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Obituaries

Sonko, Lee Joseph

Lee J. Sonko born Oct 25, 1936 Born in New Brunswick NJ, Lee grew up in Elmira NY. He graduated with a B.S. Degree in 1959 from Fairleigh-Dickinson University and an M.B.A. in 1961. He is also a graduate of the Executive Program at the Wharton School. He was one of the first to receive...
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Abato, Louise T.

Louise T Abato passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Hackettstown N.J.  She was 81. Louise was born November 14, 1942 in Dallas, TX. After living many years in N.J., she and her husband Nick enjoyed their retirement years in Peoria, Arizona, before returning to Hackettstown a few years ago. Louise is survived by...
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Smith, Michael J.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael J. Smith of Frelinghuysen New Jersey, affectionately known as Mike, Mikey, and Schmitty. Michael left this world in the early morning of Sunday, April 28, 2024, peacefully at home in his bed next to his wife. He was a devoted husband, beloved son, adored...
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Durna, Joseph John

Joseph John Durna (84) of Hackettstown, (Independence Township), NJ died on Sunday April 28th in Atlantic Health Hospital Morristown, NJ. Joe was born in Washington DC on January 28, 1940. He was the son of the late John W. and Lurene M. (Hartman) Durna. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son...
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Pitt, Shirley

Shirley Pitt, 88, a former long-time resident of Independence Township, NJ passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Bear Creek Assisted Living, West Windsor, NJ due to a short illness.   Shirley was born in Lewisburg, KY on May 21, 1935 to the late William and Mattie White. She was raised in Lewisburg, KY...
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Kingsbury, Stephen Francis

Stephen Francis Kingsbury (75) of Hackettstown, NJ died the morning of Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Hackettstown Medical Center after suffering a stroke. Steve was born in 1948 in Raleigh, NC to Henry Lewis and Marie Theresa (née Butt) and grew up in Norfolk, VA. He was the oldest of eight children. He received a...
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Hermida, Frannya

Frannya Hermida, age 55, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Hackensack University Medical Center after a hard fought battle with leukemia. She was born in Matagalpa, Nicaragua to her parents, Hialda del Carmen Herrera III and the late César Hermida. Frannya was a passionate oil painter who loved to recreate the...
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Whelan, William John

William John Whelan, age 65, of Port Murray, NJ died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at home.  William was born October 12, 1958 in Morristown, NJ. He was the son of the late Thomas H. and Rosemarie K. (Shinkowski) Whelan.  In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Whelan. William...
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Crosson, Sr. Lyle D

Lyle D Crosson, Sr age 87, of Harmony Twp., NJ died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at home.  Lyle was born July 1, 1936 in Brainards, NJ to the late Howard J. and Bessie Mae (Overpeck) Crosson.  In addition to his parents, Lyle is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Connell, his brother, Howard “Bud”...
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Knauer, Annette M.

Annette M. Knauer, age 80, of Hackettstown, died Friday, April 19, 2024, with her loving family by her side.  Annette was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and wonderful friend to many throughout her life. Annette was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Thomas and Nancy (Jenco) Marzo. Annette was previously employed by the...
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