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Died: Apr 3, 2020
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Died: Mar 30, 2020
Paul L. Leuser, age 88, of Port Murray, NJ died peacefully Monday, March 30, 2020 at home. Paul was born May 17, 1931 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Paul L. and Claire (Moir) Leuser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth H. (Roe) Leuser, and his cherished son, Paul G. Leuser.
Paul served proudly in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He was previously employed by NJ Carpenter's Union Local #455, Somerville, NJ as a Master Carpenter. Paul was a former 60 year Master Mason, Mansfield, NJ, the Rangers and Tall Cedars, Phillipsburg, NJ, The American Legion, Stewartsville, NJ, the Tri-County Firehouse, and the Rockport Presbyterian Church, Port Murray, NJ. Paul enjoyed fishing, sports, vacations with his family to the beach, hiking, cross country skiing, loved all his Golden Retrievers, and his passion of woodworking. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with his daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and great granddaughter, they will miss him deeply. Paul is survived by his loving daughter, Diane Bramel and husband Robert G., two sisters, Roberta Sheppard, Gayle Coons, two grandsons, Robert P. Bramel and wife Shannon, Bradford A. Bramel and wife Marissa, one great granddaughter, Deanna Bramel, Daughter-in-law, Sabine Leuser and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and burial will be private, family only. There will be a memorial service at a later date for friends and relatives to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rockport Presbyterian Church, 395 Rockport Road - Route 629, Port Murray, NJ 07863 in memory of Paul. Read more... |
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Died: Mar 28, 2020
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Died: Mar 28, 2020
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Died: Mar 25, 2020
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Died: Mar 24, 2020
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Died: Mar 19, 2020
Dr. Durand A. Metrione, Jr.
December 22, 1929 – March 19-2020 A doctor, painter, gardener, reader, chef, fisherman and committed family man, Dr. Durand A. Metrione, Jr. died on Thursday, March 19 following a short illness. Born December 22, 1929 in Irvington, NJ to Durand and Clara Metrione, he graduated from Irvington High School and earned his Bachelor’s from Drew University in Madison, NJ, his Master’s degrees at Rutgers University and his MD from Temple University in Philadelphia. He was blessed to have two wonderful wives in his long life: Joan Schultz, who he was married to for 49 years before her death in 2002, and Arlene DeBonis, who he married in October 2004. He was a Captain in U.S. Army, stationed in Louisiana from 1957-1961. Dr. Metrione’s practiced in West Caldwell and Caldwell, NJ for forty years, where he lived and raised his family. A family practioner, he cared for patients from birth to death, regularly making house calls and becoming like extended family to many of those in his care. He retired in 2000. Once retired, he nurtured his many hobbies. He was a graduate of Rutgers University’s Master Gardener program and loved growing flowers and vegetables equally, though he had better luck with the flowers. With his wife Arlene he took his painting more seriously, and won several prizes for his work. His pieces are proudly displayed in the homes of his children and grandchildren. An avid fisherman, he was always the one in the boat with the most stories about the fish that got away. He loved to drink wine and to eat, and to experiment in the kitchen. Always a fan of the most complicated recipes, he was notorious for both the mess he made and the delicious result. His proudest accomplishment was his three children, five grandchildren, two stepchildren and four step-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; his brother Robert (Mary); his son Paul (Pam) of Mendham, NJ and their daughter Olivia; son David (Elba) of Hillsdale, NJ and their son Michael and daughter Julie; daughter Laura McCafferty (Don) of Stamford, CT and their daughter Caitlyn and son Evan; stepson Russell (Lori) and their daughters Savannah and Victoria; and stepdaughter Jennifer and her son Colin and daughter Catrina. He will be missed by his nieces and nephew and their families, and his many friends. He will also be sorely missed by his beloved Havanese dog, Allie. Because of these extraordinary times, there will be no funeral or calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Green Pond Environmental Commission, part of the Highlands Glacial Lakes Initiative, at Highlands Glacial Lakes initiative, PO Box 110, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 (make checks payable to NJ Highlands Coalition and write HIGLIN account in the memo line)or the charity of your choice. Funeral arraignments have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/ Read more... |
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Died: Mar 18, 2020
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Died: Mar 12, 2020
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Died: Mar 5, 2020
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Died: Feb 29, 2020
Ora Jane Bauer, age 90, of Hackettstown formerly of Parsippany, NJ and The Villages, FL died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. Orajane was born November 26, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to late James and Petronilla Kirchner Haddock. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Stephanie Margolin, her two sisters, Helen and Janet and her son in law, Christopher Margolin.
