James Walter Rhoades, 65, of Dumont, NJ, passed away on December 1, 2022. He was born May 4, 1957, in Woodside Queens, NY. His family moved to Port Jefferson, LI, NY, where he resided until he left for college. He was a lifeguard at Cedar Beach all through his H.S. and college years. Jim entered …
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Dorothy A. West
Dorothy A. West (née Rohrman), 96, of Dumont, died peacefully on November 29, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband, Warren J. West, Sr. (1977) and her son, Warren J. West, Jr. (1987). Loving mother of Susan (James) Cycyk, Peter (Louise) West, Matthew (Maureen) West, Michael (Tish) West, and Jane …
Richard L. Lo Russo
Richard L. Lo Russo, 76, of New Milford, died peacefully on December 1, 2022. Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joanne (née Norman). Devoted father of Christopher and his wife Jennifer. Cherished grandfather of Mia and Nicholas. Dear brother of Palma Addeo, Patricia Cavallo, and Teresa Ami. Predeceased by his son, Richard Joseph …
Thomas Joyce
Thomas Joyce, 73, of New York, NY, died peacefully at his residence on November 29, 2022. Loving brother of Anthony (Agnes) Joyce and Nora (Martin) Walsh. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret (née Walsh) and John Joyce, his siblings, Mary (Pat) Carter, Bridig (John) Fishwick, Anne (Pat) O’Neill, Sean (Anne) Joyce, Tim (Kathy) Joyce, Padraig (Theresa) …
Gloria C. Taffuri
Gloria C. Taffuri (nee Vigilo), 95, of Dumont, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Gloria was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Alfred Taffuri. She was the devoted mother of Patrick, Daniel and his wife Roseann, and Lorraine Lethbridge and her husband Michael. The greatest …
Eileen C. McKeever
Eileen C. McKeever, 80, of Englewood, N.J. (formerly of Hoboken N.J.) died peacefully on November 19, 2022. one day shy of her 81st birthday. Eileen was born in Hoboken, N.J. the only child of Eileen “Helen” (nee Fogarty) and Peter Born and cherished niece of Germaine and Al Klein. Eileen is survived of her husband …
Bette Jo Spellman
Bette Jo Spellman (née Mourer), 80 of Oradell NJ, formerly of Fair Lawn NJ, passed away on November 21, 2022 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Myles Spellman. Loving mother of Stacy (Steven) Zuccaro, Steven (Victoria) Eberling and stepmother to Michael (Daniela) Spellman. Proud grandmother of John, Julianna, RJ, Sophia, Alana, Lorelei …
William “Timmy” Lyons
William “Timmy” Lyons, 73, of Cresskill, N.J. died peacefully in Florida on October 15, 2022. Knowing the severity of his illness, Papa was able to find the strength to make one final trip to Florida so he could be surrounded by his truest loves, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Timmy was preceded in death by his …
Dennis A. Murray
Dennis A Murray, 81, of Dumont, NJ died at home peacefully surrounded by his family on 11/13/22. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Martha (nee Duffy), devoted father to Terence, Owen (Coleen) and Jen McKeague. He is also survived by his dear brother, Raymond (Helen). He was a proud grandfather to Sean, …
William T. Lyons
William T. Lyons, 73, died peacefully in Florida on October 15, 2022. Full obituary to follow… Memorial visitation, Monday, November 21st, 4-8 PM, with a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM, followed by Military Honors, at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Ave., Dumont.