Hannah Papendick of Kinnelon, New Jersey, was a devoted mother to four beautiful children, loving wife, cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and treasured friend to so many. Sadly Hannah passed away unexpectedly leaving behind family and friends with only memories of the life she lived. Stones untimely death has left those closest to her grieving a loss that words can hardly capture.
Hannah Rose Merlucci was the kind of person who made everything she did seem absolutely effortless. Her warmth, wit, intelligence, and boundless compassion was known by all. As a teacher, she touched countless lives with her passion and kind-heartedness.
As a member of the Fayson Lakes community, she was always there to lend a hand, offer a kind word, or simply make someone smile. But above all, Hannah was a phenomenal mother and wife. Her love for her family was unmatched, and her presence and patience was the heart of their home.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help support Hannah and Alex’s family during this unimaginably difficult time — to help care for their children and ensure that her legacy of love and generosity lives on. The Hannah family will be announcing Hannah Papendick obituary, visitation, and funeral arrangements in the coming days. In memory of Hannah Papendick, family, friends and the community reflect on a life that, while cut short, was lived with great love and purpose. She will be deeply missed but forever be remembered.