Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Richard George Springstead, son of Marie Clark-DeWitt and step-son to Todd DeWitt, 57, passed away on Wednesday morning, in his home.

Richard was born May 29th, 1966, in Vernon, NJ. He grew up with many siblings, his mother, and his stepfather. Richard loved the NJ Shore and was happiest fishing on the beach in Seaside....

Apr 3, 2024

Carole A. Finello, 77, of Frederick, MD., passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Byrne) Finello.

Carole earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Northern University. She retired from NEBF, the Electrician's Retirement Plan, where she did data input. Carole loved to crochet and made beautiful gifts...

Apr 2, 2024

Jeffrey John Sokolowski, 68, of North Haledon, NJ, passed away April 2, 2024, at Chilton Medical Center following a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeffrey was born to John and Eleanor Sokolowski on March 19, 1956, in Pompton Plains NJ. Jeffrey graduated from Butler High School in 1974 and soon after he married his...

Mar 26, 2024

Joan L. Naugle, age 87 of Kinnelon, NJ previously of Fair Lawn, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born in Jersey City, NJ she was the daughter of the late Christian and Beatrice (Freid) Levesen.

Joan was an avid gardener and member of the New Jersey Hosta...

Mar 22, 2024

Dorothy M. Smith of Lincoln Park, formerly of Butler and Bloomingdale, entered eternal heaven on March 22, 2024, at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd Sr., her son Lloyd Jr., and her daughter Ruth Ann.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at the Butler Church of...

Mar 19, 2024

In Loving Memory of Albert F. Heimall (1941-2024)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Albert F. Heimall, aged 82, a proud graduate of the Pompton Lakes class of 1959. He was a lifetime resident of Pompton Lakes and Riverdale. Albert passed away on March 19, 2024, at his home surrounded...

Mar 17, 2024

Mary T. McNally, age 86, of Garden City, formerly of Butler, died Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Mrs. McNally was born January 13, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Martin and the late Mary (Gormely) Ford.

A funeral Mass will be offered Thursday, March 21st 2024, 2pm...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Liebler, beloved mother, and daughter, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. She was the cherished daughter of Danny and Peggy Dansereau, who provided her with boundless love throughout her life.

Mary's journey was marked by both joy and sorrow. As a mother, she experienced the profound loss of her son Cory at the...

Mar 13, 2024

Emma Jane Bruns, known affectionately as Jane to those closest to her, peacefully passed away on March 13, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Born and raised in Teaneck, NJ, Emma pursued her education at the Eastern School of Physicians Aides in NYC following her graduation from Teaneck High School....

Mar 5, 2024

Leslie Ann Graf (nee Bryan)

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt Leslie Ann Graf, 77, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2024. Born February 19, 1947 in Kearny NJ, she spent the early part of her life living in Nutley, NJ before moving to Wayne, NJ. While attending Wayne Valley High School Leslie met the love of...

Mar 2, 2024

Carole E. Fancera, 74, of North Arlington, NJ., previously of Bloomingdale, NJ., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born in Jersey City, Carole was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Pavaro) Mulhearn.

Carole was a school bus driver for Jordan Transportation. She loved Disney, Hallmark movies,...

Feb 27, 2024

Olga "Chickie" E. Albertson (nee: Civitello) of Kinnelon, NJ passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Olga was born March 1, 1934, in New York, NY. Olga wed Charles “Chic" Albertson, her husband of 47 years in 1955. Olga and Chic relocated to West New York, New Jersey, ultimately settling in Ringwood,...

Feb 26, 2024

Janet (Dolly) Spencer Cristiano,  age 92, of Bayonne, NJ, formerly of Butler, NJ departed this earth on Monday, February 26, 2024. Janet was born on September 30, 1931 in Washington Heights, NYC, the daughter of the late Loyal and Helen (McCloskey) Spencer, and the beloved sister of her late brother Alan Spencer. She is survived by her loving children,...

Feb 26, 2024

Thomas Casagrande, a life well loved. Tom was born and raised in New Jersey. He worked all his adult life for Clair’s Shop Rite in Oakland NJ. He was a loving son and brother. A devoted husband to Liz and outstanding father to Greg and Kaite. He was always ready at any time to help anyone that needed him....

Feb 26, 2024

Charles WR Wiley, age 59, of Butler, formerly of West Milford, died suddenly Monday, February 26, 2024. Mr. Wiley was born October 25, 1964, in Paterson, NJ the son of the late Charles Russell and his surviving mother, Christiane Joyce (Stepper) Wiley.

Chucky was a Tool Crib Manager for Sava Industries in Riverdale NJ and...

Feb 16, 2024

Rosaleen Mary Kochis, age 73, of Bloomingdale passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, February 16, 2024.

Mrs. Kochis was born February 5, 1951, in Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of the late Dermot and the late Nora (Ronan) Colman.

Rosaleen moved to New Jersey from Dublin in 1960. She married Paul...

Feb 13, 2024

Nancy Jean Bird, age 69, passed away tragically on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She is the daughter of the late George Brooks, Edna Struble, and step-father Raymond Struble.

Growing up Nancy resided in Butler and attended Butler High School, graduating in 1972. In 1971, Nancy met the love of her life, Bill, and...

Feb 2, 2024

Gary M. Frank, age 42, of Hamburg formerly of Butler, died suddenly, Friday, February 2, 2024.

Mr. Frank was born June 2, 1981, in Pequannock, NJ the son of Michael Joseph and Donna Dominica (Locascio) Frank.

He served in the Marine Corps and was a certified welder working for American Piledriving...

Jan 29, 2024

Isabella Butler, age 79, of Oak Ridge, NJ, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Isabella was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of the late George and the late Isabella (Cowan) McIndoe. Isabella arrived in America from Glasgow in 1947 and lived in Passaic, NJ, before settling in West Milford,...

Jan 25, 2024

William E. Perry, Jr., 66 of Kinnelon, NJ, previously of West Milford and Riverdale, NJ passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born in Pequannock, NJ, to William E. Perry, Sr., and the late Bernice (Marion).

Bill was an entrepreneur, his family owned Nee’s Bakery on Main Street in Butler, and he...