It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Robert William Smith, 56, announce his passing on January 16, 2025 at the Morristown Medical Center. He was born in Lynchburg, VA and grew up in Raritan, N.J. before moving to Succasunna in 2015.

He was a construction worker for the High Tech Construction Company in Somerset, NJ, and recently became a member of the Succasunna United Methodist Church.

Rob was a great father, son, brother and friend. He will be sorely missed by the love of his life Hope Hornick of 21 years and his daughter Kira Madison Smith of Succasunna. He also leaves his mother Patricia A. Heckerman of Readington, N.J., his sisters; Kimberly A. Biely and her husband Frank of Bridgewater, N.J., their children, Travis, Callie and Austin and, Ellen M. Solarek and her husband Chris of Kunkletown, P.A., and their children; Michael,  Rachel and Jacob.  He was predeceased by his step-father LeRoy L. Heckerman and, brother Andrew Mahoney.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at the Funeral Home at 1:30 pm. Friends may visit from 12 – 2 pm at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ – (973) 584-7264

Donald “Duke” Snyder, 89, of Jefferson Township, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025.

Born in Greenville, NY, Duke served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Hawaii. He dedicated over 50 years to his career as a beer truck driver, a testament to his work ethic and dedication.

Beyond his professional life, Duke’s passions were many. He was a lifelong car enthusiast, serving as an NHRA Tech Inspector at Island Dragway for over 50 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and cherished his near-daily breakfast and lunch visits to Bryan’s Luncheonette. His beloved dog Bailey was his loyal companion and brought him immense joy.

Duke leaves behind his loving wife of 22 years, Betsy. He is survived by his daughter, Deidre Lewis, and her husband, Scott; his son-in-law, Gary Snyder (predeceased by his daughter, Desiree); his granddaughter, Brittany Capriotti, her husband, Rob, and their children, Cooper and Carter; his granddaughter, Taylor Edgington, and her husband, Nick; his granddaughter, Kailey Lewis, and her fiancée, Tyler; his brother, Ken, and his wife, Carole; and his sister, Nancy Piechocki. Duke was also predeceased by his first wife, Dolores Joan Snyder.

He will be deeply missed by Betsy’s children: Kim Gallagher and her children, Dylan and Shea; Kerri Koch, her husband, Russ, and their children, Joey, Kameryn, and Carson; Kristin Benson and her partner, Liz; and Danny “Moe” Benson, his wife, Briana, and their children, Bodhi and Sunny.

Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ – (973) 584-7264

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Roxbury Township, Mr. Joseph Mascenik, 97, died on January 10, 2025 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville. He was born in Bayonne, NJ and moved to Succasunna 55 years ago. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University. He was a Tax Accountant at Allied Signal in Morris Plains for many years.  He then worked for the State of Louisiana as a Tax Accountant. He was also a founding member of the Holy Wisdom Byzantine Church in Succasunna.

He was predeceased by his wife Ruth E Mascenik in 2022, and by 3 sons; Robert, Mark, and Joseph. He is survived by his son David Mascenik of Succasunna, and by his 2 grandchildren; Mark and Kaleigh.

Friends may visit at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 from 4 – 6 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, 10 am, at the Holy Wisdom Byzantine Church on Emmans Road, Succasunna, the interment will follow at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery.

Eliseo L Valdes formerly of Kenvil, N.J. passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 18, 1930 in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba to Eliseo Valdes Alba and Maria L Abreu Alvarez.  Eliseo migrated to the United States in 1971 in order to provide a better life for his wife and children.  He worked as a custodian at Fairleigh Dickenson University in Madison for many years before retiring.

Eliseo is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Coralia (Cuellar) Valdes.  He also leaves his 4 children, Henry Valdes (and Margarita), Silvio Valdes (and Kimberly), Maria Dudley (and Charles), George Valdes, 8 grandchildren, Jennifer, Heather, Diego, Mason, Emily, Sierra, Morgan, and Jalen, along with 4 great grandchildren.

The family will be celebrating Eliseo’s life in a private service on Monday January 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the Union Cemetery Mausoleum in Hackettstown N.J. where he will be laid to rest.

Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home 96 Main St Succasunna, N.J.

Rev. Harry Richardsen, a long-time Chester, NJ resident, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Succasunna, NJ where he and his beloved wife Ingrid have been living since December 2018.  Harry had recently celebrated his 100^th birthday in May, happily surrounded by friends and family, but then suffered health complications this summer.  Harry was born in Staten Island, NY on May 8, 1924 to Norwegian and Danish immigrants.  He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WW II, first in New England and Greenland and then in the Pacific Arena where he was a navigator and signalman.  When he returned from the war, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the Nyack Missionary Institute, in Nyack, NY, married Ingrid Aasby, and earned his degree in Theology from the Trinity Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL. Harry and Ingrid had seven (7) children.

