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Peter L. Fontanazza

Peter L. Fontanazza

July 17, 2014

Fontanazza, Peter L. of West Milford, NJ formally of Oakland, NJ on July 17, 2014. Peter leaves behind his loving wife Gloria (nee Fischer). Devoted children Linda Grinnik and her husband Wayne, Wayne Fontanazza and his wife Barbara, devoted grandfather of six and great grandfather of four. The family will receive their relatives and friends at Oakland Memorial Home, 330...

John B. Simonelli

John B. Simonelli

July 17, 2014

Simonelli, John B. 88 of Oakland NJ on July 17, 2014. John worked in construction for local 592. He is predeceased by his loving wife Caroline, devoted father of John, Stephen, Carol and the late Thomas (1995). Devoted Brother of Anthony and the late John Joseph. Caring grandfather of Matthew and Gregory. Family will receive friends and relatives at the...

Holly Lillian Dampman

Holly Lillian Dampman

July 12, 2014

Dampman, Holly Lillian (nee: Jones) 70 of West Milford, NJ on July 12, 2014. Holly is the past president of the Bergen County Twin Mothers Club and the Past president of the West Milford PAL. Loving wife of John Douglas Dampman, Devoted mother of C. David Dampman and his wife Arlene of Riverdale, NJ, Christopher D. Dampman of Stroudsburg, PA...

Natalie  Porus

Natalie Porus

July 9, 2014

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Yolanda  Roller

Yolanda Roller

July 3, 2014

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Lorraine  Uscinski

Lorraine Uscinski

June 29, 2014

Uscinski, Lorraine (nee Kotowski) 77 of Mahwah, NJ. Formally of Cliffside Park, NJ passed away on June 29, 2014. Loving wife of the late Leon Uscinski (1992). Loving and devoted mother of Lori Pietropaolo and her husband Anthony, Christine Drasheff and her husband Greg. Caring sister of Adele Scesney and her husband Bernard. Caring grandmother of Dylan, Anthony, Gianna, Gregory,...

Jessie  Mccann

Jessie Mccann

June 27, 2014

Jessie McCann of West Milford New Jersey, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday June 27th 2014 and is now reunited with her beloved husband Vincent. Jessie was born October 23rdth 1927 in Scituate Massachusetts. Jessie married Vincent "Vinny" McCann in August of 1951. Jessie and Vinny resided in Ringwood New Jersey for 37 years before retiring to...

Burdette A. Rinehart

Burdette A. Rinehart

June 27, 2014

Rinehart, Burdette A. 85 of Oakland, NJ on June 27, 2014. Bud was predeceased by his loving wife Catherine (nee Mallon). He is survived by his devoted children James Rinehart, Michele Bagdan and her husband Brian, Tina Evancho and her husband Stephan, Kimberly Lewis and her husband Michael and John Rinehart. Caring brother of Juanita Kubowski, Predeceased by Marvin, Melven,...

Helen M. Bradley

Helen M. Bradley

June 22, 2014

Bradley, Helen of Ringwood New Jersey, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 22nd 2014 and is now reunited with her beloved husband Harry. Helen was born November 27th 1938 in Tenafly New Jersey, the daughter of Newland and Mae Prior. Helen married Henry "Harry" Bradley on October 12th 1957. Helen and Harry resided in Saddle Brook...

Mark L. Manzo

Mark L. Manzo

May 22, 2014

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Lindsey  Hertel

Lindsey Hertel

May 19, 2014

Hertel, Lindsey 33 of Jefferson Twp, NJ on May 19, 2014. Loving daughter of Stanley and Virginia 'Ginny' Hertel of Jefferson Twp, NJ. Devoted mother of Zachary Evans and Gabriella McFarquhar. Caring sister of Daniel and Kristen. Beloved granddaughter of Marilyn Burlew of Palm Coast, Fl, and Steven & Hazel Hertel of Denver, NC. Funeral Services will be held on...

Geraldine Ann Harte

Geraldine Ann Harte

May 9, 2014

Harte, Geraldine Ann, (nee Taylor) 73, of Franklin Lakes passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 9, 2014. Born in Pennsylvania, Geraldine lived in Brooklyn, NY for many years before moving to Franklin Lakes in 1975. She worked at the Christian Health Care Center and for the Wyckoff School District as a crossing guard. She took most...

David D. Steuerman

David D. Steuerman

May 1, 2014

Steuerman, David D. age 89, of Freehold, NJ formally of Oakland, NJ on May 1, 2014. David served in the US army as a Staff Sergeant during WW II. David was also man of the year of Oakland, president of Oakland Chamber of Commerce, treasure of the Oakland Republican Club, founding member of the Oakland Jewish Center, Knights of a...

Daniel J. Docherty

Daniel J. Docherty

April 27, 2014

Daniel Docherty, 53 of Bloomingdale, NJ on April 27, 2014. Retired as a sergeant after 25 years of service to the Paterson Police Department. Survived by his wife, Susan (nee Thompson), and their children, Meagan, Christopher, and Cullen. Funeral Liturgy will be held on Thursday May 1, 2014 at 10 AM at St. Mary's RC Church 17 Pompton Ave Pompton...

David E. Jorgensen

David E. Jorgensen

April 15, 2014

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Bernadette  Sgambati

Bernadette Sgambati

April 4, 2014

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Francis Arthur Shaw

Francis Arthur Shaw

April 3, 2014

Shaw, F. Arthur age 83 of Oakland, NJ on April 3, 2014 formally of Ramsey NJ. Arthur worked for Galaxy Plastic in Hawthorne NJ, he was a season ticket holder for the NY Rangers for forty years. Arthur loved travel, good food and life and was an avid scrabble player. He also enjoyed taken care of Stymie, Spanky and Darla...

Robert C. Shutte

Robert C. Shutte

March 29, 2014

Shutte, Robert "Bob", age 94, of Oakland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of family. Born in Haskell NJ, the youngest of six children, he graduated from Butler HS ( where he excelled in all sports, especially baseball) He married his beloved Mary and for nearly 70 years they called Oakland their home. Bob proudly served in...

Sheridan Harrod

Sheridan Harrod

March 27, 2014

Sheridan "Spike" HARROD , 92, of Oakland, NJ. passed away at home on March 27, 2014. Sheridan was born in Des Moines, Iowa on November 3, 1921 and spent most of his childhood in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a teenager he moved to NYC to be near his brothers who were musicians. Sheridan served in the Navy during WWII as...

Muriel C. O'Rourke

Muriel C. O'Rourke

March 24, 2014

O'ROURKE, Muriel (nee Willer), 87, of Oakland passed away on Monday, March 24 with her family by her side. Muriel was born in Renfrew, Scotland, the loving daughter of Charles and Mary Willer. She was preceded in death by her husband Terence in 1997.Muriel retired from American Cyanamid as a switchboard operator. A 57 year resident of Oakland, she was...

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