Oxford, NJ – Mrs. Grace Catherine Cerrato, 80, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the Warren Haven Nursing Home in Oxford. Born in Dover, she enjoyed life in Hackettstown before moving to Oxford four years ago. Grace had a fulfilling career as a secretary at Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Township and was known for her passions—birdwatching, her beloved dogs, and her cherished grandchildren as well as her dear family and friends. Her infectious laugh, love for animals, and indomitable spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
Grace was predeceased by her husband, Albert C. Cerrato, in 2019, and her eldest grandson, Christopher M. Williams, in 2015. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Lisa Cerrato-Joly (and husband Bernard Joly) of East Stroudsburg, PA, and Candice Williams (and husband Mark Williams) of Altamont, TN. Grace also leaves behind her grandchildren Grayson, Kyle, and Jon, along with eight bonus grandchildren and 17 bonus great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are cordially invited to gather at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, located at 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, on Friday, November 8th, from 3 PM to 6 PM, with a service at 5 PM. Interment will take place at Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery at a later date.
Mt. Olive Township—Mr. Harvey John “Jack” Harrington, Jr., 84, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center surrounded by his family. Jack was born and raised in Staten Island, NY, before moving to Flanders 57 years ago where he continued to live with his granddaughter Jamie and her family.
Jack had a successful career in finance at various companies in New York City and New Jersey before retiring in 2012. A devoted sports fan, he held season tickets to the Jets and Giants, attended Super Bowls and All-Star Games, and enjoyed many Yankee games at Yankee Stadium. He also made frequent visits to the Boxing Hall of Fame. Jack cherished traveling to sporting events, often accompanied by friends, creating lasting memories at games across the country. His love for travel extended to family vacations, with Aruba and Hawaii being among his favorite destinations.
A proud alumnus of Wagner College and Seton Hall University, Jack was a member of Delta Nu and played college baseball. He continued his passion for sports by participating in Mount Olive Men’s Softball for many years.
Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife, Eileen Marie (Jaques) Harrington, in 2015, as well as his sons, baby Robert Harrington (1966) and John Harvey “Jack” Harrington (2022). He is survived by his four daughters: Sharon Skidmore (and Richard Brideau) of Andover, Lori (and Scott) Fisher of Greensboro, N.C., Karen (and Levent) Bayrasli of Lopatcong, and Linda (and Clay) Coleman of Cazenovia, NY. He leaves behind 11 cherished grandchildren: Jamie Skidmore, Jon Brideau, Stacy Barnes, Bryan Harrington, Leah Sturchio, Jake Bayrasli, Jenna Cooper, Emily Bayrasli, Cooper Coleman, Sadie Coleman, and Brody Coleman, along with 8 great-grandchildren: Holden Bostedo, Shawn Barnes, Owen Barnes, Maxwell Cooper, Charlotte Bayrasli, Liliana Bayrasli, Isabella Sturchio, and Kennedy Sturchio.
Friends are invited to visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, on Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM, and Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM, with a Family Service at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester.
Dorothy C. Sarsat, a retired nurse, died on Friday, October 18, 2024 after a long illness. She was 87. A resident of Succasunna for the past 58 years, she was born in Wharton at the time of home births, and spent her early life in the Dover and Wharton area.
Devoted to the care of others, Dorothy had a 42 year nursing career at Dover General Hospital (which later became St. Clare’s Hospital/Dover Campus). She was the supervisor of the Operating and Recovery Rooms. Noted for her sincere and kind manner, Dorothy cared for each and every of her thousands of patients with individualized attention, concern, and compassion. She adored animals, and ministered to many cats, dogs, rabbits, and an occasional turtle, all of which filled her home with love. A devoted flower gardener, she had a special love and talent for growing roses and peonies. She also enjoyed needle arts, creating beautiful crochet, knit and cross stitch pieces as a way to relax from a demanding profession.
Dorothy was graduated from Bayley Ellard High School (Madison), class of 1955, and St. Michael’s School of Nursing (Newark) in 1958, from which she received her R.N. She was a former member of the National Association of Operating Room Nurses. She and her husband were active members of the Dover Elks Lodge/Emblem Club from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband Jacques Sarsat in 1993, and her sister Mary Ann Kennedy in 2013. She is survived by her sister, Joanne Kennedy of Naples, Fl., and many cousins throughout the area.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R C Church, Flanders, followed by interment at the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna Cemetery. The date is of special meaning to Dorothy, as it marks the anniversary of her wedding in 1960. There are no calling hours at the Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J., 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com).
