Evelyn (Sis) M. Vanderbilt

Evelyn (Sis) M. Vanderbilt, 79, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on October 27, 2021 at the Brakeley Park Center in Lopatcong Township, NJ.

Born November 10, 1941, in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. Gill and Evelyn Rush Gill.

Evelyn was employed at the Care Center of Lopatcong for 20 years, working in housekeeping and activities. Most of all, she will be remembered for her never ending kindness, generosity and extraordinary love of her family. You could find the biggest smile on her face, when her children and grandchildren were visiting with their pets. She was also always quick with an “I Love You”, freely sharing with everyone she knew.  Her yearly birthday calls, “singing happy birthday to you” will live in her family’s hearts forever. As will the saying “you are my sunshine.” Laughing was an important part of her life, sharing daily with all who knew her.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Vanderbilt, and children; Debra Scheier, Thomas Scheier Jr. and wife Ruth, Veronica Ciambrone and husband Nick, David Scheier, and John Vanderbilt and wife MaryBeth. Grandchildren are Josh  and Matthew Scheier, Kristin Staboleski, Matthew & Michael Drake, as well as Breanne & Emma Vanderbilt. In addition, Mrs. Vanderbilt is survived by 7 great grandchildren and a brother, Richard Gill. She was also predeceased by brothers; Andrew, James, and Robert Gill.

Services and interment will be private. There are no calling hours.  

Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Vanderbilt’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at www.michaeljfox.org or any local animal shelter.