Roxbury Township, Mr. Robert A. Smith, Jr, 63, died on July 18, 2026 at home.  He was born and raised in Newark, NJ and moved to Succasunna in 1966.  He graduated Roxbury High School in 1981 and played the saxophone in the marching band.  He also was a mummer for the Morris County Golden String Band.  He started Morris County College but did not graduate and yet he still learned to paint pictures and draw blueprints.  For a while he helped his father with his vending company until he took a job with AT&T which later became Lucent Technologies and then became Avaya doing sales in the customer service department.  He worked there for many years and left with an early package deal.  He then ended up doing handyman work for whoever needed his help and worked for several friends who had their own construction business.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, making forts and being an uncle and a great uncle and hanging out with his friends.

He was predeceased by his father Robert A. Smith, Sr, in 2021 and by his sister Debra Lynn Smith in 1994.  He is survived by his mother Virginia E (Groninger) Smith of Succasunna, his sister Robin (and Eric) Shenk of Mt. Arlington, his nieces Candice Linzmayer of Southampton, Amanda (and Kevin) Jarvis, his nephews, Justin (and Ashley) Messina of Kenvil, Ryan (and Kelsey) Messina of Hackettstown, and Jason Messina of Landing.  He is also survived by his great nieces and great nephews, Brandon, Adelyn, Elaina, Morgan, Finley, Adriana, Malia, Jordana, Colton and Elora.

Friends may visit on Thursday, July 23^rd, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ.  His Funeral Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home.  Friends may also come to the Funeral Home on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., the interment will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester, NJ.

Roxbury Township, Mr. Robert (Bob) Rangvald Olsen, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, 2026. Robert was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Succasunna, New Jersey 77 years ago. He served in The U.S. Army National Guard and later worked for the MEPCO Company in Morristown, New Jersey as a production manager. He was a founding member and helped build the Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in Succasunna. Robert grew in his faith and had a lifelong love for Jesus. The verse that he always looked to was Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” He received his commercial pilot’s license as a young adult and was an active member in numerous airplane flying clubs. His love for flying continued throughout his life, building and flying remote controlled airplanes. His hobbies also included playing guitar and woodworking.

He is survived by his beloved wife Julie Margaret (Ribe) Olsen of 65 years and by his two sons, Gary (wife Lisa), Ronald (wife Marie) and daughter Elaine, and four cherished grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan, Taylor and Ty.

Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Davis & Heppelwhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street in Succasunna, New Jersey. His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Hillside Church in Succasunna, followed by the interment at the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in East Hanover.

Susan Yvonne Rawlinson (60) passed away peacefully at home following a brief illness. She was born on April 21, 1966 to Gary and Yvonne Metzler in Levittown, NY and was raised in Coram, NY. Following her High School graduation and attending SUNY-Cortland, she went work as a telephone operator for AT&T in Massachusetts and New York.

Then, one day in 1996, she met her future husband Chuck in an online chat room. A chance online encounter led to an almost 30 year relationship, a loving husband and two children she was fiercely proud of. The family of four settled in Succasunna in 2004. Susan spent a lot of time volunteering as a Girl Scout Leader and at the Museums at Drakesville.

She had a passion for taking cruises, which she did at every opportunity, for the family trips to Wildwood and for her work as a travel agent.

She is survived by her husband, two children (Kate and Emily), her loving, devoted parents Gary and Yvonne, sister Allison Guvenel, three brothers in law, one sister in law, three nieces, three nephews, mother in law and countless treasured extended family and friends.

Friends may visit on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ. 973-584-7264.

Roxbury Township, Mrs. Mildred F Orchard, 98, died on July 9, 2026 at the Morristown Medical Center. She was born in Morristown and grew up in Dover and Wharton. She lived at Lake Hopatcong for a while, moving to Roxbury Township 69 years ago. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree from Jersey City Medical Center and was a nurse at All Souls Hospital in Morristown. She was a member of the Succasunna United Methodist Church and a member of Ever Young Seniors. She enjoyed playing solitaire, dominos, word search and spending precious time with her family.

She was predeceased by her husband Albert H. Orchard in 1988, and is survived by her 2 children; Debra Fenton and Robert Orchard his wife Cathleen Barrett, grandchildren; Heather Gallia, Amanda Gallia and Ryan Orchard, great-grandchildren Kiele Hunter, Crew Hunter, Clay Hunter and Kaelin Hunter.

Friends may visit on Monday, July 13, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ. Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home, followed by the interment at the Locust Hill Cemetery in Dover.

