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Died: May 4, 2019
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Died: May 3, 2019
Susan V. Penney, age 71, of Long Valley, NJ formerly of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington, NJ. Susan was born September 14, 1947 to the late Anthony F. and Eleanore H. (Courreges) Vicario.
Susan’s greatest passion was being a wife and mother. She was an active member of her community, serving on the Washington Township Historic Preservation Commission and Land Trust. She was a proud Italian-American, participating in multiple associations including Ieri Oggi Domani, the Alberto Institute at Seton Hall, and Dorothea’s House in Princeton, NJ. She also celebrated her Scandinavian heritage as a longtime member of VASA Park in Hackettstown, NJ. Susan was an avid collector, lover of theater and music. She was the life of the party and everyone’s fashion icon. She was a great friend to many. She be greatly missed by those who were blessed to be a part of her life. Her love of animals and wildlife remained constant throughout her life. She is survived by her devoted husband, Norman Penney, her cherished son, William D. Kastning, her loving daughter, Catherine Kastning and fiancé Cristian Muñiz, her sister, Judith V. Beck, and three nieces, Eleanore Formichelli, Claire Beck and Meli Novak. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. The funeral will be held 10 am on Wednesday, May 8 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 182 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ. Interment will follow at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, North Tarrytown, NY. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to pancreatic cancer research in Susan's name to Lustgarten Foundation (lustgarten.org). Online condolences may be made at www.cochranfuneral.com. Read more... |
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Died: May 1, 2019
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Died: Apr 30, 2019
Edwin R. Mathesius Jr.
Edwin R. Mathesius Jr., 74, of Independence Township NJ, passed away on April 30, 2019 at home after a long illness. Edwin was born on December 28, 1944 to Edwin and Evelyn (Peters) Mathesius Sr. and was the eldest of seven children. Ed was the owner of Mathesius Construction Company (also known as EAM Construction) and worked in the Hackettstown area for 40+ years building and renovating many homes, which was his passion. He loved to create custom built homes and was meticulous in his carpentry and workmanship. He also was a member of the Hackettstown Kiwanis club for a number of years. Ed was an active member of St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption for 46 years. Ed loved big machines and earth moving equipment and never tired in learning the latest information about any truck that was ever manufactured or ever would be manufactured. Much to the chagrin of his family, he had a penchant for collecting a wide variety of construction antiquities and more than his fair share of hammers and tape measures. Ed had a passion for big projects, big families, and great food, especially if it involved gathering his family together to celebrate life. He never did anything on a small scale. His family would never go hungry or ever suffer from a lack of ice cream. He was bigger and larger than life and will be greatly missed. Ed is survived by his devoted wife, Annette (Balbo) Mathesius of fifty years, whom he loved with great tenderness. He was the proud father of four: Donna (Jeffrey) Tapp, Denise (Daniel) Swigart, Joseph (Melinda) Mathesius, Melissa (Thomas) Hughes and the proud grandfather of twenty grandchildren. A visitation will take place Monday, May 6, 2019 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11 am at St Mary’s Church of the Assumption, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 with his brother, Rev. William P. Mathesius officiating. Burial will be held at the Pequest Cemetery Great Meadows, NJ. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/ Read more... |
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Died: Apr 26, 2019
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Died: Apr 20, 2019
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Died: Apr 20, 2019
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Died: Apr 16, 2019
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Died: Apr 16, 2019
Josephine Cefola of Hackettstown, New Jersey passed away peacefully on April 16th,2019 at the age of 67.
