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Roxbury Township: Mr. James Robert Lothian, 76, died on September 25, 2023 at the Morristown Medical Center. He was born in Newark and grew up in Irvington, graduating from Irvington High School. He moved to Succasunna 37 years ago. He served in the U S Navy during the Vietnam Conflict and later earned his BS in agriculture from Rutgers University. He became an economic development consultant for Fantus Consulting in Millburn/Florham Park/NYC, then moved to NJ Transit. He was a member of our Lady of the Lake Church in Mount Arlington from 1977 and St. Therese Church in Succasunna from 1986. He was an avid skier, golfer, distance runner, and photographer, running his own photography business in his later years. He was fond of going on cruises and to Maine with his wife. He filled all the time he could with his family and in particular his lovely grandchildren.He is survived by his wife Susan Ann Lothian of nearly 50 years, and by his children; Amy Lothian with her husband, Konstantinos Teas of Texas and James Lothian with his wife Dana of Randolph. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Dimitri Teas, Ellie Lothian, Skye Lothian, and James (Jay) Lothian.Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Thursday, September 28th from 4 – 7 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will then be held on Saturday, September 30th at 10 am at St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna, followed with Military Honors
Richard Raymond Snopkowski (81) of Randoph, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2023 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville surrounded by his loved ones.
Richard, also known as Rich or Dick, was born to Adam and Veronica Snopkowski on May 29, 1942 in Pittston, PA and grew up in Dupont, PA. As the grandson of immigrants, he was the first of his family to pursue a higher education and attend college. Richard studied at the Pennsylvania Military Academy and then completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management at Wilkes College. He then furthered his studies at Penn State earning his AEE status in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and then continued to earn his Master’s of Business at The University of Scranton. He had a lifetime of work in the telecommunications industry starting at IBM, then moving to Commonwealth Telephone in Dallas, PA, Yadtel (formerly known as Yadkin Valley Telephone in Yadkinville, NC, and ended his career (the last 33 years) as VP of Industry Relations at NECA (National Exchange Carrier Association) in Whippany, NJ before he retired at the age of 67. He was a devout Catholic and member of St. Matthew the Apostle R C Church in Randolph where he regularly served as a church lector.
Richard enjoyed traveling with his wife, vacationing at the lake (his favorite place), spending time with his family, cheering on his grandkids, tinkering on his many projects, boating, fishing, staying connected with his classmates, as well as donating to a multitude of charitable organizations.
Richard is survived by his wife Jean S Snopkowski of 33 years, and by his 5 children: Michelle (and Frank) Carter of Belews Creek, NC; Michael R (and Patricia) Snopkowski of Philomath, OR; Susan L (and Jeffrey) Jones of Advance, NC; Aaron L (and Samantha) Swaim of Mt. Olive, NJ; and Landon R (and Jessica) Swaim of Roxbury, NJ. He also leaves his 7 grandchildren: Anne-Marie Reavis, David Jones, Ryan Swaim, Leah Swaim, Brady Swaim, Mason Swaim, and Madelyn Swaim.
Richard’s family will host a viewing on Tuesday, September 19, from 5 – 8 pm at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home (davishepplewhitefh.com), 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264. The Funeral Liturgy will then be held on Wednesday, September 20 at 10 am at St. Matthew the Apostle R C Church in Randolph. The interment will follow at the Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wyoming, PA at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in his name to either the Glaucoma Research Foundation (https://glaucoma.org) or the Chazy Lake Watershed Initiative (https://www.chazylake.org).
Roxbury Township, Mrs. Marilyn M Sippel, 92, died on September 14, 2023 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL. She was born and raised in Clifton, NJ and moved to Kenvil, NJ 61 years ago. She was a waitress at Traveler Diner in Dover, and Randolph Diner for many years and enjoyed playing Bingo, scratching Lottery tickets, and going to the Casino.
She was predeceased by her husband Alfred Sippel in 2020 and is survived by her Children Alfred John Sippel Jr of North Carolina, Deborah Stewart of Chester NJ and Steven W Sippel (and his wife Lin) of Georgia. She also leaves her granddaughter Janet Lemma of Fort Myers, FL, and Jennifer Krentz of North Carolina, and Todd Ericsson (and his wife Anna) of S C, Marilyn also has 6 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandson. She also has a sister Betty McGuire of Succasunna, NJ, Noel Ritchie of Friendship, NY and Joy DeGraw of Succasunna, NJ.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Friday (September 22nd) from 10 am – 1 pm. The Funeral Service will then be held at 1 pm. The interment will follow at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery.
