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Lorraine Dore

Lorraine Dore

Jul 5, 2017

Lorraine Dore nee Soldati, 88, of Butler, NJ died peacefully in her sleep on July 5th, 2017 at her home. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 65 years, Patrick, two sisters, Mercedes McGann and Dolores Torre, six children and their spouses, 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her sister Helen Mangano. Born...

Stephan G. Kowal

Stephan G. Kowal

Jul 5, 2017

Stephan G. Kowal, 62, of Butler, NJ, passed away Wednesday July 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Stephan resided in Nazareth, PA for 14 years and San Antonio, Texas for 9 years, before moving to Butler. Stephan worked for more than 30 years at AT &T as a Senior Maintenance Manager before working at Dassault Falcon Jet in...

Stephen M. Silversey

Stephen M. Silversey

Jul 2, 2017

Stephen M. Silversey, 85, of Butler, passed away on July 2, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Brunswick NJ, the son of the late Stephen J. and Eleanor Silversey . Stephen was a parishioner of St. Anthony's RC Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council, both in Butler. He was a...

Mary A. Franki

Mary A. Franki

Jul 2, 2017

Mary A. Franki, age 92, of Pompton Plains, NJ, previously of Elmhurst, NY, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born in Omisji, Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late John and the late Mare (Seguljic) Feretich.Mary lived in Elmhurst, NY until 2013, when she relocated to Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ. She...

Richard P. Funk

Richard P. Funk

Jun 30, 2017

Richard P. FunkDick Funk, of Kinnelon, age 84, died June 30 at Chilton Medical Center.He was born in April 1933 in Oak Park, Illinois the son of the late Lester and Gertrude Funk. He graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School and attended local colleges. In 1955 he was drafted into the U. S. Navy and served until August...

Troy Talmadge Howard

Troy Talmadge Howard

Jun 29, 2017

Troy Talmadge Howard, 47, of Butler, suddenly passed away on June 29, 2017. He was born in Paterson, NJ, and worked as a Barber, owning his own barbershop at one time. Troy loved animals, especially his many beloved ferrets. Troy was a kind soul who did what he could for his family and friends. Troy is survived by his...

Peter F Sclafani

Peter F Sclafani

Jun 28, 2017

Peter F. Sclafani, 90, of Kinnelon, passed away on June 28, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Paul and Elizabeth Sclafani. He was the owner of Waterfront Transfer in New York City, was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army and was a member of the Italian American Club...

Ernest W. Murphy

Ernest W. Murphy

Jun 25, 2017

Ernest W. Murphy, 86, Butler,NJ, passed away on June 25, 2017. Ernest was born in Kearny, NJ, the son of John Henry and Cathaleen Murphy. Ernest was the VP of accounting in Baldwin Technology located in Greenwich, CT. before retiring. He was a Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, a member of the Butler XYZ's, Veterans of Foreign...

Shaun Thomas Chism

Shaun Thomas Chism

Jun 11, 2017

Shaun Thomas Chism, 38, of Butler, NJ, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2017. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Ave. Butler, NJ. All other services will be private. SERVICES Memorial Gathering Wednesday, June 14, 2017 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Morrison...

Judith 'Judy' Struble

Judith 'Judy' Struble

Jun 10, 2017

Judith "Judy" Struble, 74, of Butler, NJ, passed away June 10, 2017. Judith was born in Elizabeth, NJ, the daughter of the late Carl H. and Anna Hesse. Judy was a teacher at the Richard Butler Elementary School in Butler NJ, was a 17 year Girl Scout Leader, an avid bridge player and a former member of the Butler,...

Maria 'Rhea' Hastings

Maria 'Rhea' Hastings

May 27, 2017

SERVICES Visitation Thursday, June 1, 2017 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Morrison Funeral Home 86 Bartholdi ave. Butler, New Jersey 07405 Funeral Service Friday, June 2, 2017 11:00 AM The Morrison Funeral Home 86 Bartholdi Ave. Butler, NJ 07405

Margaret 'Margie' Kelleher

Margaret 'Margie' Kelleher

May 25, 2017

Margaret "Margie" Kelleher, 74, of Freehold, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away on May 25, 2017. Margie was born in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Jeremiah and Catherine Murphy. She was a secretary for the Biology Department at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ before retirement. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Daughters of...

Margaret Ann Syracuse

Margaret Ann Syracuse

May 22, 2017

Margaret Ann Syracuse, 69, of Butler, passed away on May 22,2017. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 from 4 to7pm at the Morrison Funeral Home 86 Bartholdi Ave. Butler, NJ. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 5:45pm also at the funeral home. All other services will be held in private. SERVICES...

James Quinn

James Quinn

May 19, 2017

James Quinn, 72 of Bloomingdale, NJ, died Friday, May 19, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Vincent and the late Mildred (Davis) Quinn. James was a Co-Owner, of All Care Distributors, Wayne, NJ, a charitable supporter of many organizations and very proud of his Irish Heritage. James is survived by his beloved sons,...

Michael Katsock

Michael Katsock

May 16, 2017

Michael Katsock Jr., age 77, of Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Mr. Katsock was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of the late Michael Sr. and the late Stella (Friday) Katsock. He worked at MTC Kenworth in Ridgefield Park, NJ as a Body Shop Manager, was a self taught computer technician and had a antique car collection. He...

Charles B Brown

Charles B Brown

May 14, 2017

Charles B. Brown, 88, of Edison, formerly of Riverdale, passed away on May 14, 2017. Charles was born in Brooklyn NY, son of the late Charles H. and Ann Brown. Charles was a veteran, serving in the United States Army, the lead man for Cascade Industries in Edison, NJ and Pegasus Pools in Branchburg, NJ, in the pool industry,...

Patricia C. Beasley

Patricia C. Beasley

May 12, 2017

Patricia C. Beasley, 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away on May 12, 2017. Pat was born in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Godfrey and Christine Harley. She is survived by her beloved children, Kathryn Fazio and husband Albert, Ralph Beasley and wife Lisa, Richard Beasley and wife Annie and Raymond Beasley, her seven cherished grandchildren and one adored...

Jane Riemer

Jane Riemer

May 5, 2017

Jane Riemer, 80 years old, of Vernon, NJ, formerly of West Milford and Butler, NJ passed away on May 5, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Jane was born in Butler, delivered by her father during a late winter snow storm in the very same house she grew up in and lived for many years. She was a graduate of...

Lois A. Schrader

Lois A. Schrader

May 4, 2017

Lois A. Schrader, 75, of West Milford, passed away May 4, 2017. Lois was born in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of the late Louis and Freda Burgess. Lois was a certified nurses aide, a wonderful person, a great homemaker who loved her family and friends .She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 loving years, Frank W. Schrader...

Gertrude M. Degraw

Gertrude M. Degraw

Apr 25, 2017

Gertrude M. DeGraw, age 82, passed away on Tuesday the 25th of April at Morristown Medical Center. Born May 8, 1934 in Bloomingdale, N.J. to Elmer and Clara Marion, Gert was the youngest of eight siblings. She overcame a long-term childhood illness to lead a long, happy life. She received her education at Saint Anthonys School in Butler and...

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