This Day in History: 1965-06-23
Funeral services were held for Frederick M. Kanning, 28, of Bath Court Mahwah, who was killed in an automobile accident on Route 17. He and his wife Linda were driving north after the tenth anniversary reunion of the Ramsey High School Class of 1955 held at the Swiss Chalet in Ramsey. He lost control of his car and slammed into the bridge railing where Route 17 crosses over Route 202. Both occupants were hurled out of the car and fell down onto Route 202 below. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his wife was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in critical condition, suffering from several fractures and severe cuts. She was declared out of danger two days later. Kanning was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Kanning of Allendale. After graduation he had served in the Navy aboard the USS Bennington. In addition to his wife he was survived by a son, Frederick Jr., eight months old, two brothers, one serving on the USS Ben Franklin at the Groton Submarine Base, his parents, and two grandparents. A special Fireman’s service was held on the 23rd, attended by members of both the Mahwah and Allendale Fire Departments. (Bristow)