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Herman J. Brown
BROWN, HERMAN J. "BUZZ," 81, of Newton, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. Visitation: Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, Newton, followed by a service at 1 p.m.
Herman J. Brown
NEWTON — Herman J. "Buzz" Brown, 81, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at home.
Born in Trenton, Mr. Brown was a longtime resident of Newton. He was a graduate of Newton High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Italy.
A lineman and foreman for Jersey Central Power & Light, Mr. Brown retired after 43 years of service. He also worked part time for Stone Brook Florist in Branchville.
He was a member of IBEW, United Gun Club of Fredon, and the Blue Ridge Hungry Hollow Hunting Club in New York state. An avid fisherman, hunter and golfer, Mr. Brown will be remembered for his sense of humor and his love of people.
The son of the late Herman J. Brown Sr. and Clara Anderson Brown, Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nell E. Cole Brown; two children, Thomas H. Brown and his wife, Yolanda, of Sandyston, and Cynthia Brown Clark and her husband, Mark, of Frankford; three grandchildren, Adam and Ryan Brown, and Vanessa Clark; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Visitation will be Saturday from noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Newton First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 5, Newton, NJ 07860.
Dated Friday, November 10, 2006
Arthur L. James
JAMES, ARTHUR L., 87, of Stillwater died Nov. 10, 2006. Services: Private, Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, Newton.
Arthur L. James
STILLWATER — Arthur L. James, 87, of the Paulinskill Lake section of Stillwater, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at his home.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Mr. James lived in West Hempstead, N.Y., before moving to Stillwater in 1972. He retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel, then worked for General Motors from 1981 until his retirement. Mr. James was a member of the Stillwater Senior Citizens Association and the Stillwater Water District Board of Directors.
The son of the late William B. and Mary Leah Eder James, Mr. James was also predeceased by his wife, Adeline M. James, in 1991.
He is survived by two sons, Arthur L. James Jr., of Berwyn Heights, Md. and William L. James and his wife, Mary Anne, of Montague; two daughters, Mary Lou James and her husband, Bruce Coehn, of Fresh Meadows, N.Y., and Kathleen James-Teelucksingh and her husband, Ivan Teelucksingh, of Bethesda, Md.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services were private and under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton.
Dated Monday, November 13, 2006
Arthur L. James
STILLWATER — Arthur L. James, 87, of Paulinskill Lake, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at home.
Born in Baltimore, Md., he was a graduate of Loyola College. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and was also in the Reserves, retiring from the military as a lieutenant colonel in May 1979. He also worked for General Motors until his retirement in 1981.
Mr. James had been a resident of Paulinskill Lake for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Stillwater Senior Citizens Association and the Stillwater Water District Board of Directors.
His wife, Adeline M. James, died in 1991.
Mr. James is survived by two sons, Arthur L. James Jr. of Berwyn Heights, Md., and William L. James and his wife, Mary Anne, of Montague; two daughters, Mary Lou James and her husband, Bruce Cohen, of Fresh Meadows, N.Y., and Kathleen James-Teelucksingh and her husband, Ivan Teelucksingh, of Bethesda, Md.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were private and under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton.
Dated Tuesday, November 14, 2006
John Joseph Johnson, Jr.
JOHNSON, JOHN JOSEPH JR., 34, of Green, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. Service: Wednesday, 11 a.m., Western Hills Christian Church, Green. Visitation: Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, Newton.
John Joseph Johnson Jr.
GREEN — John Joseph Johnson Jr., also known as "Mud Katt" and "Krazzy Kool," 34, of Green, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at his home.
Born in Hackensack, Mr. Johnson lived in Hope before moving to Green 19 years ago. He was a graduate of Newton High School.
Mr. Johnson was a landscaper and the owner/operator of Johnson Lawn in Green. He was a passionate golfer, an avid New York Giants fan and an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his son, Shane Johnson; his mother, Judy Smith Comment; a brother, Ryan "Bobo" Johnson; two sisters, Katie Comment and Carrie Comment; his girlfriend, Brender Smith, all of Green; and his stepfather, Ray Comment of Hopatcong.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Western Hills Christian Church, 40 Kennedy Road, Green. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton.
Memorial donations may be made to B.A.R.K.S., PO Box 593, Stanhope, NJ 07874.
Dated Monday, November 13, 2006
Joseph P. Spano
SPANO, JOSEPH P., 71, of Newton, died Nov. 11, 2006. Service: Friday, 10 a.m., St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Northvale. Visitation: Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m., at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.
Joseph P. Spano
NEWTON — Joseph P. Spano, 71, of Newton, formerly of Northvale, died on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006.
He was a printer for the Daily News. He was a Korean War Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Northvale Exempt Fireman's Association.
Mr. Spano was the beloved husband of the late Claire. He was the devoted father of Paul of Newton and Brenda Yarton and her husband, Mark, of Franklin, and the dear brother of Marie Gilbert of Ohio. He was the cherished grandfather of Ashley.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Northvale, with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, N.Y. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale (201-767-3050).
Dated Monday, November 13, 2006
Helene M. Nielson
NEWTON — Helene M. Wardle Nielson, 80, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at home.
Born in Ogdensburg, Mrs. Nielson was a lifetime resident of Sussex County. She was a medical secretary for Dr. Jerome Kesselman for 20 years before her retirement in 1991. Mrs. Nielson enjoyed watching sports and was a great fan of the Yankees, the New York Giants and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Her husband, Robert G. Nielson, died in 1994 and her son, Robert L. Nielson, in 2005. She was also predeceased by her parents, Melvin and Bessie Flanagan Wardle.
She is survived by two sons, Dirk G. Nielson of Whitefish, Mont., and Rick Nielson of Newton; one sister, Betty Wardle of Andover; two brothers, Oakley Wardle of Annapolis, Md., and George Wardle of Augusta; three granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Franklin.
Memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860 or St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton.
Dated Monday, November 13, 2006
William D. Livingston
LIVINGSTON, WILLIAM D., 80, of Bloomingdale, died Nov. 11, 2006. Service: Tuesday, 8:30 p.m., Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale. Visitation: Tuesday, 5-9 p.m., at the funeral home.
William D. Livingston
BLOOMINGDALE — William D. Livingston, 80, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Newfoundland, died on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Lakeland Health Care.
Born in Paterson, Mr. Livingston had been a resident of Bloomingdale since 2003. He was a self-employed heating technician and a member of the Milton American Legion Post. He is survived by two sons, William of Newton and Kenneth of Bloomingdale; four daughters, Betty Connelly, Linda Daly and Sharon Heller, all of Bloomingdale, and Susan Shillaber of East Windsor; and 11 grandchildren.
A funeral will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Final disposition will be private.
Dated Monday, November 13, 2006
Vincent C. Kehoe
KEHOE, VINCENT C. died on Nov. 12, 2006. Services: Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Riewerts Memorial Home, Bergenfield, to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Bergenfield, 10 a.m. Interment: Glenwood Cemetery, Vernon. Visitation: Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Vincent C. Kehoe
VERNON — Vincent C. Kehoe of Highland Lakes, formerly of Bergenfield, died on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006.
He was the beloved husband of Susan C. (Hatkins) Kehoe. He was the loving son of Priscilla and Vincent Kehoe and the dear brother of Patricia Zimmer. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc., 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for the funeral at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Bergenfield, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Vernon. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Bear Education and Resource Group, P.O. Box 918, Hewitt, NJ 07421.
Dated Monday, November 13, 2006
