Our Obituaries
Dorothy J. Carter
January 7, 2012
Dorothy J. Carter, age 81, passed away on January 7, 2012 at Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Madison, NJ. Born in Morristown, NJ Dorothy was a loving mother and homemaker. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Port Murray, NJ where she played the organ and ministered through song. She was the wife of the late Ernest R. Carter Sr. She is survived by...
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Arthur Shanklin, Jr.
December 19, 2011
Arthur Shanklin Jr., 85, departed this life December 19, 2011. He was born in New Orleans, LA and relocated to Morristown, NJ in 1946. Mr. Shanklin was a member of The Church of God In Christ, Morristown, New Jersey. Mr. Shanklin retired after 15 years of service with the County of Morris where he held the position of foreman Building and Grounds Services. Predeceased by his mother Bertha...
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Ollie M. Wall
May 21, 1928 - September 25, 2011
OLLIE M. WALL passed away Sunday morning September 25, 2011, peacefully at home.She was 83. Born in Dawkins, Fairfield County, South Carolina on Monday May 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Reverend John and Essie (James) Green. She was retired from St Ann's Villa in Convent Station where she worked as a Nursing Assistant for 27 years before retiring in 1990 . She had previously worked...
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Sheila Lorraine Mitchell
May 15, 1953 - September 23, 2011
Sheila Lorraine Mitchell of Newark, formerly of Morristown died Friday September 23, 2011 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She was 58. Born in Reidsville, North Carolina on May 15, 1953 to the late John Albert and Ruby Blackwell. She was employed as a machine operator at Colgate Palmolive in Moristown where she worked for the past 33 years. Sheila was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of...
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Mary J. Sneed
January 1, 1926 - September 12, 2011
Mary J. Sneed departed this life on September 12, 2011 at the Compassionate Care Center in Dover, NJ. She was born in Rockingham, NC on January 1, 1926 and later moved to NJ in 2005 with with her son (Willie Leak, Jr.) and daughter-in-law (Gloria) because of declining health. Mary is survived by her son Willie Leak, Jr, and daughter-in-law, Gloria Leak of Dover, one daughter, Yvonne...
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Kenneth E. Sally, Sr.
January 12, 1945 - September 11, 2011
Kenneth E. Sally Sr. 66, Morristown New Jersey. Kenneth entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 11, 2011, at his home. He was born on January 12, 1945 in Madison, New Jersey. Kenneth was a devoted husband and a loving caring father. He held a special place in the hearts of those who knew him. Kenneth worked for Morristown Housing Authority for 29 years before retiring in January of...
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Mary Ellen Howell
February 14, 1930 - September 5, 2011
Mary Ellen Howell died on Monday, September 5, 2011 at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. Mary was 81 years old. She was the wife of the late Willie C. Howell, Sr. Mary lived most of her life in Morristown, NJ until moving to Pennsylvania to live with her daughter three years ago. Born in Lyons, Ga., on February 14, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Roger and Katherine...
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Robert A. Lucas
November 4, 1919 - August 30, 2011
Robert A. Lucas, 91, a resident of Heath Village Retirement Community, Hackettstown, NJ, passed away August 30 after a short illness at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center He was a graduate of the University of West Virginia, his native state, and earned his PhD in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He served his country in the United States Navy in World War II from 1944 to 1946. He...
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Thurman Lee
July 28, 1928 - August 8, 2011
Thurman Lee of Morristown passed away Monday at Regency Grande Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 83. He is survived by 7 children, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Thurman Lee. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own...
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Fannie Watson
February 7, 1920 - August 4, 2011
Fannie Watson, 91 passed away peacefully at Burnt Tavern Nursing Home on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Fannie Watson started her working career with the Veterans Administration and left in 1958 to cofound the Larson Mortgage Company with Robert Larsen in Newark, New Jersey. She rose to Senior Vice President in 1983 and leaves behind many loving co workers at Larson Mortgage Company (now named...
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Paula Ann Alston
July 3, 1965 - July 26, 2011
Paula "Ann" Alston, of Franklin Borough passed away Tuesday, July 26th at home. She was 46. Born in Morristown, July 3, 1965 she was the daughter of Morris "Housie" Averette and Linda Jones-McCollugh Survivors include with her parents her life partner, Anthony Blair of Franklin Borough; three daughters, Monique Jones-Derrick and her husband Rondell, Erica Jones, and Paula Jones of...
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Carter Edmond Mobley
May 3, 1947 - July 11, 2011
Carter Edmond Mobley, of Morristown passed away Monday July 11th, at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown. He was 64. Born in Morristown on Saturday, May 3, 1947. He was the son of the late Edward George and Gladys (Ferguson) Mobley. Carter served in the National Guard from 1967 to 1973. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church Morristown. He is survived by his son Miles of West...
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Serena C. Warrington
June 3, 1939 - June 13, 2011
Serena C. Warrington, 72, of Morristown, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Serena was born in Sea View Farm, Antigua, West Indies and resided in Morristown for 44 years. She was previously employed by the Morris School District as a lunchroom aide and well known in the Morristown community through her work with Bethel A.M.E. church Morristown, Happy Workers...
