Michalena “Lee” B. Studwell, 91, of Chester, NJ passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Care One in Morristown. Lee was born on July 15, 1921 in Dupont, PA. She has lived in Chester since 1975 and was previously of Totowa, NJ. Lee worked on the circuit boards in the WWII effort for Federal Telephone and Radio Corporation. She enjoyed cooking, playing Bingo in the area, watching golf, and was an avid Yankees fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Lee was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Arnold E. Studwell. She is survived by her sons Doug J. Kuzynski of Totowa, A.J. Studwell of Glen Gardner and wife Mary Jane, and Jeff A. Studwell of Chester; her 8 granchildren, Deborah, Maggie, Rosemary, twins Kelly and Shawn, Jessica, twins Alyssa and Nicole; and her 2 great-grandchildren Christine and Abigail.
A Celebration of Lee’s Life was be held on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the William J. Leber Funeral Home, 15 Furnace Road (Corner of Rt. 206), Chester, NJ (908) 879-3090. A 10am funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, May 4th at Holy Cross Church, Woodland Park, NJ. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in eternal peace. Amen.