Obituaries

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...

May 18, 2024

Kevin T. Bendel Sr., age 61, of Bloomingdale, NJ died on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Chilton Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born and raised in Paterson, NJ where he started his successful construction company at the age of seventeen. Kevin was a skilled carpenter who eventually built his home in Bloomingdale, NJ where he...

May 2, 2024

Thomas Alfred Jordan passed away May 2nd, 2024 at the age of 78. Born June 5th, 1945, to the late Alfred Jordan and Anne Carluccio Jordan in Jersey City, NJ.

Tom served in the Army during the Vietnam War and Army Reserves, 1965-1972. He graduated from Rutgers University with a Business Degree and was a...

April 28, 2024

Craig Geza Doka, age 33 of Oak Ridge, NJ entered eternal peace on April 28, 2024.

Craig was born on June 9, 1990, to parents James A. and Elaine P. Doka at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains, NJ, and is survived by his parents, devoted brother, Ryan Doka, sister-in-law, Kristen, devoted niece,...

April 28, 2024

James Harold Anderson, age 80, of Kinnelon formerly of Henderson Nevada died suddenly at his home on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Jim was born April 14, 1944 in New York City, the son of the late Joseph and the late Betty Jean (Tubbs) Anderson.

James had a 30 year career in the United States Navy....

April 27, 2024

Dillon J. Maher, 22, of Highland Lakes, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on May 30, 2001, in Pequannock, NJ. The son of Kieran and Susan (Tawpash) Maher. He attended Vernon Township High School. He was a member of the town lacrosse and basketball team. He worked at Perona Farms in...

April 22, 2024

George J. Jones

May 28,1951-April 22, 2024

George J. Jones, age 72 of Butler, NJ died peacefully Monday, April 22 2024 after a short illness in Pennsylvania. Mr. Jones lived in Butler all his life up until his move to Pennsylvania 9 months ago to spend time with his niece and...

April 21, 2024

Richard Townsend, 71, of Wanaque, NJ, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was the son of the late Donald and Beatrice Mae (Marion) Townsend.

Richard earned a B.A. from William Paterson University in 1975, he was a math professor at Passaic County Community College from 1974-2007, he was also a...

April 20, 2024

Nancy Mae Mitchell, age 85, of West Milford, formerly of Plattsburgh, NY, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Mrs. Mitchell was born May 24, 1938, in Plattsburgh, NY, the daughter of the late Herman and the late Ruth (Dubuque) Stone.

Nancy was a self-employed seamstress. She wore...