Newton, NJ Obituaries

Nancy Hawke Snook, 86, of the Paulinskill Lake section of Hampton Township, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. Nancy was born on July 18, 1939 to the late Dr. Edward Hawke and Ruth (Clinely) H...

Linda Marie Bird, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 82. Residing in Newton, New Jersey, Linda was a cherished member of her family and the UMC community at Bristol Glen. Born in Detroi...

With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Louise Walencik. As the sun rose Sunday morning, November 23rd, she peacefully took her last breath, leaving behind a legacy of beauty, gene...

Judith Ann Pierson, 65, of Newton, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at home. Judy was born in Paterson, NJ on November 2, 1960, to the late Edward and Joen (Tilden) Shannon. At the age of 5...

Anita Callender, age 80, passed away on November 17, 2025. Born on August 26, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, Anita was a faithful and adventurous spirit, leaving behind a legacy that will bring smiles...

Thomas “Tommy” Patrick Mulroy was born on March 3, 1959, in Denville, NJ to Thomas J. and Martha (Jupenlaz) Mulroy. He was often described as a carefree and brave spirit. His childhood was spent in Sp...

A wife for one. A mother of one. A grandmother of two. A daughter, sister and aunt. Ella S. Miller of Newton, NJ, passed away on November 15, 2025 at home. She was a remarkable 106 year old. Bor...

Rosemary Anne Tully, 80 years of age, of Newton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Born on November 14, 1944 in Bangor, County Down, Northern...

Francisco Mercado, 88, of Morristown, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Morris View Healthcare Center. Francisco was born in Maricao, Puerto Rico on April 23, 1937, to the late Francisco a...

Andrew G. Mateer, 66, of Newton, New Jersey, passed away on November 9, 2025. Born on June 17, 1959, in Pompton Plains, Andrew was known to many as the “happiest guy in town” — a man whose kindness ...

Barbara Ann Peck, a beloved resident of Newton, New Jersey, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on February 1, 1953, in Hoboken, New Jersey, Barbara was raised in Saddle Brook, New...

Our Heavenly Father broke the mold when he created, Dr. Emery “Sam” Castimore. Nicknamed “Sam” by his father to restrict all from referring to him as “Junior”, he was born too early at just over 3lbs ...

Donald G Dixon passed away on November 7, 2025 at the age of 72. Donald was born on September 26, 1953 to the late Donald and Betty Dixon. Don grew up in Rockaway and lived in Sussex County for the p...

Tommasa Marino, a selfless, devoted, and kind-hearted woman, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on April 7, 1950, in Partinico, Sicily, Italy, Tommasa moved to the United States...

John “Jack” Schetting, age 91, of Newton, New Jersey, passed away on October 31, 2025. Born on February 10, 1934, in Nutley, New Jersey, to the late Henry and Agnes (Early) Schetting. He was a long-...

As per Tony's wishes and his wise-cracking sense of humor his obituary is as follows:

Jack Orlando Furman, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 70. Jack was a resident of Oak Ridge, New Jersey, and was known for his celebratory and uplif...

Michael Anthony Forella, born on May 29, 1936, in the vibrant borough of the Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 89. Michael, lovingly known to his family and f...

Irene M. Decker of Dingman Township, PA, passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on October 11, 1952, she spent her early life in Newton, NJ, and graduated from Newton High School in...

Robert Bruce Mason, aged 89, passed away on October 13, 2025. Born on July 31, 1936, in Irvington, New Jersey, Robert grew up in Sparta and spent most of his life in Sussex County before settling in S...

Judith M. Vernon, a compassionate and kind-hearted woman, passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 18, 1945, in Camden, New Jersey, Judith was a homemaker and a former residen...

Vincent James Passafaro, age 71, of Newton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. Born on February 13, 1954, Jim was a lifelong resident of Sussex County, where he built a full life ...

Betty Westbrook Orcutt, age 90, of Fredon Township, NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 7, 2025. Betty was born in Frelinghuysen Township, NJ to the late Henry and E...

David Francesco Perez Luna, born on July 21, 2006, in Newton, New Jersey, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 19. A resident of Ogdensburg, New Jersey, David was known for his adventurous sp...

