Obituary of Jean E Vanderhoof

Jean E. Vanderhoof, 69, of Washington, NJ passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020. Jean was born on January 9, 1951 in Coaldale, PA to Mary and the late John Hosak. Jean was raised in Lansford, PA. After high school graduation, she completed her studies and earned her degree as a Radiologic Technician and specialized in mammography. She was employed for over 25 years by Warren Hills Family Health Center / St. Luke’s Hospital, working both in Washington and Phillipsburg, NJ until her retirement in February of 2019. Jean was of the Catholic faith and a devout parishioner of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Washington, NJ. Jean enjoyed shopping, visiting New York City and watching Broadway plays. She was an avid reader and had a genuine interest in fashion, jewelry and home décor. She adored her children and grandchildren and treasured every moment spent with them. She was a compassionate, loving mother who, above all, loved caring for her family. She is survived by her cherished mother Mary Hosak, with whom she spoke every day, and her loving daughters, Deanna Dietl and her husband Eric and Alyssa Vanderhoof. Her beloved grandchildren, Connor, Jenna, Lauren and Mackenzie. Siblings; Ann Marie Padora and her husband David, John Hosak and his wife Julia and David Hosak and his wife Susan and many treasured nieces and nephews Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00 am at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 200 Carlton Ave., Washington, NJ 07882 Burial will immediately follow the mass at St. Joseph Parish Cemetery in Washington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s name to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 200 Carlton Ave., Washington, NJ 07882 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home.