Obituaries
Robert R. Favre Jr.
Sep 25, 2016
Robert R. Favre Jr., 67. of Hardyston, formerly of Butler, passed away on September 25, 2016. Robert was born in Newark NJ, the son of the late Edward Robert Favre and Geraldine (McQueeney) Rallo. Bob was a Volunteer Fireman for Kinney Hose Co. in Butler, the Hardyston Volunteer Fire Dept., and a member of CERT of Sussex County in...

George Messina
Sep 23, 2016
George S. Messina 83, of Bloomingdale, NJ, formerly of Clifton, NJ passed away peacefully Friday, September 23, 2016. George was born in Lodi, NJ, the son of the late Salvatore Messina and Madeline Geswaldo. For 56 years he was the owner of Duke's Auto Wreckers, an auto recycling & salvage business in Lodi, NJ. A devoted family man, he...
Joan Decker
Sep 18, 2016
Joan Decker, 78, of Butler, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. Joan was born in Orange, NJ to the late Catherine Miller (nee Norman) and William Fregans. She was raised by Catherine and Eddie Miller and later moved to Butler, NJ. She graduated from Butler High School in 1956 where she proudly attended her 50th class reunion. Joan was...

Archie Fred Huber Jr.
Sep 18, 2016
Archie Fred Huber Jr., 82, of Butler, passed away Sunday,September 18, 2016. Archie was born in Pompton Falls, NJ, the son of the late Archibald Frederick and Myrtle Marie Huber. He worked as a machinist for Marotta Scientific in Boonton, NJ and loved to hunt and fish. Archie is survived by his daughter, Wendy Arias and husband William, his...
Cheryl M. Joosten
Sep 16, 2016
Cheryl M. Joosten (nee Caruso), 54, of Butler, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Montclair, New Jersey, and nearly a lifelong resident of Butler, Cheryl was equally known for her outgoing personality and her extraordinary love for animals. She extensively volunteered at Triboro Animal Welfare in Butler and helped numerous...
Frank J. Pron, Sr.
Sep 13, 2016
Frank Pron Sr., 81, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was always a man with a kind word for anyone he met, loved life, looked for ways to make you smile and made you happy you met him. Frank was born in Dunmore, PA, to the late Lewis and Anna Pron....

Dania Dorram
Sep 10, 2016
Dania Dorram, 89, of Riverdale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Dania was a graduate student of Carnegie Mellon University and Boston University. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music and Teaching. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Dania emigrated to the United States to pursue her education and career. She was a concert pianist, Hebrew School...
Timothy X. Meegan
Sep 6, 2016
Timothy X. Meegan,68, of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016. He was born in Jersey City, NJ the son of the late Edward Meegan Sr. and Catherine Meegan Esposito. Tim proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and worked as an installer for Bridy Sales and Leasing in Paterson before retiring....
Leone June Wing
Aug 28, 2016
Leone June Wing, age 83, of the Highcrest Lake section of West Milford, formerly of Butler, passed away on August 28, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rose Pollak and was born in Brooklyn, NY. Leone was a member of the High Crest Lake Women's Club, supported the Strengthen Our Sisters Shelter and volunteered to...
William 'Billy' Inglis
Aug 27, 2016
Inglis, William "Billy" on Saturday, August 27, 2016.Beloved husband of Jacqueline A. Inglis (nee Robson); loving father of Kristina M. Inglis and Kevin W. (Sarah) Inglis; cherished "Pop" of Henry, George and Tyler. Dear son of Gloria and the late William Inglis; brother of Jack (Pat) Inglis and Wendy (Jimmy) Ready; son-in-law of Jack and Barbara Robson; brother-in-law of...
Ellen Johnson
Aug 26, 2016
Ellen Johnson, formerly Ellen Sehr, (daughter of Agnes and Otto Sehr also of Brooklyn) passed away 8/26/16 in her sleep while a resident of The Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wanaque NJ. Born January 11, 1935 she is survived by her son James Johnson, his wife Alicia Johnson and their daughters Jacquelyn and Julia of Green Pond...
Carol Ann Simonetti
Aug 22, 2016
Carol Ann Simonetti, age 77, of Butler, passed away August 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Pauline Plaskon and was born in Passaic, NJ. She was a teacher at the Richard Butler School in Butler for over 40 years, and also taught music. She is survived her sister Patricia Lynn Paliga and husband Gerald...
'Sean' Thomas Cassidy
Aug 20, 2016
"Sean" Thomas Cassidy passed away peacefully on August 20, 2016, and is now united once again with his beloved partner of 47 years, John Patrick Higgins, who preceded him in 2013. Sean most recently lived at Cedar Crest in Pompton Plains. Prior to this, he and Pat lived in Rockaway for 17 years, and in Ringoes NJ for 22...
Irene M. Kruger 'Margo'
Aug 20, 2016
Irene M. Kruger (Margo) , age 88, of Butler, passed away on August 20, 2016. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Barbara Bay. Irene belong to the VFW ladies auxiliary post 46 in Union City and was a Labtech at the United States Testing company in Hoboken before retiring. A member of the...
Ralph P. Cortese
Aug 15, 2016
Cortese, Ralph P., 86, of Bloomingdale, NJ, formerly of Haledon, NJ, died Monday, August 15, 2016. Ralph was born in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late Thomas and Celeste (Madama) Cortese. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a proud member of the United States Marine Corps.He owned and operated the Haledon Service Center for 35...
Father Vincent B. Grogan, O.F.M.
Jul 29, 2016
Father Vincent B.Grogan, O.F.M. of St. Anthony Friary, Butler, NJ, died on July 29, 2016, in his 79th year. Father Vincent was a professed Franciscan Friar for 59 years, and a Catholic Priest for 53 years. A native of Netcong, NJ, he was graduated in 1954 from Bayley-Ellard High School, Madison, NJ. He entered the Franciscan Order in 1956,...
Ronald S. Mazzucco Jr
Jul 28, 2016
Ronald S. Mazzucco Jr., 56, of Butler, passed away July 28, 2016. He was born in Pompton Plains and was a forklift operator for Nabisco in Fairlawn N J. Ron loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved mother, Priscilla (Mosier) Mazzucco, a loving brother, Kurt Mazzucco and...
John Dwyer
Jul 28, 2016
.John B. Dwyer, 69 years old, of West Milford, New Jersey formerly of Rochelle Park, passed away on July 28,2016. Devoted husband to Teresa (Coolick) Dwyer. Loving father to Michele (Scott) Roman, Sarah Dwyer, and Sean Dwyer. Cherished uncle to Laura(Michael) Haberman and Greg (Alexis) Dwyer. Also survived by sister-in-law, Barbara (Mirenda) Dwyer, great nieces and great nephews, many...
Richard E. Wyble
Jul 25, 2016
Richard E. Wyble, 82, of Bloomingdale, passed away on July 25, 2016. Born in Pompton Lakes, N.J., he was the son of the late Lewis and Evelyn Wyble and grandson of the late Louis & Bertha Wyble . Richard was a warehouse foreman for Kohler Distributors in Hawthorne N.J and a Korean War veteran serving in the Marine Corps....
Katherine M. Hardy
Jul 22, 2016
Katherine M. Hardy of Butler, 67, passed away July 22, 2016. Born in Paterson, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (McMinn) Hardy. Katherine was a parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. Anthony's Church in Butler, a graduate of Seton Hall University and worked as a registered nurse for 37 years at St. Joseph's Hospital in...