Roxbury Township, Mrs. Marie L McCarthy, 90, died on May 4, 2026 at the Morristown Medical Center. She was born in Orange, NJ and worked as a Bank Clerk at the Orange Savings Bank in Orange. She moved to Roxbury Township many years ago.

She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia Somma, and was also predeceased by her son Joseph McCarthy, Jr in 1987, and by her brothers Vincent A in 1991 and Ralph, Jr in 1965. She is survived by her dear friend Gerard Gaudio, and several nieces, nephew, cousins, friends, and neighbors.

Friends may pay their respects on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 8:30 – 9:30 am at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Parish, 151 Main Street, Succasunna, followed by the interment at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery.

Daniel J. Grounard, 89, of Roxbury, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Morristown, he spent his early years in Madison and went on to build a life centered on love of family, humor, and helping others.

Dan dedicated 37 years of his career to C&C Oldsmobile in Madison, NJ, starting as a mechanic and eventually becoming service manager. He was hard-working, possessed a strong work ethic, and led by example—values he taught his children and grandchildren. He was an Oldsmobile man through and through. In fact, it was the only brand of car he and his wife would drive for many years, until General Motors discontinued Oldsmobile, much to his dismay.

After their years in Madison, the family lived in Roxbury for several years before eventually settling into their home in Blairstown. The home later included an apartment for Agnes’s parents and, over the years, became the gathering place for many holidays and special occasions—memorable times filled with delicious food, family, friends, and laughter.

A pastime Dan especially enjoyed sharing with his wife and family was golf. He introduced the game to his children and grandchildren and would play with them and his brothers-in-law, Frank and John, whenever the opportunity arose. At their Blairstown home, many afternoons were spent practicing shots in the backyard. He even encouraged his daughter, Penny, that with enough practice she might just become a pro and make a lot of money—a prediction that unfortunately never came to be!

Dan and Agnes shared a love of traveling during their retirement years. Together, they explored Europe, as well as much of the United States and Canada, enjoying one adventure after another and meeting new people along the way. Some trips were with family, while others were just the two of them. They especially loved visiting their son Danny and his wife, Linda, in Virginia, spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dan cherished every opportunity to be with his grandchildren Anthony and Michael—whether at their sporting events, tournaments, and graduations, or on memorable family trips to Disney and a Caribbean cruise. He never missed a chance to be part of their lives, and they returned his love for him and their grandmother just as deeply.

No tribute to Dan would be complete without recognizing that Agnes was the love of his life. They met young, fell in love, and built a beautiful life together, complete with ups and downs, raising their two children side by side. If you saw one, you almost always saw the other—at the gym, out shopping, or enjoying dinners with family. Dan never held back an “I love you,” and before his passing, he made sure Agnes knew just how deeply she was loved. He passed just shy of their 67th wedding anniversary.

Dan is survived and will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Agnes; his son, Dr. Daniel Grounard Jr. and his wife, Linda; and his daughter, Penny Grounard and her husband, John (his favorite son-in-law). He is also survived by his brother-in-law, John Elias and his partner, Theresa; his much-loved sister-in-law, Peggy; his four cherished grandchildren, Anthony, Michael, Adam, and Ashley; and his four great-grandchildren, Lexi, Bennie, Lucy, and Addie. He was also close to his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom he loved deeply and held a special place in his heart. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Vincent, sister Florence, and brothers-in-law Frank and Matt; sister-in-law Patty; and nieces Ginger and Suzie.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ. A Mass celebrating Dan’s life will be held on May 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Parish, 151 Main Street, Succasunna, followed by the Repast at Black River Barn at 1178 Route 10 in Randolph.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, in memory of Dan Grounard.

Ruth spent her career as a Registered Nurse specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, specifically in Labor and Delivery. Her compassionate nature and expert care left a lasting impact on countless families, guiding them through one of the most significant moments of their lives.

Outside of her professional life, Ruth was deeply committed to her family and community. She was a beloved figure known for her altruism and hands-on involvement in various charitable activities. Ruth handcrafted thousands of cards for active duty service members, enabling them to stay connected with their families. Her kindness extended to knitting winter gear for orphans in Tennessee, ensuring they stayed warm during the cold months.

Ruth is survived by her loving children, Donald Harrower and his wife Brenda, and Katherine Cherry and her husband Thomas; her grandson, Brian Harrower and his wife Victoria; step-grandchildren, Danny Cherry and his wife Valerie, and Thomas Wayne Cherry and his wife Ann; and numerous step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her siblings, Roy Lindow and his wife Nancy, and Kristina Cooper and her husband Buryl. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William John Harrower, who died in 1996.

Ruth’s legacy of kindness, dedication, and love will forever be cherished and remembered by all who knew her. Her life exemplified the virtue of service, both in her career and in her personal life, making the world a warmer, more connected place.

