Sparta, NJ Obituaries

Polly Fowler Thropp, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Born in Woodbury NJ on 1/23/34 to parents Franklin and Gertrude, she had an older brother Pete and younger sister Phyll...

John L. Lacirignola of Jefferson Township, NJ passed away on November 23, 2025 in Wayne, NJ. John was born in Pompton Plains to Joseph and Evelyn Lacirignola on April 24, 1944. He graduated Pompton...

Amy Tunick (née Knipe), 51, of Andover, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She faced her illness with quiet courage, grace, and an unwavering dev...

David Paul Flynn, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 85. David was born in Peckville, PA on June 19th, 1940. The middle sibling of six brothers and sisters, he and his famil...

Tom Gibbons, 78, passed away after a brief but brave battle with stomach cancer. Tom was born June 1, 1947 in Brooklyn NY to Tom Gibbons, Sr. and Miriam Murphy Gibbons. He graduated from Brooklyn P...

William Colvin Askin was born on May 10, 1939, and passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 86. He was a resident of Sparta, New Jersey.

Steve Rolland, 87, of Hardy, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by family. Steve, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was a kind, gener...

Dorothy Elliott (nee Talmage) passed peacefully in her sleep on October 29, 2025 at Forrest Manor Healthcare Center in Blairstown, NJ. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister and friend. Born on May ...

Linda Ann Kathleen Snyder, born on August 4, 1948, in West Orange, New Jersey, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 77. Residing in Sparta, New Jersey, Linda was a cherished member of her co...

Marjorie G. “Margie” (Osmun) Frace, (91) beloved wife of Roland T. Frace for 66 years, passed away on Tuesday October 21, 2025. Born December 9, 1933, Marjorie celebrated her 90th birthday with fri...

Rosemarie LoMarro, formerly Rosemarie Bickel, of Sparta, New Jersey, passed away on October 19, 2025 at Newton Memorial Hospital. She was 91 years old. Rosemarie was born in Jersey City, NJ on April ...

Andrea Lynn Schneider, born on February 9, 1946, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 79. A graveside service will be held at Restland Memorial Park, located at 77 Deforest Ave, East Hanov...

William C. Wilson, born on January 5, 1986, passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 39. William was born at Newton Hospital in Newton, NJ, and attended High Point High School. He is survived...

Michael Edward Hayden, of Orange, NJ, passed away on September 28th, 2025, at 36 years old. He finished U.S. Navy boot camp on July 3rd and was attending school in Chicago, IL for electrical engineer...

Sally Bixler Ruschmeier, born September 3, 1937, lived a remarkable and deeply rooted life. She passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 87 in Green Valley, Arizona. A daughter of Sussex County, Ne...

Joan Mary LeStrange Moyle, 87, of Sparta NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Honesdale, Pa, to Joseph and Dorothy Connor LeStran...

Kimberly Ann Zavist, age 58, of Stanhope, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

George Halsey Lyon, 95, of Sparta, NJ, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. George passed away peacefully at Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ after a brief illness. Born on February 11, 19...

David C. Burdett, of Branchville, NJ, passed away on Monday, September 15th, surrounded by his beloved wife, children, brother, and sister-in-law. Born in Pompton Plains, NJ, Dave was a longtime resi...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Nancy C. Johnston, who passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, New Jersey at the age of 85...

Anthony Yackowski, age 73, of New Jersey and Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Anthony was an IT manager before his retirement as well as a Green Beret in the US Army. Anthony ...

Winifred (Winnie) Helen Charles, age 83 of Newton, NJ passed into eternal life on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1941 in Manhattan, NY. She was the daughter of Cornelius and ...

Matteo Michael Montemarano, age 99, of Morristown, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Frances Marie Ballotta, age 69, of Franklin, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Rose Marie Romano, a woman of indomitable spirit and endless love, passed away peacefully at her home in Sparta, New Jersey, on August 22, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on September 4, 1932, in Newark...