Hackettstown, Mr. Thomas Alan Davo, 66, died on October 9, 2024 at home. He was born in Chicago and grew up in Roxbury Township. He went to St. Therese School, then to the Roxbury High School for 3 years, and graduated from West Morris High School. He was a retired electronics worker for the M E C A Electronics Company in Denville.
He was a Jack of all Trades, always offering to help anyone who needed their car, lawnmower, dryer or a myriad of other household appliances fixed, and he especially excelled at repairing electrical issues. If you needed a ceiling fan mounted, Tom would be there with his brown toolbag which usually had the necessary tools for the job. If by chance the job was move involved, he’d take as many trips to the hardware store as were needed to complete the project. He was a lifetime amateur aquaculturist with multiple tank setups. Tom tinkered with short wave radios and loved creating his own electrical systems in his home. He also enjoyed pet ownership, having a special affinity for black cats named Kitty.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters; William Davo of Port Murray; Joan Glennon of Alexandria Township; James Davo of Hackettstown; Carol Battista of Newton; Michael Davo of Morristown; Ronald Davo; and Mary Wrede of Randolph; as well as 13 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ronald and Margaret Davo, and by his sister Linda Davo.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Tuesday (October 15th), from 11 – 12 noon. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Tuesday, 12 noon at the Funeral Home, followed by the interment at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester.
Dover, NJ. Ms. Marianne Van Auken, 68, passed on September 23, 2024 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Dover, after an extended battle with cancer. Until the very end, she showed remarkable strength, consistently surpassing expectations as she overcame numerous health obstacles – such as learning to walk and drive again after becoming paralyzed.
Marianne was born in Dover, NJ in 1956 to Floyd and Eleanor Canfield, and grew up in Roxbury, NJ. As a child, her family took many trips to many places, including the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. In adulthood, she raised two children, worked over 20 years at Picatinny Arsenal as a custodian, and enjoyed dining and shopping whenever she had the opportunity.
She had a difficult life, but always made the most of the opportunities she had. She never faltered, kept a positive outlook, and found joy in her daily routines. She will be missed.
Marianne was predeceased by her parents Floyd Canfield in 1997, and Eleanor Canfield in May 2024. She is survived by her 2 sons and their families; Christopher (and Carmen Rojas) Van Auken, and Jason Van Auken (and Heather Van Auken), 3 grandchildren; Sebastian Van Auken, Emily Van Auken, and Avery Van Auken , and her brothers Michael Canfield, Glenn Canfield, David Canfield, and Steven Canfield.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Monday (September 30th), from 5 – 8 pm. The Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, 11 am, at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery.
Savannah, GA. Mrs. Teresa Guerin, (Matrisciano) 86, passed away on September 11, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA, after a short illness. She was born in Madison, NJ and grew up in Green Village, NJ. She graduated from Chatham High School in 1956 and began working as a secretary at Beneficial Financial in Morristown, NJ. After marrying Fred and having their daughter, she worked many years for Hahn’s Bakery in Roxbury, NJ. Later she worked in customer service at the Kingtown Citgo in Ledgewood until she was 80 years old, before moving to Savannah to be with her beloved daughter, granddaughter and great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna, NJ. and appreciated the support they provided when her husband passed away.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert “Fred” Guerin in 2015, and is survived by her daughter Teresa “Terry” Ann Barker. She also leaves behind her granddaughter Andrea Barker, 3 great grandchildren; Sean Barker, Shane Barker, and Savannah Barker all of Savannah, GA, brother Louis Matrisciano, sister Ann Marie Sarno, and dozens of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 10 siblings Florence, Rose, Julia, Carmella, Mary, Catherine, Sam, Joseph, Frank, and Angelo.
Friends and family may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Monday (September 16th), from 4 – 8 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Tuesday, 10 am, at St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna followed by the Interment at the Evergreen Cemetery in Morristown.
Califon, NJ. Mrs. Alice Ogden, 90, died on August 25, 2024 at the Little Brook Nursing Home in Califon. She was born in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada and lived in Livingston for many years before moving to Califon 10 years ago. She was a retired Clerk & Postal Worker for the Morris County Services in Morristown, NJ.
She was predeceased by her husband Richard Ogden in 2008, and is survived by her nephew Kirk B Ogden of Nags Head, N C.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ on Friday August 30th, 2024 from 10 – 11 am. The Funeral Service will be held at the Marcella Cemetery in Rockaway Township at 11:45.