Coleman Keyes Died: Dec 7, 2018 Letoya Coleman Keyes daughter of Miriam Martinez and Feliberto Silva.   Read more...

Lemasters Died: Dec 6, 2018 Doris Y. Lemasters, age 83, a lifelong resident of Hackettstown died Thursday December 6, 2018 at her home. She is a daughter of the late Clayton and Irma (Hoffman) Mooney.   Read more...

Cook Died: Dec 3, 2018 Corinne Kay (Wilson) Cook, 75, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018, at Hackettstown Medical Center. Corinne was born on January 16, 1943, in Rockport, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Elmer F. and Helen P. (McCormick) Wilson.   Read more...

Sheldon Died: Dec 2, 2018 Mary Alice Sheldon, 84, of Hackettstown, NJ. Passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 11:00am until 12 noon at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. The memorial service will begin at noon. Entombment will follow at the Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ.   Read more...

Higgins Died: Dec 2, 2018 Charles Perry Higgins, Jr., affectionally known as Butch, age 76, of Milton, DE formerly of Hackettstown, NJ died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Beebe Hospital, Lewes, DE, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born September 16, 1942 in Newark, NJ son of the late Charles and Helen F. (Cogan) Higgins, Sr.   Read more...

Hendershot Died: Dec 1, 2018 Donald M. Hendershot, 77, of Independence Twp., NJ, passed away in his home on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Born in Washington, NJ, “Don” was the son of the late Raymond & Eleanor Wilson Parks Hendershot.   Read more...

Parello Died: Nov 28, 2018 Christopher M. Parello, age 45, of Mt. Bethel, PA died Monday, November 26, 2018 at home. Christopher was born July 11, 1973 in Plainfield, NJ. He is the son of Anthony and Beverly (Berg) Parello. He is preceded in death by his brother, John Parello.   Read more...

Franke Died: Nov 28, 2018 Leona M. Franke, age 74, of Andover, NJ died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at home. Leona was born November 10, 1944 in Paterson, NJ to the late Fritz and Georgine (Hayes) Franke. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Fred Franke and her sister, Ruth Beatty.   Read more...

Miller Died: Nov 26, 2018 Frances H. Miller, 75, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 26, 2018. Born in Norfolk, VA, Frances was the daughter of the late Clarence & Pearl Savercool McConnell.   Read more...

Sargeant Died: Nov 20, 2018 Shirley Sargeant, 85, of Washington, NJ, passed away on November 20, 2018.   Read more...

Hagan Died: Nov 20, 2018 Carol Mae Hagan passed away on November 20, 2018. She was 85, Born in Dover NJ, she was the oldest child of Charles and Bertha(Smith) Shauger. She was raised in Berkshire Valley. Carol was a 1951 graduate of Roxbury High School where she participated in many sports. She also enjoyed time spent with classmates and being Drum majorette. Carol was a talented dancer. She taught dance for her mentor, Phil Grassia, at his Dover studio. Later she opened her dance and baton business in Kenvil. At her recitals, toddlers would often”steal the show” with their tap dances and costumes. She taught many adults ballroom dances. Her twirlers marched in numerous parades in northern NJ. She enjoyed traveling. In 1972, she was achaperone for Girl Scout Tropp 287 on their month – long journey to 7 countries in Europe, She loved the Jersey Shore and cherished many trips to Hawaii with her daughter. She also enjoyed Broadway show and concerts. Carol was predeceased by her husband Donald “Jake”, her sister Lois, and brother Charles. She was a Loving and devoted mom to her daughter Cheryl Lynn of Paradise Valley, PA. She is also survived by her sister Gail of Citrus Springs, FL. Cremation will be private. Memorial donations will be accepted at Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave. Suite 902 New York, N.Y. 10018 or online at www. Hdsa.org We continue to hope for a cure. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home Inc, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/   Read more...

Sabatino Died: Nov 19, 2018 Michele C. Sabatino, 50, died on Friday November 16, 2018 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown , NJ. Michele was born on November 25, 1967 in Somerville, NJ to Eileen Heydecke and the late Richard Heydecke.   Read more...