A loving mother and homemaker, Josephine was happiest spending time with her family (especially her grandchildren). For many years Josephine created flower arrangements out of silk flowers for family and friends alike as well as baking cakes for her children and grandchildren. Josephine owned a local woman’s clothing store for plus sized woman, and served as vice president then president of the rosary society for St. Jude Parish in Budd Lake, NJ where she was instrumental in having a prayer garden planned and built. Josephine is survived by her devoted husband John, 3 children, John Jr. (Dina) Cefola, Andrea (Jay) and Thomas (Kristie). She also had 10 grandchildren, Ben, Johnny, Aidan, Bella, Gabby, Colin, Regan, Brielle, Christian and Andrew. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at Cochran Funeral Home located at 905 High St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. The viewings will be held 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. A funeral mass will be held on April 23rd, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am, St. Jude Parish Budd Lake, NJ 07828. Read more... |
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Died: Apr 16, 2019
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Died: Apr 14, 2019
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Died: Apr 10, 2019
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Died: Apr 9, 2019
Anna Elizabeth Hlavka passed peacefully on April 9, 2019, at the age of 91. She was born in 1928, in Little York, NY, and was a Mayflower descendant (9th generation granddaughter) of William Bradford, Governor of Plymouth Colony. She and her husband, George, were long-time residents of Warren, NJ.
Anna was an avid cook and an exceptional gardener. She was a passionate reader her whole life, ranging far and wide in subject, she especially loved her thrillers and crime novels. She treasured art, antiques, museums, and yard sales. She was a true theatre buff. She also appreciated architecture and home styles, and spent several years in real estate sales. She was married 62 years to her loving husband, George, who passed in 2016. Her siblings, James, Louis, and Wanita predeceased her, as well as her beloved son-in-law, Michael. She is survived by her daughters, Ellen Figueredo, Patricia Hendricks and husband Robert, and Kathleen Friden and husband Phillip, as well as her four grandchildren, Christopher Kornicke, Erik Friden, Emily Friden, and Andy Friden. Anna had a wry sense of humor. She told her nurse, “Just make sure I’m really dead”. Feisty to the last, she will be deeply missed. There will be a memorial mass said at Our Lady of the Mount church in Warren, NJ, at an undetermined date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a favorite charity. Read more... |
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Died: Apr 4, 2019
Anthony J. DeRose, age 79, passed away on April 4, 2019. He’s survived by his loving wife of 57 years Margaret DeRose; Adoring daughters Lisa (DeRose)Grossi and Laura (DeRose)Wisse. Also survived by five beautiful grandchildren Thomas Wisse along with wife Lauren, Lyle Grossi, Cassandra Grossi, Jason Wisse and Tyler Wisse.
Anthony was a devote Catholic that served his parish as a Eucharistic Minister, CYO Counselor and was an active member of the Cursillo movement. He worked as a mechanical engineer who ascended to a management position for American Can Company and later for Howmedia Company. (Subsidiary of Pfizer Corporation) I want to end this with our final thoughts. Anthony has left us and is pain free. We will miss him but he is in his glory because he is with the Lord. On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:00am will be a celebration of life at: Saint Luke Parish, 256 West Mill Road Long Valley, NJ 07853. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Turner Syndrome Foundation in his honor. 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... |
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Died: Mar 28, 2019
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Died: Mar 26, 2019
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Died: Mar 23, 2019
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Died: Mar 22, 2019
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Died: Mar 22, 2019
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Died: Mar 21, 2019
Our father, Herbert C. Tierney of Hackettstown New Jersey died peacefully in his sleep on March 21. He was 91 years old. His wife Rita Becker pre-deceased him over three years ago.
He was retired from Picatinny Arsenal. He also served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his six children: Rita Ann Kopacz (husband Edward) of Waretown, New Jersey, Kevin (wife Terry) of Hackettstown, New Jersey, Herb of Budd Lake, New Jersey, Brian (wife Donna) of Hackettstown, New Jersey, Darren of Andover, New Jersey and Michael (wife Tina) of Mount Olive, New Jersey. He is also survived my 11 grandchildren: John, Erin, Kevin, Corey, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Tara, Maura, Collin, Michael and Jessica. His five great grandchildren include Paris, Aiden and Ainsley of New York and Declan and Finnegan of Hackettstown, New Jersey. A mass will be held at Saint Mary’s Church in Hackettstown on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm. A burial of cremains will take place at Hackettstown Union Cemetery following the service. Services are through Cochran Funeral home, 915 High St., Hackettstown New Jersey. (JCochran905@comcast.net) Read more... |
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Died: Mar 16, 2019
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Died: Mar 15, 2019
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Died: Mar 14, 2019
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Died: Mar 14, 2019
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