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George S. Lassiter
July 4, 1934 - May 3, 2011
Dr. George S. Lassiter, 76, died peacefully on May 3, 2011. Born in Madison, NJ on July 4, 1934, he remained there as a long-time resident. A graduate of Madison High, Hobart College and Hahneman Medical Schools, he went on to practice medicine in Morristown for 36 years and worked at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He served in the US Navy and was Chief of Medicine at All Souls Hospital. He...
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George S. Lassiter
July 4, 1934 - May 3, 2011
Dr. George S. Lassiter, 76, died peacefully on May 3, 2011. Born in Madison, NJ on July 4, 1934, he remained there as a long-time resident. A graduate of Madison High, Hobart College and Hahneman Medical Schools, he went on to practice medicine in Morristown for 36 years and worked at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He served in the US Navy and was Chief of Medicine at All Souls Hospital. He...
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Mary Auls
November 15, 1938 - April 9, 2011
Mary Auls of Morristown, passed away Saturday April 9th, at Morris Hills Center at the age of 72. She was born in Montgomery , Alabama on Tuesday, November 15, 1938 to the late Johnny and Brazie (Smith) Auls. She was employed as a Nursing Aid at Morristown Rehabilitation Center. Mary is survived by her 5 children, Daughter Sharon Rudolph of Morristown; Son James Auls of Montgomery, AL; Son...
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Keon Lamar Ballard
August 12, 1985 - April 3, 2011
Keon Lamar Ballard of Morristown, passed away Sunday April 3rd at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was 25. Born in Denville on Monday August 12, 1985 he was the son of Terry Joel and Martha (Lewis) Ballard. Keon was a member of Calvary Baptist Church Morristown. In addition to his parents Keon is survived by his Brother Jeremy, two Sisters; Tiffany of Atlanta, GA. and Brianne of Tacoma, WA....
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JoAnn Haslett
November 25, 1951 - March 14, 2011
JoAnn Haslett, of Randolph, passed away at home Monday March 14, 2011. She was 59. Born in Plainfield, NJ on Sunday November 25, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Walter Matthew and Jane Marion (Slattery) Wasowski. She received her B.S. R.N. from Misericordia University and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Essex and Sussex County School Districts, and prior to that was employed many...
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Shirley Mae Brown
May 26, 1937 - February 3, 2011
Shirley Mae Brown of Morris Township died peacefully at home on Thursday February 3, 2011. She was 73. Born in Bernardsville May 25, 1937 she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Burwell) Harris. She was the widow of the late A.C. Brown. She is survived by her son Albert Rainey Jr. of Morristown her sister Joan Jefferson of Plainfield; three grandsons Albert Rainey III, Cheron and...
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Frederick A. McLaughlin
January 31, 2011
Frederick A. McLaughlin, 72, formerly of Morristown, NJ passed into the presence of his Lord on Monday, January 31, 2011. He attended Morristown High School graduating in 1957. Fred graduated from Northeastern University in Boston in 1961 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Fred was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. Fred...
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Ruth Lucille Young
October 5, 1931 - January 20, 2011
Ruth Lucille Young of Morristown entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a short illness . She was 79. Born in Henderson NC on October 5, 1931 to the union of the late Walter Lee and Margie (Jiggets) Harris. She worked for Morris View Nursing home for ten years, but was a housewife for most her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist...
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Mary Alice Watkins
October 30, 1929 - January 8, 2011
Mary Alice Watkins passed away January 8, 2011 in Duluth, Georgia. She was 81. Born in Louisa County, Virginia on October 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George and Louise Collins. Mary was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Dover until moving to Georgia in 2007. She was educated in the Morris School district and graduated from Morristown High School. She was employed by...
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John Allen Cooke
April 5, 1939 - January 5, 2011
John Allen Cooke of Morristown passed away Wednesday January 5th at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was 71. Born in Morristown, NJ. on Wednesday April 5, 1939 he was the son of the late Charles A. and Jennie Lee (Martin) Cooke. He was retired from Picattiny Arsenal in 1993 after 27 years of service. John was the husband of Dolores (Keys) Cooke. In addition to his wife he is survived by...
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Harold Chambers
July 5, 1930 - December 26, 2010
Harold Chambers, passed away, Sunday, December 26th at home. He was 80 years old. Born in Newark, on Saturday, July 5th, 1930. He was the son of the late Milton and Ruby (Coleman) Chambers. He retired from E.G. Mennen after 40 years of service. He is survived by his long time companion, Frances Jones of Morristown; Two brothers, Carl and Phil Baltimore of Newark; and one step-son Darrel...
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Patricia A. Cannella
March 13, 1948 - December 25, 2010
Patricia A. Cannella of Morris Plains passed away at home Saturday December 25th, 2010. She was 62. Born in Newark on Saturday March 13, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Dugan) Lytwyn. She was employed as a Crossing Guard by the Borough of Morris Plains Police Department. She was the wife of Thomas Cannella Patty loved her family, especially family vacation and...
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Francis Gennaro LaMorte
December 1, 1923 - December 19, 2010
Francis Gennaro LaMorte, of Mendham, passed away on Sunday, December 19th at Morris View Health Care Center, Morris Twp. He was 87. Born in Castlenuove di Conza, Campania, Italy on Saturday, December 1, 1923, he was the son of the late Guiseppe and Pasqualina (Custode) LaMorte. Francis was employed as a Mechanical Designer at Honeywell International. He served his Country in World War II from...
