Newton, NJ Obituaries

Caroline Mary Strand, aged 92, passed away on January 7, 2026. Born on December 8, 1933. Caroline was a longtime resident of Bloomfield, New Jersey before moving to Sussex County in the early 2000’s...

David Mackey Stahlmann, 61, of Newton, NJ, passed away on January 6, 2025. Born in Sacramento, California, David lived a life full of laughter, music, and love for his family. He had a great sense of...

Peter David Caruso, 73, of Franklin, NJ passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Morristown Medical Center. Peter was born on May 9, 1952, in Reading, PA to the late Bardo and Joze Caruso. He gre...

William Dale Appleyard, 75, of Byram, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home. William was born on November 22, 1950, in Neptune, NJ to the late Wilfred and Alethea (Jennings) Appleyard. ...

Andrea "Andie" Rose Gallo, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 after suffering a massive brain aneurysm on Christmas morning. This is...

Anna Mary Kozlowski, lovingly known as Mary, a faithful and loving spirit, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on May 4, 1930, in Newton, New Jersey, Mary began her jou...

Joanna Lynne Zweig, 61, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Morristown Medical Center. Joanna was born on February 19, 1964, in Newton, NJ to the late Albert and Ruthann (Gould) ...

Clifford Alan Shawger, 61, of Newton, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at home. Clifford was born on February 1, 1964, in Newton to the late Robert and Helen (Milliron) Shawger. Clifford g...

Jean Natalie Garris, 92, a lifelong resident of Newton, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Bristol Glen. Jean was born on August 29, 1933, in Newton to the late Julius and Gladys (Vorhies) H...

Dr. James Michael Gallo Jr., 89, a beloved, devoted and hard-working individual, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Born on May 1, ...

Christina Postma, born on April 22, 1954, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 71. She was a resident of Columbia, New Jersey.

George F. Corter, III, 57, of Montague, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. George was born in Pompton Plains to the late George and Virginia (Farrell) Corter. He grew up in Butler and Wanaqu...

John Henry Michaelis, a beloved individual, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a resident of Stockholm, New Jersey. John was raised in Hoboken, NJ. He earned his Bach...

Ronald Patrick Connelly, 82, of Byram Township, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Morristown Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He lived a full and meaningful life defined by d...

Vanessa Wintermute, of Newton, New Jersey passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 28. Warm memories and condolences may be offered below.

Kathryn "Kathy" D. (nee Kaufmann) Bergner, aged 63, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Born on August 1, 1962, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Kathy was a long-time resident of Sussex, New Jersey,...

Jose E. Gomes, 96, of Green Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born in Portugal on May 4, 1929, to the late Abilio and ...

Trevor Hodgson, 84, of Fredon, NJ passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Bristol Glen Senior Living in Newton, NJ. Born In Newark, Nottinghamshire, England from humble beginnings, he led a lif...

William Nelson Hagaman Jr., lovingly known as "Pudge" by friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2025, at the age of 72. William was a beloved and hard-working Newton resident wh...

Barbara was born in Astoria, Queens, New York on April 10, 1946, the daughter of Charles Leissle. She was raised by Charles and her stepmother Irene, graduating from William Cullen Bryant High School ...

Maryanne Y. Spence, aged 84, passed away on December 6, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1941. Maryanne was a resident of Sparta, New Jersey. Maryanne was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Spence...

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...