Obituaries

Apr 17, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Swagner gave her last salute to the world when she passed away

peacefully on Monday April 17th, 2023. She held on to her swagger and sass until the

very end. Affectionately known to the world as Nana, she passed while holding her

granddaughter Madison’s hand with her loving daughter Loretta and...

Apr 16, 2023

Dorothy Kempf, 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Atria Senior Living in Tinton Falls, NJ. Dorothy was the devoted matriarch of the McKernan family. Dottie’s spirit was magnetic and infectious. Her love of life and people endeared her to all who met her. The force of life and love within her was known to be...

Apr 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Steve Mathews announce his passing on Saturday, April 15th, at the age of 74.

The son of Tony and Jennie Mathews, Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Bonnie; his son Shawn and daughter-in-law Stefanie; his daughter Brittany and son-in-law David; and...

Apr 13, 2023

Joyce Wyble, age 82, of Bloomingburg, NY, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. Mrs. Wyble was born August 19, 1940, in Paterson, NJ the daughter of the late Paul and the late Julia (Burzinski) Decker.

She was a wonderful homemaker and person and liked to quilt, sew, play solitaire...

Apr 4, 2023

Died: April 4, 2023

Brian Ewing was born in Paterson, NJ, on August 16, 1974. He moved to Kinnelon, NJ, when he was 3.

Brian attended Our Lady of the Magnificat Elementary School in Kinnelon, NJ, and graduated from DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, NJ, in 1992. He earned an...

Mar 29, 2023

Ronald M. Krzesinski, age 61, of Bloomingdale died Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Mr. Krzesinski was born August 4, 1961. Pompton Plains, NJ the son of the late Leo J. and surviving Mother, Angelina (Russo) Krzesinski.

Visiting hours will be Friday, March 31,2023 from 4pm-8pm at The Morrison Etheridge Funeral...

Mar 29, 2023

Paul F. Brozena, 79, of Kinnelon, N.J., passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023 at home. He was born in 1943 to Frank and Lillian (Obazanowski) Brozena in Wilkes-Barre, P.A., and raised in Wallington, N.J., where he met and started dating the love of his life, Marion (Semper) while attending Wallington High School. After graduating from Parsons College in...

Mar 25, 2023

James A. Ferris, 73 years old passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023. Beloved son of John and Margaret Ferris. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Ferris. Born in Port Chester, New York,  James was a long-time resident of Bloomingdale, New Jersey. He was a member of the fire department and active with various local organizations, he will...

Mar 23, 2023

Mary Ellen Eckrich, age 94 of Butler, New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2023. She was born in Butler to the late Franklin and Ellen (Struble) Decker. Mary Ellen was a lifelong resident of Butler, a wonderful mother and homemaker, and with her husband Lester they raised six children. She was an avid reader, enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles...

Mar 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Peter Greig of Butler, New Jersey on March 23, 2023. Joe was born March 21, 1942, in Paterson, and raised in North Haledon to mother and father Dorothy and Joseph Greig. Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Betty Ray; sixty-one years where they...

Mar 21, 2023

Stephen Field, age 57, of Boonton died Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Mr. Field was born April 15, 1965 at Morristown, NJ.

A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, March 24th 2023, from 3-5pm at The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home Inc., 86 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, N.J.

All other...

Mar 14, 2023

Marie F. (Sisco) Govertsen, age 90, of Andover passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Govertsen was born November 15, 1932 in Pequannock, NJ the daughter of the late Julius and the late Nellie (Alway) Shippacasse.

Marie loved being with her family. She was a former Treasurer of the PAL,...

Mar 13, 2023

Arthur F. Jordan was born on September 28, 1929 in Pompton Lakes, NJ and was raised in Butler, NJ, he passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023. Arthur joined the Army in 1946 and spent two years in Japan and Korea. He was in the Reserves and was called up again in 1950 and was sent to Fort Knox,...

Mar 13, 2023

In Loving Memory

Joan M. Ference

August 6, 1942 - March 13, 2023

Joan M. Ference ( nee  Hayducka) 80, of Kinnelon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 13, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, John, as well as her daughter...

Mar 9, 2023

In Loving Memory

John M. Ference

January 11, 1967 - March 9, 2023

John M. Ference, 56, of Kinnelon and formerly of Kearny passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Joan...

Mar 1, 2023

In Loving Memory

Richard A. Karcher October 16, 1966 - March 1, 2023

Richard “Rick” Karcher age 56 of Butler and formerly of Bloomingdale (Glen Wild Lake) community passed away peacefully March 1, 2023.

Born October 16, 1966 in Pompton Plains, NJ, the son of David Karcher Sr. and...

Feb 22, 2023

Margaret Mary Spreen, age 97, of Kinnelon died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Spreen was born December 13, 1925, in Butler, NJ the daughter of the late William and the late Margaret (Shenise) Schmucker. She was a loving beautiful person who devoted her life to her family and friends. She is survived...

Feb 17, 2023

Earl William Dean age 74 passed away on February 17, 2023. A life long resident of Butler, He is the son of the late Doris and F. Earl Dean. Earl is survived by his wife of fifty-four and one half years, Glenda and two daughters, Kimberlie and Andrea Dean, brother, Jay and his wife Kathy and cousin, Richie and...

Feb 17, 2023

It is with the greatest of sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Frederick Schmidt of Kinnelon NJ on February 17, 2023 at the age of 86. Donald passed peacefully at home overlooking the lake he loved to sail on, and watching his cardinals at his feeders.

Born January 6,1937 in Bristol PA to...

Feb 16, 2023

John J. Babb Jr., age 73 of Butler passed away peacefully after a short illness on February 16, 2023.

Born in Paterson, NJ on December 20, 1949, he was a lifelong resident of Butler. John was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother. He was a hardworking man all of his life, always taking care...