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Thomas, Timothy E, 41, of Hewitt, on Saturday October 6, 2007. Beloved son of the late Doris Kuczynski (2005), step-son of Stanley Kuczynski, father of Jessica Thomas. Also survived by a sister Donna Osborn, and step-sisters Joann Stamile and Susan Kuczynski. Funeral services Tuesday 8:30 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road. West Milford. Final disposition is private. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-8:30 P.M.
Stringfield, Marguerite (Gormley), age 91, died peacefully at home on January 15, 2007 surrounded by her family. She resided in Pompton Lakes for the past 65 years. She was the wife of H.C. Stringfield. Both were employed by American Hard Rubber Co., Butler, where they met and were married
. Marguerite was an avid traveler, having driven to 49 states and all the Canadian provinces. Starting before World War II, she and H.C. took cross country roadtrips in their Model A Ford, and over the years the family grew to love traveling in their custom RV. She was also a dedicated gardener and enjoyed the home in Pompton Lakes where she and H.C. have resided since 1942. In addition to her husband, Marguerite is survived by her daughters, Mary of Glen Rock, Joan of Pompton Lakes and Susan of Highland Lakes. She is the grandmother of Andrew of Pompton Lakes and the sister of Gerald Gormley of North Port, FL. She was predeceased by sisters Helen Pasquerillo, Veronica Gormley, and brothers Arthur and Raymond. Funeral services will begin Friday January 19 at 11 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment Mt. Rest cemetery, Butler. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Eva’s Village, 393 Main St. Paterson, N.J. 07510.
Sahagian, Armen V., 67, of Pompton Lakes died Friday, April 20, 2007 at his residence. Beloved Husband of Diane. Loving father of Heather Mauriello and Nikki Leifer. Grandfather of Nathaniel Paul Mauriello and Aidan Shay Leifer. Funeral service Tuesday 10:30 AM at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, 200 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave; Livingston, NJ. (973) 533-9794. Please meet directly at the church. Final disposition is private. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Richards Funeral Home 4 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale.
Rockefeller, Merle K. (Koch), age 91 of Hewitt, NJ died on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Rockefeller resided in Flushing Queens before moving here 27 years ago. Mrs. Rockefeller assisted her husband, Ralph, in the daily operations of the Thomas M. Quinn Funeral Home in Flushing, NY in the areas of receptionist and cosmetology. She is survived by one son, Carl A. of Hewitt and one grandson, Ralph H. Mrs. Rockefeller was predeceased by her husband, Ralph H. in 1967; a son, Ralph H. Jr. in 1954; a brother, Ernest Koch and two sisters, Marion Pfutterer in 1986 and Ruth Wolf in 1984. Funeral services on Tuesday, January 8 at 8:30 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Pastor Jack Traugott of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment at Flushing cemetery, Flushing, NY on Wednesday.
Rifenbark, Lenore Mary (LeMasson), 59, on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Hospice of New Jersey in Wayne. She was a member of West Milford Ladies Elks Association. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Laura (Triolo) LeMasson, Mrs. Rifenbark lived in West Milford for 30 years. She is survived by her husband Gerald, two sons, Justin and Kurt Rifenbark, a stepson, Gerald Rifenbark, a stepdaughter, Pamela Cyran, a brother Peter LeMasson, a sister Henrietta and five grandchildren. Funeral services Friday 10:30AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment Cedar Heights cemetery, West Milford. Visiting Thursday 2-4 & 7-9PM.
Palmer, Richard J., 86, of Riverdale, died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, NJ. He was a resident since 1947. Mr. Palmer was a retired U. S. Army Staff Sgt, serving for 21 years during World War II and the Korean War. Later he worked as an assembler for Edwards Engineering, Pompton Plains He was born in New York the son of George and Catherine (Garrigan) Palmer. Beloved husband of the late Ersilda (2007). Surviving are his brother, Donald W. of Pompton Plains, sister Virginia Berry, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Friends may call Tuesday from 10 AM to 11 AM. Interment Pompton Reformed Church cemetery in Pompton Lakes.
Palasciano, Theresa A., 73, of Wayne, died Monday, August 6, 2007 at Wanaque Convalescent Center in Haskell, NJ. She was a retired expediter for Retailers Manufacturer, Secaucus. Mrs. Palasciano was a resident of Wayne since 1968 and was previously from Garfield. She was a member of St. Mary's RC Church, Pompton Lakes. Beloved wife of the late Frank, (2002). Devoted mother of two sons, Christopher of Wayne, Michael and wife Rose of Hamilton, NJ, dear sister of John Malatoris of Garfield. Also survived by two precious grandchildren, Maria and Ryan. Funeral services 8:30 PM Thursday, August 9 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Cremation private. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chilton Memorial Hospital, West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07440.
