Roxbury Township, Mr. Harold E Gray, 74, died on May 18, 2021 at the Newton Medical Center. He was born and raised in Queens, NY and moved to Landing 45 years ago. He was earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Missouri State and later his master’s degree from Miami of Ohio in zoology . He was a hemodialysis Technician and Trainer at Fresenius Dialysis in Parsippany. He was also a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Succasunna.He is survived by his wife Diana Lynn (Ihrig) Gray of 50 years, and by his 3 sons; David (and Ivana) from Byram NJ, Steven from Rockaway NJ and Damon from NY. He also leaves his 2 grandchildren Luka and Zara.
Friends may visit at theDavis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 973-584-7264 www.davishepplewhitefh.comon Thursday (May 20th) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, 11 am at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Succasunna, followed by a reception and lunch at the church.
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Roxbury Township, Mr. Carlos Manuel Vidal Santana, 73, died on June 9, 2021 at his home in Ledgewood. He was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico and moved to Ledgewood 2 years ago . He was a retired chief custodian for the Paterson Board of Education. He loved music, and played many different styles of guitars and sang. He was also a member of Temple Shalom (congregation of Yahweh) in Paterson.
He is survived by his wife Cecilia (Ribot) Vidal of 50 years, and by his 2 daughters; Marilu (and Ernesto A.) Zavala and Aracelis (and Hector) Falcon, and 5 grandchildren; Ernesto A Zavala, Jr., Daniel A Zavala, Josiah and Jeremiah Gerena, and Jaylin C Rivera, and brother Juan Jose Vidal of Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Friends may visit on Thursday (June 10th) from 5 – 9 pm and on Friday, (June 11th), from 10 – 11 am at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 973-584-7264 www.davishepplewhitefh.com The Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 11 am, followed by the entombment at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa.
Roxbury Township, Mr. Richard G Zoschak, 75, died on March 31, 2021 at the Morristown Medical Center. He was born in Clifton, NJ, moving to Landing with his wife Diana 38 years ago. He first worked as an Electronic Engineer. His career was as a professional photographer and owner of Zoschak Photography along with his wife Diana, in Landing. Richard was a long time member of the New Jersey Photography Association, and a past president in 1991, was also a member of the Roxbury Rotary Club where he was awarded the Paul Harris Award, and member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was very dedicated as a Roxbury Council Member of Ward 1 – 2, and Past Mayor, serving on many town committees.He loved spending time in St. Thomas U S V I and was an avid boater and loved taking pictures there.
He is survived by his wife Diana (nee Przyhocki) Zoschak of 43 years.He also leaves his sister Zelda Frankowski and his 3 nieces; Donna Frankowski, Brenda Volpe, and Susan CeCe, his sister and brother in laws; Lori and Anthony Sarappa, Darlene and Stan Bigos, Chris Weir, Kevin Przyhocki, and Joseph and Joanne Przyhocki, and many nieces and nephews.
Family, friends, and the public are invited to share Richard’s Celebration of his Life, to pay tribute saying goodbye in a uniquely personal way on June 19, 2021 at 1 pm, at the Horseshoe Lake Pavilion in Succasunna, Roxbury, NJ.
Arrangements are bythe Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (www.davishepplewhitefh.com)
Mt. Arlington, Mr. Frank Strelec, 78, died on May 29, 2021 at the Kindred Care Center in Dover. He was born in Boonton and lived in Morristown for 73 years, before moving to Mt. Arlington 5 years ago. He served in the U S Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He retired as a Park Foreman for the Morris County Park Commission after 43 years. He was one of 17 children and had more than 200 nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his wife Frances (Manenti) Strelec of 50 years, and by his son Anthony Strelec of Mt. Arlington. He also leaves his sisters and brothers; Christine (and Alfred) Penza, Patricia (and Howard) Mann, Fred (Mary Jean) Strelec, Rose Marie D’Augustine, Anthony (Deceased) Strelec, Stephen (Cynthia) Strelec, Deidrich (Rosalie) Strelec (both Deceased), John Sr. (Deceased) (Susan) Strelec, Barbara Strelec, Robert Sr. Strelec,Margaret (and James) Morrison, George (and Anna) Strelec, Catherine Fiorentino, Michael (and Sheila) (both Deceased) Strelec, Andrew (deceased) (and Edith) Strelec, and Josephine Moore.
