Obituaries

August 4, 2024

Marilyn A. Struck, age 85, of Butler, NJ, entered eternal peace on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Mrs. Struck was born March 30, 1939, in Franklin, NJ the daughter of the late Michael and the late Rose (Yanvary) Toth. She is survived by her beloved children, Ken and his wife Diane of Hewitt, NJ, Jeff and his wife Cathy of...

August 1, 2024

Grace Marie Davis (née Redmond) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at the age of 91, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Born on January 21, 1933, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Grace lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to her community.

Grace devoted much of her life to her family, serving not...

July 31, 2024

Joán Mills Prentzel (aged 95) died peacefully in her sleep on July 31, 2024 after being surrounded by the love of her extensive family. Joan (pronounced Jo ‘An) was born in Johnstown, PA with 4 siblings and later moved to Chevy Chase, Maryland where she attended Chevy Chase high school. Her father (who had been a Greenbay Packer) died...

July 30, 2024

Arlene M. Schinsky was born 11/1/1936 in Brooklyn, NY. She lived in various locations in Queens, NY throughout her life until moving to a home in Butler, NJ in 1984. She relocated from Butler in December of 2019 to The Greens at Cannondale assisted living facility in Wilton, CT to be near her niece, Marilyn Babkowski, who lovingly looked...

July 28, 2024

Lorraine P. Carlucci, age 87, of West Milford, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jerome and Jane (O’Keefe) Theise.

Lorraine was always active, she swam and played basketball for Walton High School in the Bronx, and loved tennis, golf, pickle...

July 23, 2024

Christine Troast of Pompton Lakes passed away on Tuesday July 23, 2024, after a brief illness. She was 85 years old.

The daughter of the late Frank and Aniela (Jurysik) Kornafel she was born in Poland and immigrated to the United States in 1956. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother (Grammie) and...

July 19, 2024

On July 19, 2024, Craig John Smith, 76, of Bloomingdale passed peacefully, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Craig entered his life as a blessed gift to this world by William and Margaret Smith on January 27, 1948. He was lovingly raised as a hard-working man, learning the trade of plumbing alongside his father. He attended Butler...

July 6, 2024

Marilyn Can, age 69 of Bloomingdale, formerly of Clifton, NJ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Joan (Preste) Pangaro.

Marilyn was a crafter, she enjoyed fashion, “dressing up” and the Beatles. Marilyn especially loved entertaining and having a house full...

July 3, 2024

Zoe Stevens, a beloved mother, friend, patron of the arts and successful realtor, passed away at home on July 3, 2024, at the age of 81.

Born January 17, 1943, in Morley, Leeds, England, Zoe was one of three sisters to parents Annie and Ernest Stevens. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters...

July 3, 2024

Kenneth John Gatto, 76, of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Mary (nee Rutkowski), to whom he was happily married for nearly 53 years, and his children, Christopher Gatto and his wife Elizabeth, and Teresa Panas and her husband Mark. He is also survived by...

June 30, 2024

My mother was a strong, kind, funny and opinionated force of nature with an amazing charisma.

How could she be gone, just like that?

My mother was such a formidable life-force, a fierce, opinionated, no bs type of person whose presence naturally commanded respect.

How could she be gone, just like...

June 26, 2024

Carole Ann Warren-Beck, beloved wife of Jerry Beck and treasured mother of Gerald Beck III, peacefully passed away on her 64th birthday, June 26, 2024. She was a dedicated presence in the lives of many, known not only as a dedicated wife and mother but also as a selfless aunt, a loving sister, a doting daughter, a loving cousin,...

June 26, 2024

Anna Kinga Grebowiec, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. Anna was born in Poland and was most recently a resident of West Milford, NJ.

Anna was a faithful and loving wife to Janusz Grebowiec, sharing 47 years of marriage filled with joy and unwavering support. She was a devoted mother to her...

June 23, 2024

Linda Scully, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Kinnelon, NJ, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Her loss was unexpected, and her family is deeply saddened.

She is preceded in death by her father, William, and mother, Mary Scully. Linda was the caretaker for both her mother, Mary, and her aunt Helen. Linda...

June 21, 2024

Our dear mother, Sue Jean Nutt  (Meier) 75, of Pequannock, NJ succumbed to her battle with cancer on June 21, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Minetta Meier. She graduated from Butler High School in 1966.  She resided in Butler for most of her life. Mom would have been 76 on June 24.

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June 20, 2024

Herbert Ernest Molke, 93, of West Milford, N.J., passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at his High Crest Lake home. Herb lived in High Crest with his wife Johanne for 62 years.

Born and raised in New Milford, he graduated Hackensack High School in 1948 and Maine Maritime Academy in 1953. Herb enlisted in...

June 3, 2024

John (Jack) Armona Jr., age 91, of West Milford, NJ, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ and Dingmans Ferry, PA, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Chilton Medical Center. Jack was born on March 14, 1933, in Shipman, IL, the son of the late John and the late Margaret (Duff) Armona.

Jack was married to the...

June 1, 2024

Edith Rose Amirante nèe Cannata, age 96, of Wayne passed on Saturday June 1, 2024.

Edith was born in Paterson, NJ on May 3, 1928. In May of 1950 Edith met the man who would become her husband, Eugene Amirante, through a family connection. As was the custom at the time, Edith and Eugene were chaperoned on dates. Usually being accompanied...

May 31, 2024

Michael Scott Larry (Mikey), 48, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2024 in West Milford NJ.  Born May 1, 1976, Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, the great outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.  He had a smile that was so bright, he would light up any room.

He is survived by his...

May 23, 2024

Alberta (Bertie) C. Greco, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Rest Home in Paterson, NJ, on May 23, 2024. Born in W. Orange, NJ, to Salvatore and Genevieve Greco, Bertie was the most loved of 12 children. She was a companion to her mother for many years and made sure she got to all the baptisms, birthdays and family...