Services Set to Bid Farewell to Accident Victim

Funeral services have been set for Katelyn Lee "Katie" Ackerman, 23, who died Thursday from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on Route 10 near Powder Mill Road.

A visitation takes place Monday from 4-8 p.m. at , 95 Parsippany Road. The funeral service will follow immediately afterward.

Ackerman is being remembered by friends and family as a person who was loved dearly.

Born July 11, 1989, in Denville, Ackerman lived her entire life in Lake Parsippany.

She worked as a personal assistant and was pursuing her Associates Degree at County College of Morris in forensic pyschology.

She is survived by her parents, Susan and Dennis Ackerman;  her sister, Erin Ackerman; her aunt and uncle, Kathy and Larry Fisher and their son Kyle; her aunt and uncle, Chrissy and Chuck Fugger and their children Jacob and Emily; her aunt and uncle, Marie & John Fugger and their children John and Rachel; along with numerous extended family and very close friends.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Larry and Betty Ackerman and Charlie and Joan Fugger.

Ackerman was a registered organ/tissue donor.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in the name of Katie Ackerman to the New Jersey Sharing Network Foundation, 691 Central Ave., New Providence, N.J. 07974 or www.njsharingnetworkfoundation.org.

Katie's family is very grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received during this difficult time.