Myers, Donald C. 66 of West Milford on Friday, August 10, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock. Formally of Mt. Tabor, NJ, he has been a resident of West Milford for the past 39 years. Mr. Myers was an Administrative Representative for Ho-Ho-Kus College of Ramsey, NJ and a member of the West Milford Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Allen) Myers; one son, James T. and his wife, Dawn of FL; one daughter, Laurie L. Peer and her husband, George of West Milford; his father, Peter J. Myers of Greendale, NJ; two sisters, Patricia Gruendig of Greendale, NJ and Carol Edwards of SC; three grandchildren, Caroline and Marion Myers and Catherine Peer. Predeceased by his daughter, Catherine I. Myers and his mother, Shirley C. (Menut) Myers both in 1988. Memorial service on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 7:30 PM from the West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Road, West Milford with the Rev. Dr. Janet Macgregor-Williams officiating. Arrangements by the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 or American Diabetes Association, NJ - Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160.
Muller, Ruth H. (Herbst), age 90, a secretary for NY Life, New York City, NY, died Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at Oak Ridge Nursing Center in Wayne, New Jersey. Mrs. Muller was previously from Clifton and moved to Wayne several years ago. She was the daughter of Edward and Martha (Gutzwiller) Herbst. She is survived by a step-daughter, Jane Puccio and husband Frank of Wayne; seven nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Muller and brother, Edward Herbst, Sr and a sister, Grace Crawford. Private funeral arrangements by the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale.
Mirrer, John, age72, a retired truck driver for Mirrer's Trucking Company, Paterson where he worked for 40 years, died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Mr. Mirrer lived in West Milford, NJ for 34 years and was previously from Glen Rock. He is survived by his wife Judith (Bauer), eight children: Linda Curry, Cynthia Cherry, Theresa Suarez, John David Mirrer, Dawn Bednarz, Sandra Mayberry, Robin Caldwell, Mary Jane Cox, brother of nine: Ethel Sonderfan, Robert Mirrer, Edward Mirrer, Walter Mirrer, Mildred Ten Kate, Richard Mirrer, Claire Craig, Joan Kassa and Donald Mirrer, 19 Grandchildren and 5 Great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Sheila Mirrer, a great grand daughter Serenity Dolan, a brother William Mirrer and a sister Margaret DeLuccia. He was the son of the late John, Sr. and Bertha (King) Mirrer. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Sunday (4/1) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Memorial services will be held Monday (4/2) 10:00 AM at the Warwick United Methodist Church, 135 Forester Avenue, Warwick, NY. Please omit flowers, donations to American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 or American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054-4834 would be appreciated.
Milligan, Clara age 75, died Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock Township, NJ. Mrs. Milligan lived in Ringwood, NJ all her life. She is survived by a son James Milligan, Jr. of Ringwood, NJ; four daughters, Victoria Van Dunk of Stoney Point, NY, Lucy Van Dunk of Ringwood, NJ, Cheryl Van Dunk of Greenwood Lake, NY and Shana McFadden of Nanuet, NY; a sister, Violet Mann of Haskell, NJ; 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren survive her. She was predeceased by her husband James and a daughter Karen Milligan. She was the daughter of Sidney and Lucy (Morgan) Van Dunk. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Monday (1/8) from 1-3 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 8, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Private cremation to follow.
Miller, Mary E. (Mathews), 75, of West Milford on Monday, July 2, 2007. Mrs. Miller was a retired assembler for Radio Aircraft, Boonton. She is survived by two sons, Jack Walker and Frank Dixon, two daughters, Candy Dixon and Marcia De Leeuw, a sister Renee Ryan, a Sister - in-law Virginia Mathews, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jesse (1984) and a son Dennis Walker. She was born in West Milford to the late David and Stella (Everest) Mathews. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-8:30 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 8:30 PM at the Richards Funeral Home. Final disposition is private. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity.
