Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Stacy Ann Scharf was born March 16, 1969. She passed away on August 31, 2024. She was predeceased by her mother Mary Ann and her father Robert. She is survived by her Aunt Ann Smith, Aunt Alberta Neiberding, Uncle Richard Greco, Fr. Raymond Greco, also known as Uncle Billy, Uncle John Greco, her two foster sisters Thuy and Duyen,...

Aug 30, 2024

Loretta Viola Silversey (née Barkowski), a beloved mother, wife, and community member, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, in Midland Park, NJ. Born on May 9, 1935, in Eynon, PA, Viola lived a life marked by dedication, love, and service to others.

Viola was the cherished daughter of Edward and Nellie Barkowski, who instilled...

Aug 27, 2024

Jan L. Bossard, age 73, of Butler passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, unexpectedly.

Jan was born July 5, 1951 in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late Paul and Audry Ann (Klink) Bossard. He was also the beloved husband of the late Patricia K. (Fitzgerald) Bossard. Jan was a Physical Education teacher in Butler...

Aug 26, 2024

Nicasia Block, age 86, of Butler, formerly of Toms River and Wayne, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. Mrs. Block was born December 18, 1937, in Clifton, NJ the daughter of James and Josephine (Rottola) Benanti.

She was a secretary for American Cyanamid in Wayne, NJ before her retirement. She loved to watch...

Aug 21, 2024

Betty died at her home, Wednesday August 21, 2024, at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her husband, of 57 years, Robert. Betty is survived by her daughter, Laura, son RJ, daughter-in-law Lisa, four grandchildren – Matthew, Daniel, Dennis, and Christopher, her sister Beverly, as well as her nieces, and nephews.

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Aug 18, 2024

Katherine Nevard Cook of Matamoras PA, died suddenly on August 18, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Grace Nevard, and her eldest son David Cook. She is survived and deeply missed by her husband of 47 years, Charles Cook, her youngest son Justin Cook, grandson Eric Cook, and daughter-in-law Cheryl Cook. She is also survived by...

Aug 6, 2024

We are here today to honor Ronald J Kollmann. Born September 27th 1950 to his expiration date of August 6th 2024. He lived an amazing nearly 74 years, with an amazing amount of stories he shared with all. He is surpassed by his wife Kathrine A. Kollmann, his two sons Ronald M. Kollmann and Matthew W. Kollmann. His granddaughter...

Aug 4, 2024

Marilyn A. Struck, age 85, of Butler, NJ, entered eternal peace on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Mrs. Struck was born March 30, 1939, in Franklin, NJ the daughter of the late Michael and the late Rose (Yanvary) Toth. She is survived by her beloved children, Ken and his wife Diane of Hewitt, NJ, Jeff and his wife Cathy of...

Aug 1, 2024

Grace Marie Davis (née Redmond) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at the age of 91, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Born on January 21, 1933, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Grace lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to her community.

Grace devoted much of her life to her family, serving not...

Jul 31, 2024

Joán Mills Prentzel (aged 95) died peacefully in her sleep on July 31, 2024 after being surrounded by the love of her extensive family. Joan (pronounced Jo ‘An) was born in Johnstown, PA with 4 siblings and later moved to Chevy Chase, Maryland where she attended Chevy Chase high school. Her father (who had been a Greenbay Packer) died...

Jul 30, 2024

Arlene M. Schinsky was born 11/1/1936 in Brooklyn, NY. She lived in various locations in Queens, NY throughout her life until moving to a home in Butler, NJ in 1984. She relocated from Butler in December of 2019 to The Greens at Cannondale assisted living facility in Wilton, CT to be near her niece, Marilyn Babkowski, who lovingly looked...

Jul 28, 2024

Lorraine P. Carlucci, age 87, of West Milford, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jerome and Jane (O’Keefe) Theise.

Lorraine was always active, she swam and played basketball for Walton High School in the Bronx, and loved tennis, golf, pickle...

Jul 23, 2024

Christine Troast of Pompton Lakes passed away on Tuesday July 23, 2024, after a brief illness. She was 85 years old.

The daughter of the late Frank and Aniela (Jurysik) Kornafel she was born in Poland and immigrated to the United States in 1956. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother (Grammie) and...

Jul 19, 2024

On July 19, 2024, Craig John Smith, 76, of Bloomingdale passed peacefully, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Craig entered his life as a blessed gift to this world by William and Margaret Smith on January 27, 1948. He was lovingly raised as a hard-working man, learning the trade of plumbing alongside his father. He attended Butler...

Jul 6, 2024

Marilyn Can, age 69 of Bloomingdale, formerly of Clifton, NJ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Joan (Preste) Pangaro.

Marilyn was a crafter, she enjoyed fashion, “dressing up” and the Beatles. Marilyn especially loved entertaining and having a house full...

Jul 3, 2024

Kenneth John Gatto, 76, of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Mary (nee Rutkowski), to whom he was happily married for nearly 53 years, and his children, Christopher Gatto and his wife Elizabeth, and Teresa Panas and her husband Mark. He is also survived by...

Jul 3, 2024

Zoe Stevens, a beloved mother, friend, patron of the arts and successful realtor, passed away at home on July 3, 2024, at the age of 81.

Born January 17, 1943, in Morley, Leeds, England, Zoe was one of three sisters to parents Annie and Ernest Stevens. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters...

Jun 30, 2024

My mother was a strong, kind, funny and opinionated force of nature with an amazing charisma.

How could she be gone, just like that?

My mother was such a formidable life-force, a fierce, opinionated, no bs type of person whose presence naturally commanded respect.

How could she be gone, just like...

Jun 26, 2024

Anna Kinga Grebowiec, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. Anna was born in Poland and was most recently a resident of West Milford, NJ.

Anna was a faithful and loving wife to Janusz Grebowiec, sharing 47 years of marriage filled with joy and unwavering support. She was a devoted mother to her...

Jun 26, 2024

Carole Ann Warren-Beck, beloved wife of Jerry Beck and treasured mother of Gerald Beck III, peacefully passed away on her 64th birthday, June 26, 2024. She was a dedicated presence in the lives of many, known not only as a dedicated wife and mother but also as a selfless aunt, a loving sister, a doting daughter, a loving cousin,...