Ora was previously employed by Sami Mamoun, MD, Roseland, NJ as an Office Manager, prior to that she was a Registered Nurse in the Maternity Department of St. Claire’sHospital, Denville, NJ for 10 years. She was an active member of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary church, Hackettstown and St. Peter’s Church, Parsippany where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and in their Rosary Altar Societies. Ora was avid reader, enjoyed boating and bowling. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Vincent Bauer, her two daughters, Audrey Margolin, Diane Baldini and husband Michael, a son Wayne Bauer and wife Donna, two grandsons, TJ and Jay Margolin, 6 great grandchildren, Tyler, Alyssa, Arianna, Cameron, Chase and Caden Margolin. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Church Of The Assumption Of The Blessed Mary, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Father Antony Arockiadoss officiating. Burial will follow in Stanhope Union Cemetery, Stanhope. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 3 pm - 7 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Read more... |
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Died: Feb 29, 2020
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Died: Feb 22, 2020
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Died: Feb 22, 2020
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Died: Feb 12, 2020
Helen Danitz, age 88, of, Belvidere, NJ died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Karen Ann Quinlan in Newton, NJ. Helen was born September 4, 1931 in Oxford, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Burke) Otten. Helen was also predeceased by two brothers Charles Otten, and Edward Otten and a sister Mary Otten Stothoff .
Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt to her family. She graduated from Jersey City Medical Center and worked as an X-ray technician at Muhlenburg Hospital in Plainfield NJ and also Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, NJ. She then completed her education at Trenton State College and received her B.S. in Education. She co-founded Lakeside Preschool in Mt. Lake, NJ in 1973 and later founded Liberty Learning Center and was owner/Director until 2000 when she retired. Helen enjoyed music, art, museums and visiting NYC. She enjoyed many family vacations with her family at the Jersey Shore. She loved tennis, golf, The Yankees and the NY Giants. She loved living at Mt. Lake and was a member of the Mt. Lake Ladies Auxillary and the Liberty Township Environmental Commission. She served on the Warren County Election Board as a district poll worker for many years. She was a member for many years with the "Shake It Up" exercise group in Hackettstown, NJ. She also attended Tia Chi classes. She was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Belvidere, NJ and a volunteer at the local food bank. She is survived by a sister; Kathleen Lamb and husband Robert, daughter; Lauren Toro and Husband Richard, son Robert Danitz and wife Tammy, daughter; Judy McDonnell and husband Jerry. Helen was blessed with seven grandchildren, Brad (wife Erica), Kristen, Jared, Ryan, Andrew, Rachel and Matthew and two great grandchildren Natalie and Brody as well as beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday February 16, 2020 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 A Graveside Service will be held Monday February 17, 2020 at 11:00 am at Hazen Cemetery in Belvidere, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Karen Ann Quilan Hospice Foundation, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 in memory of Helen. Read more... |
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Died: Feb 12, 2020
Denis George Bell, age 69, of Hackettstown, New Jersey died peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey surrounded by friends and family. Denis was born August 23, 1950 in Braddock, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late George Bell and the late Margaret (Gyurisin) Bell. Denis was predeceased by one brother, Daniel Grannis and one sister, Nancy (Bell) Logan.
