Obituaries

Michael S Joyce, Ofm
Aug 15, 2022
The Rev. Michael S. Joyce, O.F.M., age 82, a professed Franciscan Friar 61 years, and a Catholic priest 55 years, died Monday, August 15, 2022, in Beacon, NY after an extended illness. Father Michael had resided at St. Anthony Friary, Butler, NJ for six years before transferring to St. Lawrence Friary, Beacon, NY, for skilled nursing healthcare. A native...

John F Knapp
Aug 15, 2022
John F. Knapp, 67, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange NJ. Born September 9, 1954, John was raised in Kinnelon, NJ by the late Michael and Frances (Marshall) Knapp. He lived in Lake Stockholm for 15 years before moving back to Morris County. He worked for Litton Systems, Airtron Division,...
Allen Curtis Courtney
Aug 15, 2022
Allen Curtis Courtney, age 72 of Butler, NJ, passed away peacefully Monday, August 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Richard Curtis and Margaret Ann (Adams) Courtney. Allen has been a resident of Butler since 1960 when his family moved here from Media, Pa. He was a member of St. Anthonys...
Barbara Jean Moy
Aug 6, 2022
Barbara Jean Moy of Newton, N.J formerly from Butler N.J passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 with her family by her side. Barbara was 80 years old. She passed away just four days before her 81st birthday. She was born Barbara Jean Springstead on August 10, 1941 to the late Doris M.Springstead (Lozaw) and the late Thomas...
Arlene Claire Gormley
Jul 27, 2022
Arlene Claire Gormley, age 85, passed peacefully at her home in Riverdale on Wednesday, July 27. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Arlene was born in Paterson, NJ to the daughter of late Clarence and late Evelyn (Knowe) Vreeland. She grew up in Riverdale and graduated from Butler High School in 1944. She worked for...
Mildred L. Magdits
Jul 21, 2022
Mildred L. Magdits, age 90, of Butler, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022. Born in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Therese (Kolbeck) Rohrmann Mildred lived in Englewood, NJ for thirty years, she embraced her German heritage and culture and was a proud American. Mildred was an avid gardener, she had...
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Monahan
Jul 20, 2022
Elizabeth "Betsy" Monahan, 85, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 20, 2022. Betsy was born in Newark, NJ on April 23, 1937, to the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Meehan) Keenan. Betsy was an employee of the state of New Jersey for her entire career, she was a lover of beauty...
Thomas W. Walters, Ii
Jul 19, 2022
Thomas W. Walters, II, 93 of Wayne, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Chicago, IL., to the late Thomas W. and Helen (Schultz) Walters. His family moved to Haledon, NJ, where he trained at Whiteys Gym in Paterson, NJ and was a 2-time Diamond Glove Champion.Tom was a Korean War veteran...
Robert Lee Woods
Jul 17, 2022
Robert Lee Woods III, known by many as "Lee," passed away at home on July 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born June 6, 1943, in Englewood, NJ, to Signe and Robert Lee Woods, Jr. He was raised in Palisades Park and lived in West Milford before settling in Bloomingdale. He was a 1961 graduate of...
John E Bockhorn, Sr.
Jul 14, 2022
John E. Bockhorn, Sr. age 92 of Bloomingdale, NJ., passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 surrounded by his family. John was born in 1929 to the late John W. and Emma (Liotard) Bockhorn, in Oakland, NJ. John was an Army Veteran and a retired Police Officer. John is survived by his beloved wife, Joan Mary (Storms) Bockhorn, daughter,...
Charles R Butts
Jul 12, 2022
Charles R. Butts, 75 of Kinnelon New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 12, 2022. He leaves behind his partner and soulmate, Pamela Morrison, brother Lawrence and wife Marla of Woodstock CT. and his Czarra family cousins Melanie, Penny, Edgar II and Jonathan and spouses which he had wonderful memories of gatherings and celebrations. He was...
Irene L Solon
Jul 12, 2022
Irene L. Solon, age 87 of Oakland, NJ. passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 12, 2022. Irene was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia (Lesinski) Dembinski. Irene was a parishioner at St. Anthony's RC Church in Butler. She is survived by her beloved children, George Solon and wife Maureen, Denise Solon, Dave Solon and...
Helen M Guenter
Jul 7, 2022
Helen M. Guenter, 91, a lifelong resident of Butler, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 7th 2022. Helen was the daughter of the late Douglas and Margie (Hopler) Morse. Helen worked for New Jersey Bell, then was a driver for First Student, formerly Boonton Transport, for over 30 years and was an aide at...
Eleanor Jean Krapohl
Jul 1, 2022
Eleanor Jean Krapohl (nee Foster), 91, of Butler, NJ, and formerly of Wayne, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022. Eleanor was born in Haledon, NJ, to Anthony Harold Foster and Eleanor Clara Platz Foster. She lived in Paterson as a child, where she attended School 21 and graduated from Eastside High School in 1948. After graduation she was...
Richard Frank Boud
Jun 30, 2022
Richard Frank Boud, age 82 of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 30th, 2022. Rich was born in Orange, NJ, the son of Thomas Boud and Angelina (Morello) Collins. He resided in Bloomingdale, NJ for 60 years. He worked at General Motors in Clark, NJ for 25 years as a Roller Bearing Lineman. He then worked for...
Mark Revell
Jun 29, 2022
Mark Revell, age 52, of Haskell, died suddenly Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Mr. Revell was born in Hackensack, NJ, the son of William and Norma (Fasulka) Revell. Devoted father of Monica Revell, friend of many. A loved one taken way too soon. A man with a great soul and a pure heart. Visiting hours will be Monday, July 11,...
Christopher James Dal Pan
Jun 28, 2022
Christopher James Dal Pan Oct. 30, 2002 - Jun. 28,2022 Most people knew Christopher as a kind and respectful young man who was quiet and reserved, generously offering a smirk or smile. However, when at home with his parents and brothers he was quite talkative and opinionated showing more of his care-free "teenager" spirit. Christopher had a huge heart....
Virginia M Salerno
Jun 26, 2022
Virginia M. Salerno, of Haskell, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Virginia was active in the Bloomingdale Seniors and the Ringwood Seniors, before retiring she worked for A & P in Wantage, NJ. Virginia is survived by her devoted daughters, Barbara Licitra and her husband Rosario, Laura Pluymers and her husband...
Kenneth “Kenny” Mackey
Jun 23, 2022
Kenneth "Kenny" Mackey passed away Thursday June 23rd, at the age of 69, at home surrounded by loved ones, after a year long battle with cancer. Kenny worked at Quincy Compressor in Pinebrook for 38 years. He was a life member of both Butler and Lincoln Park Fire Departments. He had a love for Nascar and motorcycles and was...
Barbara Ann Peterson
Jun 21, 2022
Barbara Ann Peterson, daughter of the late Hattie B. Peterson was born in Bladen County, NC on August 16, 1957. She transitioned to heaven on June 21, 2022. Barbara graduated from East Bladen High School in NC. After high school she moved to New York City where she worked various jobs in the food industry as she enjoyed serving...