Obituaries

Salvatore Scozzari

Salvatore Scozzari

May 4, 2016

Salvatore Scozzari, of Butler, NJ, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on May 4, 2016 at the age of 83. Sal was born in Passaic, NJ on July 23, 1932 to Joseph and Maria (nee Palumbo) Scozzari.Sal spent his childhood in Garfield and Paterson and in his teens, he met Elizabeth (Bette) Pellegrini outside...

G.W. Toye Sr.

G.W. Toye Sr.

Apr 28, 2016

G.W.Toye Sr., of Newfoundland, NJ, was born on October 10, 1951 and crossed the river on April 28, 2016. G.W. was an original Highway Bluesman, and worked in highway construction for fifty years before retiring from Local #472. He was wonderful husband, father and a gifted Blues Bassist and he will truly be missed. He is survived by his...

Norma Van Houten

Norma Van Houten

Apr 27, 2016

Norma Van Houten, of Butler, age 93, passes away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Norma was born in Bloomingdale, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Albert and the late Martha Ann (Card) Crum. She served in the Army during World War II as a registered nurse, was a member of the Butler United Methodist Church and the Ladies...

Patricia Weaver

Patricia Weaver

Apr 17, 2016

Patricia Weaver, 52, of Bloomingdale, passed away April 17, 2016. Patricia was born in Pompton Plains, NJ in 1962. She grew up in Bloomingdale, NJ until 2004 when she moved into an apartment at Spectrum For Living in Ringwood, NJ as one of the original tenants. Her roommate was Randi. Patti was an incredible individual who touched many lives....

Dorothy Mcintosh

Dorothy Mcintosh

Apr 16, 2016

Dorothy Mc Intosh, 88 years old, of Clifton, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born in Richmond Hill ,NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Ebert. She was an executive secretary for ITT Defense Communications in Nutley, NJ, and loved to knit and read. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Carolyn DeGraff and her...

Joanna M. Watt

Joanna M. Watt

Apr 13, 2016

Joanna M. (Decker) Watt passed away peacefully at age 100 on April 13, 2016 in Saratoga, California. She was born in Butler, N.J. on August 5, 1915, the daughter of Franklin Decker and Annie (Trumbour) Decker and lived in Butler for 90 years before moving to California. Joanna graduated from St. Anthony Commercial High School and worked in the...

Ronald Vanderhoff

Ronald Vanderhoff

Apr 11, 2016

Ronald "Booie" Vanderhoff, 77, of Fayson Lakes, died peacefully on April 11, 2016. He is survived by his devoted wife Lois, a daughter, Rhonda, a son Scott, a son-in-law, Douglas Daubert and a sister Mae Organ. He retired from Hoffman LaRoche in 2001 and worked hard all his life. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, hunting...

Michael J. Lawlor

Michael J. Lawlor

Mar 25, 2016

Lawlor, Michael J., age 68, of Glen Rock, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Emily (nee Marotta); his nine children, Michael (Sheryl), Matthew (Jenelle), Timothy (Justine), Jessica (Adam), Genevieve (Calder), David (Danielle), Brian (Elise), Aileen (Cesar), and Caitrin (Christopher); and his grandchildren, Matisse, Michael Dane, Eden, Addison, Tolkien, Emmett, Athos,...

Rakesh Mark Sahaya

Rakesh Mark Sahaya

Mar 14, 2016

Rakesh Mark Sahaya of Kinnelon, NJ, York, PA, formally of Union City and Bombay, India, age 59, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2016. A loving partner, son, brother and friend, Mark made special place in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Mark was a devote Catholic, who's faith guided him through out his life. His...

Margaret Frances Lella

Margaret Frances Lella

Mar 9, 2016

Margaret Frances Lella, age 90, of Butler, formerly of Oak Ridge NJ passed away on March 9, 2016. She was born in Hoboken NJ to the late Adolf and Margaret Geier. She was a wonderful homemaker a beautiful person that loved her family and friends. She is survived by her beloved children Peter Lella and wife Carol, Linda Lella...

