All Obituaries

It is with great sadness we inform Mary Jane’s family, friends and neighbors of her passing on February 5, 2023.   Born December 1936 to Merrill and Alice Burhans, she grew up in Queen’s Village NY where she met lifelong friends.   A graduate of P.S. 035 and Woodhull High School, she went on to earn an associate degree from Green Mountain College.  Life changed forever after a blind date with the man to whom she would...

Haixiang Fei, 74, of Lake Hiawatha, passed away on February 4, 2023.   Devoted father of Ling Fei, his wife Susan, and Jack Fei.  Loving grandfather of Michael, Elizabeth and Ely.  Also survived by several siblings.   Funeral services were handled privately by the family.  

John Borrello, 78, of Succasunna, formerly of Belleville, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2023.  Devoted father of John Borrello, his wife Dia, Joe Borrello, his wife Theresa, and Michele DeLuca.  Cherished grandfather of Johnny, Michael and Joey, Gianna and Joseph, Ashley, her husband Mark, Brittany, her husband Mike, and Joey.  Great-grandfather of Mark.  Dear brother of Jerry Borrello, Clara Lawrence.    John was pre-deceased by his wife of 54...

Angela Chen Kung, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2023. She was 81. Born in 1942 and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, she came to America in 1966, seeking the American Dream for a better future. She earned a Master’s degree from St. John’s University and married in 1968, settling in Flushing, New York. She then opened her own business, Angeli Realty, and was operating two offices by 1986. Seeking new...

Dorothy C. Balogh (Skwiat), 82, of South River, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023. Dorothy was born in South River and lived her entire life there. After graduating high school, she pursued a secretarial career, working for a time at the Boy Scouts of America in New Brunswick. But soon after she got married to Stephen in 1958, son Jimmy came along, and then son Danny, and she became a full-time homemaker. She was also a devout Catholic at St. Mary’s of Ostrabrama for many...

Wayne M. Brown, 69, of Florham Park, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2023. Born in Montclair, NJ, Wayne grew up in Florham Park, and then established his life in Sparta, where he owned his own business; Wayne M. Brown Automotive, and ended his career with the Morristown Memorial Hospital as a Parking Attendant. Wayne's most loved treasure was his family and friends, especially his grandson Jackson.  A few of his favorite hobbies included taking boat trips up the...

Marietta R. Finelli, 67, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023. Born in Newark, NJ, Marietta grew up in Bloomfield, and then established her life in East Hanover, where she volunteered at her local parish, worked in a nursery school, and ended her career with the East Hanover Police Department. Although, her main job and passion was caring for her home and family. Marietta's most loved treasure was her family, especially her grandchildren and two dogs, Chino &...

Adriana Monaco, 90, of East Hanover, passed away on January 26, 2023. Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home, Inc., 210 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park on Tuesday from 9-10am, followed by the funeral mass at St. Rose of Lima Church in East Hanover at 10:30am.  Entombment at St. John's Cemetery in Queens, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, 312 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936.  

Francis P. Galka, “Frank”, 80, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2022. Frank was born in Scranton, PA and was raised in Kearny, NJ before settling in East Hanover, NJ.  He was a US Army Veteran and worked as a manager at UPS for 35 years.  After retiring, Frank worked as a concession stand manager at Met Life Stadium for 10 years.  Frank enjoyed hunting and fished, and was a big NY Giant fan.  He...

Catherine (Battaglia) Notte, 86, of Short Hills, passed away peacefully on at her home on January 22, 2023.  Catherine was born in Newark, NJ.  She attended Marjorie Webster Junior College in Silver Springs, MD, where she received her degree in Kindergarten and Nursery School Education.  After she graduated, she started teaching special needs children in South Orange for several years until she met her soul mate and got married.  They were married for 60...