Obituaries

James J Molloy

James J Molloy

Mar 31, 2015

James J. Molloy, 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 31, 2015. Born in Paterson, NJ on October 31, 1931 to the late Eleanor (nee Goulden) and the late W Joseph Molloy. He was a Korean War veteran and received 2 bronze star medals. He worked 40 years for the United States Postal Service...

Dan O'Dougherty

Dan O'Dougherty

Mar 29, 2015

Dan O'Dougherty Sr., age 89, of Pompton Plains, NJ, formerly of Highland Lakes, NJ died Sunday, March 29, 2015. Dan was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Harold St. Leo and Gabrielle (Sicotte) O'Dougherty. Dan was a Merchant Marine Veteran during WWII, he was a master carpenter owing his own business before working for the City...

Schuyler 'Sky' Ball

Schuyler 'Sky' Ball

Mar 24, 2015

Schuyler "Sky" Ball, age 83, of Riverdale, NJ, born on Dec 18, 1931 in Pompton Lakes, NJ, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at home in Riverdale after a long illness. He grew up and raised his family in Bloomingdale and was the owner/operator of A to Z Service in Riverdale for 56 years. In his younger years,...

Edward T. Bode

Edward T. Bode

Mar 20, 2015

Edward T. Bode, age 65, of Butler died Friday, March 20, 2015. Mr. Bode was born in Jersey City, NJ the son of Edward and Helen (Sommers) Bode. Ed served in the Army during Vietnam war, relieving a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was the owner and operator of General Yard Maintenance LLC in Butler, NJ, was...

William Morse

William Morse

Mar 16, 2015

William Morse Sr., age 73, of West Milford, NJ, died Monday, March 16, 2015. Mr. Morse was born in Bloomingdale, NJ, the son of Charlotte (McKinnon) and the late Harold Morse. William worked for P.C. Corp in Butler, NJ as a Maintence Mechanic and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman . He is survived by his devoted wife of...

John A. Puglise

John A. Puglise

Mar 16, 2015

John A Puglise, age 59, of Wayne, formerly of Kinnelon, died March 16, 2015. He was born in Paterson, N.J. and the son of the late N. John Puglise and Ida (Smith) Puglise, both of Kinnelon.He was a graduate of Kinnelon High School and Ramapo College and was the owner operator of North Jersey Custom Upholstery for the last...

William K. Rose

William K. Rose

Mar 15, 2015

William K. Rose, age 80, of Butler, formerly of Pompton Plains and Montclair, NJ, died Sunday, March 15, 2015. Mr. Rose was the son of the late Otto T. and the late Florence (McDonough) Rose. A graduate of Montclair High School, William pursued a career in Education at Montclair State University and graduated in 1956. Excelling in athletics, he...

Paul Decker

Paul Decker

Mar 14, 2015

Paul Decker, age 56, of Butler, died Saturday, March 14, 2015. Paul was born in Paterson, NJ, the son of Ralph and the late Nancy Decker. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and worked for ETD in Denville, NJ as a Certified Mechanical Technician. Paul was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his loving wife,...

Albert S Rupeikis

Albert S Rupeikis

Mar 13, 2015

Albert S Rupeikis, age 85, of Bloomingdale, NJ, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Mr. Rupeikis was the son of the late Stanley and the late Stella (Davidauskas) Rupeikis. Albert was a Telecommunications Technician for Western Union in Upper Saddle River, NJ. He was parishioner of St. Anthony RC Church in Butler and a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force...

Nancy Busch Smyth

Nancy Busch Smyth

Mar 13, 2015

Nancy Busch Smyth, age 64, of Riverdale, NJ and Tamarac, FL, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Nancy was born in Riverdale, NJ., the daughter of the late James and the late Vera Busch. Nancy is survived by her children, Jason Stickle and Sierra Smyth, 3 loving grandchildren, a sister, Barbara Busch Stillman of Wimauma, FL and a brother Jim...

