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Obituaries

Richless, Agnes Christine

In Loving Memory of Agnes Christine ( Stramaglia) Richless Agnes Christine (Stramaglia)  Richless, aged 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, in Florham Park, New Jersey. A kind, vibrant, and loving soul, Agnes lived a life full of warmth, laughter, and unforgettable moments.  Born in Newark, New Jersey, to…...

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Daniel, Wayne E.

Wayne E. Daniel, age 86, of Hackettstown died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at home. Wayne was born September 18, 1938 in Arkadelphia, AR to the late Morris E. and Edrie B. (Bell) Daniel. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his son, Eric, a daughter, Julie…...

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Wirhanowsky, Ivan

Ivan Wirhanowsky, age 60, of Hackettstown, passed away on August 19, 2025, after a brief illness.  He was born in Dover, NJ, on May 21, 1965, to Sonya (Morosky) Wirhanowsky and the late Frank Wirhanowsky.  He graduated Hackettstown High School in 1983. Ivan is survived by his mother Sonya Wirhanowsky…...

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Freericks, Mark R.

Mark R. Freericks, family man passed away Saturday August 16, 2025, in Newton New Jersey.  He was 63. Mark was born on September 22, 1961, in Queens, New York.  He moved to New Jersey with his family from Long Island to New Jersey when he was a young teen. And…...

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Ogurkis, Laurel

Laurel A. Ogurkis, age 84, of White Township, NJ passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA, following a serious fall. Laurel was born July 4, 1941 in Easton, PA. She is the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Pursel) Hart. Laurel was a…...

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Jones, Gloria “Kate”

Gloria “Kate” Jones, of Long Valley, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the House of the Good Shepherd. She was 94 years old. Born on May 5, 1931, in Pequest, New Jersey, Gloria was a lifelong resident of the state she called home. Known affectionately as…...

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Bell, Gail A.

Gail A. Bell, 78, of Buttzville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2025. Born on June 20, 1947, in Newton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Alberta “Bird” Batson and Robert Batson. Gail graduated from Hackettstown High School in 1966 and went on…...

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Jones, George (Chucky)

George (Chucky) Jones, an incredibly talented, intelligent and witty individual, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025.  He was born October 28, 1949.  He lived his early years in Pompton Lakes, NJ, attending public schools and graduating in 1968 from Pompton Lakes High School. George exhibited his creative talents from…...

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Schroeder, Emilia A.

Emilia A Schroeder nee Chiarelli passed away Tues. 8/12/25 in Hope, NJ. She was 89 Emilia was born 6/13/36 in Brooklyn, NY to John and Caroline Chiarelli. Emilia worked at NY Bell before marrying and having children. She loved to bowl and go to bingo. Emilia and family moved to…...

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Elson, Barbara

Barbara Elson, age 76, of Hackettstown, passed away August 11, 2025 at the House of the Good Shepherd. Barbara was born January 28, 1949 and grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ. Barbara attended William Paterson University and was a teacher for the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District for over 20 years.…...

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