All Obituaries

Theresa L. Turck (Leonardis) 90, formerly of the Vailsburg neighborhood in Newark and South Orange, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022. Terry, Grandma Terry, and Aunt Ter as she was referred to by so many had a big heart and connected with people of all ages.  She was warm hearted and  had a great sense of humor which led to many fun and memorable times for all. She volunteered as a substitute teacher at Our Lady Of Sorrows School, spent several years at Lord and Taylor,...

Joan S. (Feltz) Gardiner, 80, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2022. Born and raised in Jersey City, Joan graduated from New Jersey State Teacher College (now New Jersey City University) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. For over 20 years as owner and operator of Schifano Tutoring Services in East Hanover, she took great pleasure in working with students to build both their reading skills and confidence level. She...

Sheila Ann (Ryan) Williams, 60, of Florham Park, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 17, 2022. Born and raised in Maplewood, Sheila was the oldest of 6 children. She graduated from Columbia High School and received a degree from the College of Saint Elizabeth. With a love of traveling, Sheila’s family accompanied her on many cruises, and trips; the most special being a trip to Ireland to see her mother’s birthplace, was an experience...

Howard B. Dotson, 84, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022. Howard was a Sr. Packaging Engineer when he retired from Becton Dickinson in 1999.  Beloved husband 37 years to the late Carol K. (Rosenthal) Dotson.  Devoted father of Beth Dotson, Chris Dotson and his wife Liz.  Cherished PePa of CJ, Ayden and Ryan.  Dear brother of Bunny Wilmore and Robert Dotson.  Also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held at the...

Frank Caprara, 64, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Frank was a hard working man who provided a beautiful life for his family. He was a loving husband to Theresa (nee D'Egidio) of 37 years, devoted father of Frank Jr., his wife Kathy, Anthony, his wife Priscilla and Cristina Borgo, and her husband Nick, and cherished grandfather of Robbie & Sophia Caprara, and soon to be Baby Borgo.  Frank was the laughter of a big,...

Richard Joseph Himics, 83, of Florham Park, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on September 9, 2022. Richard received a B.S. in Chemistry cum laudefrom Iona University; a Ph. D. in organic Chemistry from Cornell University; and an M.B.A. in Management magna cum laude from Fairleigh Dickenson University.  Richard started his career a Rohm and Haas Company as Senior Chemist. He advanced to Senior Chemist/Group Leader at Sun Chemical Corp.  He continued...

Claire K. Falcetano (Nee: Decker) of Somerset, NJ, formerly of Dover, NJ, passed away peacefully at the home of her loving son on September 6, 2022.  She was 96 years old. On September 11, 2022 she would have been 97 years old. She is pre-deceased by her husband Patsy Falcetano, daughter Carolina Falcetano, and son Philip Falcetano. She is survived by her loving son Patrick Falcetano of Somerset, NJ, daughters Kathleen (Ken) Venittelli of Dover, NJ, Elena Venitelli of Wyaslung, PA...

Margaret (Seah) Molle, “Margo”, 65, of Bethesda, MD, formerly of East Hanover, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 3, 2022. In 1950 Margaret’s parents Hok-Ha Chan and Lai-King (Tam) fled from their prosperous life in mainland China to a life of poverty in Hong Kong to avoid imminent persecution by the Communists as Hok-Ha was a prime target having served as a member of the Nationalist Army. Margaret (Chun-Mei Chan) was born in Hong Kong in...

Theresa Mastronardi, 94, formerly of East Hanover & Maplewood, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022.  Born in the Bronx New York in 1928, Theresa was always so proud to remind her family that she was an “American Citizen”, while many assumed that she was not. At age 3, Theresa and her family moved back to Italy where she met and married the love of her life, Enrico Mastronardi.  They married in 1952, came to America, and settled in Astoria, Queens and...

Mario Pompei, 91, of Manahawkin, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 1, 2022. Mario was the youngest of 12 children, born and raised in Newark, NJ. As you would expect, this large Italian family spent much time around the dinner table, especially since their mother, Raphaela, was such an excellent cook. Mario inherited his mother’s love of gardening and cooking and shared that love with his family and friends over the years. He joined...