Madeline Ricker

Madeline Ricker

Mar 13, 2015

Madeline Ricker, age 98, of Butler, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Mrs Ricker was born in Butler, NJ, the daughter of the late Max and the late Nolda (Hertman) Culler. Madeline worked as the cafeteria supervisor at the Richard Butler Elementary in Butler, NJ for 36 years. She was a member of the Butler United Methodist Church belonging to...

Georgiana 'Sue' Banghart

Georgiana 'Sue' Banghart

Mar 10, 2015

Georgiana "Sue" Banghart, age 76, of Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Mrs. Banghart was born in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of the late George and the late Doris (Marion) Heerse. Sue worked for Vibration Mountings in Butler, NJ before retiring. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Charles H, her beloved children, Debbie Rundecker, Suzie...

Dorothy E. Krouse-Scott

Dorothy E. Krouse-Scott

Mar 7, 2015

Dorothy E. Krouse-Scott, age 90, of Goshen NY, formerly of Butler, NJ, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. Viewing hours will be Wednesday, March 11th ,2015 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm at The Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, NJ. A funeral will be held Thursday 10:00am at Butler United Methodist Church, 5 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ. Burial to follow...

Richard J. Chikosky

Richard J. Chikosky

Mar 7, 2015

Richard J. Chikosky, age 72, of Butler, formerly of Bloomingdale and Saddle Brook, NJ, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. Mr. Chikosky was the son of the late Andrew and the late Mary Anna (Kacmarcik) Chikosky. Richard was a Stock Room Supervisor for Kearfott in Totowa, NJ, and held many positions at Mosler Systems Division in Wayne, NJ. Richard was...

Vincent Aluzzo

Vincent Aluzzo

Mar 6, 2015

Vincent Aluzzo, age 82, of Hamburg, formerly of Butler died Friday, March 6, 2015. Mr. Aluzzo was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Oliva) Aluzzo of Bloomingdale. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony RC Church in Butler where he attended grade school and also served as an altar boy. Vince was a proud Veteran of the...

James Dutcher

James Dutcher

Mar 1, 2015

James Dutcher, age 81, of Hewitt died Sunday, March 1, 2015. Mr. Dutcher was born in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late William and May (Brannick) Dutcher. James worked for Miles Laboratory, Clifton, NJ as a chemical operator and served in the Army during peacetime. He is survived by his beloved children, Susan Mathews and husband Jake and...

Jane H Cunningham

Jane H Cunningham

Feb 26, 2015

Jane Helen (Newkirk) Cunningham, 67, of Bloomingdale, NJ, departed this life on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She has been reunited with those who predeceased her, parents Charles and Grace Newkirk; brothers Robert and Richard Newkirk; Uncle James Barnes; and special friends Father John Doyle, OFM and Father Jude Murphy, OFM. Welcomed to heaven by these and many others who...

Mazie Carnish

Mazie Carnish

Feb 24, 2015

Mazie Carnish of Bloomingdale. NJ, age 91, passed away on February 24,2015. Viewing hours will be held Friday, February 27, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm at The Morrison Funeral Home 86 Bartholdi Ave, Butler, NJ. All other services will be held in private.

Marie H. Suler

Marie H. Suler

Feb 16, 2015

Marie H (Gerner) Suler, of Kinnelon, NJ passed away on February 16, 2015. A memorial service will be held in her honor at Smoke Rise Village Inn, 9 Perimeter Rd Kinnleon, NJ, on February 21, 2015 from 12 to 4 pm. Marie was born in New York City on April 11,1934, where she called home, and graduated from Cathedral...

Walter V Sokol

Walter V Sokol

Feb 14, 2015

Walter Vincent Sokol, 80, of Kinnelon, NJ passed away on the evening of Feb. 14, 2015 in the comfort of his home . Walter was born Dec. 16, 1934 to parents Vincent Perez and Theresa Sokol of Jersey City, NJ. He graduated from Union Hill High School, Union city, NJ. After serving in the US Navy, Walter went on...