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Lorraine Pickel
August 15, 1937 - December 17, 2010
Lorraine Pickel of Mendham Twp., passed away Friday December 17th at Morristown Memorial Hospital. She was 73. Born in Kearney, on Sunday, August 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Schoonover) Dittman. She was Co-Owner of Speedwell Electric Motors in Morristown with her husband Charles (Charlie) W. Pickel. Lorraine was a long standing member of the Brookside...
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Fredrick Douglas Martin
October 29, 1929 - December 16, 2010
Fredrick (Freddie) Douglas Martin of Morristown passed away Thursday December 16th at Morris Hills Center. He was 81. Born in Jenkinsville SC. on Friday October25, 1929 he was the son of the late Clarence Leroy and Lannine Mae (Johnson) Martin. He was employed as a Railroad worker at R&B Railroads for over twenty years. He is survived by his four daughters; Bonita Floyd of Newark, Bridgette...
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Stanley Banner
May 26, 1937 - December 15, 2010
Stanley Banner of Morristown formerly of Elizabeth passed away peacefully Wednesday December 15, 2010. He was 73. He was a fun loving, good hearted man. Stanley will be missed by his family; daughters Donna Ewart and her husband Bob, Pamela Domino and her huband Tom one Son Stanley and his wife Rose and four grandchildren. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of...
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Samuel W. Kersey, Jr.
August 11, 1926 - December 12, 2010
Samuel W. Kersey Jr. of E. Orange formerly of Morristown, NJ died on December 12, 2010 at age of 84. Sam was born in Morristown, NJ and lived in E. Orange for many years. He retired form VA Hospital of E. Orange. He is survived by his devoted sister Ruth Douglas of E. Orange, two Nephews, Nieces, other relatives and friends. In Lieu of Flowers, donations to Calvary Baptist Church...
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Henry Clifton Wallace
July 8, 1924 - December 10, 2010
Henry Clifton Wallace, better known as Harry, of Morristown passed away Friday, December 10th. He was 86. Born in 1924 in Barbados where he was a carpenter and cabinet maker he moved to Morristown, NJ in 1974. He worked at Morristown Memorial Hospital in building services until he retired. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Cynthia Wallace and four surviving children; Patricia Harris...
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Julia Celeste Hunt
January 5, 1948 - November 29, 2010
Julia Celeste Hunt of Morristown passed away Monday morning November 29, 2010 at home .She was 62. Born in Newark, NJ. on Monday January 5, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Julia (Bundy) Williams she had been employed as Radiology Film Librarian at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Julia was a member of Calvary Baptist Church Morristown. She is survived by four daughters, Crystal...
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Milton Thompson
September 17, 1952 - November 20, 2010
Milton Thompson died Saturday November 20 at Morris Hills Center, Morristown. He was 58. Born in East Orange on Wednesday, September 17, 1952 he was the son of the late Moses and Geraldine (Hayspell) Thompson. Milton worked as the Coordinator of the Morristown Community Soup Kitchen and was a longtime volunteer of the Eric Johnson House in Morristown. He was the husband of Pamela (Horn)...
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Margaret Needles Williams
October 11, 1919 - November 18, 2010
Margaret Needles Williams, formerly of New Vernon, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, in Maplewood. She was 91. Mrs. Williams was born on October 11, 1919, in Kansas City, Mo. She was the daughter of Col. Enoch R. and Ethel S. Needles. She graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in economics in 1942. She married Herbert Philip Williams on November 18, 1944 and was his devoted...
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Sandra Frances Terry
October 17, 1943 - November 4, 2010
Sandra Frances Terry, 67, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, November 4th at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clares Hospital, Dover, NJ. Born in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, October 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Fannie Jackson. She was employed as a Crossing Guard for the Town of Morristown for 20 years and retired in 2005. Sandra was the wife of John Douglas...
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Juanita Roberta Suitt
July 29, 1938 - November 1, 2010
Juanita Roberta Suitt (Scott) 72, of Morristown, passed away Monday November 1st at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clare's Hospital, Dover, NJ. Born in Esmont, VA. on Friday July 29, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sarah Eliza Scott. She was retired from Nabisco/Kraft Foods, E. Hanover in 2003 after twenty years of service. Most recently she managed the Banking Center....
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Mary Charles Bryant
November 22, 1942 - October 24, 2010
Mary Charles Bryant, 67 of Morristown, passed away on Sunday October 24th. Born in Hartford, Alabama on November 22 1942, was the daughter of the late Session and Ethel Mae (Robins) Bryant, Mary worked as a Nurses Assistant at Morristown Memorial Hospital for over 19 years retiring in 2009. Mary was a member of the Union Baptist Church Morristown, member of the Golden Heritage Ministry and a...
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William Leroy Thomason
January 21, 1925 - October 17, 2010
William Leroy Thomason of Morristown departed this life at home on Sunday October 17, after a brief illness. He was 85. He was born in York, South Carolina on January 21, 1925 and has been a resident of Morristown for over 60 years. He married Helen Mitchell on November 21, 1954. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2010. Mr. Thomason was employed for 30 years as a mechanic at the Whippany...
