Former Westfield Resident, Bob Van Arnum, Passes Robert (“Bob”) Van Arnum, loving husband of Deborah (“Debbie”) Van Arnum and father of Bradford (“Brad’) and David (“Dave”) Van Arnum, passed away on August 30, 2025. He was 66 years old. Up to his passing, Bob was a licensed certified public accounta...

Rosanne G. Potter Died at Home On Friday, August 29 Rosanne was born in Elizabeth, NJ, on October 4, 1941, the only child of Harry Giuditta, a banker, and Bernice Powers Giuditta. She graduated from Holy Trinity School in Westfield (1959) and from Rosemont College in Rosemont, Pennsylvania (1963). I...

Norma G. Huber March 25, 1930 to August 18, 2025 Norma G. Huber, 95, passed away Monday, August 18 in her home. Born in Union City, NJ, to German immigrants, the late Richard & Gertrude (Rostock) Fischer, Norma has lived in Mountainside for over 60 years. She graduated Jonathan Dayton High School, b...

Cathryn Clark Salmon, Daughter of Charlon and Stan Clark, Died August 16, 2025 Cathryn Clark Salmon, lovingly known as Catie, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 16, 2025, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, after bravely facing complications from liver disease and cancer...

Nancy Lynn Lau, Longtime Westfield Resident Nancy Lynn Lau (nee Bogenes), 80, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois on June 19, 1945 to the late Helen and William Bogenes. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy Decker. Nancy was a lover of life. She w...

Susan Myrill Dougherty Susan Myrill Hoos Dougherty, daughter of parents Thelma Bullard and Walter Sellon, passed away peacefully in Lee’s Summit, MO, on July 29 at the age of 79 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ALS. Susan was a beloved wife, sister, stepmother, step-grandmother, a...

Eileen V. Marino Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Eileen Veronica (née Fallon) Marino, 92, of Fanwood, New Jersey, died peacefully at home on July 24, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Eileen was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Louis B. ...

Carolkay Lissenden Barré Carolkay Lissenden Barré, 87, died on July 17, 2025 in Stone Harbor, New Jersey with loving family by her side. Whether answering to “Carolkay” “Mom” “Mrs. Barré” “Grammy” or “Dr. Lissenden,” she was a faithful child of God, a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, a disti...

Lucinda Dowell, Longtime Westfield Resident, Animal Lover and Professional Photographer Lucinda Dowell, 90, a long-time Westfield resident and professional photographer, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Lucinda Shelby Huff was born to Thomas D. Huff and Kather...

Dr. Robert H. Thompson III Dr. Robert H. Thompson III, 72, passed away on July 9, 2025 in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. A devoted father, brother, veteran, and physician, “Bob” was known for his kind heart, service to others, and love of nature. Born in New Jersey, Bob graduated from Westfield High School in 19...