Obituary: Lucille Erkoboni, 74

Lucille Erkoboni, 74, of Lawrence Township, died on Sunday, Sept. 9, at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton.

Born in Johnstown, Pa., she was a Lawrence resident most of her life.

Mrs. Erkoboni was a homemaker and caregiver to her beloved husband for over 23 years. She dedicated herself to her loving family and beloved grandchildren. She was a member of . Mrs. Erkoboni loved baking, playing cards, going to casinos and playing the lottery.

Daughter of the late Giuseppe and Jennie Aiello Taverna, she is survived by her husband Ralph Erkoboni; her son, Ralph Erkoboni Jr.; her two daughters, Donna M. Lester and her husband Wayne, and Genevieve Erkoboni; and her six grandchildren, Christine, Rebecca, Michael, Justin, Shannon, and Jamie.

She is also survived by her two brothers, Dominick and Angelo Taverna; her sister Rose Risoldi and her husband Thomas; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Rebecca Erkoboni, Quinto Erkoboni and his wife Grace, Neal Erkoboni, Richard Erkoboni and his wife Marylou, and David Erkoboni and his wife Genevieve; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at , 650 Lawrence Rd., Lawrence. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamilton.

Friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.