Thelma Grace Mccracken

Thelma Grace McCracken, 92, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. She retired from Piscataway, NJ Board of Education in 1980 with over 22 years of service and was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, daughter, Leona Winsett, and granddaughter Alicia Pajak. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rich and Lori McCracken of Buchanan; John and Debbie McCracken of Red Bank, NJ; David and Diane McCracken of Anthem, AZ; daughters and son-in-law, Carol Pajak of Buchanan; Ann and Louis DiFrancesco of Wilmington, NC; eight grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the Amedisys Hospice Care, especially Rachael and Buffy, for their kindness and care at a difficult time. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, the American Heart Association, or the Buchanan Presbyterian Church.