Marchiafava, Victor L. "Vic", 68, a 40 year resident of West Milford, on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Mr. Marchiafava had been proprietor of Concours Automotive Recycling, West Milford until his retirement last year, having been in business in West Milford since 1965 when he built and opened Forest Automotive. Vic was past President and a 31 year board member of West Milford Rotary Club, a member and past Chairman of West Milford Planning Board, a 25 year board member of Chamber of Commerce of West Milford; he served on the Advisory Board of Lakeland Bank and hosted Christmas parties for children with special needs for 15 years. Surviving are his wife, Jeannette (Finkel); four sons, Albert Christmann of West Milford, Richard Christmann of West Paterson, Victor Jr. and Michael Marchiafava of West Milford; two daughters, Wendy Christmann-Bamper of West Milford and Joananne Young of Jackson, NJ; a sister, Virginia Seugling of Fairfield, NJ; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was born in Caldwell, NJ the son of the late Victor and Josephine (Prestifilippo) Marchiafava. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Sunday from 1-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday 11:00 AM at the West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Road, West Milford . Interment St. Joseph's cemetery, West Milford. In lieu of flowers donations to the West Milford Rotary Scholastic Fund, PO Box 593, West Milford, NJ 07480 would be appreciated.
Mann, Violet (Van Dunk), age 92, a homemaker of Haskell, died Monday, January 15, 2007 at the Wanaque Center, Wanaque, NJ. Mrs. Mann has been a resident of Haskell for the past 70 years. Mrs. Mann was a member of the Good Shepherd Church of Ringwood. Surviving are two sons, Lehman A. Sr. of Vernon, CT and Eugene Roland of Haskell; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Lehman in 1977; a grandson, Ronald in 1996. Visiting hours at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday, January 19 from 1-3 PM. Funeral services at 3 PM on Friday with the Rev. Clarence Searles officiating. Private cremation will follow.
Lovatt, Arthur B. Jr., 92, on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 of West Milford. A retired proprietor of Lovatt Electric, Hackensack, Mr. Lovatt lived in West Milford for 3 1/2 years and was previously from Maywood. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Webster of Alaska and Randi Frassa of Ringwood, a brother, Robert Lovatt of Paramus, a sister, Muriel Maass of Elmwood Park, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was born in Jersey City, the son of the late Arthur and Emily (Brainbridge) Lovatt. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Final disposition was private. Arrangements by the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford.
Kirk, Robert E., 78, of West Milford died Tuesday July 24, 2007. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Elwood) Kirk. Loving father of Patricia Lee, Robert W. and Kenneth Kirk. Brother of Edna Erickson, grandfather of seven. Mr. Kirk was a member of the Jersey Mountain Boys Band, a member of the West Milford Fire Dept., Apshawa Company #1. Mr. Kirk was an Army Veteran, and worked as a train conductor for NJ Transit, Hoboken. Funeral services Friday July 27, 10 AM at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment at Warwick cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM In lieu of flowers donations to Apshawa Fire Dept, 666 Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ 07480.
Jegge, Frances (McDonough), 79, a retired customer service rep for N.J.Bell Telephone, Pompton Lakes, where she worked for 30 years, died Monday, October 8, 2007 at Hospice of Wayne in Wayne, New Jersey. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mrs. Jegge lived in Riverdale since 2002 and was previously from Wayne. She is survived by her son, Donald; two daughters, Barbara and husband Rev. Allen Jager of Guilderland, NY and Debbie Main of Denville; four grandchildren, Matthew, Christina, Kerry and Jay. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, (2002); her brother, Richard McDonough and two sisters, Leah Siegfried, Marguerite (Peggy) Harden. She was born in Pompton Lakes, the daughter of Joseph and Johanna (Shell) McDonough. Funeral services 8:30 PM Friday, October 12, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Disposition private. Friends may call Friday 2-4 & 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the ASPCA, 295 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512 or St Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Ingram, Gordon Forsyth, 70, passed away Saturday April 21, 2007 after a battle with cancer. He resided in Norwood for thirty five years before retiring and moving to West Milford five years ago. He was a member of the Elks and Presbyterian Church, both in West Milford . He is survived by his wife Moira. They were married
forty eight years. Also survived by two sons, David and daughter in-law Julia and son, Alistair; one daughter, Carole Leahy and a grandson, Brian. Funeral services Monday 8:30 PM at Richards Funeral Home 1440 Union Valley Road. West Milford. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Final disposition is private. Please omit flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Henion, Fabian H., age 63, a maintenance man for Lee Gardens Apartments, Monroe, NY, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ. Mr. Henion lived in Haskell, NJ since 1996 and was previously from Bloomingdale. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy (DeGroat) Henion, two brothers Joseph Henion of Matamorras, PA and James Henion, of Wanaque, NJ, two sisters Linda Nicholas of Haskell, NJ and Ruth Gourevellec of Arbondale, FL and uncle of Patty Manzak of Haskell, NJ. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirlee, (Milligan) (1996) and his father, Fabian Henion. He was the son of Fabian and Dorothy (DeGroat) Henion. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 12, 2007 at 1:30 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment Midvale cemetery in Wanaque.