Roxbury Township, Mr. Richard Kevin Groel, Sr., 73, was born September 7, 1952 and died on July 4, 2026 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Dover. He was born in East Orange, NJ and grew up competing in Track and Field and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Rich spent his summers as a beach lifeguard at Belmar Beach. He graduated from Union High School, and was recruited to run for Fairleigh Dickenson University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. He was also a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He then met his beloved wife, Kim, and they moved to Succasunna, where they have lived for 46 years. As a profession, Richard was an Account Manager at Crossmark in Cranford. When Rich retired, he got certified as a referee and would umpire various sports. One of his greatest passions was coaching. He coached many sports for the Roxbury Youth Recreation program, including Football and Lacrosse, for many years. He later continued coaching with his son for his grandson’s teams, the Junior Knights Football Program and the Renegades Lacrosse Program, where the kids would call him Coach Grandpa.  He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.  He never missed a Clemson Football game and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their various sports

He is survived by his wife Kim A (Kungel) Groel of 46 years, and by his children and their spouses; Rich Jr and wife Jaclyn of Rockaway, Tracey and husband Justin Eckert of Long Valley, and Scott and wife Brennan of Easley, SC.  He is survived by his siblings Tom and wife Minnie of California, Robert and wife Monica of Middlesex, and Patricia and Paul Devincentz of Flemington.  He also leaves behind his grandchildren Dennis, Cassidy, Abigael, and Landon, and many nieces and nephews.

Family & friends may pay their respects on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8  p.m. at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ (973-584-7264), for the viewing. The funeral will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:30AM at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home. The family will hold a private graveside service.

In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made in his name to the Roxbury Recreation Youth Football and Lacrosse Programs.

Roxbury Jr Lacrosse INC

72 Eyland Ave

Succasunna NJ 07876

Roxbury Jr Gaels Football

PO Box 619

Succasunna, NJ 07876

John F. Sanfacon May 13, 1940 – June 30, 2026

John F. Sanfacon, 86, of Mt. Arlington, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, following an unexpected cancer diagnosis earlier in the month.

John was born on May 13, 1940, in Paterson, NJ, to Thomas A. and Lauretta R. (Cyr) Sanfacon. The youngest of four children, he was part of the first generation in his family raised speaking English rather than French.

John attended PS 13 and St. Joseph’s Elementary Schools and the Delbarton School before going on to the University of Notre Dame. It was at Delbarton that he first discovered his love of languages, a passion he carried to Notre Dame, where he graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language. He went on to earn a Master’s degree from Columbia University in 1963, becoming fluent in French, Spanish, and Russian.

That same year, John returned to Delbarton School, where he would teach French, Spanish, and Russian for the next 53 years, retiring in 2016. He was always striving to find new and inspiring ways to reach his students, and over the course of his career he served as department chair and sat on the Academic Council, the Admissions Committee, and the Trivia Team. At his retirement reception, it was said that “he was a legend, and his impact on Delbarton School was both profound and far-reaching.”

John’s love of learning never waned. A walking encyclopedia on an astonishing range of subjects, he once advanced to the final round of Jeopardy! contestant tryouts, though he was ultimately passed over for the live show — his buzzer timing was simply too quick for the format.

An avid collector of stamps, coins, paper currency, and rocks and minerals from around the world, John found real joy in handpicking pieces from his collections to share with friends and family. He was a member of the Morris Museum Mineralogical Society (MMMS) from the 1980s until his passing, where he organized mineral shows, identified specimens, and wrote for the society newsletter. In 2017, he was named the club’s first-ever “Rockhound of the Year.” A popular speaker at Delbarton School, in his community, and for MMMS and the Morris Museum, his favorite topics included synthetic minerals, Fabergé eggs, and Russian minerals and gems. He donated portions of his personal collection to both Delbarton School and the Morris Museum, and from 2016 until his passing, he served as the Museum’s volunteer Geology Curator.

John loved recounting his many trips to Russia — some taken alongside Delbarton students — and the minerals, religious icons, and lacquer boxes he brought home from them. Come winter, he was a familiar sight in his ushanka, the traditional Russian fur hat, which he liked to explain gets its name from ushi, the Russian word for ears, which it was designed to keep warm.

Above all, John will be remembered as a thoughtful, kind, generous, encouraging, selfless, smart and humble man. He will truly be missed by many.

He is survived by his sister, Paula Bracker of Madison, WI; and many beloved nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Vivian Yates Sanfacon; his sister, Loretta “Sandy” Graf; and his brother, Thomas J. Sanfacon.

Visitation will be held at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 07876, on Monday, July 13, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow until 12:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend the burial are invited to depart at 12:45 p.m. for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 52 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ 07512.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Morris Museum Mineralogical Society, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 or to a charity of your choice.

Roxbury Township, Mrs. Rosemarie Cortese, 92, died on June 25, 2026 at the Merry Heart Nursing Home. She was born in Newark, NJ and later moved to Succasunna. She was the owner of Rosemarie’s Delicatessen and Catering in Flanders for many years. She was a member of St. Therese R C Church in Succasunna and of the Church Rosary Society.

She is survived by her sons Daren Cortese of Baltimore, MD., Joeseph Cortese of Utah, Ralph Cortese, Jr of NJ.

Friends may visit on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11 am – 12 noon at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ. 973-584-7264. Her Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon at the Funeral Home.