Friends may visit on Wednesday (June 2nd) from 6 – 8 pm and on Thursday, (June 3rd), from 9 – 11 am at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 973-584-7264 www.davishepplewhitefh.com The Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 11 am, followed by the interment at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.
Ralph Ferris Wright II, passed away peacefully May 22, 2021 at his home in Flanders, NJ after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was 67.
Ralph was born in Bethesda, MD to Robert and Hilda Wright. The oldest of five children, he grew up in Parsippany, NJ before marrying his teenage sweetheart and eternal love, Kathie Selementi, in February of 1977. A fairytale in the making, Ralph and Kathie later moved to Roxbury, NJ where they lived happily for thirty-eight years and raised seven amazing children together. Along with his siblings, Ralph owned and operated Aristocrat Limousine & Bus Company in Parsippany for twenty-one years, after the family-owned business was first established by his parents in 1971. Ralph attained the honorable rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 16, becoming the 3rd generation in his family and youngest member to receive the badge from Parsippany High School. Ralph’s greatest joy and pride was his passionate devotion to his extensive family.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife Kathie (nee Selementi) of 44 years, and his 7 children: Joseph Wright and his wife Lauren, Danielle Wright and her husband Michael Wojcik, Ralph Wright III and his wife Dorothy, Anthony Wright and his wife Ashley, Jennifer Wright and her fiancé Andrew Paino, Edward Wright and his wife Donna, and Jesse Wright and his fiancée Alexa Salierno. Ralph is survived by his mother Hilda Wright of Parsippany, NJ, and his siblings: Robert Wright of Rockaway, NJ, Richard Wright of Parsippany, NJ, Brenda Baxter of Parsippany, NJ, and Rodney Wright of Tampa, FL. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, and so many amazing nieces and nephews.
A Private Memorial Celebration will be held for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, a charity has been set up and the family is asking for donations to be made in his name to: Goryeb Children’s Hospital through Atlantic Health Systems. Ralph’s fundraising donation page can be found here. https://f4mmc.org/Ways-To-Give/Fundraisers/Custom-Fundraising/Program-Page.aspx?pid=49
Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 973-584-7264www.davishepplewhitefh.com
Gene A. Sutton, 75, of Ledgewood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Allentown, PA due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. On May 10, 1975 he married Regina A. (Pittenger) Sutton to whom he was happily married for 46 years. Born in Newton, NJ Gene was a son of the late Donald and Estelle (McConnell) Sutton. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Gene worked as an HVAC supervisor for Honeywell and once he retired, he pursued his passions of substitute teaching in the Roxbury School District and umpiring throughout Morris County. He was an avid bowler, golfer, and baseball fan. Gene was highly involved in the little league and was a member of the PBA-pro bowlers association. Gene was always striving to reach his goals. He achieved his dreams of umpiring at the Big League Softball World Series in Kalamazoo, Michigan and scored a perfect 300 in bowling at Circle Lanes in Ledgewood. He loved to travel with his family and was dedicated to their happiness and well being.
Surviving with his loving wife Regina is his daughter: Sheila wife of Nick Parnell, all of Allentown, PA. Sisters: Alice Robinson, Dona Sutton, and Betty Sue Simmons. Gene was predeceased by his brother Ronald.
Services will be held at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ on Saturday June 12th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his honor to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Roxbury Township, Mrs. Diane (nee Sullivan) Cohen, 61, died peacefully on May 18, 2021 at the Hackettstown Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Newark and grew up in Roxbury before moving to Landing 28 years ago. She was a Data Analyst at Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals in Morris Plains, but was first a devoted mother, wife, and friend to anyone who was fortunate enough to know her. Anyone who knew Diane knew her infectious smile and laugh, and her incredible ability to make small talk with anyone who would listen. She was one of 7 children, and enjoyed many vacations in Myrtle Beach and Disney World, as well as going out to lunch with family and friends as often as she could. She was also always a trusted companion when running errands with her daughters and husband.
