Obituaries

Thomas J. Higgins

Thomas J. Higgins

Oct 18, 2015

Thomas John Higgins, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2015, surrounded by members of his large family and his loving wife, Catherine Theresa Higgins. Thomas was born in Brooklyn on April 16, 1931, the youngest of six children. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict.Thomas met his lovely wife, Catherine nee Gallagher, at Greenwood Lake,...

Willis B. Landon

Willis B. Landon

Oct 13, 2015

Willis B. Landon, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2015. He was born in Butler but raised in Pompton Lakes. Willis was a resident of butler for the last 60 years. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1945. His Career was with E.I. DuPont in Pompton Lakes 1942 to 1983 as an AM...

Shirley Ann Jimenez Storms

Shirley Ann Jimenez Storms

Oct 9, 2015

Please run 1x in the November 26,2015 Thursday, in the star ledger. Shirley Ann Jimenez Storms, aged 77, died at home on October 09, 2015 after a long battle. Shirley was born August 8, 1938 in New York, the daughter of Victor and Olga Jimenez.Shirley was an avid member of The American Cancer Society, Make A Wish Foundation, amongst...

William J. Schwaner

William J. Schwaner

Oct 8, 2015

William J. Schwaner, age 91, of Garfield, died Thursday, October 8, 2015. Mr. Schwaner was born in New York City, the son of the late William and the late Florence (Freeman) Schwaner. He was the former owner of Bills Friendly Spa in Clifton and proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corps. during WWII flying 35 missions...

William Whitty

William Whitty

Oct 7, 2015

William Whitty, age 66, of Butler, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015.Mr. Whitty was born in Paterson, he served in the Army during the Vietnam War, worked for the Borough of Butler DPW and was the owner of Allison Limousine Company. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Patricia (Regis) Whitty, dear son of Calvin and Mildred...

William 'Bill' J. Depuyt

William 'Bill' J. Depuyt

Oct 6, 2015

William "Bill" J. De Puyt, age 86, long time resident of Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Mr. De Puyt was born in Butler, N.J. the son of the late Joseph and the late Catherine (Brown) De Puyt. He was a parishioner of St Anthony RC Church in Butler and worked as a bus driver, retiring from Jordan Bus...

James Edward Derocco

James Edward Derocco

Oct 4, 2015

James Edward DeRocco, age 63, of Bloomingdale, NJ, formerly of West Milford, NJ, died Sunday, October 4, 2015. Jim was born in Jersey City, NJ and was a wonderful artist and chef. He is survived by his beloved father, Samuel DeRocco, three loving siblings, Samuel J. DeRocco III and his wife Joanne, Kelly Ann DeRocco and Susan Mary DeRocco,...

David Butler

David Butler

Sep 25, 2015

David Butler, age 72, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Bloomingdale, died Friday, September 25, 2015.Mr. Butler was born in Paterson, NJ the son of the late Gordon and the late Caroline (Jones) Butler. David was raised as a child in Riverdale, NJ, served in the Navy, was a member of the Bloomingdale United Methodist Church, was a Blue and...

Marion Nelson

Marion Nelson

Sep 18, 2015

Marion Nelson, 90, passed away peacefully on Sept 18, 2015 at Bristol Glen in Newton with her loving family at her side.Friends and family are invited to gather for the funeral service at Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Ave, Butler, NJ on Monday Sept 21 at 12:00. Marion was born in Brooklyn and later resided in Kinnelon where she...

Edward Whritenour

Edward Whritenour

Sep 11, 2015

Edward Henry Whritenour, age 68, of Butler, died Friday, September 11, 2015. Mr. Whritenour was born in Franklin, NJ, the son of the late Herbert and the late Velma (Osterhoudt) Whritenour. He was retired from A & P in Pompton Lakes, NJ, was a Third Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus in Butler and a former volunteer at...

Nina Palmiotti

Nina Palmiotti

Sep 7, 2015

Nina Gandara Palmiotti,89, of Kinnelon NJ, died on Monday at home. A native New Yorker, Nina was a graduate of Hunter College. She is survived by her children, Valerie Constantino, Lisa and Kurt Behrle and Joseph and Penny Palmiotti. She was devoted to her 8 beautiful grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. She was pre deceased by her devoted...

