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Arthur Thomas Lencewicz
Mar 28, 2026
Arthur Thomas Lencewicz "Artie", 70, of Great Meadows, NJ passed away at his home on March 28, 2026.
Artie was born on April 3, 1955 in Newton, NJ to the late Walter and Stella Lencewicz.
He was a graduate of Hackettstown High School Class of 1973. Artie was employed as a Senior Repairman for Hunterdon Developmental Center for many years...
Kathleen Ellen St. John Reich
Mar 9, 2026
Kathleen E. St. John Reich, of Long Valley, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Hackettstown Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. She was 74 years old.
Kathleen was born on September 29, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Thomas St. John and Catherine Etta Walsh. During her early childhood she lived...
Joyce Lynn Simpson
Mar 5, 2026
Joyce Lynn Simpson, 70, of Blairstown, New Jersey, passed away on March 5, 2026 at Hackettstown Hospital.
Born on October 25, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York, Joyce was the daughter of the late Salvatore Romano and Concetta Romano (née Carbone). She later made New Jersey her home, where she built a life centered around her family, faith, and love of...
Stanley G. Eskow
Mar 4, 2026
Stanley G. Eskow, of Liberty Township, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026. He was 71 years old.
Born on August 5, 1954, in Newton, New Jersey, Stanley was the son of the late Andrew and Josephine Eskow (née Zukoski). He spent many years working as a maintenance technician for the Jefferson Township School District, where...
Daniel Gerard McCarthy
Mar 1, 2026
Daniel Gerard McCarthy, 72, of Budd Lake, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2026.
Born on March 8, 1953 in Staten Island, New York, Daniel was the son of the late Joseph McCarthy and Constance McCarthy, née Bitterli. He was a graduate of Hanover Park High School and went on to become a respected member...
Charles T. Brown Jr.
Feb 22, 2026
Rev. Charles T. Brown Jr., 74, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 at Hackettstown Medical Center.
Charles was born on June 14, 1951 in Monrovia, Liberia to the late Charles T Brown Sr., and Rachel E. (Chesson) Brown.
Charles married the love of his life Deloris Davis in 1981. He was a graduate of Cook...
Arthur Francis Custer Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Arthur Francis Custer Jr., "Chip" 77, of Hardwick, NJ passed away at home in comfort and peace on February 17, 2026.
Born on January 24, 1949 in Dover, NJ to the late Arthur Francis Custer, Sr. and Catherine (nee; Leyden)
Chip grew up in Randolph NJ and enjoyed spending summers with his family at their summer cabin on Silver Lake...
Michael Manfra
Jan 18, 2026
Michael Wayne Manfra, 78, of Perkasie, PA (formerly of Washington, NJ) passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side.
Michael was born on January 11, 1948 in Califon, NJ to the late Peph and Carlene Manfra.
He was a graduate of Hackettstown High School. After High School, he proudly served his country...
Audrey Morelli
Dec 30, 2025
Audrey J. Morelli, 84, of Hackettstown, NJ went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2025.
Audrey was born on August 10, 1941 in New Brunswick, Canada to the late Howard and Carmen McFarlane. She once lived in a log cabin that her father had built, and attended grammar school in a one room schoolhouse.
Audrey moved to...
Ronald Werner
Dec 28, 2025
Ronald Russell Werner, 91, of Hope, NJ (formerly of Clifton, NJ) passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Ronald was born on July 26, 1934 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Herman and Apolonia Werner.
After completing High School in Scranton, PA, Ronald enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served as a Seabee on...
Barbara Sanders
Dec 4, 2025
Barbara A. Sanders, 65, of Andover, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, with her loving family by her side.Born on June 4, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina, Barbara was the daughter of the late George and Joan Johnson. Raised in Newark, New Jersey, she met and married the love of her life, Julius Sanders, in 1982. In...
Adam Nathanson
Dec 2, 2025
Adam David Nathanson, 51, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Reno Nevada. He was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, grew up in Long Valley, and was a graduate of West Morris Central Regional High School, He enjoyed running and was a member of the WMCRHS Cross Country Team.
Adam was an avid reader and library member. At the age of...
Margaret Jenkins
Nov 25, 2025
Margaret Hulst Jenkins, 99, of Hackettstown, NJ (formerly of Montclair, NJ and New London, NH) died on November 25, 2025.
Margaret, "Margie", was born on May 6,1926 in Montclair, NJ to the late Rev. George D. Hulst and Margaret Charlotte (nee; Gardiner) Hulst.
Margie attended Connecticut College and returned to college in her 50s. She received her degree in religious...
Sara Phillips
Nov 22, 2025
Sara Ann Phillips, 40, of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 in Phillipsburg, NJ.
Sara was born on August 7, 1985 in Sarasota, Florida to the late Robert Frederick Phillips and Carol (nee; Morgan) Phillips.
She was a graduate of Hopatcong High School. Sara had a heart and soul of pure gold, loved others, and brightened the...
Helen Van Orman
Nov 19, 2025
Helen Marie Van Orman, 88, of Hillsborough, NJ (formerly of Long Valley, NJ) passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
Helen was born on January 20, 1937 on Staten Island, NY to the late Sanford and Helen Havens.
She graduated from Saint Peter's High School for Girls on Staten Island New York in...
Janet Chiniewicz
Nov 15, 2025
Janet R. Chiniewicz, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on April 8, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late James and Sophie Anderson.
Janet dedicated many years of her life to her work as a bookkeeper, where her sharp mind and steady hand served her well. She retired...
Gladys Berardi
Nov 11, 2025
Gladys Berardi, 70, of New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 10, 1955, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Vincent and Gertrude Berardi. A woman of extraordinary talent, courage, and dedication, Gladys built a life marked by service, achievement, and unwavering commitment to others.
Gladys worked for many years...
Henri Mardaga
Nov 11, 2025
Henri M. Mardaga June 8, 1939 - November 11, 2025
Henri M. Mardaga, 86, of Andover, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Henri was born on June 8, 1939, in Liège, Belgium, to the late Gaston Mardaga and Lucia Marenne. Sponsored by his aunt, he courageously immigrated to the United...
John Esposito
Nov 6, 2025
John P. Esposito Jr., 79, of Califon, NJ passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
John was born on July 1, 1946 in Weehawken, NJ to the late John and Elisabeth Esposito.
John earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Polytech Institute. He married the love of his life Colleen...
Judith Freeborn
Oct 13, 2025
Judith Cramer Freeborn, daughter of the late Stephen E. Cramer and the late Marguerite Cramer Crotsley and Charles A. Crotsley passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025 at Hackettstown Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
She resided in Long Valley, NJ until 1970 when she and her family moved to Allamuchy, NJ.
Judith was a member of...
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