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Dorothy Steele
February 12, 1923 - October 12, 2010
Dorothy (Haynes) Steele known to all as “Dot”, long-time resident of Morristown, died peacefully the evening of October 12, 2010 at the Morris View Healthcare Facility. Dorothy was born in Greensboro, NC, daughter of John W. and Bessie P. Haynes on February 12, 1923, and attended Greensboro Schools and furthered her education into Nursing. After Nursing School, she met and married...
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Hami Kilic Aslan Solu
December 1, 1926 - October 10, 2010
Hami Kilic Aslan Solu, age 84 Licensed Professional Engineer. Hami Kilic Aslan Solu (Sammy, Aslan) passed away on October 10 at Pine Acres Nursing Home, Madison, NJ after a brief illness. Mr. Solu was born in Istanbul, Turkey on December 1, 1926 to the late, Emine Firdevs Solu and Turkish Army Inspector General Serafettin Solu. After WWII, under the US Marshall Plan; Aslan received his...
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Belton Shaw, Jr.
July 21, 1926 - October 6, 2010
Mr. Belton (Blinky)Shaw Jr. 84 of Morristown, passed away October 6th at Morris Hills Center. A life long resident of Morristown, was the son of the late Belton Sr. and Geneveive(Connover) Shaw. Belton worked as a laborer for Laborers International Union Of North America Local # 593 for more than 35 years. Blinky's love, was in breeding hunting dogs, and the sport of hunting with his dogs. He...
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Pauline Grant
November 8, 1925 - September 14, 2010
Pauline Grant of Dover, NJ was a God fearing woman; devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother departed this world on Sept 14, 2010 at the age of 84. Pauline was born in York, South Carolina on Nov 8, 1925. She was the only child born to the late Inez Sadler. Pauline moved to Morristown, NJ, as a child and attended public schools there, graduating from Morristown High School. After...
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Alfonso Sherald
September 5, 2010
The Rev. Alfonso Sherald, Pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Morristown, NJ, and President of the Morristown NAACP, departed this life on September 5, 2010 in his 61st year. He leaves to cherish his memory his: father, Jay T. Muldrow; sisters Geraldine Sherald and Denise Muldrow; brother Jeffrey Muldrow. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Rev. Alfonso Sherald. You...
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Ronnie Rogers
July 29, 1956 - September 4, 2010
Ronnie Rogers, 54 of Florham Park, formerly of Morristown passed away Saturday September 4, 2010 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Marion S.C. July 29, 1956 he was the son of the late Miriam Rogers. Ronnie worked as a Project Manager for Jay Shapiro & Associates in Newark N.J. for the past four years, and also owned and operated Rogers Development and Construction Co. He was a member of...
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Mary E. Denman Harrison
May 12, 1928 - August 23, 2010
Mary E. "Betty" Denman Harrison, 82, of Florham Park, passed away Monday August 23, 2010 at King James Care Center in Chatham. She was the beloved wife of James C. Harrison for 59 years. She was born Mary Elizabeth Denman on May 12, 1928, in Morristown, daughter of the late Elizabeth May Roe and Theodore A. Denman. Betty graduated from Morristown High School in 1947, after which she was...
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Anthony G. Petrucci
August 4, 1970 - August 14, 2010
Anthony G. Petrucci, 40, of Morris Plains departed Saturday August 14, 2010 at Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital In New York. Born in New Haven, CT August 4th, 1970. He was the son of Pasquale and Maureen A (Murphy) Patrucci, and the Husband of Suzanne (Buendia) Petrucci. Anthony was employed as a Parole Officer for the State of New Jersey in Paterson NJ for over 10 years. His religious...
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Ruth L. Anderson
June 11, 1923 - August 8, 2010
Ruth L. Anderson, of Morristownship passed on Sunday August 8, 2010 at care one at Morristown. Ruth was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Morristown, and a member of the senior choir. Born in Newark NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lorrena Randolph. Ruth was the wife of Ryland Anderson Sr. Ruth is survived by her husband Ryland Anderson Sr., a son Ryland Anderson Jr,...
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Sylvia E. Kirven
April 20, 1923 - July 28, 2010
Sylvia E Kirven peacefully passed away early July 28, 2010 at the age of 87. Sylvia was born in 1923 in the Bronx NY. She was raised in the Bronx NY and Jamaica WI with her younger sister Evelyn Thomas whom she leaves behind. In 1945 she married Kenneth K Kirven (deceased 1997) and together they called Morristown home for 61 years. Collectively they consciously raised a daughter Donna L Kirven...
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Carrie Elizabeth Green
October 16, 1921 - July 26, 2010
Carrie Elizabeth Green, died Monday morning at her home in Morristown NJ. She was 88 years old. Born on October 16, 1921 in Savannah GA. Ms. Green moved to Morristown in 1942. Ms. Green owned and operated Carrie's Beauty Shop in Summit NJ. She was a member of the Morristown Church of God in Christ for all Saints, where she directed and later advised the young adult choir. Through out the...
