EWING Elnora Marie Rinkus, 81, died Aug. 22 after a long illness.
Born in Trenton, she lived in Ewing the past 20 years. She retired in 1999 after more than 30 years as a decorator for both Lazlo Ispanky/Goebel and Boehm porcelain companies.
Predeceased by husband John W. Rinkus Jr. and her son, John W. Rinkus III, she is survived by two daughters and two sons and their spouses, Carole and Dan Caruso of Hopewell, Cathy and Mark Schultz of Ewing, Edward and Theresa Rinkus of Lambertville, and David and Elizabeth Rinkus of Levittown; five grandchildren, Lisa Murphy and husband Christopher of East Windsor, Amy Lickman and husband Christopher of North Brunswick, Beth Caruso of Lambertville, David John Rinkus and Kristin Rinkus; great-grandchildren Danielle and Erica Murphy and Isabella Lickman; two sisters, Joan Marker and husband George of Berwick, Pa. and Lorraine Alexander of Oklahoma; many nieces and nephews; and dear friend Leona.
A funeral service was held at the Saul Colonial Home, Hamilton Square. Interment followed in Fountain Lawn Memorial Park, Ewing.