After graduating from seminary, Harry pastored a church in Barrington, New Hampshire and then another church in Rockaway, NJ.  He then embarked on a 30-year career with the Social Security Administration but stayed actively involved at Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in Succasunna, serving as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher and Superintendent, Boys Brigade leader, a member of the Choir, lots of committees, and also filled in for pastors on holidays and sabbaticals.  In his retirement, he also drove a limousine and a school bus.  At home, he stayed busy doing yard work and maintaining his beautiful home and pool.  He enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, playing Chicken Foot (dominoes), and watching westerns.  Always a sports enthusiast, Harry’s absolute favorite activity was watching Duke basketball and Yankees baseball. He loved them.

Harry is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ingrid (Aasby) Richardsen (now 97 years old). They were married on June 14, 1952 at the Salem Evangelical Free Church in Staten Island, NY.  His children are Gareth (and Beverly) Richardsen of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Jeffrey Richardsen of Chester, NJ; Ruth (and Eugene) McBride of LaGrange, KY; Wesley Richardsen of Duarte, CA; Nancy (and Paul) Kalleberg of Succasunna, NJ; Lise (and Steve) Feller of Chester, NJ; and Audrey Richardsen of Tewksbury, NJ. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren – Sarah, Audrey, Ashley, Austin, Paul Mikael (and wife Sarah), Carolyn (and husband Dave), Michele (and husband Nick), David, and Emily; and 3 great grandchildren – Davey Beth, Campbell Graham, and Ida Dahl.  Harry was pre-deceased by his three siblings, Frank (and Evelyn) Richardson; Ethel (and Harvey) Gustafson; and Margaret (and Norris) Prall, as well as many dear friends and other family members who he will be joyfully reuniting with in Heaven.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 11^th, 2025 at 11 am at the Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in Succasunna, NJ, with Military Honors, followed by a luncheon at the Hillside Church fellowship hall. The internment will take place at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester, at a later date.

  Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ. 973-584-7264

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Hillside Church, Morristown Market Street Mission, or to the World Vision International.

Roxbury Township, Mrs. Jean M Bragg, 96, died on December 24^th, 2024 at her home. She was born and raised in Dover before moving to Succasunna 64 years ago. She was a switchboard operator for the Bell Telephone Company in Dover from 1946 – 1950, and then at Dover General Hospital from 1957 – 1993. She was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

She was predeceased by her husband Donald K Bragg, Sr. in 2013, and by her grandson Christopher Bragg. She is survived by her 2 children; son Donald K Bragg, Jr of Succasunna and daughter Linda M Bragg of Ledgewood. She also leaves her 3 granddaughters; Rachel Dalton, Stephanie Bragg, and Jamie Bragg, and her great grandson Cooper Yowe.

Friends may visit at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 from 9 – 10 am. The interment will follow at the Locust Hill Cemetery in Dover.

Mt. Arlington, Mrs. Joan Elisabeth McGee, 91, died on December 19, 2024 at her home. She was born in Bernardsville and lived in Chatham Township and Madison before moving to Mt. Arlington 28 years ago. She was a retired Sales Clerk at Samantha’s Clothing store in Chatham, NJ. She was also a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Arlington. She enjoyed family camping trips, reading, antiquing, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Michael McGee in 2006, and is survived by her 4 children; Michael McGee (and Monica), Deborah McGee, Diane McGee, and Nancy Richerson (and Rick). She also leaves her 6 grandchildren; . Kelsey, Patrick, Shealyn, Paige, Kevin and Abbey.

Her Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 17^th, 2025 at 10 am at St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna, NJ.

Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ. 973-584-7264

Arnold Giovannoli (94) of Roxbury Township NJ, died peacefully at home after a short illness.

Born on April 30, 1930 in Phillipsburg NJ, he grew up in Summit Hill PA and Hoboken NJ.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Newark College of Engineering (now NJIT), was a former President of fraternity Alpha Phi Delta and enjoyed extra curricular basketball, later inducted into the Varsity Basketball Hall of Fame.  On November 22, 1953, he married Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Meier) of Bloomfield NJ.  He served as a Second Lieutenant of the Air Force during the Korean War, then began work in National Defense at Picatinny Arsenal for 30 years.  After retiring, he began his own Consulting Firm, remaining active in National Defense.  Arnold loved helping others.  He participated in CYO basketball in Mine Hill, then began Recreation Basketball as part of the Roxbury Twp. Recreation Department.  He sat on the Zoning Board for 5 years and helped support and expand the town’s Social Services Department.  He was a Charter Member of the St. Therese RC Church Knights of Columbus Organization, where he provided scholarships to students of the local STEM Program.  In his free time, he prided himself as a Masters-level golfer!