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Jordan A. Davis
March 2, 1993 - July 26, 2010
Jordan A. Davis, 17, of Wharton passed away Friday July 23rd. Born in Morristown on Tuesday March 2, 1993, he was the son of Roosevelt Rush and Alycia Davis. In addition to his parents he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Sally Davis and his paternal grandparents Roosevelt and Rosa Lee Rush; two brothers Donte and Keith; three sisters, Krishna, Toby and Kenise; and a host of other...
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Harry Webb
January 19, 1927 - July 17, 2010
Harry Webb 83, of Morristown died Saturday July 17th, at Spring Hill Assisted Living Facility in Morristown. Born in Dover on Wednesday, January 19, 1927 he served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. He retired from Picatinny Arsenal were he worked as an amunitions tester for many years. Harry was predeceased by his wife Priscilla (Sickles) Webb. He is survived by...
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George Davis
January 11, 1922 - July 8, 2010
George Davis, 88 of Morristown passed away Thursday July 8th at Lyons Veterans Hospital, Lyons, NJ. Born in Morristown, NJ. on Wednesday, January 11, 1922, he was the son of the late John and Lena (Bell) Davis. He worked as a Marriage and Family Counselor for 46 years at Family and Childrens Services in Elizabeth, NJ. and at Youth and Family Counseling in Westfield, NJ. for 40 years. He was...
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James Edward Dortch
November 6, 1937 - July 6, 2010
James Edward Dortch passed away peacefully July 6th. James was born Nov.6th 1937, to the late Leroy and Emma Dortch. James is survived by a son Quinton (Geraldine)Maplewood, 2 brothers William, and John (Minnie)Morristown, 4 sisters Brenda Morristown, Catherine (Lamont)Peterson Hopatcong, Rosa and Alice May Cross both of North Carolina. He is also survived by 2 granddaughters, many nieces,...
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Brenda L. Towns
July 2, 2010
Brenda L. Towns 48 of Morristown passed away Fri. July 2nd at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Morristown N.J. She was the daughter of Frances C. Wilfong. She was employed as a Senior Clerk for JCP&L Co. in Morristown for over 23 years. Brenda was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the wife H. Clayton Towns. In addition to her husband is survived by her mother, Two sons Zuri, Desmond...
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Mable M. Dortch
June 4, 1943 - June 21, 2010
Mable M. Dortch, Morristown passed away peacefully Monday June 21st at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Norlina NC. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Eliza (Baltrip) Blackman. A member of Bethel A.M.E. Church of Millburn N.J. Mable was the wife of William H. (Bill) Dortch. Mable is also survived by one daughter Theresa M.Dortch Smith , 1 grandson 3 great-grandchildren 5 brothers...
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Jean Shirley Speights
July 22, 1935 - June 6, 2010
Jean Shirley Speights of Morristown, departed this world on June 6TH. She was born in Windsor, N.C. and lived in Morristown for the past 53 years. She was employed by the Morristown Memorial Hospital for several years and retired from there. Jean is survived by one sister, one brother, two daughters, one son, fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two uncles, one aunt and a host of...
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Robert F. Hinton
August 18, 1926 - June 4, 2010
Robert F. Hinton 83. Long time resident of Madison NJ. Passed away peacefully June 4, 2010 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Hinton family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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Sadie Mae Murphy
March 4, 1924 - May 27, 2010
Sadie Mae Murphy of Morristown passed away at Pine Acres Nursing Home on Thursday May 27th 2010. She was 86. Born in New Bern, NC on Tuesday, March 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Stafford. Sadie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church Morristown, NJ. She was the Widow of the late Edward Murphy. She is survived by her daughter Linda and son Edward Murph) both of...
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Edna Achoe
May 19, 2010
Edna Achoe 78 of Morristown, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Azalea Garden Assisted Living Center in Conyers, Georgia. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Achoe family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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Susan Carswell Jn Baptiste
January 12, 1957 - May 4, 2010
Susan Carswell Jn Baptiste, 53, of Bridgewater, passed away on Tuesday May 4th at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. Born in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, January 12, 1957, she was the daughter of Samuel David and Essie Mae (Trowell) Carswell of Brooklyn, NY. She was employed as an Information Technology Manager at Lucent Technologies Morristown for 22 years. She was the wife of Steve Jn...
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Augustin Roque
August 28, 1952 - May 4, 2010
Augustin (Papo) Roque, 57 of Dover passed away Tuesday May 4th at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico on Thursday August 28, 1952. He is the son of Luis and Domenica (Figueroa) Roque of Dover. Augustin proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a machinist at Alcoa Power and Propulsion in Dover for the past two years and had...
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Helen M. Thomason Mitchell
May 1, 2010
Helen M. Thomason (nee) Mitchell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 1, 2010. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Thomason family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below
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Lauren Failla
April 12, 1985 - April 28, 2010
Lauren Failla died on April 28 in a snorkeling accident off the Andaman Islands while on a vacation trip to India. She was 25 years old, an artistic, talented, beautiful, loving young woman. Ms. Failla had recently received a Masters of Art Business with Distinction from Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. At the time of the accident, she was in the process of completing her application to...
