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...

Harry F. ‘Skip’ Ungar, 96, Beloved Family Man, Composer and Humorist Harry F. “Skip” Ungar, 96, a longtime resident of Scotch Plains, N.J. — known to his family, friends, and community as “America’s Most Famous Unknown Songwriter” — passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Morristown. His sons, Paul ...

Dorothea H. Hoffman, 106, Research Chemist and Teacher Dorothea Heyl Hoffman of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Fellowship Village, Basking Ridge. Dr. Hoffman had a distinguished career as a research chemist and chemistry teacher. During 19421952 ...

In Loving Memory of Robert L. Compton February 4, 1957-May 21, 2025 Robert Compton, known to many as Bob, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Florida in May 2025. Bob was born and raised in Westfield, New Jersey, where he graduated from Westfield High School in 1975, before completing his degree...

Anne Patterson March 30, 1945-June 4, 2025 Anne Carroll Patterson, known as Nancy Hely in her youth, died at age 80 on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1945, in Philadelphia, while her father was coming off the island of Iwo Jima, where he had served as a U.S. Navy surgeon with the...

Dorothy Anne Sobin November 15, 1936 — June 18, 2025 Dorothy Anne Sobin, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Dorothy was born in Bronx, N.Y., and lived in Brick. Dorothy never missed a chance to go anywhere — India, Japan, Hong Kong, most all of Europe, as well as numerous states...

James J. Clarkin, Dedicated Teacher; Enjoyed Travel, Books, Film, Theater James J. Clarkin passed away on Tuesday, June 17, in his home at Seabrook Village, in Tinton Falls, N.J. He was 99. Jim was born in Newark, N.J., on April 30, 1926. His father, also James Clarkin, emigrated from Ireland early ...

In Memory of Christopher Frederick Vogel It is with great sadness that we announce the unimaginable passing of Christopher Frederick Vogel, a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Christopher passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, from a heart attack at the age o...

Hollister ‘Ben’ Sykes, 101, Longtime Cranford Resident, Exxon Executive Hollister B. Sykes, 101, died on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Sunrise of Westfield, N.J. Known to many as Ben, he is survived by his wife, Adele, and two sons, Robert and Richard. Ben retired from Exxon in 1982 as Senior Vice Presi...

Dr. Stephen L. DeFelice, 89, Pioneering Physician, Advocate For Policy Reform Dr. Stephen L. DeFelice, pioneering physician, founder of the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, and coiner of the term “nutraceutical,” passed away at 89. A first-generation Italian American, he was instrumental in ca...