Madeline J. Ackerman, 78, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away November 21, 2023, at Bentley Commons at Paragon Village. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on August 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Catherine and Joseph Notillo.
Madeline graduated from Hackettstown High School in 1963 and from Joseph Paterno College of Beauty Culture in Dover, NJ in 1964. She enjoyed being a hairdresser for 41 years.
She is predeceased by her husband, Jim Ackerman. They lived near the Rockport Game Farm in Mansfield Township after getting married in September 1966 until they retired and moved to Lebanon, PA in October 2005.
She loved writing poetry, especially about farms, flowers and a blue heron that liked to visit the duck pond next to their home. Madeline also enjoyed weekends in the summer in Seaside Park with family and friends and Hilton Head with Jim and friends. She also liked growing vegetables and flowers. She even helped at the Rockport Game Farm when the pheasant chicks were born in the spring.
She will be missed by her two daughters, Kelly Hayes, wife of Ron Hayes of Port Murray, NJ; Colleen Cordial, wife of Bernard D. Cordial, Jr. of Palmyra, PA, beloved granddaughter Catherine Hayes and sister, Kathleen Nolan, wife of Richard Nolan of Great Meadows, NJ. She is predeceased by her brother Joseph Notillo, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to remember Madeline as you take time to enjoy the trees, shapes of clouds and pretty flowers as you go for a walk with your loved ones and friends. Hold hands and hug often. Appreciate each other and say I love you as much as possible. The family appreciates any donations made in Madeline’s name to the charity of your choice.
Services will be held at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on December 1, 2023 from 10 am – 12 Noon. A mass will be held at St. Theodore’s Roman Catholic Church, 855 Route 57, Port Murray on December 1, 2023 at 1 pm followed by a graveside service at Pequest Cemetery, Great Meadows.
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Dottie Kappers says
November 23, 2023 at 12:07 amI’m so sorry hear of Madeline’s passing but know she is happy being rejoined with Jim. Prayers to the family knowing she is at rest.
Gary J. Kuipers, Sr. says
November 24, 2023 at 12:39 pmKathy, my sincerest condolences. I visit Bentley Commons on a regular basis to notarize documents for residents who can’t travel out for a notary. I didn’t realize your sister was a resident there. May God comfort you and your family during this period of loss.
MAUREEN Ann BLOOM says
November 27, 2023 at 2:28 pmKathy and family So sorry to hear of Madelines passing I couldnt make
the viewing because of my cancer and chemo. I also fell and can hardly walk.
Lynda & Fred Stadtler says
November 30, 2023 at 11:37 pmWe are so sorry to hear of the passing of Madeline Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy and your entire family.
Bob Wehmeyer says
February 8, 2024 at 12:47 amTo Madeline’s Family,
I was a Classmate at HHS with Madeline. She was a ray of sunshine every day. Always smiling and just being a lovely person in every way. I last saw Madeline at our 50th Reunion in 2013. She looked good, and we had a dance together to an Oldie Goldie from our High School years. My Brother John was a good friend of her husband Jim. Please know that prayers and thoughts will be with you all as you try to deal with this huge loss. God Bless you all.
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