Obituaries

Sep 10, 2023

Chong Chi Shan, a civil engineer who worked on various projects in the New York City area, died peacefully at his home on September 10, 2023, at the age of 89. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Shan was born in Wuxi, China, in 1934. He moved to Taiwan in 1949 and attended...

Sep 10, 2023

Louise Sclafani, 95, of Kinnelon, passed away on September 10, 2023. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Angelo and Annunziata (Mariello) Montalto. She was a secretary for her husband’s business, Waterfront Transfer in New York City.

She is survived by her stepson, Paul and wife Ellen of Texas, two cherished grandchildren,...

Sep 8, 2023

Lisa E. Solon, age 54, of Hopacong, formerly of Oakland, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Ms. Solon was born December 6, 1968, in Pequannock, NJ the daughter of the late George and the late Irene L (Dembinski) Solon. Lisa was an animal lover, especially dogs, and loved to decorate for Christmas and Halloween. She is survived by her...

Sep 6, 2023

Edward A. “Red” Pugh, age 61, of West Milford passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Mr. Pugh was born July 9, 1962, in Paterson, NJ the son of the late Rexford and the late Margaret D. Pugh. Red was a commercial boiler technician working for Manhattan Welding in Hillside, NJ. He loved motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and quads. He also...

Sep 4, 2023

Eileen C. Heacook, age 91, of Butler, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away, Monday, September 4, 2023. Mrs. Heacook was born September 26, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Archie F. and the late Mary Ellen (Dowd) Burger. Eileen was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church and Choir member since 1967.

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Sep 3, 2023

The remarkable journey of Mrs. Saryuben Shah began in the picturesque town of Sankheda, India, on the 12th of February 1944. From her early days, her life was steeped in the rich tapestry of Indian culture and traditions, which would later become an integral part of her identity.

In 1959, she embarked on a lifelong...

Aug 31, 2023

Jason James Connelly passed away on August 31st, 2023 in Denver Colorado at the young age of 42. Jason grew up in Bloomingdale New Jersey and in 2015 he and his wife moved to Colorado to start a family. Jason was an avid Jets and Mets fan who loved to make people laugh. He was a loyal friend and...

Aug 24, 2023

John “Jack” T. Anderson, age 82, of Kinnelon, NJ, passed away, Thursday, August 24, 2023, at N.J. Firemen’s Home, Boonton. Mr. Anderson was born October 14, 1940, in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late Thomas and the late Violet (Boob) Anderson. He was a Sargent for the Kinnelon Police Department, Kinnelon, NJ and a Volunteer Fireman for the...

Aug 19, 2023

Frances H. Struble, 87, of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away August 19, 2023. Mrs. Struble was born on January 25, 1936, in Cayce, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Samuel Pickens and late Ruby Josephine (Wise) Lucas. Frances loved to plant flowers and spend time with her family. She was also the secretary at Dave’s Auto Service in Bloomingdale...

Aug 16, 2023

Kevin David Corter, 52, of Sparta, New Jersey, passed away on August 16, 2023, due to complications following a short illness.

Kevin was born on January 15, 1971, to Kenneth Carl Corter and Dolores Frey Corter in Pequannock, New Jersey. After Kevin graduated from Kinnelon High School in 1989, he went on to dedicate his career to...

Aug 14, 2023

Dorothy “Dottie” Popivchak, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2023. Born in Luzerne County, PA, to Daisy (nee Cragle) and John Grula, Dottie was a resident of Butler for 63 years.

Dottie was the beloved wife of 67 years to Joseph Popivchak. She leaves behind her husband, her two cherished children,...

Aug 8, 2023

Beverly R. Passanante, age 76, of Butler, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Mrs. Passanante was born in Passaic, NJ, the daughter of the late Abraham and the late Ruth (Maron) Katz.

She was an Accounting Administration Assistant for Ernst & Young in Secaucus, NJ for over 30 years and a member of the...

Aug 5, 2023

Margaret M. “Peg” Hanrahan, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023. She was a resident of Kinnelon for over 60 years. Peg was born in Hackensack and raised in Paterson, the daughter of the late Albert Roth and the late Rose (nee Hoffman).

She was the beloved wife of 63 years to James...

Aug 2, 2023

Everdene “Dee” R. Dunlap-Dean, age 67, of Butler passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Mrs. Dunlap-Dean was born in Dumont, NJ, the daughter of the late William Paul and the late Everdene (Teitsma) Dunlap. Dee graduated Eastern Christian High School 1974 and soon after attended County College of Morris nursing program. After her...

Jul 31, 2023

John E. Miller, Jr. of Haskell, NJ, passed away peacefully July 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

John was a carpenter and electrician, and a member of the Passaic Valley Elks 2111. He enjoyed off road quadding, horseshoes, fishing, bonfires, and he loved Halloween.

John is survived by...

Jul 31, 2023

Janet McGowan, 73 of Sparta, NJ, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, NJ. Born in Suffern, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and the late Mary Lou (Hollister) Masker.

Janet was a Director in the Food Service Industry, including the Kinnelon School...

Jul 25, 2023

Richard P. Heinick, age 87, Kinnelon passed away, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains. Mr. Heinick was born in Allentown, PA, the son of the late George and the late Helen (Williamson) Heinick.

He was an Electrical Engineer for 35 years at ITT Corp, Nutley, NJ before he retired....

Jul 20, 2023

William J. Walters, age 72, of Butler, NJ, passed away suddenly, Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Walters was born June 9, 1951, in New York, NY, the son of the late William P. Walters and living mother Patricia (Brady) Scalise.

Willie was a fourth generation stagehand following in...

Jul 18, 2023

Suzanne Langle, age 81, Glenwild Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Arden Courts, Wayne, NJ. Ms. Langle was born November 16, 1941, in Mineola, NY, the daughter of the late Henry and the late Rita (Hull) Langle. She worked at many jobs, most recently the Butler Library in Butler, NJ.

Suzanne was a...

Jul 13, 2023

BUTLER -- Brother Peter X. Ahlheim, O.F.M., age 90 years, a professed Franciscan Friar 56 years, of St. Anthony Friary, Butler, died July 13, 2023 at Chilton Hospital, Pompton Plains, after a short illness. A Brooklyn native, born William C. Ahlheim, July 8, 1933, Brother Peter was the son of Christian L. and Marion Higgins Ahlheim.