Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Jan 25, 2024

Timothy W Merner, 70, West Milford, NJ

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tim Merner, who left us peacefully at the age of 70 surrounded by family. Tim was born on January 8, 1954, in Kinnelon, NJ, and he shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Darlene Merner.

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Jan 22, 2024

Charles James Miller, 86, more fondly known as “CJ”, passed away on January 22, 2024. He was born at home in Butler, NJ on May 10, 1937 to the late Jesse and Evelyn Miller. CJ was a longtime resident of Newfoundland (West Milford Township, NJ) known as "the flower man on LaRue Road."

He is...

Jan 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Alice Anthony

Alice Anthony, a resilient and strong-willed woman, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of strength, independence, and love.

Born in Carlstadt,...

Jan 12, 2024

Edward P Lamoureaux, age 88, of Pompton Plains passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lamoureaux was born October 27, 1935, in Montclair, NJ, the son of the late Edward Francis and the late Catherine M. (McMurtrie) Lamoureaux.

Ed loved to play a good game of horseshoes or...

Jan 2, 2024

Erin Joseph Farley, age 47, of Butler, formerly of Haskell, NJ, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Mr. Farley was born September 22, 1976, in Littleton, NH, the son of Edward J. and Patricia A. (Underwood) Farley.  Erin was serving as manager in the Audio-Visual department at The Hospital for Special Surgery in...

Dec 30, 2023

In remembrance of Alan J. Spencer, a truly loving husband of 54 years and equally loving father. Alan, a welcome sight to all who knew him, could be found at every birthday, anniversary, and every other significant event in all our lives. “Big Al,” as he was known among family, would regale listeners with wild stories of growing up...

Dec 29, 2023

Judy Trichilo, 87 of Bloomingdale passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. She was born in Paterson NJ.

Judy spent her years working at the Samuel R. Donald School in Bloomingdale as the school Librarian. Once she left the school, she began working at Jordan Transportation as a school bus driver until her retirement.

Dec 24, 2023

Brian Moody, age 69, of Lakeland, Fl. formerly of Butler, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Lakeland Hospice House, Lakeland, Fl. Mr. Moody was born September 13, 1954, in Paterson, NJ the son of the late William F. and the late Betty J. (DePuyt) Moody. He is survived by his devoted wife, Darlene (Muldoon) Moody, his beloved son,...