This column salutes the lives and careers of recently departed colleagues. It is the way NJMEA and NJRMEA can express appreciation for the work that they have done and the lives that they have touched. We mourn their passing and salute their contributions.
Cheryl was an active member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church in Robert William Bednar Robert William Bednar, 78, of Ramsey died peacefully on
December 4th, 2020. A self proclaimed "workaholic" Bob began earning money for his college tuition at the age of sixteen when he formed his band, "The Mid Knighters". He hustled booking jobs at local venues and entertaining college crowds by rocking out on his tenor saxophone. His love of music led him to Wilkes College where he earned his teaching degree. In 1964 he accepted a job with Dover Public Schools, and there
he met the love of his life, Kathy. In 1966 they were married and in 1968 moved to Ramsey where they were both employed by the Ramsey School District. It was here that Bob toiled tirelessly to build a marching band program, establish a semi-yearly hoagie sale, in- troduce and produce musicals, and conduct the jazz and concert bands. For over thirty years he encouraged, inspired, and shared his love of music with his students. Bob was a true educator and never stopped learning himself. He attended Teachers College, Columbia University to earn his Masters. He subsequently supervised the Fine Arts department in
Ramsey.In 2002 Bob retired from the Ramsey School system but quickly failed this retirement when he took a job as music professor at Caldwell University in Caldwell, New Jersey. There he taught and served as department chair until his successful retirement in 2007. In his retirement years he enjoyed time with his family.
Bob's
memory will be cherished and kept alive by his beloved wife of 54 years, Kathy, his daughter Andrea and her husband Brian, his grand daughters Elizabeth and Monica along with his friends who are his family.
Cheryl Y. Horsey Cheryl Y. Horsey, 66 of Millville, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday after an extended illness at the Inspira Medical Center of Vineland. Born in Millville, Cheryl was a lifelong resident. Cheryl attended Millville Senior High School and graduated in
1972. She then attended Westminster Choir College, and graduated in 1976. Cheryl then worked for the Millville Board of Education as a music teacher, and retired after 33 years of service. She was a won- derful teacher, and had spent time at both Wood School and Bacon School in the district.
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Millville and served as a Steward, Trustee, Church Secretary, Musi- cian and Choir Member. Music was a huge part of Cheryl's life and her favorite song was, "Sweet, Sweet Spirit. She is survived by: son, Andre; grandson, Joland; sister, Angela
Sanchez; brother, Raymond Horsey Jr.; She was predeceased by her parents; Raymond and Gertrude; sister, Lesley Horsey; brother Jo- seph Horsey Sr.
Virginia Ann Moravek
Virginia Ann Moravek 77 of Somerset, NJ died Wednesday De- cember 23, 2020. Virginia graduated from Perth Amboy HS in1960 and is a member of the School’s Hall of Fame of which she was most proud. She was dedicated to the art of music and fine choral singing her entire life. Ginny or Miss M, as she was also known, had a career in music education spanning some forty seven years, thirty seven of which were in the Edison Township Public School at John P Stevens High School. Additionally she taught at James Monroe, Clara Barton, Ben Franklin and Cedar Hill Prep schools. An accomplished pia- nist, Ginny received a BA and MEd in Music and Music Education at Douglass College and Rutgers University respectively. She also completed extensive graduate studies at Westminster Choir College. At JP Stevens HS, Virginia’s choirs excelled in all aspects of classical choral repertoire and the choral art. Her choirs traveled throughout the United States and Canada and while touring they performed in Montreal, Boston, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC and California. They were also privileged to perform at Carnegie Hall as well as The Kennedy Center. Virginia was an active leader in choral associations having been
President of the Central Jersey Music Educators Association, New Jersey American Choral Association and Eastern Division of the ACDA. She received many awards, among these the Distinguished Service Award from NJMEA as well as the Master Teacher Award. Virginia was pre-deceased by her Parents Joseph Sr. and Sophie
as well as Brothers Joseph Jr. and Robert. Surviving are her nieces Mary Ellen Moravek- Olpp, Paula Moravek, Susan Moravek, Joanne Moravek- Caswell, Tama Campbell, Janel Griffin, Dore Murray and many loving cousins.
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