Roxbury Township, Mr. Kenneth Kassner, 67, died on September 12, 2023 at the Morristown Medical Center.
Kenenth was born on the 12th of December, 1955 in Paterson, New Jersey to two wonderful parents Mildred and Frederick Kassner (previously deceased).
Kenneth is survived by his amazing wife Agnes Kassner of 41 years and his devoted son, Nicholas Kassner, his loving sister Dorothy Presor ( husband Charles) of Florida, sister-in-laws Marie McGrady (husband John) and Anne Dyer of New Jersey. Along with many nieces and nephews and long time friends of 50 plus years
Kenneth was an extremely proud man who was passionate about his family and his work. He was an extremely talented carpenter, who loved to adapt and improve his wood-working abilities, and refurbish classic pieces of furniture. He was an avid motorcycle rider who enjoyed taking rides with his son and going to various Bike Week events with his buddies. In his later years, he found an affinity for growing vegetables and playing with technology. He spent many a days sitting at his computer watching yachts and boats go in and out of ports around the world on closed caption TV. He was a loving Father, a doting Husband, and a loyal man till the very end.
A memorial visitation to celebrate Ken’s life will be held on Saturday September 16th, 2023 at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral home at 96 Main Street Succasunna, NJ from 2 – 4:30.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association @ diabetes.org.
Roxbury Township, Mr. Richard D Cramond, 87, died on September 12, 2023 at home. He was born in Englewood, NJ and grew up in Fairlawn, before moving to Ledgewood 60 years ago. He earned his Masters Degrees in Pharmacology and Bio-Chemistry from Purdue University. For many years he worked for the Tetley Tea Company in Morris Plains as a food scientist and food engineer. He was a member of the Roxbury Twp Historical Society and enjoyed photography and camping.
He was predeceased by his wife Cynthia Cramond in 2019, and is survived by his 4 children; Lisa Cramond, Dave Cramond, Tanya (and Steve) Kelly, and Heidi Naidamast (and Todd Zelnick). He also leaves his 4 grandchildren; Ilana (and Alan) Gharib, Desiree Kelly, Ivy Kelly, and Maxwell Kelly, 4 great grandchildren; Noa Grace, Royce Maldonado, Mya Maldonado, and Clyde Maldonado, and sister Jane Dudley.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Sunday (September 17th) from 2 – 5 pm. The interment at the Succasunna United Methodist Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Mt. Olive Township, David R. Porter, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Budd Lake on Sunday, September 10, 2023, with his loving wife of 38 years, Diane, by his side.
David was born in Detroit, Michigan, but spent his youth in Boonton, New Jersey. Prior to moving to Budd Lake, he and Diane made their home in Randolph, New Jersey. He began his career as an auto service manager, quickly and successfully advancing to Management, and ultimately spent the last 15 years as Director of Operations for Rt. 4 Auto Group in Paramus New Jersey. Dave was the ultimate “Car Guy”. He loved discussing all facets of the automotive industry and the latest dealer technology with associates and a multitude of friends.
David is survived by his wife Diane (née Toth), step-mother Carol Porter of Virginia, siblings Jill Albro, Summer Holiday & Bobby Murphy. He is pre-deceased by his parents Robert and Lee Porter. Other family members include Lois Miller, Gayle Miller and Paula Hockster.
He is remembered as a man who was as thoughtful and intelligent as he was a loving and caring provider.
In lieu of services, a Celebration of Life event is being planned for the near future
Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com)
Roxbury Township, Mr. Peter Joseph Shukstis, 89, died on September 10, 2023 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Dover. He was born in Pittston, PA and grew up there, before moving to Succasunna 60 years ago. He served in the U S Army from 1956 – 1962. He was a retired technician for Siemans Electronics in Florham Park for 20 years, before retiring in 1999. He was a member of St. Therese R C Church. He enjoyed spending time with his immediate family and his family in Pennsylvania. Polka dancing with his wife, working on cars, West Coast FL beaches with his granddaughter, riding on his son-in- law Gary’s boat, watching football, as he was a diehard NY Giants fan.
He is survived by his wife Roseanne (Cheresko) Shukstis of 64 years, by his 4 daughters, Paulette (Shukstis) Claudin of Cape Coral, FL, Ann Marie (Shukstis) Botro of Cedar Knolls,NJ, Mary (Shukstis) Gaskill of Kenvil, NJ and Elizabeth (Shukstis) Korec of Venice, FL. 4 grandchildren Michelle Claudin of Cape Coral, FL, Patricia Korec of Sarasota, FL, James Korec and Kelly Korec of Venice, FL. His sister, Elaine (Shukstis) Mikolosko of Swoyersville, PA, 2 son-in-laws, Steve Botro of Cedar Knolls, NJ, James Korec of Venice, FL and many nieces and nephews.
