Obituaries

Irene Petrera

Sep 1, 2022

Beloved Aunt Irene Petrera, 77, of Bloomingdale, Butler, and Paterson NJ, passed away on 26 September 2022.

Irene was born on 18 November 1944 to John Petrera and Jennie Perfelio in Paterson, NJ. Irene enjoyed the simple life and lived life on her terms. She loved everyone unconditionally. Irene was a huge fan of the Beatles and Elvis...

Michael J. Fitzpatrick

Aug 31, 2022

MICHAEL J. FITZPATRICK - Born November 20, 1939, Mike was one of six children, all of whom were raised in Butler, NJ. Mike was predeceased by his brother, Bob, and is survived by his wife (Joan) and his three children (Michael, Jacki and Kathi) as well as six grandchildren. From an early age Mike developed a love of learning,...

Roberta M. Frey

Aug 30, 2022

Roberta M. Frey, age 71, of Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The daughter of the late Robert and the late Helen (Nadanyi) Huebler, Mrs. Frey was born in Englewood, New Jersey. She was a nurse at Foundling Hospital in New York City before staying home to raise her children. In her later years, she worked twelve years for...

Raymond L. Huber

Aug 24, 2022

Raymond L. Huber (March 30, 1940 - August 24, 2022 ). To some he was Bud or Buddy. To others, he was Dad or Grandpa, and still others Uncle Bud. Whatever you called him, if you were one of those who knew Raymond Huber, you were a lucky person indeed. A good man who grew up in Butler, NJ,...

Harry 'Tommy' Lozier

Aug 16, 2022

Harry "Tommy" Lozier, age 75, passed peacefully at his home in Butler on Tuesday August 16, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Tommy was born on January 8, 1947, in Paterson, NJ to the son of the late Albert and late Ethel (Dolsay) Lozier. He grew up in Butler and graduated from Butler...

John F Knapp

Aug 15, 2022

John F. Knapp, 67, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange NJ. Born September 9, 1954, John was raised in Kinnelon, NJ by the late Michael and Frances (Marshall) Knapp. He lived in Lake Stockholm for 15 years before moving back to Morris County. He worked for Litton Systems, Airtron Division,...

Allen Curtis Courtney

Aug 15, 2022

Allen Curtis Courtney, age 72 of Butler, NJ, passed away peacefully Monday, August 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Richard Curtis and Margaret Ann (Adams) Courtney. Allen has been a resident of Butler since 1960 when his family moved here from Media, Pa. He was a member of St. Anthonys...

Joseph Francis Lakawicz, Jr.

Aug 15, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Francis Lakawicz , Jr., also known as "Gramps" to many, age 85 of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2022. Joe was born May 23, 1937 to the late Joseph and Valeria Lakawicz, Sr., in Paterson, NJ. Joe lived in Paterson until October 1962, when he, his late wife, daughter, and son moved to Bloomingdale,...

Michael S Joyce, Ofm

Aug 15, 2022

The Rev. Michael S. Joyce, O.F.M., age 82, a professed Franciscan Friar 61 years, and a Catholic priest 55 years, died Monday, August 15, 2022, in Beacon, NY after an extended illness. Father Michael had resided at St. Anthony Friary, Butler, NJ for six years before transferring to St. Lawrence Friary, Beacon, NY, for skilled nursing healthcare. A native...

Barbara Jean Moy

Aug 6, 2022

Barbara Jean Moy of Newton, N.J formerly from Butler N.J passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 with her family by her side. Barbara was 80 years old. She passed away just four days before her 81st birthday. She was born Barbara Jean Springstead on August 10, 1941 to the late Doris M.Springstead (Lozaw) and the late Thomas...

Arlene Claire Gormley

Jul 27, 2022

Arlene Claire Gormley, age 85, passed peacefully at her home in Riverdale on Wednesday, July 27. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Arlene was born in Paterson, NJ to the daughter of late Clarence and late Evelyn (Knowe) Vreeland. She grew up in Riverdale and graduated from Butler High School in 1944. She worked for...

Mildred L. Magdits

Jul 21, 2022

Mildred L. Magdits, age 90, of Butler, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022. Born in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Therese (Kolbeck) Rohrmann Mildred lived in Englewood, NJ for thirty years, she embraced her German heritage and culture and was a proud American. Mildred was an avid gardener, she had...

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Monahan

Jul 20, 2022

Elizabeth "Betsy" Monahan, 85, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 20, 2022. Betsy was born in Newark, NJ on April 23, 1937, to the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Meehan) Keenan. Betsy was an employee of the state of New Jersey for her entire career, she was a lover of beauty...

Thomas W. Walters, Ii

Jul 19, 2022

Thomas W. Walters, II, 93 of Wayne, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Chicago, IL., to the late Thomas W. and Helen (Schultz) Walters. His family moved to Haledon, NJ, where he trained at Whiteys Gym in Paterson, NJ and was a 2-time Diamond Glove Champion.Tom was a Korean War veteran...

Robert Lee Woods

Jul 17, 2022

Robert Lee Woods III, known by many as "Lee," passed away at home on July 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born June 6, 1943, in Englewood, NJ, to Signe and Robert Lee Woods, Jr. He was raised in Palisades Park and lived in West Milford before settling in Bloomingdale. He was a 1961 graduate of...

John E Bockhorn, Sr.

Jul 14, 2022

John E. Bockhorn, Sr. age 92 of Bloomingdale, NJ., passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 surrounded by his family. John was born in 1929 to the late John W. and Emma (Liotard) Bockhorn, in Oakland, NJ. John was an Army Veteran and a retired Police Officer. John is survived by his beloved wife, Joan Mary (Storms) Bockhorn, daughter,...

Charles R Butts

Jul 12, 2022

Charles R. Butts, 75 of Kinnelon New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 12, 2022. He leaves behind his partner and soulmate, Pamela Morrison, brother Lawrence and wife Marla of Woodstock CT. and his Czarra family cousins Melanie, Penny, Edgar II and Jonathan and spouses which he had wonderful memories of gatherings and celebrations. He was...

Irene L Solon

Jul 12, 2022

Irene L. Solon, age 87 of Oakland, NJ. passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 12, 2022. Irene was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia (Lesinski) Dembinski. Irene was a parishioner at St. Anthony's RC Church in Butler. She is survived by her beloved children, George Solon and wife Maureen, Denise Solon, Dave Solon and...

Helen M Guenter

Jul 7, 2022

Helen M. Guenter, 91, a lifelong resident of Butler, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 7th 2022. Helen was the daughter of the late Douglas and Margie (Hopler) Morse. Helen worked for New Jersey Bell, then was a driver for First Student, formerly Boonton Transport, for over 30 years and was an aide at...

Eleanor Jean Krapohl

Jul 1, 2022

Eleanor Jean Krapohl (nee Foster), 91, of Butler, NJ, and formerly of Wayne, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022. Eleanor was born in Haledon, NJ, to Anthony Harold Foster and Eleanor Clara Platz Foster. She lived in Paterson as a child, where she attended School 21 and graduated from Eastside High School in 1948. After graduation she was...