Alexander F. Smeaton, Jr., age 93, formerly of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born on January 10, 1932, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, to Elizabeth and Alexander F. Smeaton, Sr., he graduated from Manasquan High School and joined the U.S. Navy, serving four years in during the Korea...

Barrie Bell Kern, aged 88, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Watchung, NJ. Born on December 18, 1936, Barrie was renowned for her kindness, humor, caring nature, and generosity. She had a lifelong passion for travel and a deep love for horses. Barrie attended Abington High School followed by Penn ...

In Loving Memory of Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather Jacques “Jac” Pierre Andre Jac was born in Warren, Ohio, but grew up on the banks of the Mississippi in Davenport, Iowa, where he graduated from high school in 1955. His activities centered mostly around ROTC, sports, and playing saxophone i...

Settimio De Rubeis, Longtime Westfield Resident and Business Owner Settimio “Tim” De Rubeis, 82, of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, from respiratory failure due to leukemia, surrounded by the love of his devoted family. Known affectionately as “Timmio” by those cl...

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...