Edwina E. Wiss, a life long resident of Kearny, died on September 24, 2020, a day before her 76th birthday. A graduate of Kearny High School she attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Southern Illinois University.
Edwina retired from the Newark Board of Education after 37 years of service. She taught English. Her last assignment was at East Side High School.
She traveled the world but her favorite destination was always Aruba where she vacationed for many years with family and friends.
She loved to read, go to the movies and attend the theatre with her friends. She was known in town by her many walks up and down Kearny Avenue. One of her greatest accomplishments was completing the New York City Marathon. She is predeceased by her parents Sophie and Edmund Wiss and is survived by her brother Jay and sister-in-law Susan, Paul and sister-in-law Jill. Her nephew Christopher Wiss (Patrice) and Craig Wiss and her nieces Joy Jacobsen (Erik) and Morgen Christopher (Bill) and 10 great nieces and nephews.
She also leaves behind her beloved dog Bella.
In lieu of expressions of sympathy, please consider a donation to Spectrum 360. Donations may be made to Spectrum 360 in memory of Edwina Wiss and in support of her great nephew Bailey Wiss. Spectrum 360 provides services to children, adolescents and adults with autism and related disabilities. Bailey Wiss is a student at Spectrum 360. Donations may be mailed to The Development Office, Spectrum 360, 414 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 200B, West Orange, NJ 07052 or an online donation made at Spectrum360.org and click on the donate now box.