Services will take place Friday, May 8, 2026, at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street Succasunna NJ 07876 at 11 am, with burial to follow in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may visit from 9 – 11 am at the Funeral Home.

Mrs. Krystal Leigh (Hauser) Ruggieri, 63, died on April 24, 2026 at the Hackettstown Hospital surrounded by the love of family. She was born in New York City and lived in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania before moving back to New Jersey this year. She was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Patricia Hauser.

Krystal was a mother and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her loving daughters, Natasha Hoehn and her husband Michael, and Kristin Ruggieri. She was a proud and cherished grandmother to Domenick and Luca Hoehn, and Ariella and Arabella Scott.

Krystal found her happiest moments in the meaningful times spent with those she loved most. She especially treasured family trips to Lake Norman in North Carolina, where lasting memories were made. She had a special love for old movies, flowers, hummingbirds, and rock music—simple pleasures that meant so much to her. She was fully present in every moment she shared with loved ones, leaving a lasting impact on their hearts.

In her final days, Krystal was lovingly cared for and surrounded by her family along with dear friends that she considered family.

Her love, strength, and presence will be deeply missed, but forever carried in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Visitation will be held at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 07876  (973) 584-7264 on Monday, April 27th, from 10 – 12 noon. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 12 noon, at the Funeral Home, followed by the interment at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery.

Roxbury Township, Mr. Roger William Senzig, 78, passed away on April 20, 2026. He lived most of his life in the Flanders section of Roxbury Township. In his early years he had a love of fast cars and causing a ruckus. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, and generous spirit.

He was a graduate of Roxbury High School in 1966, and worked for Warner Lambert Pharmaceuticals. Eventually he started driving a taxi, which he seemed to enjoy. He was a people person and always ready to lend a hand.

He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Eleanor, his sister Regina, his brother Carl (Chip) and his long-term partner Sandra (Sandy) Isherwood.

He leaves behind his daughters Denise Kilpatrick and Nancy Nagy, and his good friend Sheri Isherwood Stetter, along with 4 grandchildren, Luke and Ben Nagy, and Aidan and Meghan Kilpatrick, and 2 great-grandchildren Aria and Griffen Nagy.

He was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed professional wrestling.

May he have clarity, peace, and comfort in the arms of God and his loved ones.

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

Roxbury Township, Mrs. Dorothy (Dottie) Kalug Lemp, 79, died on April 7, 2026 at her home in Succasunna.  She was born in The Bronx, NY and grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ.  She graduated Fair Lawn High School in 1965 and worked in the Accounting Department of Witco Chemical Company for 12 years.  She married her husband for life, Ronald (Ron) Lemp in 1976 and moved to Parsippany, then Succasunna in 1977.  She often said her biggest lifetime accomplishments were her marriage to Ron and bringing into the world and raising her two wonderful boys, Matthew (Matt) and Kenneth (Ken).  Her proudest days were watching her boys receive their high school and college diplomas, their wedding days, and seeing them advance in their professional careers.  She loved and cherished her two beautiful daughters-in-law, Erica and Stephanie (Steph).  A proud stay-at-home mom, Dorothy devoted much of her time to numerous Roxbury school activities and to her boys’ education and upbringing.  Her favorite place on earth was Hawaii, visiting the 4 main islands 5 times on family vacations.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Emily Kalug.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ronald Alan Lemp, and by her sons; Matthew (and Stephanie) Lemp of Maryland and Kenneth (and Erica) Lemp of Florida.

 Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 07876 (973) 584-7264 on Monday April 13 from 6 to 8 PM and Tuesday April 14th, from 10 AM to 11 AM with a memorial service at 11 AM, followed by the interment at Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery.

Roxbury Township — Mrs. Anna Mazzoni, 84, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at
her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in the Bronx, New York, she was the beloved daughter of Thomas Colao and Santa
Muscarella. She grew up in the Bronx alongside her dear sister, Theresa (Colao) Higgins. She
later moved to New Jersey, where she graduated from Weehawken High School.
Soon after, she met and married the love of her life, Louis Mazzoni, in 1964 at Immaculate
Conception Church in Secaucus, New Jersey. The couple began their life together in Kearny,
New Jersey, before settling in Roxbury in 1978, where they built a home and raised their family.
Mrs. Mazzoni worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Counseling Office at County College
of Morris in Randolph, New Jersey, for nearly 30 years. In her role, she was known for her
kindness, patience, and willingness to help students and staff.