Carol Krueger died on August 18, 2025, from complications due to Alzheimer's disease, having spent her final years receiving wonderful care at Bristol Glenn's Tapestries memory care unit in Newton, NJ...

Barbara Esther Gould, age 102, of Sparta, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Jeffrey Krajicek, 65, of Sparta, NJ passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born November 2nd, 1959 at Fort Dix, NJ, the son of James Joseph Krajicek and Marga...

Susan Marie Mandara (née Faller), 77, of Byram Township, NJ, passed away on August 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, leaving them heartbroken yet comforted knowing she is once again reunited ...

Michael Charles Petershack, 47, who resided in Sparta, NJ, passed on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Mike was raised in Oak Ridge, NJ and is a graduate of Morris County Community College. He served in th...

Coleen Ann Loewen (Trulby) passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home beside her family in Sparta, NJ on August 7, 2025. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she lived in Little Ferry, later moving to Boo...

Christian Scott Schwinger, age 65, of Rockaway, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The son of the late Elton and Jean McCombs Schwinger, Chris had an idyllic childhood spent mostly in ...

Veronica Egan Donato, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, educator, and mentor died peacefully surrounded by family on July 28th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born to Veronica Mangan Egan and Josep...

We are sad to announce the passing of our loved one, John Arthur laroli, on July 28th after 81 full years of life. The late John Arthur Iaroli, son of Anne Surgent Iaroli and John "Jack" A. Iaroli as...

Richard M. Steurer Sr, 77, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Toms River, NJ after a brief illness. Born to John and Olga (Kissel) Steurer in Glen Ridge, NJ, he grew up in Lake Parsippany NJ. U...

Lauren Florence Herd passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. A devoted wife, loving mother, and a doting grandmother, Lauren brought warmth and light to all who...

John L. Roy, age 99, passed away peacefully early Saturday afternoon July 19, 2025 at his home. He spent his last days with children at home along with visits and phone calls with friends and relativ...

Dorothy Eckweiler, age 89, passed away on July 13 in Milford, PA. Dorothy was born in Hawley, PA on August 19, 1935. She was the daughter of Adeline (Benjamin) Wuest and Frank E. Wuest. Dorothy was...

Brian T. Varroney, age 64, of Cave City, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He is the son of the late Dr. Daniel J, and Joyce P. Varroney, and the brother of the late Andrea J....

Laura D. Campanile (nee Quin), 70, of Lafayette, NJ, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday July 6th. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, she was a graduate of Bayonne High School. After gr...

Mary Rolland (nee Wurst), 83, of Hardy, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 after a brief illness. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was passionately ...

Dawn Marie Rinker, age 56, of Bayonne, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

William T. Whalen Jr, age 89 of Hamburg, NJ son of Rose and William Sr., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 surrounded by family. Bill was born in Yorkville, NY where he resided throughou...

With shattered hearts and deepest sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Helene "Helena" Surowiec, 50, of Sparta, NJ. Helene is survived by her beloved husband, Tony Goncalves, and their three d...

Betty Mary Wieczorek, age 98 passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Betty was pre deceased by her husband, Edmund and is survived by 2 children, Bill Harvey and Judy Maertins as well as 2 sisters, ...

E. Susan Gibson (85) born Emma Signe Cato on May 9, 1940 sadly passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA has resided in Sparta (Lake Mohawk), NJ since 1977. She is predeceased...

In Loving Memory of Cosmo "Joe" Baccarella July 6, 1942 - June 11, 2025 It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Cosmo Joseph "Joe" Baccarella—a devoted husband, an e...

*Beloved Husband, Veteran, Mentor, and Friend* Howard F. Maroney, formerly of Hemlock Farms, PA, and Guttenberg, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Bronx, New York...

Denise M Prisk, age 75, of Bayonne, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

John Richard Leccacorvi, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Born on June 21, 1940, to Riccardo and Elena Leccacorvi, John was raised with a strong family v...