Adrienne “Agie” Van Doren

May 18, 1960 - September 19, 2024

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Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, "A Life Celebration Home"

38 State Highway 31

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-3311 |

Thursday 9/26, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adrienne “Agie” Van Doren, age 64 years, of Neshanic Station, NJ, passed peacefully at home on Thursday September 19, 2024.

Agie was born in Iselin, NJ, to the late beloved parents, Joseph and Adrienne Iskra and raised in Somerset, NJ. She was a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School, then went on to the Beauty Academy, where she obtained a license in beauty and cosmetology. The family so enjoyed getting their hair cut and makeup tips over the years. Agie fell in love with Robert and had 41 years of marriage.

Her life centered around family friends, beauty, and fashion. She loved exploring flea markets, thrift stores, estate sales, in search of eccentric vintage and flashy jewelry pieces. Agie had an adventurous spirit traveling with her husband out West visiting National State parks especially Yellowstone.

They enjoyed rides out to the Delaware Water Gap and Stokes Forest. Just being outdoors in nature taking many photographs and sharing those with family and friends. She was a joker, silly, flashy, flirty, and always carried herself with a sense of unique fashion. Agie loved music and going to concerts with her sisters. She was a fan fav of General Hospital 40+ years. She loved to visit Seaside with her husband, and they enjoyed the famous Marucas pizza pie in addition to The Polar Cub in Whitehouse Station, which was a favorite for a good old fashioned root beer float.

Agie had a compassionate strong-willed spirit that carried her over 30 years fighting her diseases. As she began to lose the ability to walk, she still went places in her wheelchair to enjoy the life she still had a passion for.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a brother, Joseph Iskra, Jr.

She sadly leaves behind her wonderful husband, Robert who loved and cared for her unconditionally. He will continue to be out in the woods capturing her spirit in the birds, animals, and flowers of this beautiful world.

Additionally, she is survived by her sisters, Donna Marie Godleski (Anthony) and Diane Peppe (Michael); brother, Daniel Iskra (Roberta), brother-in-law, John Van Doren (Susan); nieces, Desiree Godleski, Nicole Iskra and Kailea Iskra; nephews, Daniel Iskra Jr. (Kelly) and Joseph Iskra Jr., great nieces, Avery and Addison Iskra; many beloved friends and relatives; and her beautiful cats, Sebastian and Leah.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

Life Celebration Services will be immediately following at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

Burial will be private.

You are encouraged to visit Adrienne’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of her life.

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Wright & Ford, your local, family owned & operated “Life Celebration Home”

Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, "A Life Celebration Home"

38 State Highway 31

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-3311 | Map

Thursday 9/26, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, "A Life Celebration Home"

38 State Highway 31

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-3311 | Map

Thursday 9/26, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adrienne “Agie” Van Doren, age 64 years, of Neshanic Station, NJ, passed peacefully at home on Thursday September 19, 2024. Agie was born in Iselin, NJ, to the late beloved parents, Joseph and Adrienne Iskra and raised in Somerset, NJ. She was a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School, then went on to the BeautyContinue Reading

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ALL our Love, Mrs. Plescia, Michelle, Lisa, Lora. Agie will always be in our hearts. Donating these trees in her love for nature. Peace and Love XO

Posting my eulogy, as requested by the family: When I’ve lost someone and I sit down to reflect, I always try to put into perspective what that person has taught me in life, what they’ve left behind from their beautiful spirit. To put into words the 64 years Agie graced this Earth just isn’t possible in a few short paragraphs, because we all want to share so many memories that we have in our hearts. I think that everyone grieves differently and if I know anything about my beautiful godmother, it’s that she would want to be celebrated today and every day that you reminisce of her. Nothing but pure joy and smiles fill my heart when I think of her. She was such a wild spirit, the soul reason I end so many gatherings today by saying “It was real.” Because it WAS with her, every time. We had a special relationship, one that I’m very grateful for. We stayed in touch over the years even as life got busy, but every conversation brought us right back to what matters, and that is always family. I’m not sure many people understood the incredible love she shared with Bobby, but I don’t think we ever have to nor would she care if we did…she just wanted to authentically be Agie. Growing up, being taller than all of the boys and being so self conscious about it, turned out to be a defining asset that she grew to be known and admired for. Her style and grace, a tall goddess beauty with a fierce jewelry collection and rings on every finger. She had a passion for fashion, a love of too salty Chinese food, and her fur babies. To love and be loved, that’s what she lived for. Eclectic, funny, gorgeous, witty and sarcastic, and so unbelievably strong despite all of the pain she was in for the past few decades. We all admired that in her, but it was Diane who FELT it in her soul. Because Agie and Diane are what I like to call twin flames, it’s like they shared the same heart. Not biological twins, but surely twins in every other way, feeling each other’s pain and joy. Diane would like you to know that she will miss most sharing her deepest darkest secrets with her sister, who never judged a soul and listened with her whole heart and gave the best advice. Decades of quality time together will live on in both of their hearts. Those same candid and heartfelt conversations is what Donna will also miss the most, every one ending in “huggy poo for you and Tony”. There’s a hole in her heart that will never be filled, the love of a sister is pure, loyal and forgiving. Agie carried her mother’s beauty both inside and out, despite her physical pain. There’s one thing I know for certain…she was joined by the loving arms of every other soul we’ve lost here on Earth, especially her parents and her beloved brother. I’m pretty sure Joey was waiting with a “what took you so long sis, I’ve missed you.” That brings me joy. To know she went peacefully into their arms on her terms and is remembered and loved by so many.

My Dearest Agie… I will forever keep close to my heart the many summers we spent together.💕

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So many Great Memories with Adrienne. My Thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Adrienne came to the FHS 45 class reunion last year and we had so much fun. RIP in peace my friend. Always in my Heart.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.With deepest sympathy,The JepsensScott, Kristina, Noah, and Ella

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Our deepest condolences. With love and fond memories of Agie. - Dennis and family (Daniel, Benjamin and Kevin)

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I went to Junior High School and High School with Adrienne. She was a very sweet and kind woman. I remember that her smile could light up a room. Was so glad she made it to the FHS High School reunion. Rest in Peace beautiful Warrior.

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