Obituaries

Carol Schimpf

September 17, 2022

Carol Schimpf, age 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September, 17, 2022, she was a of resident Butler for 61 years. Born in Paterson, Carol was the daughter of the late Orie and Mary (Gombos) Rangold.

Carol was a cashier at A & P, in Kinnelon and a parishioner of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic...

Joseph F Deflora

September 14, 2022

Joseph F. DeFlora, 93 of Wyckoff, NJ (formerly of Waldwick), died peacefully on September 14.He was predeceased by his parents Nicola DeFlora and Carmella DeSimone and his sister Rose DeFlora, all of Lodi.

After graduating from Lodi High School, he received a Bachelors degree from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. He then enlisted in the Navy where...

Kathleen Caldera

September 4, 2022

Kathleen (Kay) Caldera, 92, of West Milford, New Jersey, died peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Milford Manor Nursing Home.

Kay was born Kathleen Margaret Byrne in Hoboken, New Jersey on January 12, 1930. She lived most of her life in New Jersey before retiring to her beloved Hague, New York on Lake George. She returned to...

Anne W Cleaves

September 4, 2022

Anne W Cleaves died September 4 at Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains, NJ. She died peacefully in the company of her family. She is predeceased by her parents Deane Webber and Ruth Warner, her sister Elizabeth McCleneghan and her great love James H. Cleaves. Surviving are her son Gardiner Cleaves, his wife Dawn and their daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn;...

Irene Petrera

September 1, 2022

Beloved Aunt Irene Petrera, 77, of Bloomingdale, Butler, and Paterson NJ, passed away on 26 September 2022.

Irene was born on 18 November 1944 to John Petrera and Jennie Perfelio in Paterson, NJ. Irene enjoyed the simple life and lived life on her terms. She loved everyone unconditionally. Irene was a huge fan of the Beatles and Elvis...

Michael J. Fitzpatrick

August 31, 2022

MICHAEL J. FITZPATRICK - Born November 20, 1939, Mike was one of six children, all of whom were raised in Butler, NJ. Mike was predeceased by his brother, Bob, and is survived by his wife (Joan) and his three children (Michael, Jacki and Kathi) as well as six grandchildren. From an early age Mike developed a love of learning,...

Roberta M. Frey

August 30, 2022

Roberta M. Frey, age 71, of Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The daughter of the late Robert and the late Helen (Nadanyi) Huebler, Mrs. Frey was born in Englewood, New Jersey. She was a nurse at Foundling Hospital in New York City before staying home to raise her children. In her later years, she worked twelve years for...

Raymond L. Huber

August 24, 2022

Raymond L. Huber (March 30, 1940 - August 24, 2022 ). To some he was Bud or Buddy. To others, he was Dad or Grandpa, and still others Uncle Bud. Whatever you called him, if you were one of those who knew Raymond Huber, you were a lucky person indeed. A good man who grew up in Butler, NJ,...

Harry 'Tommy' Lozier

August 16, 2022

Harry "Tommy" Lozier, age 75, passed peacefully at his home in Butler on Tuesday August 16, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Tommy was born on January 8, 1947, in Paterson, NJ to the son of the late Albert and late Ethel (Dolsay) Lozier. He grew up in Butler and graduated from Butler...

Joseph Francis Lakawicz, Jr.

August 15, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Francis Lakawicz , Jr., also known as "Gramps" to many, age 85 of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2022. Joe was born May 23, 1937 to the late Joseph and Valeria Lakawicz, Sr., in Paterson, NJ. Joe lived in Paterson until October 1962, when he, his late wife, daughter, and son moved to Bloomingdale,...

Michael S Joyce, Ofm

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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.

July 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,...