All Obituaries

Steven W. Sterk of Garfield, formerly of New Milford, was 56 years old when he passed away Wednesday, April 17th. Born and raised in New Milford, Steven proudly served two enlistments in the United States Navy as one of the youngest Chief Petty Officers during that period. He loved hiking, especially at Harriman State Park. Steven was predeceased by his late parents William and Wilma Sterk and his late brother Jeffrey Sterk. He is survived by his brothers Allen Sterk and his wife...

Nancy M. McEllen was 69 years old when she passed away Friday, April 12th. Born in Teaneck, Nancy lived most of her life in River Edge before setting in Teaneck 7 years ago.  She was a very talent hairdresser who loved animals and in her youth excelled in softball, skiing and swimming. Nancy is survived by her beloved spouse Bruce Blackmore, her loving brothers Thomas and Alan McEllen, and her cherished nephews AJ, Eric, Russell, William and Wesley McEllen. A memorial service will be...

The Reverend Doctor Richard David Bausman, 83, died Friday, April 5th at his home in Teaneck, New Jersey. Doctor Bausman was a native of Dayton, Ohio, and his first pastorate was as an Associate Minister at The First Baptist Church of Greater Dayton on Monument Avenue. Subsequently, he served at Cornell University in Ithaca New York; The United Baptist Church of Lewiston Maine; The First Baptist Church in America in Providence Rhode Island; The First Baptist Church of Port Chester, New York;...

Betty Sarah Verdejo was 77 years old when she passed away Thursday, April 4th. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Betty lived there for many years before moving to Manhattan and the Bronx, later returning to Brooklyn before settling in New Jersey. Betty loved to laugh and help people. A member of the New Milford Senior Center, she was an avid reader and passionate dominoes player who enjoyed a little white wine with company now and then. Betty's true passion was her career as a Union...

Ronald Spendal a lifelong resident of Dumont was 49 years old when he passed away Tuesday March, 26th. An avid Giants fan, Ronald worked as a Supervisor for GEA in Northvale, NJ for 28 years. Ronald is the beloved husband of Stacey (nee Natale) Spendal, the loving father of William Spendal,  Ashley Spendal, and Kristen Spendal and the cherished brother of Bridget Spendal. He was also survived by his father Frank Spendal, his father in law Tom Natale and his sister in law Lori Scheidle....

Denis Mullins was 91 when he passed away Thursday, March 14th, 2019. Born in Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland, he was a resident of New Milford since 1959. Denis worked as the Night Manager at the New Milford Shop Rite for over 29 years. He is the beloved husband of Mary T. “Maureen” Mullins for over 60 years. Denis is the loving father of Denise Mullins, Michael Mullins and his wife Kathy and John C. Mullins. He was predeceased by his late brothers Christopher and...

Carolina A. van Ingen of New Milford was 81 years old when she passed away Tuesday, March 5th. Born and raised in Amsterdam Carolina later moved to the United States living in Teaneck for 2 years, later settling in New Milford over 55 years ago. Before retiring, she worked at Sears in Hackensack for many years. A longtime member of the New Milford Presbyterian Church, Carolina was an active member of the New Milford Senior Citizen’s Center as well as the New Milford Women’s Club...

  Marlene H. Casey born October 21, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ, passed away  on Sunday March 3, 2019. She graduated Weehawken High School, and studied Engineering at the University of Virginia. She and her late husband, Timothy Casey, were dedicated to the preservation and improvement of New Milford and the surrounding areas.  Marlene enjoyed working in her colonial kitchen & garden, canning her own fruits and vegetables.  As Founder and CEO of Capital Alternatives Corp,...

Charlotte Du Bois, 65 It is with great sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Charlotte Debra Du Bois, beloved mother, nana and friend on February 28, 2019. She is survived by her children, George Van Steenburgh, Davina Thomas and Marlo Dever and her grandchildren Kyra, Mark, Tyler and Sean. The doors will be open for visitation and celebration on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Boulevard Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1151 River Road, New Milford...