Glenda G. Roedell, 78, of Manchester Township, formerly of Rahway, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA and spent most of her early years in Jersey City before moving to Roselle Park. Glenda graduated from Roselle Park High School and Christ Hospital School of Nursing. She began her career as a Registered Nurse at Union Hospital. She worked at Cranford Health & Extended Care and then continued her nursing skills at the Adult Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Avenel for almost 20 years. She finished her career with Interim Healthcare in South Plainfield, retiring at the age of 73.
Glenda was well-read. She was rarely seen without a book. She enjoyed keeping her mind active by doing crossword & jigsaw puzzles and watching Jeopardy & Wheel of Fortune. She was also very social, enjoyed connecting with people and wanted to lend a helping hand. She volunteered in her community and participated in church functions as a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Glenda also loved gardening, listening to music, and attending theatre and comedy shows. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 8-10am at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 115 Lacey Road, Whiting, NJ 08759. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:15am at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Rt. 539 Whiting, NJ. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in Kenilworth, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Glenda’s memory can be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
