for several years and was instrumental in organizing their annual worship service. She enjoyed helping with numerous weddings and events held at the church. Mrs. Wright, along with her husband, Bob worked together for the benefit of many local causes; including the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, local 4-H clubs, the Clove Cemetery Association, Sussex County Holstein Association, Sussex County Board of Agriculture, Sussex County Agricultural Society, and the Sussex-Wantage Historical Society. In 1998, Mr. And Mrs. Wright were named Wantage Township Outstanding Senior Citizens of the Year. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Walter “Bob” Wright and her brother, Laurens Hardin. Mrs. Wright is survived by her three children, Bruce Wright and his wife Anita of Cobleskill, New York, David Wright and his partner of many years Bonnie Majka of Branchville, and Diane Mylecraine and her husband Louis of Wantage; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at The Old Clove Church, 850-882 NJ State Route 23, Wantage with the Rev. Barry Young, officiating. After the service, friends are invited to join the family on the church lawn for refreshments and social time. To be more comfortable, it is suggested to bring your own lawn chair. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Lois Hardin Wright’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Sussex, 21 Unionville Avenue, Sussex, NJ 07461 or to The Old Clove Church, Stephen Rome, Treasurer, P.O. Box 90, Sussex, New Jersey 07461. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com

Lois Hardin Wright

January 22, 1930 - June 18, 2025