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Alphonso Broome
January 1, 1945 - April 28, 2010
Alphonso Broome ("Al"), Al's Small Engine Service. Passed away on April 28, 2010 at his home in Morristown, NJ. Al was a decorated Army veteran who served in Vietnam and Germany. He is survived by his special love Cynthia Murphy; brother James Broome Jr; sisters Melba Joanna Parker, Fannie Godfrey, Leila Perry; sister-in-law Bessie Broome; a niece, several aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. ...
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Pauline Bousema
July 9, 1929 - April 25, 2010
Pauline Bousema, formerly of Morristown, died Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center in Andover Twp. She was 80. She was born in Holzkirchen, Germany on July 9, 1929, the daughter of the late Franz and Pauline (Sattler) Ginhart. She was employed as a sales clerk at Bantam Stores in Mendham and Chatham before retiring in approximately 1995. Previously, she...
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Lucy A. Phillips
May 22, 1919 - April 7, 2010
Lucy A. Phillips 90, of Morristown passed away Wednesday April 7th at Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. Born in Morristown on Thursday May 22, 1919 She was the daughter of the late Cesare and Muria (Catizone) Fillipis. Lucy retired from American Home Foods, formerly Tenco, in Morris Plains after 35 years of service. She was a member of St. Margarets Roman Catholic, Morristown. She enjoyed...
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Barbara May White
March 16, 1942 - March 9, 2010
Barbara May White, 67, of Morristown, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Morristown Memorial Hospital after suffering from a long illness. Born on March 16, 1942, in Wake Forest, NC; she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ozea (Day) Pitts. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles and her brother, Charles. She is survived by her four children, Charles Jr. of Parsippany, NJ, Aaron of...
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Joann Bush
March 6, 2010
Joann Bush, 71 of Morristown died Saturday March 6th at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Boonton she was the daughter of the late Camilo and Domenica (De Palo) Lupinetti. She retired from the Mennen Company after 35 years of service. Joann is survived by two nephews and four nieces. She will be fondly remembered by a host of friends at the Morris County Nutrition program in Morristown. ...
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David F. Williamson, Jr.
August 19, 1920 - February 12, 2010
David F. Williamson Jr. 89 of Morristown, died Friday, February 12, at Care One At Madison Ave. Morristown. Born in Morristown Thursday, August 19, 1920 he was the son of the late David F. and Cornelia (Smiley) Williamson. He was the widower of Phebe (Leonard) Williamson David retired in 1995 from the Morris County Savings Bank, Morristown where he had worked as an administrator. Previous to...
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Walter Griggs, Jr.
September 3, 1942 - January 18, 2010
Walter Griggs, Jr. (Shoemaker) 67 of Morristown died Monday January 18 at Morris Hills Center, Morristown. Born in Morristown he was the son of the late Walter and Louise (Davis) Griggs. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church Morristown and the American Legion Post 312 Morristown. He was retired from the Laidlaw Bus Company There will be a Memorial Service in the Chapel of Calvary Baptist...
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Thomas Jackson, Jr.
July 11, 1941 - January 5, 2010
Thomas Jackson Jr " Tommy" passed away at home on Tuesday January 5, 2010 in Richmond, VA. He was 69. Born in Morristown to the late Thomas Jackson Sr. and Fannie Bullock. Thomas retired from the Boonton Board of Education. He is predeceased by his wife Arlene ( Johnson ) and son Howard. Thomas is survived by four sons, Michael of Richmond, VA., Thomas III and his wife Tony of Branden, FL...
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Irene Peterson
June 7, 1934 - December 24, 2009
Irene Peterson of Hampton VA. formerly of Morristown passed away after a short illness on Thursday, December 24, 2009 she was 75. She was born in Morristown June 7, 1934 to the late Joshua and Roberta (Tillet) Baum and lived most of her life in Morristown before moving to Hampton VA. in 1997. Mrs. Peterson retired from Lucent Technologies in 1989 after 23 years of service. She was a member...
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Evelean Gilliham
August 25, 1932 - December 20, 2009
Evelean Gilliham, 77 of Morristown, passed away, Sunday December 20th at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Ridgeway, NC. on Thursday, August 25, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Meredith Henderson and Betty Pearl (Jordan) Henderson Evans. She was a resident of Morristown for 68 years Evelean retired as a cook from the Morris School District for 11 years. She was the wife of the...
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Kate Patterson
June 1, 1919 - December 20, 2009
Kate Patterson departed this life at Pines Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Madison, N.J., Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was born 1919 to the union of the late Isaac and Celeste Martin in Jenkinsville, South Carolina and came to Morristown at and early age. Kate attended Morristown schools and graduated from Morristown High School and went on to graduate from Apex School of Cosmetology....
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Gloria D'Antonio
February 2, 1930 - December 9, 2009
Gloria D'Antonio, 79 of Morristown passed away Wednesday December 9, at Peggy Coloney's House At Hope Village, Scotch Plains Township. Born in New York City NY. on February 2, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Sylvia (Levine) Markman. Gloria had been a resident of Morristown since 1972. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Robert Lloyd Coutts in Morristown for 20 years. She...
