Elizabeth A. Sparkes of Hackettstown NJ passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023 at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born to Joseph and Helen Poniatowski in Tientsin, China on February 2, 1947.
She was a member of Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hackettstown, NJ. She graduated from Warren Hills High School and attended Seton Hall University.
Throughout her career she worked in the Accounting and Automotive industries and retired this year from Garden State Asphalt Materials in Hackettstown, NJ. She loved cooking and always enjoyed family events where she was able to cater endlessly to her loved ones.
Her love for shopping, especially for holidays and birthdays, was felt by all as she always made sure every nephew or niece received a gift. Children always held a special place and were always the priority in her kind and charitable heart.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jay Sparkes, her son, Trevor, his wife Marcia, three wonderful granddaughters, Guinevere, Tallulah, and Velouria. Her brother, Steve Poniatowski and wife Jinxey as well as countless nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 high Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 4-8 pm.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, High Street, Hackettstown, NJ at 11 am.
For those desiring, donations made be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678 or www.stjude.org in memory of Elizabeth.

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Peg Sheldon Russack says
August 17, 2023 at 10:24 pmDear Jay and the Sparkes/Poniatowski families,
So sorry to hear about Liz. Thought and prayers are with you all.
Doug and Peg Sheldon Russack
The O’Connells says
August 17, 2023 at 10:40 pmJay, Trevor and Family,
We are all very sorry to learn of Liz’s passing. We are praying that you find some peace and comfort during this difficult period. MaybLiz rest in peace.
Cathy and Steve Silva, Cape Cod extended family. says
August 18, 2023 at 10:32 pmSo very sorry to hear about this wonderful one of a kind ladies passing. We hope her reta will peaceful and she will enjoy her final reward .
Ed Wehmeyer says
August 20, 2023 at 10:18 pmJay, Trevor, Family and Friends
May your wonderful memories together give you all some peace and comfort during this time.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Hugs to you all 🙏🏻
Kathy Digiacomo says
August 21, 2023 at 8:38 pmJay, Trevor and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to describe how sad you must be. Losing a Mother is one of the hardest losses of all. You only ever have one Mother. The girls have lost a Grandmother that thought they were the greatest thing to ever happen to her. She loved those girls with all of her heart. Jay you have lost your partner for life that you loved and adored. She will always be with you in spirit. My Love to all of you!!!!!!
Carol Kopie says
August 23, 2023 at 1:04 amJay, Trevor, and family
I was so sorry to hear about Liz’s passing. She was such a kind lady. I remember her from St.Mary’s days. She had a love for children, always making their school years full of fond memories. Deepest Sympathy
Carol Kopie
Carol Kopie says
August 23, 2023 at 1:05 amJay, Trevor, and family
I was so sorry to hear about Liz’s passing. She was such a kind lady. I remember her from St.Mary’s days. She had a love for children, always making their school years full of fond memories. Deepest Sympathy, prayers for all.
Carol Kopie
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