Obituaries
Ortenzia Lobosco
Jan 13, 2017
Ortenzia Lobosco 68, passed away on January 13, 2017. She was born in Salerno, Italy to the late Anthony and Guiseppa Rose Scutaro. She moved to Paterson, NJ in 1961 and then moved to Bloomingdale, NJ. Ortenzia was predeceased by her loving husband Vincent (Junior) Lobosco. She is survived by her beloved children, Leo Lobosco and Rosanne Cappa and...
William 'Bill' Willis
Jan 12, 2017
William Willis, 70, passed away on January 12, 2017. He was born in Butler to the late Willard and Vera (Ervey) Willis. William grew up here in Butler, graduated from Butler High School. He was part of the Kiel House Cats during his school years and went on to be a part of the Forever Gold Band playing for...
Catherine Margroff-Ducceschi
Jan 10, 2017
Catherine Margroff-Ducceschi, 73, of Ringwood, NJ, passed away on January 10, 2017. She was born in Paterson, NJ, daughter of the late Ivan and Lorretta (Weir) Ducceschi. She was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ringwood, the Ringwood Ambulance Auxiliary and was also well known as "Christie the Clown", who performed many birthday parties locally. She also...
Ann Patchell
Jan 5, 2017
Ann Patchell, 86, of Franklin, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away on January 5, 2017. She was born in New York City, the daughter of the late Edward and Viola Baldwin. Ann was a former parishioner of St. Anthonys RC Church in Butler and worked as a telephone operator for the Passaic County Courthouse in Paterson before retiring. She...
Zachary T. Sprau
Jan 4, 2017
Obituary of Zachary Taylor Sprau Zachary Sprau, 24, of Kinnelon, NJ, passed away on Wednesday January 4, 2017 in Panama City, Florida. He lived all of his young life in Kinnelon, NJ and was a 2010 graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School. He continued his education at Auburn University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical...
Robert John Jameson, Jr.
Dec 30, 2016
Robert John Jameson Jr. of Clifton, NJ, formerly of Butler, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, December 30, 2016. Robert was a loving father, adored grandfather, and devoted friend. Robert could be found in front of a band, on a beach, golf course or by his loving families side. Robert was born on May 11th, 1954...
Fr. Evan J. Greco, Ofm
Dec 27, 2016
Father Evan J. Greco, OFM of St. Anthonys Friary Butler, NJ, died on December 27, 2016, in his 86th year. Father Evan was a professed Franciscan Friar for 63 years and a Catholic Priest for 58 years. A native of West Orange NJ, he was graduated in 1947 from Seton Hall Prep., South Orange, NJ and studied philosophy at...

George G. Davis
Dec 23, 2016
George G. Davis, age 91, of Saddle River NJ, previously of Wanaque, NJ, died Friday, December 23, 2016. George was born August 15, 1925 in Belmont, Massachusetts, the son of the late Harold and Mary (Davidson) Davis. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 as a rifleman during World War II. He was retired for many years...
May H. Giancola
Dec 21, 2016
May H. Giancola, 75, of Kinnelon, formerly of Cedar Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on December 21. May was a devoted wife and mother, always appreciating the goodness around her. She worked as a tax clerk in Kinnelon for 18 years. May loved to be with her husband, family and friends, to read, and...
Helen Leitner
Dec 17, 2016
Helen Leitner, age 83, of Wayne, formally of Little Falls and Barnegat NJ, passed away on December 17, 2016. She was born in Paterson NJ, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Margaret Schmidt. Helen graduated from the Mandel School of Medical Assistance in New York City and then became Supervisor of Staff for Campo Inc. in West Caldwell...
Robert W. Lenthe
Dec 16, 2016
Robert William Lenthe, 86, passed away on on December 16, 2016. He was born in Hoboken to the late Edward H. and Margaret (McManus) Lenthe. Robert "Bob" grew up in Riverdale, graduated from Butler High School and received a BA in Accounting & Finance from Rutgers University. He worked in Manhattan for more than 50 years, for Marx Toy...
Mary Semper
Dec 9, 2016
Mary Semper, 96, of Kinnelon, formerly of Wallington, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on December 9, 2016. She was born in Passaic, NJ, the daughter of the late Walter and Kathryn Barnat. Mary worked as a quality control manager at Hoffman-LaRoche in Nutley for many years before retiring and was a parishioner of the Most...
Santia Miranda
Dec 8, 2016
Santia Miranda, 86, of Haskell, NJ, formerly of Ponce, PR and Bronx, NY died peacefully on December 8, 2016. Born May 22, 1930 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she is predeceased by her parents, Ramon and Maria (Santana) Torres, brothers Ramon and Pedro Torres; sisters Julia and Narcisa; and husband Bernardino Miranda. Santia received her nursing degree in Puerto Rico...
Warren Henry Poppe
Dec 6, 2016
Warren Henry Poppe of Bloomingdale passed away on December 6, 2016, at 80 years of age. Born in 1936 in Passaic, Warren was raised in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. He enlisted in the Army in 1954 , and was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne having completed paratrooper training at Fort Campbell. Warren was proud of his career as...
Lee James Allerman
Dec 4, 2016
Lee James Allerman, 82, lifelong resident of Butler, passed away on December 4, 2016. He was born in Butler to the late Jacob and Rose (Struble) Allerman. Lee was a master craftsman who worked for Ulrich Kitchens in Ridgewood before retiring. He was a parishioner of Saint Anthony's RC Church in Butler and a veteran of the United States...

Mary L. Troast
Dec 2, 2016
Mary (Marie) Troast, Age 79, of Bloomingdale passed away on December 2, 2016. Mary was a wonderful person who is survived by her family and friends. All arrangements will be private. Arrangements entrusted to The Morrison Funeral Home, Butler, NJ.
Lawrence Kenney
Nov 24, 2016
Lawrence Kenney, age 83, of Bloomingdale, died, Thursday, November 24, 2016. Mr. Kenney was born in Newark, NJ the son of the late Lester and the late Mary (Gannon) Kenney. He served in the Navy during the Korean war and worked at Singer Kearfott in Wayne, NJ for 45 years before retiring. He is survived by his devoted wife...
Rita Lenthe
Nov 21, 2016
Rita Lenthe, 86, a lifelong resident of Butler, NJ, passed away on on November 21, 2016. She was born in Butler to the late David E. and Anna (Riley) Fredericks. She graduated from Saint Anthony's Elementary School and Butler High School. Rita was predeceased by her best friend and loving brother David Fredericks Jr.. She is survived by her...
Michael G. Tooley
Nov 18, 2016
Michael G. Tooley of Westfield, NJ, age 58, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2016. Raised in Kinnelon, NJ, Michael was an active member of the community where he had many cherished, life-long friends. Michael was a talented VP of Sales in the cyber security industry where he was highly respected by his clients and colleagues. He was a...

Rose E. Squitieri
Nov 17, 2016
Rose E. Squitieri, 98, lifelong resident of Butler, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2016. She was born in Bloomfield NJ, the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Sorgi. Rose was a parishioner at St. Anthony's Church in Butler, a beautiful person and a wonderful homemaker. She is survived by her beloved daughter Dolores...