Alice C. (Kesselring) Asper of Clifton, NJ passed away October 17, 2009 at Van Dyk Assisted Living Facility, West Milford, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Arnold Asper in 2001 and a daughter Kathleen Hale Dulow in 1999. Born in Clifton, NJ, she was the daughter of George and Edna M. Kesselring. One of five siblings, she attended Passaic High School where she played basketball. Mrs. Asper was a secretary for 25 years at the State Office of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey. She was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church, Clifton and past president of the Women’s Mission Society. In her affiliation with the church she was a teacher, superintendent and board member of the Calvary Christian Education Department. Mrs. Asper was the Coordinator of the "39-ers" Senior Group, a member of the Richfield Chapter of AARP and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross Society. Moving to West Milford, NJ in 2000, Mrs. Asper initiated a series of archiving activities for Bald Eagle Commons, including photo albums, community history and social events. Among her favorite pastime activities was playing Scrabble, a game at which she excelled. In addition, Mrs. Asper was devoted to her Sewing Club, an organization whose social activities included group travel, rotating dinners, regular and special parties and gatherings. Her club has been in operation for over a half a century. Surviving are a son Jay A. Asper and his wife, Karen of Dingman’s Ferry, PA, 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A private memorial service, celebrating her life will be conducted at Calvary Baptist Church, Clifton, NJ at a future date. Contributions may be made in her name to a charity of one’s choice. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation and cremation will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford, NJ. BACK