Obituaries

Pauline Evelyn Smith

Pauline Evelyn Smith

Mar 13, 2020

Pauline Evelyn Smith, age 86, Riverdale, NJ, passed away, Friday, March 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Smith was born in New York, NY the daughter of the late Louis Joseph and the late Evelyn Mae (Vyse) Liquori. Evelyn was a former dog breeder, specializing in Doberman Pinchers and will be remembered for her strong will and...

Donald 'Don' J. Barry

Donald 'Don' J. Barry

Mar 6, 2020

Donald "Don" J. Barry, 89, of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away on March 6th ,2020 at his home surrounded by family. Don was born in Bloomingdale son of the late John and Ellen Barry. Don was an Air Force Veteran a member of the Knights of Columbus and a NJ Exempt Fireman. He was a Superintendent at Allied Felt and...

Edward A. Destefano

Edward A. Destefano

Mar 6, 2020

Edward A. DeStefano, 69, Kinnelon, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2020 surrounding by his family. Ed is survived by his wife, Beatrice DeStefano, his two children, Anthony and Lauren and his sister Carol. Ed was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 3rd, 1950, to Helen and Anthony DeStefano. He worked as a successful entrepreneur owning multiple businesses and...

Jason R Richard

Jason R Richard

Mar 6, 2020

Jason R. Richard, age 36, of Edison, NJ formerly of Jefferson, NJ, passed away suddenly on Friday,March 6, 2020. He was a 2001 graduate of Jefferson High School, working 20 years, he was an exceptional salesperson, manager, teacher all things automotive and the owner of J & M Auto Wholesalers in Lakewood, NJ. Jason loved weightlifting, bicycling, nature and...

Larry Paulo

Larry Paulo

Mar 5, 2020

Larry Paulo, age 88, (beloved husband of Teri) of Butler, NJ died on Thursday, March 5, 2020. A decorated veteran of the Korean War, he served as a Corporal in the United States Army and received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Larry...

Sandra J Jaretsky

Sandra J Jaretsky

Feb 28, 2020

Sandra J. Jaretsky, 84 of Pompton Plains, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully, February 28, 2020. Sandra was the daughter of the late Richard and Gladys (Shippee) Kohrs. Sandra loved spending time with family and friends, the Jersey shore sunsets, and gambling in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. She supported and donated to the Special Olympics and St. Judes...

Rosemary Chiriaco

Rosemary Chiriaco

Feb 28, 2020

Rosemary Chiriaco, of Bloomingdale, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Rosemary was the loving daughter of Samuel and Rose Barbieri. She married Frank Chiriaco on September 16, 1961, and they enjoyed 58 wonderful years together. Rosemary made a career as a sales consultant for Designer Sign Systems, and later pursued a...

Louis Spataro

Louis Spataro

Feb 28, 2020

Louis Spataro, 66 of Butler, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020. Louis was born in Weehawken, NJ the son of the late Frank and Philomena (Menta) Spataro. Louis loved spending time with family and friends, he was a good cook especially at the holidays. An avid fisherman, Louis was a member of the Barnegat Hole Fishing...

Mary Mawhinney

Mary Mawhinney

Feb 27, 2020

Mary Mawhinney, age 82, of Butler, formerly of Haledon, died Thursday, February 27, 2020. Mrs. Mawhinney was born in Paterson, NJ the daughter of the late Edward and the late Jean (Miller) Boydell. She worked at Precision Tool in Hawthorne, NJ and J & M Enterprises in Ridgewood, NJ as a bookkeeper before retiring. Mary was very active in...

Ella Degraw

Ella Degraw

Feb 21, 2020

Ella DeGraw, age 90, of Bloomingdale, NJ passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020. Ella was born, and remained a lifelong residence of Bloomingdale, her parents were the late James and Ella (Sloat) Meyers. Ella worked as a clerk at the Butler News and at Radio Aircraft in Boonton, she was an original and 26 year resident of Butler...

Wanda M Yingling Dross

Wanda M Yingling Dross

Feb 17, 2020

Wanda M. Yingling Dross, age 72, of Butler, formerly of Clifton, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Dross was born in San Saba, Texas, the daughter of the late John and the late Ruth (Stewart) Heath. Before retiring Wanda worked as a Registered Nurse for JDT Resort Medical Rehab Center in Lincoln Park,...

Anne “Nancy” L. Anders

Anne “Nancy” L. Anders

Feb 7, 2020

Anne "Nancy" L. Anders, age 84, of Kinnelon and Butler passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Anders was born in New Rochelle, NY the daughter of the late Edgar and the late Anne (Griswold) LeFurgy. Nancy was a member of the Smoke Rise Solos Club, attended The Chapel in Lincoln Park and its...

Coleen A Moran

Coleen A Moran

Feb 2, 2020

Coleen A Moran, age 71, of Butler died Sunday, February 2, 2020. Ms. Moran was born in Saddle Brook, NJ the daughter of the late William Martin and the late Alice R (McMahon) Moran. She was a Manager for Macys in Wayne, NJ before she retired and was a graduate of The Lab Institute of Merchandising. Coleen was a...

Lois M Partington

Lois M Partington

Jan 30, 2020

Lois M. Partington, 88, of Butler, NJ Dear wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on January 30, 2020. Visitation will be Monday, February 3 from 4 - 8 pm at Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler. Funeral service will be offered Tuesday, February 4, 10 am at Butler United Methodist Church, 5 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler. Entombment will...

David E. And Kathleen Warfield

David E. And Kathleen Warfield

Jan 29, 2020

David E. Warfield, 92, of Bloomingdale, N.J. died on January 29, 2020 surrounded by his caring and loving family.Relatives and friends are invited for visitation on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, N.J. 07405. Kathleen Warfield (nee Bradley), 91, Davids devoted and loving wife of 70 years...

Matthew Garcia

Matthew Garcia

Jan 28, 2020

Matthew Garcia, age 25, of Riverdale, NJ passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was the son of the late Michael and Melissa (Sisco-Kajor) Garcia. Matthews was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church, a 2013 graduate of Pompton Lakes High School and a forklift operator for Home Depot in Riverdale. Matthew is survived...

Donald S. Collins, Jr.

Donald S. Collins, Jr.

Jan 23, 2020

Donald S. Collins, Jr., age 71, of Highland Lakes, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020. Mr. Collins was born in Paterson, NJ, and is survived by his dear father, Donald Collins Sr., his beloved children, Donald S. Collins III, Amanda Hackett and husband Troy and Jodi O Rourke and husband Ed, his loving siblings, Linda Webster, Stephen Collins, Jeffrey...

Mildred Hnat

Mildred Hnat

Jan 20, 2020

Mildred Hnat, 103, cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and aunt, of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 20, 2020. Millie was born in 1916 in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Lena and Patsy Del Cioppo. Mildred worked for Bard-Parker prior to retirement. She was a dedicated member of...

Archibald J Harrison, Jr.

Archibald J Harrison, Jr.

Jan 10, 2020

Archie "Skip" Harrison, Jr. age 85, passed away on January 10, 2020 in Butler, NJ. Born on September 3, 1934 in Morristown, NJ he was raised in Denville. After his marriage to Joyce Popovich of Boonton, they moved to Mt. Arlington, NJ for 32 years where they raised their daughters Debra and Sandra. Approaching his retirement years, he moved...

Harry James Bryant

Harry James Bryant

Jan 8, 2020

Harry James Bryant was born March 27, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the beloved son of the late Daisy Lee and William Jennings Bryant. He departed from this earthly life at the age of 65, peacefully and entered into his eternal life with the Lord on January 8, 2020. Harry was preceded in death by his three Brothers,...