Obituaries

Richard J. White

Richard J. White

Jul 20, 2017

Richard J. White, 69, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away on July 20, 2017. Richard was born in Passaic, NJ, son of the late Tunis and Naomi White. Richard grew up in Clifton, NJ. He was an avid outdoorsman and a great athlete, quarterbacking the Clifton High School football team. Richard was a Vietnam Navy veteran, discharged after being...

Joseph F Hammond, Jr.

Joseph F Hammond, Jr.

Jul 20, 2017

Joseph F. Hammond. Jr., C.P.A.Born in Montclair, NJ on February 2, 1931, Joes formative years were spent with his parents, Joseph F. Hammond, Sr. and Agnes Roehri Hammond in Paterson. He graduated from Montclair Academy and Seton Hall University and began his accounting career in Paterson. Later he moved his firm to Pompton Lakes before establishing his practice in...

Robert Neil Wyble

Robert Neil Wyble

Jul 15, 2017

Robert Neil Wyble, 74, of Bloomingdale, NJ passed away on July 15, 2017 after a long illness. Bob was a lifelong resident of Bloomingdale. He is preceded in death by his parents, (Robert) Neil Wyble and Eleanor (Rhinesmith) and his brother, Ernest. Bob attended St. Anthonys Parochial School and was a graduate of Butler High School. In his youth...

Kimberly W. Rotondi

Kimberly W. Rotondi

Jul 13, 2017

Kimberly W. Rotondi, 55, of Kinnelon, passed away on July 13, 2017. She was born in Rochester, NY, daughter of Charles G. and Cynthia E. Weiss. She was a Registered Nurse who graduated from Clara Maass School of nursing and went on to receive her BSN and MA. She worked with her husband Dr. John Rotondi, PhD, in Belleville,...

Gordon H. Whritenour

Gordon H. Whritenour

Jul 12, 2017

A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place Our loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend Gordon H. Whritenour, 64, of Nichols, NY and formerly of Butler, NJ passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, July 12, 2017 at his home. Gordon was...

Joseph Pupplo

Joseph Pupplo

Jul 10, 2017

Joseph Pupplo, age 87, of Kinnelon, formally of Paterson, passed away July 10, 2017. Joe was born in New York City, the son of the late Anthony and Myrtle Pupplo. Joe was a Navy Veteran serving during the Korean war and was a supervisor for ShopRite in Caldwell NJ before he retired. A graveside service will be offered on...

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,...