Hassett, Joan Dawn (Cheney), 75, of Riverdale, formerly of Ringwood for 40 years passed away Friday November 16, 2007. Born in Bronx, NY to Luther and Julia Cheney, Mrs. Hassett worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Lombardo in Ringwood. Beloved wife of Walter Hassett, loving mother of Linda Toomey of Keene, NH; Walter Hassett of Riverdale, and Robert Hassett of Lake Tahoe, CA. Also survived by a sister Lucille DeYoung. Predeceased by a sister Winnie Murray. Funeral liturgy Tuesday 11 AM at St Francis of Assisi Church, Haskell. Final disposition is private. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Richards Funeral Home 4 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. In lieu of flowers donations to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, 386 Park Ave. South, 17th floor, NY, NY 10016. www.ccfa.org for online donations.
Hakes, Kenneth Frank, age 73, of Stockholm, NJ died Friday January 26, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Hakes was employed by Fire Co. in West Milford before retiring. He was a member of the American Legion Frank Sell Post 289 and V.F.W. Post 7198 both of West Milford. He was an Army Veteran during Korean conflict attaining rank of SGT. Mr. Hakes resided in Stockholm for the past three years and previously lived in West Milford (1972-88) and Staten Island (1988-03). He is survived by his wife Nancy (Owens) Hakes; a son, Kevin Hakes of Dover, DE; and a daughter, Leanne Lawrence of Pompton Lakes; three stepsons, Jack Owens of West Milford, Robert Owens of Barry Lakes, and Scott Owens of New York State; a stepdaughter, Laurie Wallace of Ringwood; a sister, Mildred Kaiblinger of Westwood and ten grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Hakes (1998) and brothers Robert and Harold Hakes and a sister Viola Aleffi. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 AM at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment Cedar Heights cemetery, West Milford. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Gushlaw, Roger J. Sr., age 64, a store manager for Shoprite of Wharton, Wharton, NJ, died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock Township, NJ. Mr. Gushlaw lived in West Milford, NJ for 2 years and was previously from Jefferson. He is survived by his wife Frances Ruth (Smith), two sons, Roger Gushlaw, Jr. and Brian Gushlaw both of Jefferson; three daughters, Stacy Lambe of Stockholm, Lisa Kasica of Wallington, and Patricia Shea of Stockholm and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Gushlaw, and his mother, Lucille Soper. He was the son of Cecil and Lucille (Soper) Gushlaw, Sr. He served in the Navy during Vietnam Era (1959-63). Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Saturday (2/3) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 3:30 P.M. at the Richards Funeral Home, Rev. Ben Fraumann will be officiating. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Rd., Parsippany, NJ 07054-4834 would be appreciated.
Gormley, Ernest, age 93, a supervisor for Aircraft Radio Co., Boonton, NJ, where he worked for 35 years, died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Bethany Village Assisted Living in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Mr. Gormley was a 50 year member of the Masonic Silentia Lodge # 168 F. & A.M., Butler, NJ. Mr. Gormley was a lifelong resident of Butler. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; a son, Raymond E. of Honesdale, PA; a daughter, Dorcas Watkins of Lincoln Park, NJ; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Wilhelmina Gormley. He was the son of Raymond and Alica (Miller) Gormley. Visitation will be held at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, at the Butler United Methodist Church. Interment Mount Rest cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Butler Methodist Church, 5 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ 07405 or the Silentia Lodge # 168 F. & A.M., 28 Main St., Butler 07405 would be appreciated.
Bishop, Gladys I. (Riker), 89, on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in Haskell formerly of Ringwood and West Milford. She is survived by a son, Robert Bishop of West Milford, a daughter, Irene Zak of Piscataway, two sisters, Wilma Usinowicz of Kinnelon and Myrtle Whitehead of TX. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, John, a son William, a grandson Joe and a sister, Erna McGrady. Mrs. Bishop was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Gould) Riker. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday 12:00 noon at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Interment St. Joseph's cemetery, West Milford.
Giunta, Fortunato S., age 37 on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown. Employed as a heating and air-conditioning technican by UCR Co., Rochelle Park for the last three years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes. Surviving are his wife, Alexandra F. (Medina) Giunta; one son, Fortunato P. and a daughter, Michella R.; his parents, Fortunato and Salvatora (Chellemi) Giunta of Pompton Lakes; two sisters, Carmelina Fusaro and Lucy Giglio, both of Pompton Lakes. Funeral liturgy on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 from St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes at 10:30 AM. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment at Pompton Reformed Church cemetery, Pompton Lakes.