Margaret 'Margo' Hanrahan

Margaret 'Margo' Hanrahan

Mar 8, 2016

Margaret "Margo" Hanrahan, age 58, passed away on March 8, 2016. She was a resident of Kinnelon and the daughter of James and Peg Hanrahan. Born in Pompton Plains, Margo worked as an International Tax & Compensation Coordinator for Weichert Workforce Mobility of Morris Plains. NJ. Margo had a passion for traveling and enjoyed being with her family and...

Keith G. Sauselen

Keith G. Sauselen

Mar 8, 2016

Keith G. Sauselen, 73 of Bloomingdale, passed away March 8, 2016. Keith was born in Moscow Idaho, the son of the late Henry and Virginia Sauselen. Keith was an Eagle Scout, coached his children in local sports, was an avid photographer, a computer technician for Honeywell in Fairfield and later a photo technician at Walmart in Riverdale. Keith proudly...

Catherine Mckenny Yerkes

Catherine Mckenny Yerkes

Mar 7, 2016

Catherine McKenny Yerkes, age 90, of Riverdale, NJ, passed away March 7, 2016. Catherine was born in Bloomingdale, NJ the daughter of the late John P. and the late Emma (Weaver) McKenny. She was a member of the Riverdale senior citizens club for more than 25 years, a parishioner of St. Mary's RC Church in Pompton Lakes and will...

Geraldine M. Kata

Geraldine M. Kata

Feb 19, 2016

Geraldine M. Kata, of Bloomingdale, NJ, age 93, passed away on February 19, 2016. She was born in West Milford N J, the daughter of The late Fred and Susanna (Struble) Mathews. Geraldine had an unconditional love for her family and friends and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her beloved children, Diane Daniels and husband Ed,...

John A. Holzberger

John A. Holzberger

Feb 17, 2016

John A. Holzberger, age 94, of Butler, passed away on February 17, 2016. John was born in Paterson, the son of the late George and Anna Holzberger . John was a faithful Christian all his life and for many year was a member of the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pompton Lakes. He was a veteran of World...

June Courier Heiney

June Courier Heiney

Feb 15, 2016

June Courier Heiney's Life: Born in Paterson NJ to Robert & Minnie Courier, graduated Central High School, worked for NJ Bell where is met Robert Heiney. Married June 6, 1954. Raised four boys, cherished ten grandchildren, one great grandson and loved her daughter in laws. She was lucky to be a stay at home wife/mother and retire with her...

William Grant

William Grant

Feb 14, 2016

William Grant, age 78, of Butler, formally of Kearny, NJ, died Sunday, February 14, 2016. Mr. Grant was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of the late Patrick and the late Catherine ( Martin) Grant. He was a Masonry foreman for the local bricklayers Union in New York City, he belong to the Irish and Scott's clubs in Kearny,...

Jean A. Whritenour

Jean A. Whritenour

Feb 13, 2016

Jean A. Whritenour, age 93, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving children. A lifelong resident of Butler, she was a homemaker who always had her door open to welcome friends and family. She love to spend time with her children grandchildren and looked forward to summer and enjoying her pool. She was...

Janice Lucille Webber

Janice Lucille Webber

Feb 12, 2016

Janice Lucille Webber, age 91, lifelong resident of Bloomingdale died Friday, February 12, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Webber was born in Bloomingdale, NJ the daughter of the late Raymond E. and the late Elsie (Van Ness) Heiney. Mrs. Webber was a member of the Bethany Assembly of God Church in Wyckoff, NJ and participated in...

Geraldine Marantino

Geraldine Marantino

Feb 12, 2016

Geraldine Marantino, age 93, of Lakewood ,formally of Wayne and Queens, NY, passed away on February 12, 2016. She was born in Garfield, NJ, daughter of the late Steven and Stephanie Rollino. She was a beautiful person and a wonderful homemaker. She is survived by her son Ralph and many nieces and nephews. Geraldine qas predeceased by her devoyed...