PHYLLIS DUNAY

March 9, 1932 - June 15, 2016

Phyllis Dunay, 84, of Oak Ridge, formerly Whippany, NJ passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Preferred Care in Wall Township, NJ. Phyllis was born on March 9, 1932 in Orange, NJ to the late Philip and Florence Marion (Chatham) Pierman. She lived in Milburn, NJ where she graduated from Milburn High School. She also grew up at the NJ shore and enjoyed summers in Belmar. Phyllis earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree and Master’s Degree in Special Education from Kean University. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda and received this honor as an adult student for her outstanding academic achievement. Phyllis taught at Mt. Olive High School for 20 years and was a member of the New Jersey Education Association. Upon retiring, she began volunteering for a therapeutic horseback riding program launched at Westfall Farm in Montague, NJ. She continued as a volunteer for 20 years as part of the G.A.I.T therapeutic riding program for children and adults with special needs located in Milford, PA. In 2005, Phyllis received an award at G.A.I.T. as Volunteer of the Year for her exceptional contribution to the program. Phyllis was kind, generous, and passionate about animals and wildlife –especially her adopted horse, Laura. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Charles Dunay, in 2011. She is survived by her son, Douglas Baird and his wife, Bonnie, her daughter, Susan Gramlich, and her husband, Mike; her five loving grandchildren: William Gramlich and his wife, Sara, Stewart Gramlich, Nicholas Gramlich, Courtney Baird, and Austin Baird; as well as her cousin, Connie Robison. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 2pm to 4pm with a memorial service at 4pm followed by moments of reflection at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ, 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). In lieu of flowers, a donation to G.A.I.T Therapeutic Riding Center (gaittrc.org) may be sent to the following address: G.A.I.T. P.O. Box 69, Milford, PA 18337. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as obtaining driving directions to the funeral home.