All Obituaries

Wharton:  Steven Ray Suttles, 85, of Wharton, NJ, passed away peacefully in Morristown, NJ, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, creativity, and boundless generosity. Known to all as Ray, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend whose warmth and wit touched countless lives. Born to Myrtle Washburn and Floyd Suttles, Ray was predeceased by his parents and two infant brothers. He grew up with a deep appreciation for learning and service, values that would shape ...

Rockaway Twp.:   Thomas John Fisher was born on March 21st, 1947 in Dover General Hospital, Dover NJ to loving parents John Thomas Fisher and Margaret (Hosking) Fisher.   With his two sisters Patty and Dot, he grew up in Wharton NJ, where as a young boy took up a paper route to be able to pay for going to the movies, snacks and what would become a lifelong hobby of model railroading.   In elementary school, he found another lifelong passion in music when he start ...

Gerald S. Kehoe, 86, of Kenvil, New Jersey, passed away on April 10, 2026. Born in Mt. Hope, New Jersey, Gerald was the son of Sylvester and Loretta Kehoe (Kelly). He grew up in Mt. Hope and later settled in Kenvil, where he built a life centered on family and the simple joys of life. He had a passion for woodworking and loved taking road trips, always enjoying the journey as much as the destination. He will be remembered as a great man with a unique sense of humor that brought laughter to ...

Dover:  Dorothy L. Malcolm passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 at Merry Heart Assisted Living in Succasunna.  She was 96 years of age. Dorothy was born in Wharton to the late William and Edna Gardner, she grew up in Mine Hill.  Dorothy moved to Dover after marrying her husband David Malcolm and lived in the same home for 75 years.   Dorothy started working at Dover Trust Bank at 16 years old.  The bank went thru many mergers, and she retired from Bank of ...

Wharton:  Cecilia G. (Hanson) Shupe, 92, was born on January 18, 1934 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Harold Hanson and Agnes (Brennan). Mrs. Shupe worked at Picatinny Arsenal for over 20 years in Communications, retiring in 1975. Cecilia was an active member of the Wharton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Catholic Daughters, 410 of St. Mary’s Church, Wharton. She was a very skilled and prolific at knitting, crochet and ceramics.  When she wasn’t active ...

Wharton:  Robert “Bob” Joseph Puchalski, 88, of Wharton NJ passed away Saturday April 4th at his home with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Bernice Manoski Puchalski. Born in Scranton, PA. Bob was the son of Chester & Loretta Puchalski. Bob graduated from Scranton University class of 1960. He was employed as Regional Manager at Rousseau Uclaf Corp/AgrEvo Environmental Health (Bayer Corp) retiring in 1998.  He was a member of American ...

Wharton: Jairo Orlando Bernal, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous three-year battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer. He was born on October 30, 1958, in Bogotá, Colombia, and carried his roots and values with him throughout his life. Jairo migrated to the United States in April of 1986, first residing in Dover before making his home in Wharton in 2005. A skilled mechanical technician by trade, his true passion was music. He was the proud owner and ...

Estelle Savage,(Bechtold), age 72, of Wharton, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Holiday, FL. She was a women of quiet strength and a nurturing heart who lived her life dedicated to and for her family. Born in Astoria, Queens, NY, Estelle became a longtime resident of Wharton, New Jersey, after losing her mother at a young age and relocating to Wharton with her father, William Bechtold. Wharton became “home” where she raised her children as a stay-at-home mom and ...

Peter John Deliz Castrello passed away peacefully March 15, 2026 at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. He was 87 years old. Peter was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, moving to New York City, where he met his loving wife. Peter was an actor, singer and writer. He was involved with Miriam Colón’s Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre; an off Broadway venue, located in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City neighborhood. His passion for writing led him to publish numerous poems and plays. He ...

Mine Hill:  John McDonough passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 at Care One Assisted Living in Parsippany, NJ. He was 66 years old. John was born at St. Clares Hospital in Denville and lived in Mine Hill for the majority of his life.  He attended Roxbury High School and received an Associates Degree from County College of Morris. He had a variety of jobs through the years working for Hilton, Sears, Verizon, and several security guard positions. He loved his days at ...