Marjorie W. Hammell

Marjorie W. Hammell

Sep 7, 2015

Marjorie W. Hammell, age 92, of Wayne, formerly Bloomingdale, NJ, died Monday, September 7, 2015. Mrs.Hammell was born in Bloomingdale, NJ, the daughter of the late Walter Wyble and the late Loretta (Slingerland) Wyble. She was a parishioner and member of the Rosary Alter Society at St. Anthony RC Church in Butler, NJ, a volunteer at Chilton Memorial Hospital,...

Raymond T Schaeffer

Raymond T Schaeffer

Sep 2, 2015

Raymond T. Schaeffer, age 83, of Kinnelon, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Mr. Schaeffer was born in Elizabeth, NJ, the son of the late Teophil and the late Appolonia (Macig) Schaeffer. He served in the Air Force during Korean war, was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Butler, NJ, worked as a Merchant Seamen for Hess Oil...

Dorothy Joan Haber

Dorothy Joan Haber

Aug 27, 2015

DOROTHY JOAN HABERPassed away Thursday morning August 27, 2015 in her home in Alpine, CA after a long illness and long happy life. "Dottie" to friends and family, she was 95 years young and is forever "GG" to her three great grandchildren, Jaya, Owen, and Madelyn - all of San Diego. An avid baker and ceramics artisan, Dottie was...

Charlotte E Brand

Charlotte E Brand

Aug 25, 2015

Charlotte E. Brand, age 84, of Paterson, died Tuesday, August 25th, 2015. Born in Berlin, Germany she moved to Paterson where she lived for 54 years, She was a great mother who loved her family. She is survived by her beloved sons and daughter-in-laws, Harry and Lydia, Peter and Rhonda; five cherished grand children, Monika Boston, Kara Fedor, Anna...

Michael Christopher O'Donnell

Michael Christopher O'Donnell

Aug 21, 2015

Michael Christopher O'Donnell, age 38, of, Brooklyn, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ, died Friday, August 21, 2015 unexpectedly at his home. Mike was born in the Bronx, NY, the son of Patrick and the late Margaret (Cashell) O'Donnell. He worked for York Scaffolding in L.I.C. NY and Goodyear Tires in Butler as a young man. He is survived by his...

Christopher Alheidt

Christopher Alheidt

Aug 20, 2015

Christopher Alheidt, age 54, died on August 20, 2015. Viewing hours will be from 7-9pm on Tuesday, August 25,2015 at the Morrison Funeral Home 86 Bartholdi Ave Butler, NJ. A Mass will be offered on Wednesday 11am at St. Anthony's RC Church, Butler, NJ. Burial to follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, August 25, 2015 7:00 PM...

Frank Marton

Frank Marton

Aug 16, 2015

Frank Marton, age 81, of Kinnelon, NJ formerly of Passaic, NJ, passed away August 16, 2015. Frank was born in Kemecse, Hungary and migrated to the United States in 1959. He was extremely proud of his Hungarian heritage and a member of the Garfield Hungarian American Citizens Club. Frank was a self employed Drywall Contractor. He was an avid...

Karen Austin

Karen Austin

Aug 12, 2015

Karen Austin, age 67, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Paterson and Clifton, died on August 12, 2015. Karen was born in Hackensack, NJ and was a clerk for various companies in NJ. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday 10am at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Butler, NJ. SERVICES Graveside Service Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:00 AM Mt. Calvary Cemetery...

Frances 'Fran' Wallace

Frances 'Fran' Wallace

Aug 12, 2015

Frances "Fran" B. Wallace, 85, of Fayson Lakes, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, August 12th ,2015 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock, NJ. Funeral Liturgy will take place on Saturday 10am at Our Lady of the Magnificat Church in Kinnelon, NJ. Frances was born and raised in Kearny, NJ. She lived in Fayson Lakes for 62 years. Frances graduated...