He was the son of the late Peter and Angela Shukstis, and was also predeceased by his 2 sisters, Rosemary (Shukstis) Kolessar and Christal (Shukstis) Jacobs and his son-in-law, Gary Claudin.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Friday (September 15th) from 3 – 7 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will then be held on Saturday, 10 am at St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna. The interment will follow with Military Honors at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimers Association at alz.org
Succasunna, Mr. Charles William Alpaugh, 86, died on August 30, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Dover and was a lifelong resident of the Succasunna section of Roxbury Township. He was a 1954 graduate of Roxbury High School, which is now the Lincoln – Roosevelt School. After High School he attended film school in New York City and was drafted and served in the U S ARMY from 1960-1962. He continued in the ARMY reserves for 4 more years following active service. After the Army, he worked for the Honeywell Company (formerly Allied Chemical Co and Allied Signal) in Morris Township, as a Senior Lab Technician for 28 years before retiring in 1991. Following his retirement he stayed active by driving a school bus for Roxbury Public Schools and served on the Roxbury Historical Trust and the Roxbury High School Alumni Association.
He joined the fire department at the age of 21. He rose through the ranks of leadership and served as Chief of Roxbury Fire Company Number One from 1978-1980 and became Department Chief in 1981. He continued to serve as firefighter and EMT afterwards and became the longest serving member of Company #1 with 65 years of service. He also was an exempt member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ellen Alpaugh. His son Robert and his wife Katherine of Tennessee, daughter Dawn and her husband Dave of Succasunna, grandchildren, Brianna of Tennessee, David and his husband Nicholas of Hopatcong, and Matthew and his wife Shelly of Succasunna, Elise and her husband Brian of Pennsylvania, Anne and her Husband Michael of Pennsylvania, great granddaughter Kennedy of Tennessee, and great-grandsons Will and Hunter, of Pennsylvania, and by his sister Marguerite June Varcoe of Succasunna.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Monday September 4th from 3 – 8 pm. With the Fireman’s Service at 7:30 pm.
The Funeral Service, with Military Honors, will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday September 5th at 11 am, followed by a Last Call Service at the Roxbury Company #1 Firehouse at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Roxbury Fire Company #1, in honor of Charles Alpaugh
Roxbury Township, Mrs. Alma G Benward, 78, died on August 28, 2023 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Dover. She was born and raised in Sparta Township before moving to Succasunna 31 years ago. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles & scratch offs. She loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband Edward J Benward of 61 years, her daughterCarol Ann Watson of Tobyhanna PA.; three grandchildren; Michael Benward & his wife Michelle Benward in Tobyhanna PA, KaSondra Robinson of Bath, PA and Donovan Bourne of Tobyhanna, PA, her sisters Pearl Barrise, Marie Kennedy, Roberta Wagner, and her brothers Edward Johnson, Robert Johnson, and William Johnson.
Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com)
Roxbury Township, Mrs. Jean E Schoch, 93, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023 in the comfort of her own home, with loved ones at her side. Jean was born in Deposit, NY on May 22, 1930. Upon her marriage on July 14, 1951, to the love of her life, Leroy S Schoch, in Tobyhanna, PA, they moved to Succasunna and then settled in Kenvil for over 50 years.
Early in marriage, Jean held various jobs but enjoyed being a homemaker to her husband and five children the most. Later in life, Jean enjoyed spending time with her senior group friends, family and traveling. Jeans kind and gentle soul brought so much love and compassion to many rescued four-legged friends throughout the years, sadly leaving behind her beloved faithful companion, Tess.
She was predeceased by her husband Leroy S Schoch, Jr. in 1987, her daughter Beverly Wells in 2019, and her grandson Zachary Schoch in 2017. She is survived by her daughters; Sherry and Tammy of Kenvil, her son Leroy (and his wife Patricia) Schoch III from Rockaway, her son Brian (and his wife Cheryl) Schoch from Kenvil, and her son-in-law Mark Wells from Manchester, CT. Jean also leaves behind her 4 grandchildren; Chris and Trevor Wells, and Paige and Austin Schoch, along with 4 great grandchildren, and close family friends.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Friday from 11 am – 1 pm. The Funeral Service will then be held on Friday, 1 pm at the Funeral Home. The interment will follow at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery.
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