All Obituaries
John Rich Dover
Dover: The Town of Dover bids farewell to a proud native son. John J. Rich (aka Big John) passed away at his home on September 17, 2020. His wife of 64 years and family were by his side. John’s larger than life personality made him a very well-known figure around his hometown (and beyond).
The first-born son of Joe and Lillian Rich he spent his early childhood in Wharton and his teenage years on Thompson Hill in Dover. He graduated from Dover High School with...
Dover: The Town of Dover bids farewell to a proud native son. John J. Rich (aka Big John) passed away at his home on September 17, 2020. His wife of 64 years and family were by his...
Mary Greer Jefferson Township
Jefferson Twp: On Thursday, September 10, 2020, Mary Laura Greer, nee Martin, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, joined many loved ones in heaven at the age of 83.
Mary was born on October 9, 1936, at Ford Mine and was proud to call Weldon Road in Jefferson, NJ, her home for her entire life. The beloved daughter of John (Pa) and Laura (Ma) Martin, Mary, called Mamie by many, spent many years as the bus driver for local children, but her favorite role was...
Jefferson Twp: On Thursday, September 10, 2020, Mary Laura Greer, nee Martin, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, joined many loved ones in heaven at the age of...
Lt. Bernard Kelly, (Ret.) Wharton
Bernard “Bernie” Kelly, 91, died peacefully at home in Wharton on September 5th.
A proud and lifelong resident of Wharton, Bernie grew up in the St. Mary’s section where he attended grade school and was an Alter Server and member of the Boy Scouts. As an outstanding three-sport athlete, he earned football honors as an All-State halfback for Wharton High School in 1947. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as an infantryman in the HQS Co. 60th Infantry...
Bernard “Bernie” Kelly, 91, died peacefully at home in Wharton on September 5th.
A proud and lifelong resident of Wharton, Bernie grew up in the St. Mary’s section where he...
Melissa Desmond Wharton
Wharton: Melissa A. (Fournier) Desmond, 45, passed away at her home unexpectedly early Friday morning on September 4, 2020.
Melissa was born in Morristown and lived in Wharton.
Melissa started her career as a Pharmacy Technician and dedicated 17 years to Costco in Wharton. Melissa was a natural caregiver and decided to shift careers to work as a Medical Assistant at the Roxbury Foot & Ankle Center in Succasunna. Due to her strong love for children, she made a final...
Wharton: Melissa A. (Fournier) Desmond, 45, passed away at her home unexpectedly early Friday morning on September 4, 2020.
Melissa was born in Morristown and lived in...
Francisco Figueroa Hackettstown
Francisco “Fran” Figueroa passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. He was 56 years of age.
Fran was born and raised in Dover, NJ, settling in Wharton, residing there for 20 years. He was employed by Picatinny Arsenal for 35 years. He latest assignment was as an Engineering Technician doing weapon research.
He played softball in the Picatinny recreational league for over 25 years. He also played in a local dart league and billiard league. He was an avid comic book...
Francisco “Fran” Figueroa passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. He was 56 years of age.
Fran was born and raised in Dover, NJ, settling in Wharton, residing there for 20 years. He was...
Silverio Villabon Mine Hill
Mine Hill: Silverio Armando Villabon, of Mine Hill, age 75, passed away on August 31, 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannette, 5 children, Armando, Sandra, Angela, Jeannette, and Diana, and grandson Nicholas.
He immigrated from Palocabildo Colombia to the United States in 1969, and settled in the Morris county area of New Jersey to raise his family.
He enjoyed his retirement spending time with his family and friends. He is remembered as a fun...
Mine Hill: Silverio Armando Villabon, of Mine Hill, age 75, passed away on August 31, 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannette, 5 children, Armando, Sandra, Angela, Jeannette,...
Robert Sullivan Wharton
Wharton: Robert Richard Sullivan, 50 of Wharton, NJ, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on August, 28, 2020 .
Born in Montclair, NJ, Bob was a graduate of Morris Hills High School in Rockaway NJ. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree from The George Washington University, Class of 1992.
Bob loved summers vacationing in Long Beach Island NJ with his family, becoming a lifeguard for Long Beach Township in his college days. An avid golfer, he enjoyed the pursuit of...
Wharton: Robert Richard Sullivan, 50 of Wharton, NJ, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on August, 28, 2020 .
Born in Montclair, NJ, Bob was a graduate of Morris Hills High School in...
Ruth Dunn Roxbury Twp.
Roxbury Twp.: It is with profound sadness that the family of Ruth E. Dunn, age 86, announce her peaceful passing on the evening of Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Regency Grand Nursing Home in Dover.
Ruth was born to the late Edith and Russell Jones, in the Lower Berkshire Valley section of Roxbury Township, which she called home. She worked at Dover General Hospital as a Dietician Aide for many years and volunteered with the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Roxbury Co. #3...
Roxbury Twp.: It is with profound sadness that the family of Ruth E. Dunn, age 86, announce her peaceful passing on the evening of Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Regency Grand Nursing Home in...
Harold Ritzer Rockaway Township
Rockaway Twp: Harold L. Ritzer passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home with his family at his side. He was 96 years of age.
Mr. Ritzer was a WWII Army Veteran who received the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in the Hurtgen Forest as the US Army advanced from Normandy to Berlin. Later, he spent 17 years at Lockjoint (Interpace) as Chief Accountant before moving on to Picatinny Arsenal where he worked as a Project Manager of Nuclear Munitions, retiring in...
Rockaway Twp: Harold L. Ritzer passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home with his family at his side. He was 96 years of age.
Mr. Ritzer was a WWII Army Veteran who received...
Thomas Mahoney Tewksbury
Tewksbury, NJ: Thomas J. Mahoney passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home in Tewksbury, NJ.
Tom was born in Morristown, NJ in 1958. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Theresa Mahoney, he is survived by a brother Joseph, and many cousins. He grew up in Mine Hill, NJ, graduating from Dover High School. Tom lived much of his life in the Lake Hopatcong area, moving to Tewksbury in 2018.
Tom was always ready to help others and easily made many...
Tewksbury, NJ: Thomas J. Mahoney passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home in Tewksbury, NJ.
Tom was born in Morristown, NJ in 1958. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and...
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