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Wilk, Nancy L. March 12, 1949 - June 25, 2023

Nancy Lynn Wilk
March 12, 1949 – June 25, 2023

Nancy Lynn Wilk, 74, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice on Sunday, June 25, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1949, in Newton, NJ to the late Alexander Wicki and Florence Hanzel Wicki Rafalko.

Nancy married her beloved late husband, George Michael Wilk, Sr. on November 11, 1967, at St’ s. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Great Meadows, NJ. She was a former member of the Hackettstown Seventh Day Adventist Church .

In addition to her parents and her husband, Nancy was predeceased by her brother Alexander Wicki.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Cherie Swider (Brian), her son George Wilk Jr., two brothers Jeff Wicki, Peter Wicki (Heather), and many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great – great nieces and nephews , and many cousins.

Beginning in the late 70’s Nancy worked as a teacher’s aide for Stepping Stone School in Warren County NJ. Her love for the students and staff made her an asset to the program. The students had many special needs, and it was not an easy job. Nancy approached it with a firm hand and lots of compassion. Lana Asmund, the school’s director, was Nancy’s dear friend and together they made a significant impact on the lives of many students. After this she worked as an administrative assistant at Wicki Wholesale Stone in Great Meadows, NJ for several years.

From 2000 to 2022, Nancy worked as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Addiction Counselor and Family Counselor at the Anderson House and Good News Home. Among staff, she became known as “Fancy Nancy”. Nancy developed her Journalism creativity by writing articles for the Good News Home. She found great joy and passion for those she helped, mentored, and counseled.

Nancy was an amazing cook! If anyone has ever been fortunate enough to enjoy one of Her homemade meals, you know that she had a special gift. Her meals were a comfort
To those who needed something to take their minds off their troubles. She had a way of bringing people together with her gracious hospitality and enjoyed putting together
dinner parties that were filled with amazing food, interesting conversations and lots of laughs. Her cooking made everyone feel loved.

A memorial visitation will take place, Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm with a service at 10:30 am at Cochran Funeral Home, 95 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Amazing Facts International at https:// www.amazingfacts.org, or mail to Amazing Facts Int. P.O Box 1058 Roseville, CA 95678

Donations can also be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice at https://karenannquinlanhospice.org or mail donation to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice,99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860

Arrangements are under the directions of Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit www.cochranfuneral.com.

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    Sandy Cortright says
    June 28, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    Dear Wicki Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing, she was a wonderful person, most loving and giving to all. I always enjoyed my time spent with her.. I know she and George are together in a better place.

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    Carolyn Momm says
    June 28, 2023 at 2:51 pm

    Nancy was a classmate of mine and much later on in our lives we worked together at the Warren County Youth Shelter. I saw her at one or more reunions. We would catch then. Awhile back I tried to get in touch with her but never did. She did some really good things with her life and helped many in need. She was a sweet person. Go with the angels No and be at peace.

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    Karin Schardt says
    June 28, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    Dear Wicki, Swider family, I will miss my friend so much. We have known each other over 55 years. Nancy always cared about her family, loved her husband, George & was a great friend. She followed her dreams. I will always cherish the fun times we had together. You are now at peace.

    • Pat (Eskow)Raupp says
      June 29, 2023 at 7:35 pm

      We went to school with Nancy.. Hackettstown High .Such a lovely person and fun..RIP Nancy…our deepest sympathy to the whole family.♥️♥️Pat and Pam Eskow (the twins)

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    Connie Barrick says
    June 28, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    When I heard of your passing my heart dropped. Nancy was my counselor at GNHFW in Flemington Nj. I learned so much from this BEAUTIFUL LADY. PRAYING YOU ARE AT PEACE. I WILL MISS YOU. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.🙏🙏🙏

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    The Faunt Family says
    June 29, 2023 at 12:11 am

    Our family is forever grateful to Nancy for her wisdom. We crossed paths at Good News and she was a big part of helping our family understand our daughter’s journey. She is truly a wonderful, kind and compassionate human being. We know in our hearts she’s with good company now and will miss her dearly.

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    The Danitz Family says
    June 30, 2023 at 12:07 am

    So deeply shocked & saddened to hear of Nancy’s passing. Our sincerest condolences and love to the entire Wilk & Wicki family.

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    Joseph Beckert says
    July 7, 2023 at 12:55 am

    I’m so sorry to hear about Nancy’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and always a pleasure to be around.

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    Alicyn Benincasa Link says
    July 8, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    George, So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Prayers of condolences for you and your family during this difficult time.

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    Dawn De Marco says
    July 24, 2023 at 9:05 pm

    I am so very sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. I will always remember her fondly she was an amazing women with a beautiful heart and soul. Condolences to the family Love Dawn and the De Marco family

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    Susan Keida-Rogers says
    July 26, 2023 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks for the memories
    The years that we were friends
    I thought it would never end
    The good the bad the happy the sad
    In heaven I’ll see you again
    I’ll miss you so much.

    Blessing in Heaven

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    Judy West says
    August 4, 2023 at 4:07 pm

    Dear Cherie, Brian, George, Jeff, Peter, Heather, and Family,
    I am so deeply sorry about Nancy. May she rest in peace. She is in God’s arms now.
    I worked with Nancy at Good News Home. She became a very dear friend of mine. She was so kind to take me to see my apartment for the first time. I will forever be grateful to her for this, and all her prayers, help, and encouragement. I really miss her, but I know that she is now with God, and at peace, and with George, and all her loved ones and friends in Heaven. I just want you all to know that you are all in my prayers. God bless you all. Love & Prayers, Judy West

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    Judy West says
    June 30, 2024 at 9:33 am

    Dear Brian, George, Jeff, Peter, Heather, and Family,
    I am so deeply sorry about Nancy and Cherie. May they rest in peace. They are in God’s arms now. I just want to let you all know that you are all in my prayers. God bless you all. Love & Prayers, Judy West

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