Obituaries

Trudy Hakin

Trudy Hakin

Sep 26, 2025

Trudy Hakin passed away peacefully at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon, NJ on September 26, 2025. She was 88.

Trudy was the loving wife of 59 years to Andy, who died in 2021. She was also a devoted mother and grandmother.

Trudy lived a remarkable life. Born in Neisse Germany, she, along with her parents and 7 siblings,...

Linda Marie Brubaker

Linda Marie Brubaker

Aug 16, 2025

Linda Marie Brubaker, 78, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late William and Connie Poole.

After graduating from Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn, Linda moved with her family to Northern New Jersey, where she lived for many years before relocating to...

Nadine Klindt

Nadine Klindt

Sep 23, 2025

Nadine Klindt, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to love and dedication, passed away on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on February 13, 1959, she spent her life passionately devoted to both her loved ones and her career, which focused on helping children with disabilities at the Matheny School and Hospital, as well as...

Judy E. Wroblewski

Judy E. Wroblewski

Sep 21, 2025

Judy E. Wroblewski, a beloved figure known for her good-hearted nature and deep commitment to family, passed away on September 21, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 31, 1943, in Bloomingdale, NJ, Judy dedicated her life to nurturing those around her, embodying the essence of what it means to be a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.

Before retiring,...

Sally D. Di Noia

Sally D. Di Noia

Sep 17, 2025

Sally Di Noia, 96, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Born in Teaneck New Jersey, Sally graduated from Teaneck High School and co-owned a beauty salon with her sister Marie. She met the love of her life Paul Di Noia while in hairdressing school and the two were married in 1950. Together they owned several small businesses, including a...

Evelyn Staley Anderson

Evelyn Staley Anderson

Sep 14, 2025

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share that our mother Evelyn S. (Martin) Anderson (89) of Oakland, NJ, formerly of Long Beach Island, NJ and Punta Gorda, FL passed away on September 14, 2025. Evelyn faced a long and arduous journey with NPH Dementia. She is now peacefully at rest and reunited with her husband...

William A. Tintle

William A. Tintle

Sep 13, 2025

William A. Tintle, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 13, 2025. Born on May 13, 1955, in Paterson, NJ, Bill's life was marked by dedication to his family and service to his community.

As a former co-owner of Tintle Bros. Roofing and the Head of Maintenance for...

Gerda M Edelstein

Gerda M Edelstein

Sep 10, 2025

Gerda M. Edelstein, 85, formerly of New Providence N.J., and recently of West Milford N.J., died peacefully on September 10, 2025, with her family by her side at Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains, N.J.

Gerda was predeceased by both of her parents, and her siblings Wolfgang and Horst, her son, Thomas (2012), and her husband, Jack (2020). She leaves behind her...

Fred W. Laaninen

Fred W. Laaninen

Sep 7, 2025

Frederick William Laaninen, 70, of West Milford, NJ, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1955, in Paramus, New Jersey, to the late John and Goldie Laaninen.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine (Kit) Laaninen; his children, Rachel Oostdyk, Brian Laaninen, and Melissa Dorfman and her husband Greg; and his beloved grandchildren, Bella, Chandon,...

John Joseph Lumley

John Joseph Lumley

Sep 5, 2025

With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved John Joseph “Jack” Lumley. Jack passed away on Friday September 5 th, 2025 with his loving wife by his side at the age of 65. 

Jack was born on May 12th ,1960 in Haskell, NJ to Eleanor (Coleman) and the late John Lumley.

Jack is survived and missed by his loving wife...

Carol L. Hazekamp

Carol L. Hazekamp

Sep 4, 2025

Carol Lynn (Brown) Hazekamp, 70, of Sparta, NJ passed away on September 4th, 2025. Born to Madeline (Monson) and Donald M. Brown Jr., she grew up in Bloomingdale, NJ and graduated from Butler High School in 1973.

She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life in 1979. She worked at TRW for 10 years, was a member of...

William Paul Dunlap

William Paul Dunlap

Aug 24, 2025

William “Bill” P. Dunlap age 71 of Butler passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, with his loving wife and friends by his side. Bill was born on April 21, 1954, in Dumont NJ. He grew up in Pompton Plains and then in 1972 the family moved to Terrace Lake in Butler.

He worked at Sunset Valley Golf Course and then...

Robin L Prusin

Robin L Prusin

Aug 23, 2025

Robin “Robbie” Prusin

Born in Chicago, Robbie moved to New Jersey as a young girl and found her happy place at the Jersey Shore, where she loved nothing more than spending the day in the sun. Later in life, she and her partner Jimmy looked forward to their yearly trips to Aruba — their little slice of paradise together.

Robbie was the...

James H DeGraw

James H DeGraw

Aug 23, 2025

James DeGraw, age 77, of Bloomingdale, NJ born August 17, 1948, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, with his family and friends by his side. James was born in Butler to his late parents Howard DeGraw and Ella (Meyers) DeGraw before moving to Bloomindale.

James is survived by his loving sister Karen (DeGraw) Cwalinski and her husband Edward Cwalinski Sr,...

Patricia Ann Grosso

Patricia Ann Grosso

Aug 22, 2025

Patricia Ann Grosso, 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. Patricia was born on December 2, 1954. She spent many wonderful years with her devoted husband, Michael Grosso, and together they built a family filled with love and laughter.

Patricia dedicated part of her life to teaching, shaping the lives of countless students...

William A. Lowndes

William A. Lowndes

Aug 18, 2025

It is with great love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William (Bill) A. Lowndes, born July 18, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Queens, NY where he grew up and then moved to the fabulous community of Butler, NJ to raise his family. He passed away peacefully with lots of recent visits by family and...

Henry Richard Mohl

Henry Richard Mohl

Aug 18, 2025

Henry Richard Mohl, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 31, 1932, in Jersey City, NJ, Henry lived a life rich in love and creativity, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished forever.

After dedicating several years of his career to DuPont in Pompton Lakes,...

Myron Bakun

Myron Bakun

Aug 15, 2025

Myron Bakun, 80, of Kinnelon, New Jersey, passed away on August 15, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Mendham, after 16 relentless years fighting and thriving despite various cancers (including pancreatic, liver, lymphoma, bone marrow, and melanoma).

During those 16 years, he refused to let these diseases keep him down—he continued to live with courage and determination, doing the things he...

Fr. Ignatius Smith, OFM

Fr. Ignatius Smith, OFM

Aug 14, 2025

Loudonville, NY-Fr. Ignatius Smith, OFM, 94, passed away on Aug. 14, 2025, at Teresian House in Albany, NY. During his 74 years as a friar, Fr. Ignatius was an avid gardener, an international missionary for 10 years and served in the U.S. Navy chaplain corps for 23 years.

There will be a Viewing and Prayer Service at the Friary Chapel at...

Betty L Barrett

Betty L Barrett

Aug 14, 2025

Betty L. Barrett, born on May 16, 1946, of Bloomingdale, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was a remarkable individual whose professional career spanned many years as the office manager and owner of John H. Barrett Plumbing, Inc. in Bloomingdale, NJ. Her commitment to her work...