Obituaries

May 10, 2023

Thomas Michael McCarthy of Butler, NJ, passed suddenly on May 10, 2023. Tom was born February 12, 1982, in Pequannock, NJ, the son of Michael and Sue (Niemis) McCarthy. He was a graduate of Seton Hall University and a diehard Chelsea FC fan (KTBFFH).

He is survived by his devoted wife Margaret (Rainsford) McCarthy, his...

May 1, 2023

Patrick James Gillen Sr (80) of Newfoundland, PA formerly of West Milford, NJ passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones and his beloved dog Snoopy.

Patrick was born September 1, 1942, in Paterson to parents Peter and Marion Gillen and to brothers Peter Gillen, Jr and James Gillen....

Apr 25, 2023

Michael John Boyle IV, of Ringwood and North Bergen, NJ, died peacefully on April 25, 2023, at age 79. He was a devoted husband, adoring father and grandfather, and beloved brother, uncle, and friend. Michael was a lifelong lover of literature, music, and art but his true love was in people. He was the person you could always strike...

Apr 23, 2023

Mary Ellen O’Neill ( née Kane), age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born in New York City on April 17, 1943.

Mary Ellen worked for Cablevision for twenty years before retiring. She was a past member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Mary Ellen is survived by...

Apr 19, 2023

Rev. John J. Kull, O.F.M.

The Rev. John J. Kull, O.F.M., age 83, a professed Franciscan friar for 62 years and a Catholic priest for 57 years, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Springfield, MA. Father Jack, as he was called, had resided at Mission Care Holyoke prior to his admission to Baystate...

Apr 17, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Swagner gave her last salute to the world when she passed away

peacefully on Monday April 17th, 2023. She held on to her swagger and sass until the

very end. Affectionately known to the world as Nana, she passed while holding her

granddaughter Madison’s hand with her loving daughter Loretta and...

Apr 16, 2023

Dorothy Kempf, 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Atria Senior Living in Tinton Falls, NJ. Dorothy was the devoted matriarch of the McKernan family. Dottie’s spirit was magnetic and infectious. Her love of life and people endeared her to all who met her. The force of life and love within her was known to be...

Apr 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Steve Mathews announce his passing on Saturday, April 15th, at the age of 74.

The son of Tony and Jennie Mathews, Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Bonnie; his son Shawn and daughter-in-law Stefanie; his daughter Brittany and son-in-law David; and...

Apr 13, 2023

Joyce Wyble, age 82, of Bloomingburg, NY, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. Mrs. Wyble was born August 19, 1940, in Paterson, NJ the daughter of the late Paul and the late Julia (Burzinski) Decker.

She was a wonderful homemaker and person and liked to quilt, sew, play solitaire...

Apr 4, 2023

Died: April 4, 2023

Brian Ewing was born in Paterson, NJ, on August 16, 1974. He moved to Kinnelon, NJ, when he was 3.

Brian attended Our Lady of the Magnificat Elementary School in Kinnelon, NJ, and graduated from DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, NJ, in 1992. He earned an...

Mar 29, 2023

Ronald M. Krzesinski, age 61, of Bloomingdale died Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Mr. Krzesinski was born August 4, 1961. Pompton Plains, NJ the son of the late Leo J. and surviving Mother, Angelina (Russo) Krzesinski.

Visiting hours will be Friday, March 31,2023 from 4pm-8pm at The Morrison Etheridge Funeral...

Mar 29, 2023

Paul F. Brozena, 79, of Kinnelon, N.J., passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023 at home. He was born in 1943 to Frank and Lillian (Obazanowski) Brozena in Wilkes-Barre, P.A., and raised in Wallington, N.J., where he met and started dating the love of his life, Marion (Semper) while attending Wallington High School. After graduating from Parsons College in...

Mar 25, 2023

James A. Ferris, 73 years old passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023. Beloved son of John and Margaret Ferris. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Ferris. Born in Port Chester, New York,  James was a long-time resident of Bloomingdale, New Jersey. He was a member of the fire department and active with various local organizations, he will...

Mar 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Peter Greig of Butler, New Jersey on March 23, 2023. Joe was born March 21, 1942, in Paterson, and raised in North Haledon to mother and father Dorothy and Joseph Greig. Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Betty Ray; sixty-one years where they...

Mar 23, 2023

Mary Ellen Eckrich, age 94 of Butler, New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2023. She was born in Butler to the late Franklin and Ellen (Struble) Decker. Mary Ellen was a lifelong resident of Butler, a wonderful mother and homemaker, and with her husband Lester they raised six children. She was an avid reader, enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles...

Mar 21, 2023

Stephen Field, age 57, of Boonton died Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Mr. Field was born April 15, 1965 at Morristown, NJ.

A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, March 24th 2023, from 3-5pm at The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home Inc., 86 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, N.J.

All other...

Mar 14, 2023

Marie F. (Sisco) Govertsen, age 90, of Andover passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Govertsen was born November 15, 1932 in Pequannock, NJ the daughter of the late Julius and the late Nellie (Alway) Shippacasse.

Marie loved being with her family. She was a former Treasurer of the PAL,...

Mar 13, 2023

In Loving Memory

Joan M. Ference

August 6, 1942 - March 13, 2023

Joan M. Ference ( nee  Hayducka) 80, of Kinnelon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 13, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, John, as well as her daughter...

Mar 13, 2023

Arthur F. Jordan was born on September 28, 1929 in Pompton Lakes, NJ and was raised in Butler, NJ, he passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023. Arthur joined the Army in 1946 and spent two years in Japan and Korea. He was in the Reserves and was called up again in 1950 and was sent to Fort Knox,...

Mar 9, 2023

In Loving Memory

John M. Ference

January 11, 1967 - March 9, 2023

John M. Ference, 56, of Kinnelon and formerly of Kearny passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Joan...