Denis was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, a brother, an uncle and a dear friend to many and he will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Gail (Supplee) Bell, 3 children, Douglas Bell and wife Juanita (Hill) Bell, Stephen Bell and wife Jennifer (MacDonald) Bell, and Christie Bell and husband Hojun Li. He is also survived by his brother George Bell and wife Ann (Smith) Bell and 5 grandchildren, Aidan, Gavin, Jaevon, Lily and Lucas as well as many nieces and nephews. From 1970-1976 Denis served in the U.S. Army where he first attended Fort Monmouth NJ for Air Defense and Radar Repair and then spent 3 years in active duty and 3 years in the reserves. Denis met his wife Gail while serving at Fort Monmouth when she and her nursing school friends visited the enlisted men’s club for a night out. He played for the army's fast pitch softball team which enabled him to stay stateside during the Vietnam war. After his honorable discharge, he had a variety of careers and at the end of his life was co-owner of a very successful concrete chemical company based out of Port Murray, New Jersey. During his life he was an avid do-it-your-selfer and embarked upon many home renovation projects. He loved to watch football and hockey and was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. During the 70's and 80's he played slow pitch softball with Fiedler Real Estate. He also loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed many family vacations, playdates and sleepovers with his grandchildren. Over the past 25 years Denis overcame many health obstacles and rarely complained about any of them. In 2015 his niece, Kelly Bell, gifted him an extra 4 ½ years of life by donating her kidney and our family is forever grateful to her for that extra time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. A viewing and service will be held at Cochran Funeral Home on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. From 7:30-8:00 p.m. there will be a service by clergy as well as a military playing of Taps and a folding and presentation of the flag. All who wish to join are welcome. There will be a private burial of ashes to be held at a later date to be attended by immediate family and close friends at the Musconetcong Valley Cemetery in Hampton, New Jersey. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/ Read more... |
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Died: Feb 11, 2020
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Died: Feb 10, 2020
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Died: Feb 10, 2020
William J Radon, age 82, of Hackettstown died Monday, February 10, 2020 at Andover Nursing Home in NJ. William was born August 4, 1937. All services are private.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochran funeral.com/ Read more... |
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Died: Feb 9, 2020
James D. Stocker of Hackettstown, NJ died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. He was 90 years old. James was born on May 11, 1929 in Easton, PA. He is the son of the late Frank Stocker and the late Esther (Blondell) Stocker.
James served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948. James was a former business owner and considered a 'jack of all trades' by his family and friends. He loved animals, was a big fan of country western music and learned to play guitar later in life. James is survived by his wife Ellen (Holley) Stocker, son Thomas (Bonnie) Stocker, his daughters Pamela (William) Stanton, Barbara (Tim) Poff, Sherry (Marcus) Stocker and, stepdaughters Jacqueline (Robert) Chastain and Karen Anne (Mark) Scalfani as well as many grandchildren and great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by sons, James and Timothy. A memorial service will be held 11:00am on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. Calling hours will be Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 10am-11am at Cochran Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/ Read more... |
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Died: Feb 9, 2020
Robert J. (Bob) Stiff, 87, of Shavertown, PA passed into eternal life on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Bob is survived by the love of his life for over 62 years, Joanne (Kurzenknabe) Stiff and three daughters, Cheryl Stiff of Hackettstown, NJ, Kathleen Hoffman of Glen Gardner, NJ and Karen Stiff Carroll and husband William of Califon, NJ. Bob is also survived by brother-in-law, George Kurzenknabe of Whitehouse Station, NJ, nieces Karen (Rodney) Boydstun, Orlando, FL, Susan Prickett, Lady Lake, FL, and nephew Mark Kurzenknabe, Hackettstown, NJ, and great nieces and nephews.
Bob was predeceased by his parents Leslie Edison Stiff and Faye Hummer Stiff, his sister Betty (Seth) Eastman, and his brother, 1st. Lt. Edison G. Stiff, a fighter pilot in WWII who was killed in action. Bob is a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean War era. Fishing, fly tying, photography and model building were his hobbies. He loved the Red Rock country of the west and made numerous trips there photographing the National Parks. He also enjoyed nature and wildlife photography, and he and Joanne traveled extensively both in the U.S. and Europe. Bob spent the bulk of his working life in the fine paper industry. The last 15 years, he was manager of Archivart Corp., a manufacturer and supplier of acid-free paper products to the conservation field. He was a volunteer at the Back Mountain Food Pantry for a number of years and served on the Board of Directors and as president. He was a member of the Trucksville United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, from 10 – 12 a.m., followed by a celebration of Bob’s life at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, may be given to the Back Mountain Food Pantry, c/o Trucksville United Methodist Church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, PA 18708. Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com Read more... |