Arnold is survived by Elizabeth, his wife of 71 years, daughters Deborah Giovannoli of Stroudsburg PA and Bettina Stukenbroeker of Succasunna NJ, Son Anthony Giovannoli (Laura) of Ridgefield CT, grandchildren Paul Giovannoli, Dana Stukenbroeker, Drew Giovannoli, Laurelle Giovannoli, Michaela Giovannoli-Deane, Teresa Giovannoli and 3 great-grandchildren; Ellie and Hugo Giovannoli and Marcus Giovannoli. He was pre-deceased by brother Ralph Giovannoli 1997 and sister Dolores Belgiovine 2020.  He is survived by a brother, Joseph Giovannoli.

Friends may at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ on Friday, December 20th, 2024 from 11 – 12 noon. His funeral service will be held on Friday, 12 noon at the Funeral Home. The interment will follow at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery with Military Honors. Then a small repast will be held at Elizabeth’s home.

Joyce H Mooney of Brookside, NJ passed away on Dec 7th 2024 at her home, she was 88.  Joyce grew up in Netcong, NJ. She was the daughter of Fred and Hazel Mooney also of Netcong. Her father was a landmark owner of Mooney Brothers Dairy Farm atop Mooney Mountain, NJ. He was a celebrated 32 degree Mason.  After graduating from Netcong High School, Joyce attended Muhlenberg School of Nursing.  Joyce moved to Brookside in 1970 with her five children, and as a single mom raised five children.

 Joyce is survived by her 5 children; Cathy Bishop of Kenvil, NJ, Cheryl Tartaglia of North Port FL, Craig Mooney of Milford NJ, Douglas Mooney of Oakland Park FL and Daren and Sara Mooney of Quincy, MA. She was beloved by her seven grandchildren;  Anthony Tartaglia, III, Jilliane Tartaglia Guilfoyle, North Port, FL, Britt, Kieran and, Malakai Mooney, Tolland, CT, Amanda and Kyle Mooney of Milford NJ.  Five great grandchildren Alessandra, Lucas, and Gianna Guilfoyle, of FL, Khloe and Karysn Tartaglia of FL. Joyce is also survived by her younger sister Gail and Lee Grobe of Alexandria, VA. and her niece and nephews; Suzanne, David and Daniel Grobe of VA.

 Joyce was employed by the Morris County Clerk Office for 23 years. Joyce was an avid reader of mysteries, and a die hard N Y Yankees fan who never missed a game. She was famous for her homemade brownies, Easter lamb cake, and gingerbread men. Joyce was a rare civilian who was aboard the USS Enterprise CVN-65 departing from NOB Norfolk, Va with her son Petty Officer Douglas F Mooney.   Joyce will be missed by all her special neighbors of Brookside as well.

A Celebration of Joyce’s life will be announced in the Spring of 2025 in Netcong NJ.

Memorial gifts can be made to Mendham Township First Aid Squad.

Arrangements are by Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna NJ (973-584-7264)

Roxbury Township, Mrs. Jean Therese Rich, 96 died on December 3, 2024 at the Oakland Care Center. She was born in Newark NJ and lived in Roxbury for a total of 50+years. She was a retired bookkeeper for A & P in Ledgewood and Randolph NJ. She was an original member of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Succasunna NJ.

Jean took great pride in being active in her communities. She was a volunteer at both Sommerville Medical Center in Sommerville SC and Muhlenberg Hospital in Bethlehem PA.

Jean was quite active in the churches she was a member of. At St Dunstan’s she served on the Altar Guild and Prayer Shawl Ministry, as well as providing Pastoral Care. Jean was also on the Altar Guild at St Paul’s in SC and Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem PA. She held the role of Treasurer ECW and provided Pastoral Care at St Paul’s .

She is predeceased by her husband James Maloney 1953, Her husband Charles Walter Rich 2004, and by her daughter Cathleen Toth in 2010. She is survived by her 4 children, Kevin (Michelle) Rich of Edison NJ, Brian (Susan) Rich of Richmond VA, Charles Alan (Beatriz) Rich of Reno Nevada, and Cynthia (Glenn) Boyd of Oakland NJ. She also leaves her sister Virginia Pope of Wallingford CT., 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Her celebration of life and internment will be held at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Succasunna on Saturday December 14th 2024 at 11am.

Arrangements are by Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna NJ (973-584-7264)