Obituaries

February 16, 2024

Rosaleen Mary Kochis, age 73, of Bloomingdale passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, February 16, 2024.

Mrs. Kochis was born February 5, 1951, in Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of the late Dermot and the late Nora (Ronan) Colman.

Rosaleen moved to New Jersey from Dublin in 1960. She married Paul...

February 13, 2024

Nancy Jean Bird, age 69, passed away tragically on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She is the daughter of the late George Brooks, Edna Struble, and step-father Raymond Struble.

Growing up Nancy resided in Butler and attended Butler High School, graduating in 1972. In 1971, Nancy met the love of her life, Bill, and...

February 2, 2024

Gary M. Frank, age 42, of Hamburg formerly of Butler, died suddenly, Friday, February 2, 2024.

Mr. Frank was born June 2, 1981, in Pequannock, NJ the son of Michael Joseph and Donna Dominica (Locascio) Frank.

He served in the Marine Corps and was a certified welder working for American Piledriving...

January 29, 2024

Isabella Butler, age 79, of Oak Ridge, NJ, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Isabella was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of the late George and the late Isabella (Cowan) McIndoe. Isabella arrived in America from Glasgow in 1947 and lived in Passaic, NJ, before settling in West Milford,...

January 25, 2024

William E. Perry, Jr., 66 of Kinnelon, NJ, previously of West Milford and Riverdale, NJ passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born in Pequannock, NJ, to William E. Perry, Sr., and the late Bernice (Marion).

Bill was an entrepreneur, his family owned Nee’s Bakery on Main Street in Butler, and he...

January 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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January 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...

January 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,...

January 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...

January 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...

December 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...

December 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.

December 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,...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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....