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Obituaries

VandeRydt, Wilhelmina “Willy” (Mizee)

Wilhelmina “Willy” VandeRydt, beloved mother, grandmother, great – grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Hackettstown, New Jersey, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 24, 1933, in Rotterdam, Holland, Willy grew up during the hardships of World War II—experiences that shaped her strength but never hardened her heart. Proud...
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Powers, Rose A.

Rose Powers, age 62, of Hackettstown died Friday, February 20, 2026 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center.  Rose was born November 19, 1963 in Hackettstown, NJ to the late Gerald and Alice (Pierce) Powers, Sr.  In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her sister, Jean Ceddia. She was previously employed by Margolin...
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Syfor, Charles W.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Charles W. Syfor (Charlie) passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Morris View Healthcare Center Morristown, NJ at the age of 71. Charlie was born on February 12, 1955, in Newton, NJ. He is graduate from Hackettstown,...
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Zavattaro, Christopher W.

Christopher William Zavattaro, 63, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2026 at home in Hackettstown, NJ. Chris was born on, May 20, 1962 in Paterson City, NJ and was the son of the late Joseph Zavattaro and Gertrude (Janner) Zavattaro.  He was the second oldest of four children.  He has an older sister, Diane and...
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Cramer, Thomas Stanley

Thomas Stanley Cramer, 83, of Hackettstown, NJ, entered his eternal home peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on February 8, 2026. Born on January 4, 1943, in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Stewart and Jean (Miller) Cramer of Buttzville, NJ. Tom was raised on a farm where his love for...
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Jones, Barbara L.

Barbara Louise Jones passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on the morning of Sunday, February 1, 2026 at age 95. She was born January 10, 1931 in Providence, Rhode Island. She was one of two daughters to Wilbur and Alice Wentworth. She and her older sister Charlotte grew up in and around Providence. Barbara...
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Hart, Carol B.

In Loving Memory Carol B. Hart It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, who departed this life on February 5, 2026, at the age of 83. Carol was a cherished mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those she loved. Born...
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Wydner, Sr. Daniel L.

Daniel L. Wydner Sr., age 73, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2026, in the home he raised his children in and loved—just as he had wished. Dan was born on July 13, 1952, to John and Muriel Wydner. He was the youngest of their 5 children.  These 5 siblings remained close in each other’s...
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Lance, Jean Helen (nee-Ort)

Jean Helen Lance, age 76, of Long Valley, NJ, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ. Born on April 10, 1949, in Newton, NJ, Jean was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Flumerfelt) Ort. She was also predeceased by her...
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Kagan, Wallace W. “Chip”

Wallace W. “Chip” Kagan, age 73, of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. Born on March 8, 1952, in Morristown, NJ, Chip was the son of the late Wallace J. and Anne (Davis) Kagan. Chip dedicated many years of his career to Verizon, where...
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