Mary RyanMary Catherine Ryan, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Westfield on Sunday, November 9, 2025.Born in Elizabeth to Timothy and Rita Shugrue, she was raised in Westfield. After completing her education through high school at Holy Trinity, she went on to attend...

Charles Dietz Charles (Charlie) Dietz of Westfield, NJ. and Adirondack, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 30, at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. He was 82 years old. Born in Rockville Centre, NY, Charlie grew up in West Hempstead and attended high school at Brooklyn Prep. He was the captai...

Thomas Connolly With hearts heavy yet full of love, we commemorate the life of Thomas (Tom) Connolly, who departed this world peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. At 80 years old, Tom’s final days reflected his enduring strength as he faced a difficult battle with...

Leslie D. Boughner, 72, of Park Ridge, passed away on Saturday, October 11th. The family will be receiving friends at Preston Funeral Home 153 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ on Saturday, November 8th, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 PM Leslie worked for many years ...

Marie Brennan, 89, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Charleston, SC. Born in Tulsa, OK to the late Roy and Irene Boughrum, Marie spent most of her life in Westfield, NJ, where she and her husband John raised their family and built lasting friendships. She later moved ...

Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr. Beloved Brother, Uncle & Friend Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr., known as “Gene” to many, and to many family and friends as “Joe”, passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 78. Born to Eugene J. McGlynn and Gertrude Rose (nee Holl) McGlynn, Gene spent his early years in We...

In Loving Memory of Carl Malcolm Kumpf Sr. June 14, 1939 – September 26, 2025 Carl Malcolm Kumpf Sr., beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at the age of 86, in his home in Westfield, NJ. Born in Buffalo NY, Carl was the eldest of three siblin...

Michael Walsh, Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Volunteer Michael Walsh, a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, friend, and decorated veteran, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by love, as he was in life. A man of great kindness, compassion and quiet strength...

Mildred Cerefice In Loving Memory Mildred Cerefice of Westfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Mildred was born in Albany, NY, to Jerome and Amelia Rovelli. She was raised in Albany along with her siblings Virginia, Delores, and Jerome. She attended Vincentian H...

Karl Robert Duchek, Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather Karl Robert Duchek of Westfield, NJ, died peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born in Jersey City, NJ, on June 10, 1938 , to Anton and Alma Duchek. Karl spent his childhood growing up in North Plainfield, NJ, where he enjoyed playing fo...