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Mary Achilles Coggeshall
December 4, 1921 - December 8, 2009
Mary Achilles Coggeshall, 88, of Basking Ridge, NJ died Dec. 8, 2009. She leaves behind 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Her years of devotion to community service included: host of a radio show “Morristown goes to the UN”, former President and board member for many years of The Morristown Neighborhood House, volunteer with the Morris County Fair Housing Office...
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Beverly Jane Dunlap
November 19, 1940 - December 3, 2009
Beverly J. Dunlap, 69 of Morristown died of natural causes Thursday Dec. 3, 2009 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of John J. Dunlap. Born in Morristown, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Jane (Seibel) Everett. She was employed as a cook/manager at the Morris School District for 27 yrs. She is survived by her husband, daughters Jane Haggerty KS, Kathy Draughn...
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Ethel Beatrice Hines
July 14, 1930 - November 24, 2009
Ethel Beatrice Hines of Randolph, NJ went to join our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Morris View Health Care Center in Morristown, NJ. Ethel (or Miss Ethel as she was most fondly referred to) is the daughter of the late "Bush" Battle Green and the late Berma Vivian Green (Suitt). She was the only child of Battle and Berma Vivian. On September 17th, 1949, Ethel married Thomas...
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Joan D. Goodwin
June 11, 1943 - November 18, 2009
Joan D. Goodwin, 66, of Madison, died of natural causes Wednesday, November 18, at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Irvington on Friday, June 11, 1943, She was the daughter of the late John and Clair (Reils) Sonsiadek. Joan is survived by 4 sons; Kenneth, Shawn, James and Michael and one grandchild. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Goodwin family, please click the "Sign...
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Charles Caslin Jamison, Jr.
January 22, 1927 - November 1, 2009
Charles Caslin Jamison, Jr., affectionately known as "Moose", went home to the Lord on Sunday, November1, 2009. He died as he lived, listening to jazz, in the loving hands of his family, at his home of 45 years at the age of 82. Moose was born on January 22, 1927, to the late Charles and Grace Cook Jamison, in Summit, New Jersey, but is known as a long time citizen of Morristown. Moose graduated...
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Dolores H. Roberts
May 22, 1930 - October 20, 2009
Dolores H. Roberts died October 20, 2009 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Dolores was born May 22nd 1930 in Orange, NJ to the late Issac Hargrove and Irene Hargrove. She leaves to mourn a loving and devoted companion of 50 plus years Robert Taylor, one daughter Daphne Roberts and 5 grandchildren of Miami Florida. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Roberts family, please click the ...
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Gail Alana Goldstein
October 11, 1947 - September 27, 2009
Gail Alana Goldstein, 61 of Morristown died Sunday September 27th, at Morris Hills Center. Born in Newark on Saturday, October 11, 1947, She was the daughter of the late Al and Ruth (Rommel) Thweatt. Gail was a member of the Ethical Culture Society of Essex County. She is survived by her son, Steven Kelly and her husband Robert Goldstein. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the...
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Glenn A. Hardy
June 14, 1934 - September 20, 2009
Glenn A. Hardy, 75, of Rockaway, formerly of Whippany died Sunday September 20th, at the Veterans Administration Health Care System, East Orange. Born in Morristown he was the son of the late Thomas and Virginia (King) Hardy. Glenn served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy in Korea and Vietnam and as a Power Plant Operating Engineer for the U.S. Military. He is survived by his sister,...
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Evelyn C. Dickinson
May 26, 1912 - September 12, 2009
Evelyn C. Dickinson passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2009 with her son and care givers present. She was born in Galveston, Tx. of immigrant parents, Paul and Anna Calligary, from Romania and present day Czech Republic. After living in Ohio and Kentucky in her early years, her family moved to New York City where she attended high school and received a full scholarship to NYU's...
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Charles Griffin
September 14, 1929 - September 4, 2009
Charles Griffin, 79, of Morristown, passed away Friday, September 4th, at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Clair, PA on Saturday, September 14, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles Joseph and Helen (Yankowski) Griffin. He was the husband of Joan Louise (Nahas) Grifin. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. In addition to his wife, he is...
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Amelia Marie Kafaf
February 11, 1933 - August 28, 2009
Amelia (Amy) Marie Kafaf finished her life's work on Friday August 28th. Amy was the beloved wife of Peter for 52 colorful years. She was the dynamic mother of two sons, John and Peter and their wives Vincenza and Amy. Her four grandchildren Greg, Giulianna, Nicholas and Helena were her pride and joy and she often called them the badges that she wore with honor. She also leaves behind her most...
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Joan C. Smith
April 25, 1939 - August 16, 2009
Joan C. Smith, 70, of Madison, but formerly of Morristown, passed away Sunday, August 16th at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Mt. Holly, NJ on Tuesday, April 25, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Walter Collins and Cora Loper Stallings of Morristown. She was a teacher at Morris School District, Morristown, NJ for over 20 years. Joan was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of...
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Santo Del Valle
October 11, 1936 - August 14, 2009
Santo Del Valle, 72 of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico passed away at Hima de Caguas Friday August 14th. Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on Sunday, October 11, 1936 he was the son of the late Sergio and Felipa (Tirado) Del Valle. Santo was the husband of Nicasia. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Church and the Knights of Columbus of Dover. In addition to his wife he is survived by his...
