Dereta Greenaway was born in Eltham London in December 1945. This was a difficult time after the war and she was mostly raised by her grand parents, who she even spoke about with a smile in her last days. She went to a catholic school and was raised and taught by nuns. In fact to this day, two of her great-aunts are alive in theirs 90's and are nuns in Ireland. Dereta lived an interesting life. She married three times, lived on three different continents, loved to travel, loved...

On November 30, 2020, David Sproul passed peacefully at 88 years of age. In true Dave Sproul fashion, he was one of the last to leave the party. He was preceded in death by many of his long-time friends, his brother (Al), a beloved grandchild (Davie), and his parents (Leona and Albert). He leaves behind Becky, his wonderful wife of 58 years; five children Cindy (Bob), Carolyn (David), Theodore (Donna), Connie (Scott), Catherine; his dog Reagan, and ten grandchildren; Caity, Colin, Logan,...

Susan Elizabeth Newsome, 57, of Bayonne, New Jersey, went home to Jesus on Friday, November 27 2020. Born on October 24th 1963, she was the daughter of Fred and Gloria Newsome. Susan was an amazing daughter who then became an amazing mother. She dedicated her life to her two children Zachary Newsome and Shannon Perez. She was also adored by her adoptive daughter Joselyn Reyes. Susan had two beautiful granddaughters, Jayleen Sanchez and Emma Montalvo, who she loved beyond words. Susan will...

Francis Xavier McTamney, 92, passed away from cancer on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at his residence in Verona surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 1, 1928 to John and Mary (nee Hagen) McTamney. He was predeceased by a son, Gerard and 2 younger brothers, Vincent and Gerard, and an older brother, John McTamney. Francis is survived by his wife, Lillian, of 52 years. He is also survived by his loving step- children: Cynthia O’Neill Kaplan and Jeffrey Kline. He has a...

Edward Michael McHugh, 91, died peacefully at his residence in Wayne, New Jersey on November 4, 2020. Edward McHugh was a very decent and hard working American man, a Catholic, a Husband, a Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. Edward’s life is the story of America, the story of an immigrant, a gentle soul who toiled long shifts and multiple jobs to support his family in Ireland, in England, and finally, in New York City. Edward was born December 13, 1929 to Edward...

Henry Vandyke (Van) Davis was born on November 23, 1931 in Franklin County, North Carolina to the late Henry Davis and Eula Baskett Davis. He was the second of their six children, all boys. Van entered his eternal rest on October 20, 2020 at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, New Jersey. Van was preceded in death by his brothers George and Reginald Davis. At the age of one, the family moved to Vance County, North Carolina. Van attended the Dickies Grove School. The family joined the...

Michael Joseph Donovan, 54, died suddenly on September 2, 2020, while at work. Michael was born September 16th, 1965 in Jersey City, NJ to Richard and Carolyn Donovan (Fairchild). Michael was a loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Michael is survived by his wife, Gina Donovan, his four children, Myles, Tyler, Grace, Olivia, and his granddaughter Aurora; his mother Carolyn Fairchild, his four siblings; Carolyn Donovan, Richard Donovan, Erin Donovan, and Kerri Leskowsky;...

Dinorah Lopez (Deelo), age 51, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was born April 11, 1969 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. She is survived by her loving daughter, Katelyn Bentz, son, Ryan Bentz and many other loving relatives. We witnessed my mom’s last breath then her heart stopped. An image we will never unsee. She was a practice manager of the psychiatry clinic at Columbia University. She went back to Monroe College and graduated in 2018 with a Masters degree in finance. A...

Julian James Lawrence, age 68, passed away the evening of September 6th, 2020 with his loving wife and children by his side due to complications of pneumonia. Julian was born to Jane Arick Loomis Lawrence of Fort Wayne, Indiana and William Paul Lawrence of New York, New York. He was born in Concord, California and spent a period of time in Fort Wayne, Indiana with his grandmother Evelyn Loomis later settling in Bordentown, New Jersey. Julian was married to Victoria Wassall Lawrence July,...

Richard Paul Rhodes, 85, a longtime Westfield resident, passed away on Sept. 3 at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ. Born in Brooklyn NY to the late Robert and Claire Rhodes, he attended Columbia University where he earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Richard worked for Exxon Research and Engineering in New Jersey where he authored dozens of patents. He founded Synoteck, Inc. after retiring from Exxon. Richard was the beloved husband of Linnea W. Rhodes for 50 years. He is...