Martin Joseph Doncheski, 72, and Mary Frances Doncheski, 73, previously of Independence, NJ passed at St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, Titusville, FL on March 23, 2021, and October 20, 2022, respectively.

Martin was born September 21, 1948 in Hackettstown, NJ to Simon and Stephanie (Werka) Doncheski. A graduate of Hackettstown High School, Martin went on to obtain a degree in Engineering, and later enlisted with the United States Navy and was assigned to the Construction Battalion, aka “Seabees” where he was stationed in Da Nang. Upon returning home, Martin was employed by Don Cheske Brothers, and went on to have a long career in self-employment. Martin was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Martin is survived by his daughter, Martina J. Lambiase and her husband Jason, his son Brett Doncheski and his wife Kristina, his sister Patricia Oberuc and her husband Richard, his sister Stephanie Malerba and her husband Thomas, his sister Margaret Gomes, as well as seven nieces/nephews, and one grandchild.

Mary was born July 9, 1949 in Beckley, WV to Vermal and Lucille (Scites) Curry. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Mary went on to study English and ultimately relocated to Hackettstown, NJ where she later met Martin and resided in Independence, NJ until their retirement. Mary was a dedicated wife of 40 years, and enjoyed the time she and Martin lived on “The Farm.” Mary is survived by her daughter, Martina J. Lambiase and her husband Jason, her son Brett Doncheski and his wife Kristina, her brother George Curry and his wife Gloria, her brother James Curry and his wife Elizabeth, as well as four nieces/nephews, and four grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her daughter, Tara Hass.

Interment will be held at Pequest Union Cemetery, 36 Cemetery Road, Great Meadows, and NJ on July 10 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mario Spadaro officiating.