With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Miriam Faber of Butler, New Jersey, who passed away on February 20, 2022. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, James Ward and Teresa O'Brien; and her parents-in-law, John and Fransina "Fritz" Faber. She is survived by : her former life partner Bill O'Brien, Sr.; her husband Dennis; her children, Kelly Myerson (Steve) of Pequannock, Jill Werner (Bill) of Pompton Plains and Chris Faber (Brooke) of Los Angeles, CA; her grandchildren, Nicholas Werner, Thomas Werner, Ryker Faber, CJ Myerson and Sadie Reid Faber; her siblings, Ann Ward of Bishop, CA, Susan Rodriguez (Mike) of Chester, NJ, Jayne Squier (Harry) of Ogdensburg, NJ and Billy O'Brien, Jr. (Karen) of Denville, NJ; and her stepfather Bill O'Brien, Sr. of Butler.

Its purchase was necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic because, unlike Thelma, it had a more suitable private bathroom.

Because of Miriam's deep love for all God's creatures but with an especially soft spot in her heart for primates, in lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in her name are asked to consider Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary – Saving Friends, Promoting Compassion Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary 13915 N. State Road 121 Gainesville, FL 32653.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home