Lance Died: Nov 19, 2018 Anna M. Lance, age 84, a lifelong resident of Long Valley, NJ died Monday, November 19, 2018 at home. Anna was born April 23, 1934 in Franklin Township, NJ to the late Clito and Benilda (Giacchi) Ghetti. In addition to her parents Anna is preceded in death by 4 brothers, Bruno, Galio, Clifford, Nelson and 5 Sisters, Enes, Bruna, Rita, Renna and Zita.   Read more...

Fisher Died: Nov 17, 2018 Dustin P. Fisher, age 29, a lifelong resident of Great Meadows, NJ died peacefully Saturday, November 17, 2018. Dustin was born April 13, 1989 in Hackettstown, NJ. He is the son of Deborah Boekmeyer and Paul Fisher. Dustin is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Helen and Joseph Fisher.   Read more...

Powers Died: Nov 16, 2018 Alfred Michael "Bud" Powers, 86, died on Friday November 16, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Frances Powers, with whom he had celebrated 51 years of marriage prior to her death in 2009. Bud was a graduate of Newton High School and a life-long resident of Tranquility. He had a lifetime love of farming, a wonderful sense of humor and the prettiest blue eyes. He was a past School Board President for Green Township, a talented carpenter and held various jobs with the Townships of Green and Allamuchy. Over the years, his "famous" barbequed chicken with the secret sauce was enjoyed by family and friends and helped the fund raising efforts of many organizations. His favorite times were spent with his family and friends who are thankful for the many blessings, wisdom and joys that he shared with us. He was a loyal friend and a steadfast family man. His spirit will remain with us forever. Bud was predeceased by his parents, Leona and Robert Powers; a brother, Kenneth Powers; two sisters, Jacqueline Goarcke and Alice Jane Powers. He will be deeply missed by his loving children daughter Deborah and her husband, Ed, of Saylorsburg, PA; son Doug and his wife, Betty, of Great Meadows; sisters Norma Richline, Evelyn Hausold and Patricia Hart; granddaughter Katrina Powers of Charlotte, NC; grandson Alan Powers and his wife Ashley of Hopatcong; great grand-daughter Allana (born on her great-grandpa’s birthday) and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 from 4PM to 8PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown N.J. 07840. The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11AM at Cochran Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pequest Union Cemetery in Great Meadows NJ. Memorials in Alfred’s name may be sent to the Tranquility Methodist Church, PO Box 15 Tranquility, NJ 07879, or the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/   Read more...

Uhl Died: Nov 14, 2018 Frank P. Uhl, 88, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.   Read more...

Coopersmith Died: Nov 14, 2018 Robert I. “Rob” Coopersmith, age 68, of Hackettstown died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ. Robert was born October 18, 1950 in New York City, NY to the late David and Helen (Kirschner) Coopersmith. In addition to his parents Rob is preceded in death by his brother, Harvey.   Read more...

Leonhardt Died: Nov 10, 2018   Read more...

Hodgson, Jr. Died: Nov 6, 2018 James A. Hodgson, Jr., age 72, of Blairstown, NJ died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ. James was born August 26, 1946 to the late James A. and Dorothy (Hartmann) Hodgson, Sr.   Read more...

Johanson Died: Nov 5, 2018 Ruth Caroline Johanson, age 84, a resident of Hackettstown for the past 56 years died Monday, November 5, 2018 peacefully at home. Ruth was born February 27, 1934 in Bronx, NY to the late Anthony and Ruth Anna (Sweeny) Campbell. In addition to her parents Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cornelius Johanson. .   Read more...

Lee Died: Nov 3, 2018 Mary Kate Lee, age 96, of Hackettstown died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at home after a long illness. Mary Kate was born July 30, 1922 in Berwyn, OK. She is the daughter of the late James and Ila (Smith) Cowen. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester W. Lee. She and her husband were the owners of Leeter, Inc. men’s and women’s clothes for fifty years in Hackettstown.   Read more...

Byrnes Died: Oct 31, 2018 Anne Rita Byrnes, age 85, of Hackettstown, NJ died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown.   Read more...

Reed Died: Oct 28, 2018 Anthony Reed, 71, of Washington Township, NJ, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, NJ.   Read more...

Silvani Died: Oct 27, 2018 Gunvor (Gunnie) Silvani, aged 100 years, died on October 27, 2018   Read more...

Lay Died: Oct 24, 2018 Evelyn Rose Lay, age 78, of Mansfield Township formerly of Landing, NJ died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at home.   Read more...