She was a devoted parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. Therese R.C. Church in
Succasunna, where she was known for her warmth, generosity, and welcoming spirit.
She found great joy in cooking, hosting family gatherings, and celebrating life with those she
loved; particularly her 7 grandchildren. She was a devoted grandmother who loved and
supported all her grandchildren; always cheering them on in sports, school events, and activities
and celebrating their accomplishments with pride and encouragement. She especially enjoyed
meeting friends for coffee, sharing conversation, laughter, and companionship that meant so
much to her. She cherished time spent at her home in Roxbury by the backyard pool, her home in
Arizona, and summers at the Jersey Shore.

In addition to her husband of 62 years, she is survived by her loving sister, Theresa (Colao)
Higgins; her daughter Terri Westley and her children Ryan, Faith, and Jack; her daughter Janet
Mazzoni and her children Lucy and Liberty; and her son Christopher Mazzoni and his wife,
Alison (Sweet), along with their children Aidan and Abigail.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her warmth, generosity, and love for family and
friends touched many lives. In her memory, she would want others to continue gathering,
celebrating, and cherishing time together.

Friends may visit at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, on
Sunday, March 29, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Monday, March 30,
at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese R.C. Church.

Mt.Olive Township, Mr. Brandon Joseph Cooper, 30, died on March 20, 2026. He was born in Morristown and went to Lenape Valley Regional High School, graduating in 2014, then getting his training in HVAC Systems. He was in the HVAC field for over 10 years. He worked for the Service Plus Company in Flanders.

He is survived by his wife Annamarie (Luongo) Cooper, and by his parents; Robert G and Christine M (Vadas) Cooper. He also leaves his grandmother Mary Cooper, as well as his godfather, Kevan Cooper and godmother, Cheryl Campbell. And his sister Courtney (and Jordan) Astley-Cooper and his brother Matthew (and Lauren) Cooper,  along with 2 nieces and 1 nephew.

Brandon was loyal, kind, funny, and hard working. He was a beloved husband, child, brother, uncle and friend. Brandon was a proud dog dad to his corgi, Piper. He was willing to help his family and friends no matter the favor that was asked. He had a love of motorcycles and trucks, and was always willing to learn how to work on the vehicles on his own. He had a love of travel, which originated from yearly family camping trips.

Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 07876  (973) 584-7264 on Saturday, March 28th, from 2 – 5 pm.

Marguerite Veronica Gargiulo, 83, of Roxbury, NJ, passed away surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Marguerite’s life was a beautiful story of love, devotion, and joy. As a young girl, she once caught the eye of her future husband, Vincent, as she ran down a Brooklyn street—fast, full of life, and unforgettable. The two began dating at just 14 years old, beginning a lifelong love story that would span decades. They were married on May 5, 1962, and during their honeymoon in the Poconos, they won a twist dance contest—just one of many joyful memories they shared together.

Marguerite and Vincent later built their forever home in Roxbury, New Jersey, purchasing their house in 1966, where they created a warm and welcoming life centered around family.

She was the most caring and kind woman, always going out of her way to make others feel comfortable, loved, and happy. Her home was a place where everyone felt welcome. She especially loved hosting holidays, bringing her family together with her cooking—her lasagna was a favorite—and her thoughtful attention to every detail.

Marguerite found joy in life’s simple pleasures and the community she loved. She was a leader of the Roxbury Model Airplane Club and took great pride in flying and sharing that passion with others. She also cherished time spent on Lake Hopatcong, where she enjoyed boating and dining by the water—moments that brought her peace and happiness. At home, she loved gardening and being driven around by her beloved husband, Vinny, soaking in life’s everyday joys. Marguerite was a proud member of the Red Hat Society and was honored to serve as a Queen Red Hat, a role she embraced with fun, friendship, and spirit. She was also a strong advocate for the Roxbury Fenimore Landfill, standing firm in her beliefs and caring deeply about her community. A devoted New York Rangers fan, she cheered on her team with unwavering passion and loyalty.

Above all, Marguerite—affectionately known as “Cheech” to her beloved husband—was deeply devoted to her family. She never missed a school event or a sports game, always showing up with unwavering love and support. Her presence was constant, her care unconditional, and her love felt by all who knew her.

She is the beloved wife of Vincent Gargiulo of 64 years; loving mother of Vince Gargiulo and fiancée Wanda and Elizabeth Chaplin ; and cherished grandmother of Cory, Madison, and Clayton Chaplin. She is survived by her siblings, Dawn Capozzalo and William Heaning, and many nieces and nephews. She is now reunited with her beloved parents James and Elizabeth Ridley Heaning and her sisters, Joan McKenna and Sharon Feltman, and her brothers James, John, Ronald, Thomas, Bernard, Frank, Michael, and Brian Heaning, who passed before her.

Marguerite’s kindness, warmth, and dedication to her family will be remembered always and missed beyond words.

Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 07876  (973) 584-7264 on Saturday, March 21st, from 3 – 5 pm. Her Service will be held at 5 pm at the Funeral Home.