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Mary Lee Custis
June 26, 1928 - July 29, 2009
Mary Lee Custis, 81, of Morris Township, passed away at 11:30 pm, Wednesday July 29th, at Care One At Madison Avenue, Morristown. Born in Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC, on Tuesday, June 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Mamie (Shade) Patterson. She worked as a Private Duty Nurse for over 30 years. She was the widow of James S. Custis. Mary was a member of Calvary Baptist...
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Edward A. Wing, Jr.
September 24, 1931 - July 23, 2009
Edward A. Wing Jr., of Lincoln Park formerly of Morristown passed away Thursday July 23rd at Care One at Morris at the age of 77. Born in Ogdensburg, NY on Thursday, September 24, 1931. He was the son of the late Edward A. and Corelsl I. (Gilbert) Wing. Mr. Wing had had been employed as a Pro shop manager at Sun Valley Golf Course Pequannock He was a member of Our Lady Of The Holy Angels...
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Carmela A. Gerardi
May 25, 1914 - July 12, 2009
Carmela A. Gerardi, 95, of Morristown, passed away, Sunday July 12th at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Boonton, Morris County, NJ on Monday, May 25, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Camilo and Domenica (De Palo) Lupinetti. She was a Homemaker. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Gerardi, who died in January of 1999. She is survived by daughter Dolores Glaessgen,...
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Anthony White
January 12, 1958 - July 8, 2009
Anthony White was born on January 12, 1958 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a resident of Morristown, New Jersey for the last 18 years. He was the son of Barbara White. He departed this life on July 8, 2009. Anthony attended Mercer County College and graduated with a Certificate in Funeral Service. He worked for Perry Funeral Home and Cotton Funeral Home. He then worked for the United...
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William E. Jones, Jr.
December 16, 1936 - May 22, 2009
William E. Jones, Jr. passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009. He was 72.Guy, as he was called by his family and friends, was employed by the Whippany Paper Mill and the Morris School District for many years, before an injury forced him to retire.Guy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lorraine. Three sons, Rodney, Todd (Renee), and Christopher, all of Morristown, NJ. Four grandchildren. Two sisters...
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William Vernon Bass
January 22, 1930 - May 7, 2009
William Vernon Bass of Morristown died Thursday, May 7th at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was 79. Born in Morristown on January 22, 1930, he was the son of the late William and Alice (Tyler) Bass.
Mr. Bass was the husband of Carol (Wilson) Bass. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown, NJ.
Mr. Bass is survived by his wife, one daughter Vernee (Ron) Jennings of Georgia and...
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Anna Ruth Achoe
January 21, 1919 - May 5, 2009
Anna Ruth Achoe was born on January 21, 1919 in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Perry and Minnie Brice. She was raised in Knoxville and was later joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Broadus G. Achoe on June 3, 1939. In the late 1940's, Anna Ruth along with husband moved to Morristown, New Jersey where she resided for more than fifty-seven years. She peacefully entered into eternal...
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Jack J. White, Jr.
August 25, 1942 - April 19, 2009
Jack J. White Jr. 66 of Rahway passed away on Sunday April 19th at Alameda Center in Perth Amboy.
Born in Morristown August 25, 1942 was the son of the late Jack J. White and Bernice M. Dortch. Jack attended the Morristown School Distric and graduated in the class of 1960.
He was employed with Allied Chemical Corp.for several years. Jack relocated to Essex County and was employed with the East...
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Edward Wilfong
April 4, 1924 - April 11, 2009
Edward "Daddy-O" Wilfong, 85 of Morristown passed away Saturday April 11th at home.
Born in Hickory, Catawba County, NC. On Friday April 4, 1924 he was the son of the late Jincie Wilfong. He came to Morristown as a youth, were he resided until his death. Edward was retired from the Whippany Paper Board where he was employed for many years. He was also an accomplished horse trainer and was well...
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Humphrey Dobbs
May 3, 1947 - March 22, 2009
Humphrey Dobbs, 61, of Morristown passed away on Sunday, March 22nd at East Orange General Hospital, East Orange, NJ. Born in Manchester, Jamaica, WI on May 3, 1947, he was the son of the late Clifford Dobbs and Linda (Morris) Dobbs who survives him in Jamaica, WI
Mr. Dobbs worked as a cook at Morris View Nursing Home, Morris Plains, NJ.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son...
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Dorothy S. Palmer
September 30, 1914 - March 19, 2009
Dorothy S. Palmer died peacefully on March 19th at Heath Village in Hackettstown, NJ. She was 94. She was born in Lansing, Michigan but grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She lived in Morristown, NJ for forty years before moving to the retirement community of Heath Village in 1998.
Mrs. Palmer attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio where she was a member of Chi Omega national sorority. ...
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Ernest R. Carter, Sr.
March 15, 2009 - March 15, 2009
Ernest R. Carter, Sr. 83, of Parsippany but formerly of Port Murray, NJ passed away on March 12th at St. Claire Hospital, Denville, NJ. Born in Morristown, he was the son of the late Johnson and Emma (Tucker) Carter.
Mr. Carter worked as a chauffeur at AT&T Bell Laboratories, now Alcatel-Lucent, before retiring.
Mr. Carter was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Port Murray where...
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