Roxbury Township, Mrs. Norma Claire Jones, 90, died on June 16, 2026, of heart failure, unexpectedly at her home. She passed peacefully in her own bed with her son by her side.  She was born and raised in Bellrose, Queens, NY and was a retired School Teacher for the Queens, NY, Public School System.  In later years, she also became a Para-Legal, a Home Health Care Aide and Office Manager for Cigna.  She earned her master’s degree in education from Shelton College in Ringwood, New Jersey. She, her husband and oldest son moved to Succasunna in 1964. She attended both Grace Church in Randolph and Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in Succasunna, and enjoyed socializing with friends at both churches, as well as being active at the Roxbury Senior Center Ever Young program and the HARP program at Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church.

She was predeceased by her husband Edward L Jones, Jr., in 1996, as well as her sons, Douglas Edward and Donald Walter in 2016. She is survived by her children; Debra Ellen Wood and David Ewald Jones, and she also leaves behind her grandchildren, Jake Michael and Jessica Lauren Wood.

Friends may visit at the Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church on Hillside Avenue, on Saturday June 27th from 10 – 11 am, her service will be held at 11 am in the Church, followed by a reception and lunch at the Church Fellowship Hall. Her interment will take place at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester, at a later date.

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

Clyde “Butch” Canfield passed away on June 16, 2026, to be with his beloved wife Pauletta, two weeks after her passing. Despite health issues later in life, Butch held on to life for several years, knowing he had to be there for his bride of 63 years. She was the apple of his eye.

Clyde was born to Alfred and Olga Canfield in Ledgewood, New Jersey, and was raised with two brothers, Paul and Floyd, and sister Alfrida. Butch enjoyed church softball for many years and graduated from Roxbury High. He met his future wife at the First Baptist Church of Ledgewood, NJ, and knew she was the one. After graduating from Roxbury High School, he married Pauletta Wetzel in 1962 at Ledgewood Baptist Church by her father, Reverend Millard Wetzel. A year later, Clyde “Junior” was born in ’63, followed by Pauletta “Little Letta” in ’65. Penny wanted more children, but Butch said, “Boy and a Girl, what more do we need?” After retiring as Supervisor for the Water and Sewer Authority of Randolph, NJ in 1997, he moved to W. V. and later to Floral City, FL to be closer to his wife’s parents.

Clyde is preceded by his wife Pauletta “Penny” Canfield on June 2, 2026, and by his parents, brother Paul, Floyd, and sister Alfreda. Clyde is survived by Junior, Letta, and the grandchildren.

The Viewing will be at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home in Succasunna, New Jersey on Thursday, June 25 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 am, and burial at the Succasunna Presbyterian Cemetery, New Jersey.

Francis Thomas Short III, of Newton, N.J., 79, died  Saturday June 13, of complications from end stage Parkinson’s. Born in Brooklyn on January 21, 1947, he lived on 2027 Ryder Street and 95 North Cherry Road in Lake Hopatcong, N.J., prior to moving to Newton.

He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas in 1960, where he played baseball. His attended high school,  St. John’s Prepatory School in Brooklyn, N.Y., and graduated in 1964. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Niagara University Magna Cum Laude in 1968.  He obtained his Masters in English from Manhattan College in 1970, Magna Cum Laude and his Masters in Education from Seton Hall University in 1997, Summa Cum Laude.

He taught at Jefferson Township Schools from 1968 to 1973; Maple Shade Schools from 1975 to 1978 and Green Hills School in Green Township from 1978 to 2004.  While at Green Hills School, he was the advisor for graduation, mentored the Yearbook and other literary clubs, coached softball and often commandeered trips with his students to watch Shakespeare productions in New York City and New Jersey. He was named New Jersey Teacher of the Year by then-Governor Christie Todd Whitman in 1994. He taught grammar, Shakespeare and other classics, and was known for his sense of humor and love of the New York Mets. He will forever remember the halcyon days of Principal Betty McKee and Principal Mike Durso. When he retired, he received over 100 letters and messages from past students, who told funny stories, such as how when they would come back to visit the school after graduation, he would go into his “teacher” closet and find one of their compositions.

He is predeceased by a sister; Cecilia Ann Russell, of Bay Pork, N.Y., a brother, Kevin Short of Rockaway, N.Y., his mother Mary (Mae) (ne Salmon) Short, his father Francis Thomas Short Jr., a grandmother, Cecilia Ann Salmon, and a nephew, Christopher Short, of Canandaigua.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Lisa Vogel-Short, his son, Francis Thomas Short IV of Boston, three stepsons and their wives, Edward Ralph Mekeel III and Summer, of Sachse, Texas, Daniel Hayden Mekeel and Rebecca of Anna, Texas, Sean Harrison Mekeel of Newton and grandchildren Mason, Jake, Luke and Scott Mekeel. He is survived by two brothers and their wives,  Brian and Pam Short of Walworth, N.Y. and Thomas and Lisa Short of Canandaigua and nieces Meghan, her husband, Tim and their children; Non, Dada and Everett; his niece Tricia and husband Ron Koehnke of Holtsville, N.Y., and their daughter Christina and her husband, Matt Albrecht, and Lynn Short and her son Kevin and wife Rosaly, and daughters Emily and Olivia.

Friends can visit on Saturday, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., at Davis Heppelwhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, N.J. 07876. (973) 584-7264 A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of the Lake in Sparta, N.J., on Monday at 11 am.