Jun 2, 2023

Julius F. DiRisio, 82, of Port Murray, NJ passed away on June 2, 2023 at home with loved ones by his side.

Julius was born on April 3, 1941 in Washington, NJ to the late Raymond and Rose DiRisio.

He was a graduate of Washington High School class of 1959 and...

May 26, 2023

Wanda Karol Sekulski, 89, of Oxford, NJ passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023 at Hackettstown Community Hospital. Wanda was born on July 6, 1933 in NY, NY to the late Alexander and Jadwiga Karol. Wanda was a homemaker and a very devout Catholic. Her loving husband Thomas Sekulski passed away in 1971.

Wanda is...

May 25, 2023

Tarah L. Best, 37, passed away suddenly and sadly on May 25, 2023 at Hackettstown Community Hospital. Tarah was born on February 19, 1986 in Hackettstown, NJ to Thomas and Lisa "Ryan" Welsh. Tarah was a split student at both Warren Hills and Warren County Technical School, she earned a degree in cosmetology and graduated in 2004. She was...

May 23, 2023

Fanta F. Fofana (54) was born in Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly known as Zaire) on 15th December 1968 to the late Mr. Bengaly Fofana, and Mrs. Bintou Traore, one of five children – all from Guinea. On May 23, 2023, late in the afternoon, the Lord Jesus Christ whom she had chosen as her Lord and Savior many...

May 21, 2023

Charles F. Bush Jr., 85 a lifelong resident of Oxford, NJ passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2023 while on hospice care with his loving family by his side.

Charles was born on March 25, 1938 in Oxford, NJ to the late Charles F. and Dorothy "Fox" Bush Sr. He married his soulmate...

May 20, 2023

Mark S. Sparano- Wurts, 35, of Washington NJ passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2023.

Mark was born on May 13, 1988 in Edison, NJ to Dawn Sparano and the late Daniel Wurts.

He was a graduate of Warren Hills Regional High School class of 2006 and worked as a forklift...

May 20, 2023

Rose M. Keiper, 81, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023 at the Brakeley Park Care Center.

Rose was born on September 19, 1941 in Dover, NJ to the late Jeanette Van Wagner. She grew up in Oxford and Washington and graduated from Washington High School class of 1959. Rose worked briefly at Lipton Tea Co but...

May 19, 2023

Mary E. Deremer, 90, passed away after a long illness on May 19, 2023 at the Lopatcong Care Center. Mary was born on October 28, 1932 in Harmony, NJ to the late Harold and Mary "Wilson" Casey. Mary grew up in Harmony Township and attended Belvidere High School. Mary was employed as a custodian and night supervisor for Mansfield...

May 15, 2023

Otto E. Haldimann Jr., 80 of Washington Township, NJ passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023 at his home. Otto was born on December 26, 1942 in Newton, NJ to the late Otto E. and Adale "Rosenau" Haldimann Sr. He graduated from Blairstown High School class of 1960. Otto served proudly in the US Air Force during the Vietnam...

May 2, 2023

Tammy L. Schafer-Heckman-Sheets, 56, of Bangor, PA passed away in the early morning hours on May 2, 2023 at St Luke's Easton Hospital with loved ones by her side.

Tammy was born on December 26, 1966 in Phillipsburg, NJ to Gloria J. Schafer and the late John L. Schafer Sr.

She...

Apr 28, 2023

David A. Kearns, 64, of Nazareth, PA and previously of Mansfield Township, NJ passed away on April 28, 2023 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, PA.

David was born on February 6, 1959 in Melrose, Massachusetts to Warren and Phyllis Kearns.

Dave was a graduate of Warren Hills High School, class of...

Apr 28, 2023

Vivian Hickey of Belvidere, NJ passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 28, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital. Vivian was born on December 26, 1931, in Scranton, PA to the late Frank and Rena Vives.

Vivian loved her family and friends and would light up a room with her laughter, smile,...

Apr 24, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Jewell of Williams Township, PA, formally of Chenango Bridge, Binghamton, NY passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023 at the age of 66 at home with the love of his life by his side. He was the husband of Joan (Janette) Jewell.

He fought till the end because anyone who knew Chuck knows he never...

Apr 20, 2023

Bart C. Schott, 58, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 at Morristown Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Bart's life began on August 5, 1964 in Phillipsburg, NJ. In 1982 he graduated from Warren Hills High School, married in 1986, and began his career at Hoffman LaRoche in Belvidere, NJ (which later became DSM Nutritional Products) in...

Apr 17, 2023

Rose Martin, 84, of Oxford, passed away peacefully at her home on April 17, 2023. Rose was born on December 17, 1938 in Berlin, VT to the late George and Winifred "Dalton" Payette. She grew up in Vermont before moving to Phillipsburg, NJ in 1954.

Rose had various jobs throughout her life. Most recently she...

Apr 16, 2023

Stephen J. Fritts, 72, of Washington Township passed away on April 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born on November 3, 1950 in Phillipsburg, NJ to the late Joseph and Anne "Howell" Fritts. Steve graduated from Warren Hills High School, Class of 1969. It is there where...

Apr 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Puglia, 76, passed away peacefully on Hospice care on April 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Jacqueline was born on May 28, 1946 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Vincent and Margaret "Jack" Barry. She graduated from Madison High School in Old Bridge, NJ class of...

Apr 14, 2023

John E. Handlos Jr, 68 of Washington NJ passed away suddenly at his home on Friday April 14th, 2023. He was born in Kingston, PA, July 31st 1954. John was the son of the late John E and Jane Keener Handlos Sr.

John graduated from Warren Hills Regional High School in 1973. After graduation he...

Apr 13, 2023

Beverly R. Rush, 81, of Washington, NJ passed away peacefully at Warren Haven nursing home on April 13 at 2:15am surrounded by her loving family. She is the daughter of the late Henry and Rose Yale; born and raised in Stewartsville, NJ.

She graduated from Washington High School class of 1959 and Empire Beauty School,...

Apr 11, 2023

Verdon "Bud" Pensyl, 36, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2023 at his home in Oxford, NJ. Bud was born on July 24, 1986 in Phillipsburg, NJ to Verdon Pensyl and the late CaraLee Dabinett. He graduated from Warren Technical School class of 2004 where he studied machine shop. Bud was employed as a mechanic for Craneworks in Hampton,...