Eleanor Hollister Obituary
In loving memory of Eleanor Hollister in Dover, New Jersey, who departed this world on October 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Eleanor leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eleanor Hollister to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her sister Catherine Bald Scanlon; and her goddaughter Jennifer Scanlon. She is survived by: her husband Russell W. Hollister; her children, Susan Priore of Hopatcong, NJ, Nancy Garbarino (Charlie) of Bangor, PA and James Hollister (Kimberly Killmer Hollister) of Denville, NJ.; her grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Russell, Meredith and Sarah; her great grandchildren, Ellie, Anthony, Natalie, Gracie and Caden; Rachel, Brian, Jacob, Benjamin and Caleb.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bermingham Funeral Home (216 S Main St, Wharton, NJ 07885). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church (204 Espanong Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849). A repast will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Stone Water (125 NJ-181, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849).
In lieu of flowers, Eleanor ("Miss Ellie") requested that those wishing to honor her memory consider a contribution to one of the following organizations: Jefferson Township Rescue Squad P.O. Box 300 Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box P Manasquan, NJ 08736.
