Obituary of Marilyn Grace Fischer

Marilyn Grace Fischer (Yeager) passed away peacefully at her home in Rockaway Township, New Jersey, on July 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Harry and Grace (Perry) Yeager, Marilyn moved to Rockaway Township 74 years ago, where she made her home and built a lifetime of cherished memories.

Marilyn found joy in life's simple pleasures. She was an avid reader, loved cross-stitching, and was a devoted New York Jets fan. She enjoyed playing Words With Friends and solving the daily Wordle puzzle. Family vacations to Wildwood, New Jersey, brought her great happiness, but nothing meant more to Marilyn than spending time with her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Nicholas R. Fischer, and her cherished daughter, Jeani Bansch.

Marilyn is lovingly survived by her sons, Gary Fischer of Rockaway, and Brian Fischer and his wife, Jean, of Rockaway; her son-in-law, Wayne Bansch of Hackettstown; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew Bansch and his wife, Cara, Gregory Bansch and his wife, Becky, Andy Bansch, Allison Aliotta and her husband, Marc, and Nicholas Fischer and his wife, Shannon; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Benjamin Bansch, Jackson Bansch, Lucy Aliotta, and Nicholas Fischer. She also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 15th at 10 am at St. Mary's Church, 15 Myers Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834. Burial to follow will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834 www.normandean.com.