She is survived by her husband Harlan S Cohen, and by her 2 daughters; Courtney and Jessica,mother Joan Sullivan of Hackettstown, and 5 sisters and brothers; Tom, Patti, Jim, Mary Lynn, and Bobby, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother “Jerry” Sullivan in 1996.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 973-584-7264 www.davishepplewhitefh.comon Sunday (May 23rd) from 3 – 7 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Monday (May 24th), 11 am, at Our Lady of the Mountain R C Church in Long Valley, followed by the interment at the Locust Hill Cemetery in Dover.
Bridgewater, NJ. Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” D ( Zielenski) White, 80, died on May 4, 2021 at the Laurel Circle Center in Bridgewater. She was born in Newark and grew up in Irvington. She later lived in Succasunna for most of her life before moving to Bridgewater 6 years ago. She was a retired Receptionist at the Affiliated Dermatology Group in Succasunna. She was also a member of St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna.
Gerry loved being a mom and was active in her children’s lives with scouting, sports and being their biggest fan in life. She cherished time with her grandsons and loved watching them play lacrosse. She enjoyed skiing, the beach, camping, traveling, gardening and baking. She always made time to enjoy a glass of wine with friends and family.
She was predeceased. By her husband Stephen W White, Sr (of 46years) in 2009. She is survived by her 3 children; Stephen W, Jr (and Michele) White of Whitehouse Station, Sue White of Budd Lake, and Cindy (and Kevin) Kenworthy of Succasunna. She also leaves her 6 grandchildren; Matthew, Austin, Tyler, and Nicholas White, and Sean and Connor Kenworthy.
A private Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 6th Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 973-584-7264 www.davishepplewhitefh.com
Donations may be made in her name to the Michael J Fox Foundation at https://www.michaeljfox.org
We have created a video Tribute for Gerry White https://www.tribute.co/gerry-white/
Roxbury Township, Mr. Arthur L Servidio, Jr., 75, died on April 24, 2021. Born in Seattle, Washington, to parents Gertrude Bowen and Arthur Servidio Sr., he spent the first decade of his childhood in Alaska before moving to Brooklyn at the age of 11. He lived in Brooklyn until his 30s before moving to Roxbury 40 years ago. From 1967 – 1973, he served in the US Army when he was drafted for the Vietnam War and later in the Army Reserves. He completed two Masters Degrees in Mathematics and Physics, then worked as an Electronics Engineer and Physicist at the military’s research and development center, Picatinny Arsenal, for around 40 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading, hiking, science fiction (such as the original Star Trek), history documentaries, and the pursuit of knowledge through solving complex theoretical physics problems.
He is survived by his wife Isha ( nee Shiwram ) Servidio; by his two sons Michael and Richard; and his sisters Roseanne Cox and Karen Liquori. He was predeceased by his three brothers; Fred Hutchison, Gary Hutchison, and Richard Hutchison.
Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 973-584-7264 www.davishepplewhitefh.com The Funeral Liturgy, with Military Honors, will be held at 10a.m. on Friday, April 30, at St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna, followed by an interment at Arlington National Veteran’s Cemetery in VA.
Roxbury Township, Mrs. Constance “Connie” F Loesch, 87, died on April 24, 2021 at the Compassionate Care Hospice in Dover. She was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, NY, graduating in 1951 from Dominican Commercial High School. She later moved to Succasunna 43 years ago. She was a homemaker and 43 year member of St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna.
She was predeceased by her husband Edward Loesch (of 62 years) in 2017, and is survived by her 2 sons; Michael (Mickey) Loesch of Succasunna and Roger (and his wife Paris) Loesch of Charlotte, NC. She also leaves her 3 grandchildren; Roger Edward, Jr, Carter Christian, and Julia Helene.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 973-584-7264 www.davishepplewhitefh.com on Tuesday (April 27, 2021) from 6 – 8 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, 10 am, at St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna, followed by her interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Wharton.
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