Lana's obituary
Ilana “Lana” Heather Fanelli (née Kleiner), 57, of Old Bridge, New Jersey, passed away on August 12, 2025.
Born in Livingston, Lana was a thoughtful and creative spirit who spent most of her life in Old Bridge. She found joy in arts and crafts, loved singing karaoke with gusto, and treasured trips to the beach.
A proud graduate of Colonia High School’s class of 1986, Lana dedicated many years to her career at Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp, and most recently Saker ShopRite.
Lana is survived by her daughter, Stacie Fanelli, and her partner, Mark Kuchen. She was predeceased by her parents, Doris and Dave Kleiner, and her brother, Henry Kleiner.
Those who knew Lana will remember her warm loyalty and the light she brought into everyday moments.
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