Joseph Guimara, a kind-hearted soul, passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 15, 1946, in New Jersey, Joseph was a resident of Hackettstown, New Jersey. Joseph served in t...

Leonard “Lenny” Lee Ferrari, age 73, of Stillwater Township, New Jersey passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Newton Medical Center. Lenny was born in Newton, New Jersey to the late Frank and ...

Joan Beverly Negri, 90, of Newton passed peacefully at home on Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. Joan was born on December 9, 1934 in Boonton, NJ and raised in East Orange, NJ. As a December baby,...

Marilyn I. Anderson, 86, of Newton, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Newton Medical Center. Marilyn was born in Manhattan, New York and was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey....

Helen Whitmore, 65, of Andover, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hackettstown Medical Center. Helen was born on December 23, 1959, to the late Lawrence and Ruth (Decker) Whitmore. Helen...

Kristoffer William Van Haste, age 36, of Newton, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Born in Pompton Plains on October 30, 1988, Kristoffer spent much of his life i...

Major Joseph R. Decker Jr., age 90, of Newton, New Jersey passed away on September 23, 2025 after a short illness at The Chelsea at Sparta. Joseph was born on September 18, 1935 to the late Joseph a...

Steven Willand, Jr., 97, of Newton, died Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen in Newton. Steven was born in Montclair and lived most of his childhood yea...

Grace Barzydlo, 90, of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Whitestone Care Center in Stroudsburg, PA. Grace was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 3, 1935, to the lat...

Carol B. LaFrada passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Jersey City, NJ on December 7, 1933, she was the daughter of Helen (Steinmetz) an...

Gary R. Fetherman, 62, of Wrightstown, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2025, at Complete Care at Barn Hill in Newton. Gary was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on August 11, 1963, to the late Berna...

Josephine A. Greshko, 94, of Newton, passed peacefully, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen in Newton. Josephine was born and raised in Warrior Run, PA. ...

Charles Robert Schmiedhauser, 74, of Andover, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 12, 2025. Charles was born on February 17, 1951, in Paterson, NJ, to the late Richard and Jospehi...

Herman Richard Beyer, known as Rich, Dad, or Grandpa, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He had just celebrated his 88th birthday in August. He grew up in Clifton NJ and lived in the surro...

Edward Harold Stickles, 82, of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Ed was born on September 18, 1942, in Newton to the late Philip and Roberta...

Beverley Ann Hill, 68, of Newton, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at home. Beverley was born in Newton on September 2, 1957, to the late Earl and Constance (DePue) Hill. She grew up in ...

Noah John Haiduc-Dale passed away peacefully in his home on September 4th, surrounded by his loving family, seven years after his brain cancer diagnosis. Noah was born on May 25, 1977, in Hartland, V...

Lisa P. Rattino, age 66, of Montague, New Jersey passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at home. Lisa was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to the late Charles and Patricia (Sinatore) Pirolo. ...

Anne Rita D’Amico, 99, of Sparta, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by family. Anne was born in Archbald, PA to the late Nazareno Andreoli and Letizia (Crispino). S...

John Francis Salmon, Jr., 81, of Andover Township, died Friday, August 29, 2025, at home. John was born and raised in Newark, NJ and graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. He worked in ...

B. Charlene Ehlberg, 74, of Newton, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. Charlene worked for over 30 years as a dental assistant, before ...

Crystal Jackson Cassidy, 69, of Hampton Township, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025,at Morristown Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Cr...

Diana P. Loiacono, age 80, of Fredon, New Jersey, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Diana was born in Madisonville, Tennessee,...

Jeanette Marlene Fierro, 89, of Newton, NJ passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Newton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born in Carbondale, PA on August 20, 1936, to...

Dolores K. Scott, age 91, of Lafayette, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025. Dolores was born in North Bergen, New Jersey, and raised in Sparta by her late parents John and ...

Charlotte A. Elston, 63, of Frankford, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at home. Charlotte was born in Newton on October 15, 1961, to the late Roy and Ruthann (Marion) Stoll. She was raised ...