Obituary of Jeanne K. Cadmus

Jeanne K Cadmus Jeanne passed away Monday, December 16th, 2013, at her home in Morristown. She was born in Lansford, Pennsylvania to James J and Rose Rodgers Kelly, Sr.. After graduating high school she went to nursing school at Miseracordia Hospital in New York City. Then she decided to venture into a singing career. She went on stage, and on air, as Kerry Kelly. She even made a record! While she was singing in a night club in upstate New York a man walked in and told the manager of the club he wanted to know who that woman was because he was going to marry her. That was her husband of 53 years, Richard Cadmus, who predeceased her in 2008. Together they had 3 children who survive them: Candy Nunn and her husband William, Christopher Cadmus and his wife Maria, and Carole Moglia. Jeanne is also survived by 4 adoring grandchildren: Katie Merrick and her husband Jason, Stephanie Moglia, Richard Cadmus and A.J. Moglia. She additionally is survived by 2 great-grandchildren: Ryan and Jeffrey Merrick. Also surviving is her great Aunt Dorothy McCorkle. Jeanne leaves behind her “angel” Sylvia (Grace) A-Allotey who took care of her every need and was her constant companion. Her brother James, Jr. and sister Jaqueline also predeceased her. Jeanne was active in many organizations including the Presbyterian Church of Morristown, the PTA & Wildcat Midget Football Cheerleading. Alongside her husband she was also active in many of the Masonic Brotherhood’s appendages: DeMolay Mother’s Club, Order of Rainbow for Girls & the Valley of Northern New Jersey Scottish Rite. Jeanne & Dick traveled the world together but called Myrtle Beach and Bermuda their favorites. Jeanne had a very full, active & happy life. She touched many lives in many ways and will be greatly missed by her family and those who were lucky enough to call her a friend. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 19th, 2013, 3-5 and 7-9PM at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 Rt. 10, Randolph, (www.tuttlefh.com). A Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 20th, 2013, at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 East Park Place, Morristown, (973-538-1776). Entombment to follow at Somerset Hills Mausoleum, Basking Ridge. The family asks that in lieu of flowers you make a donation to Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, 465 South Street, Suite 100 Morristown, NJ 07960 or to your favorite charitable organization.