Frederica Ann Heymann Dreskin, a daughter of the late David and Rose Aroniss Heymann, passed away on November 15, 2025 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband, Simon Dreskin, and is survived by her son, Stephen B. Dreskin (Judith Lidz Dreskin), of Mendham, NJ, their daughters, Sophie and Lena; her daughter, Judith Diane Dreskin, of New York, NY; and her sister, Janet H. Hurd, of Wilmington, DE.
Fredi grew up in Trenton and spent most of her life living in Yardley, PA and later in Pennington, NJ before moving to Brightview Independent Living in Randolph, NJ three years ago to be closer to her son and his family.
Fredi was a lifelong member of Har Sinai Temple, where she was active in Sisterhood and Hadassah. She also volunteered as a reader of audiobooks for the blind. She was an avid bridge player and played tennis for many years. She and her husband enjoyed travel to foreign countries, which she later continued to enjoy with her sister.
Fredi was a loyal friend, forming lifelong friendships with people she met in kindergarten and first grade. She worked as a legal secretary, including over 25 years in the office of the New Jersey Attorney General, forming long-term working relationships with deputy attorneys general and administrative staff peers.
A graveside service will be held at Ewing Cemetery, 78 Scotch Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08628 on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2 pm. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Temple B’Nai Or, 60 Overlook Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960.
Arrangements by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel
Dear Judith, Leland, Stephen, Judy, Janet and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Fredi. She was a lovely woman with a beautiful smile. May her memory be for a blessing.
Frddi was a very special friend and will be dearly missed!
Dear Steve and family – we are so sorry for your family’s great loss. Your mom lived a vibrant and long life. May her memory be a blessing for future generations.
Dear Stephen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your Mother’s beautiful spirit, her warmth and compassion and her hilarious sense of humor. She had such a jubilant spirit, and she loved you all so very very much. You are so lucky to have her in your life. She will be very dearly missed.
Dear Stephen, Judith, Janet, Judy, Sophie and Lena,
I know all of you . Because Fredi and I went back a long way . Our friendship began in kindergarten , and included Roz, Chotz, and Leila. We either got together or spoke often on the phone. I have wonderful memories of times shared. She was a positive and caring person. Your family has my deepest sympathy.
Fredi always had a warm smile to welcome friends, and an avid interest in so many things. She will live on in our memories.
I’ve known Fredi and Janet most of my life. Janet was in my high school class; Fredi was a classmate of my husband, Eli Allen. Recently I found their Har Sinai Confirmation picture – Fredi, Eli, Barbara (Biff) Friedman Montana, and Don Papier. I sent a copy to her along with a picture of the memorial plaques of her parents. Fredi was a delightful person, warm, friendly, a pleasure to know. Her family and all of us who knew her carry wonderful memories of her company. Our appreciation to the family who cared for her in these years in North Jersey.