Anna V. Lance

Anna V. Lance, 90, of Union, passed away at home on February 21, 2026.

Born in East Orange, New Jersey, on May 11, 1935, Anna lived there until she moved to Union in 1969, where she has since remained.

Anna was a dedicated secretary for Zurich Insurance in New York City for 30 years, and has been retired for the past 26 years of her life.

Anna is survived by her loving sons Edward III and his wife Cindy, and Joseph and his wife Lisa; her cherished daughter Donna Ring and her husband Ronald; nine grandchildren Kari, Ryan, Sarah, Steven, Alexa, Hannah, Ashley, Kristen, and Thomas, and nine great-grandchildren Jacob, Ava, Santino, Miles, Paige, Nolan, Lincoln, Rocco and Audrey.

Anna is preceded in death by her late husband Edward Lance Jr.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation for Anna on Thursday, February 26, from 3pm to 7pm at Galante Funeral Home located at 2800 Morris Avenue in Union. A funeral mass will be celebrated for Anna on Friday, February 27, at 10:00 AM at St. James Church located at 45 S Springfield Ave in Springfield. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven cemetery located at 225 Ridgedale Ave in East Hanover.

Anna will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.