Lorraine A. Bertalan

December 1, 1940 - July 26, 2020

Stockholm - Lorraine A. Bertalan, age 79, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Chilton Medical Center in Pequannock. Born in Garfield to the late Chester and Wanda (Wojnas) Sleker, Lorraine lived in Little Falls before moving to the Stockholm section of Vernon Township in 1965. She had been employed by Berlex Laboratories in Wayne for 25 years before her retirement. After her retirement, she remained an active member of the Pace Industries Union. Lorraine was a member of the Vernon Senior Center and a former member of St. John Vianney R.C. Church in Stockholm. She enjoyed spending time playing Bingo and was an avid pool player. She was a very friendly and outgoing person with a love for gardening and animals. Lorraine was predeceased by her brother, Chester Sleker, Jr.. She is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph; her son, Darren of Vernon; her daughter, Wendy Quick and her husband Blaine of Vernon; her sister, Veronica Brinser of Montoursville, PA; and many nieces and nephews. A private memorial service for the immediate family will be held at a later date. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Lorraine's memory to your local animal shelter or rescue. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com