Obituaries

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,...

Dec 17, 2023

Bruce Allen Finan, age 65 of West Milford, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, December 17th. Bruce was the son of the late Gene E. and Jane B. (Edwards) Finan.

Bruce had the ability to have a witty comeback for almost any conversation. You never knew what little pun he...

Dec 10, 2023

Heaven gained another angel, Rochelle Markovich, of Butler, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, December 10th, 2023. She was born in Paterson, NJ on March 3rd, 1948, to Joseph A. Russo and Antoinette Russo neé Argentino.

Rochelle is survived by her loving husband Ronald Markovich, daughter Dara, son Charles Markovich...

Dec 4, 2023

Josephine Ann LaPointe née Corso, became our angel on Monday, December 4, 2023. She is now with her husband Joe and her daughter Cathy, and that’s all she wanted.

Josephine was born and raised in Beaver Dam Wisconsin on October 9, 1929. After graduating she went on to the Navy and nursing school and became...

Dec 3, 2023

Maureen Herland

May 11, 1931 - December 3, 2023

Maureen was born in Paterson and raised in Nutley, NJ, with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She married her best friend’s brother, Arent Herland in 1950. Together, Maureen and Arent raised three children in Butler, NJ.

Maureen attended Jersey City...

Nov 27, 2023

Wilma Lummer, age 90, of Kinnelon died peacefully Monday, November 27, 2023, at home. Wilma was born on June 11, 1933, in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Paul Bernhard and the late Pauline (Busch) Buder.

Wilma was a wonderful homemaker and loved to entertain. She loved to cook, sew, decorate her home, and...

Nov 25, 2023

Beatrice Ryan Guenter passed away at home on November 25, 2023, at age of 100. Born on November 18, 1923, in Butler, NJ to Timothy and Sarah Ryan, she spent the majority of her life in Butler. A devoted parishioner at St. Anthony’s in Butler, she was also a former member of the Butler XYZ Club and the Rosary...

Nov 24, 2023

Elmer “Al” Gall entered his heavenly home on November 24,2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Throop, PA on September 30, 1932 to Elizabeth Gall (Porcio) and Stephen Gall. His family moved to Paterson, NJ, where he graduated high school and was drafted into the U.S. Army and served stateside for two years during the Korean War....

Nov 24, 2023

Jim Micholas, 76 of Oak Ridge, New Jersey passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 24, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

Jim was born on April 16, 1947, to Paul and Aphrodite Micholas in Alameda, California. His family moved to Paterson, New Jersey when he was 4 years old.

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Nov 21, 2023

Eleanor Pizzuti passed away on November 21, 2023, in Naples, Florida. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert Pizzuti, Sr. Together, they have 5 children and 13 grandchildren: 

Daughter Diana and husband Robert Iovino: Granddaughter Kirstyn 

Daughter Robin and husband Tom Sheppard: Granddaughters Shannon and Brittany (husband Elias) 

Son Robert Jr. and wife JoAnn Pizzuti: Grandsons Robert III (wife Liz)...

Nov 18, 2023

Justin F.  Bower, of Butler NJ, passed away unexpectedly on November 18th, 2023 at the age of 30. Justin was a cherished member of the Kinnelon community where he served as Lieutenant on the Kinnelon Fire Department and owned and operated the much-loved Taste of Reality Delicatessen. He was a beloved husband, son, uncle, brother, and friend. His humor,...

Nov 14, 2023

Richard L. Dean, age 71, of Butler passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Mr. Dean was born June 8, 1952, in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late Lawrence and the late Carolyn Elizabeth (Matthews) Dean. Richie has been an Active Member of the Butler Fire Department for 50 years and is an...

Nov 9, 2023

Esther Tanner, 83 of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family, Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Born in Zollikon, Switzerland, she was the daughter of the late Walter Hieronymi and the late Emma Kloeti. Esther was a parishioner at St. Anthony RC Church and a Eucharistic minister. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting,...