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		<title>Sheila Joan Tweedie </title>
		<first_name>Sheila</first_name>
		<last_name>Tweedie</last_name>
		<middle_name>Joan</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Sheila</first_name>
		<birth_date>Sun, 09 Jan 1944</birth_date>
		<death_date>Sat, 02 May 2026</death_date>
		<burial_date>Sat, 02 May 2026</burial_date>
		
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness and regret that we wish to announce the passing of Sheila Joan Tweedie of Far Hills, NJ on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Morristown Medical Center.  Born in January of 1944, in Montreal Canada where she lived with her parents, Le... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/sheila-joan-tweedie/122/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[It is with great sadness and regret that we wish to announce the passing of Sheila Joan Tweedie of Far Hills, NJ on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Morristown Medical Center.  Born in January of 1944, in Montreal Canada where she lived with her parents, Leith and Sheila, and brother, Colin, before moving to the small northern town of Sioux Lookout, Ontario until her graduation from Sioux Lookout High School.  She then moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where she attended and graduated from nursing school at Winnipeg Hospital, as well as meeting and marrying her husband, John.  Moving to Toronto after graduation, Sheila worked as a nurse in the Toronto Children's Hospital and gave birth to her son, Craig.  Subsequent moves followed including time in Ottawa where their second son, Ryan was born.  After many years of travel, the family settled in Chatham Township, NJ where the boys finished high school, and she became a successful breeder of Golden Retrievers and involved in the equestrian world.  A final move brought them to a small farm in Far Hills, allowing her to expand her business and include the breeding, training, and showing of Norwegian Fjord horses.

Her civic mindedness led her to become a US citizen to enable her to successfully run for council in Far Hills Borough where she served for multiple terms.  She also became heavily involved with the organization, Mane Stream Inc., in Oldwick, NJ, where she served on the board for many years and was instrumental in expansion of the organization that uses horses to provide both mental health and physical therapy for people with a wide range of challenges.  Sheila continued to remain active in the community and equine world, including the Gladstone Equestrian Association and supporting the Junior Drivers Association.

She is survived by her husband, John; sons, Craig and his wife Terri, Ryan and his partner Shana; and grandchildren, John, Kate, Zoe, Flash, Emerson and Erin; and her brother, Colin and his wife, Sandy; along with a sizable number of longtime friends.  Her drive, passion and enthusiasm will be missed.

The family will hold a private ceremony at a later date.  In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to Mane Stream, Inc., P.O. Box 305, Oldwick, NJ  08858 (manestreamnj.org) or St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, NJ  07940 (sthuberts.org).  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.

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		<title>Patricia K. Wilde </title>
		<first_name>Patricia</first_name>
		<last_name>Wilde</last_name>
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		<first_name>Patricia</first_name>
		<birth_date>Wed, 17 Feb 1943</birth_date>
		<death_date>Mon, 20 Apr 2026</death_date>
		<burial_date>Mon, 20 Apr 2026</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:10:02</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Patricia K. Wilde, 83 of Bedminster passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at The Residence at Basking Ridge.

She was born in Newark on February 17, 1943, the youngest of seven children of the  late Mondea and Antoinette Picariello Ventura.  She ... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/patricia-k-wilde/121/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Patricia K. Wilde, 83 of Bedminster passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at The Residence at Basking Ridge.

She was born in Newark on February 17, 1943, the youngest of seven children of the  late Mondea and Antoinette Picariello Ventura.  She had resided in Mountainside, Fanwood and Somerville before moving to Bedminster in 1987.

Pat was a 1960 graduate of Dayton High School in Springfield and had attended a secretarial school.

She was employed as an administrative assistant with the Somerset County and State of New Jersey Court System attached to the Family Case Management Division in Somerville for 25 years retiring in 2011.  She was previously employed by Lockheed Electronics in North Plainfield as a secretary.

Pat was a longtime, active communicant of St. Elizabeth and St. Brigid Parish Community in Far Hills and Peapack where she was a member of the Daughters of Mary.  She enjoyed activities with the church, following her grandsons' sports and activities, and the love of her family.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Kimberly D. Wilde, who died November  17, 2021; and by five siblings, Mary Lardiere, Dot Cioffi, Richard Ventura, Robert Ventura and Anna Ventura.

Patricia is survived by her son, Brian P. Wilde and his wife, Laura, and her two grandsons, Jack and Gavin Wilde, all of Bedminster; a sister, Ruth Ventura of Whiting; and many cousins, nieces and nephews

A funeral mass will be held at St. Brigid Church, 129 Main Street, Peapack on Friday, April 24 at 11:00am.  Relatives and friends may visit at Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9pm.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St.Elizabeth/St. Brigid Parish, P.O. Box 33, Peapack, NJ  07977.
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		<title>Elizabeth W. Melick </title>
		<first_name>Elizabeth</first_name>
		<last_name>Melick</last_name>
		<middle_name>W.</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Elizabeth</first_name>
		<birth_date>Mon, 04 Feb 1935</birth_date>
		<death_date>Fri, 20 Mar 2026</death_date>
		<burial_date>Fri, 20 Mar 2026</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:24:44</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Elizabeth W. Melick, 91, of Far Hills passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Saucon Valley manor in Hellertown, PA.

She was born in Orange on February 4, 1935, the youngest of five children to the late Albert Sr. and Marie Backhaus Wortmann.  S... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/elizabeth-w-melick/120/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Elizabeth W. Melick, 91, of Far Hills passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Saucon Valley manor in Hellertown, PA.

She was born in Orange on February 4, 1935, the youngest of five children to the late Albert Sr. and Marie Backhaus Wortmann.  She resided in Bernardsville before moving to Far Hills over 65 years ago.

Elizabeth was a 1953 graduate of Bernards High School in Bernardsville.

Mrs. Melick was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker most of her life.  In her early years, she worked at Bell Labs in Whippany.

Liz was a member of the former Ladies Auxiliary of the Far Hills - Bedminster Fire Department and a former Den Mother for Cub Scout Pack No. 53 in Bedminster.  She and her late husband, Ronald, were charter members of the Somerset Hills Lutheran Church in Basking Ridge.

She is predeceased by her husband, Ronald H. Melick, who died November 2, 1982; by her daughter, Nancy J. Melick, who died March 22, 2000; and by her four siblings, Louise Alpaugh, Albert Wortmann, Margaret Murray and Marie Wortmann.

Mrs. Melick is survived by her two sons, Robert A. Melick and David R. Melick both of Far Hills; a granddaughter, Alexandria "Allie" Monzon and her husband, Mauricio, of Stirling; and three great grandchildren, Nancy, Jasmine and Bradley.

An entombment service will be held at Somerset Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 95 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge on Friday, March 27 at 11:30am.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD  21741.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.

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		<title>Douglas E. Sloss </title>
		<first_name>Douglas</first_name>
		<last_name>Sloss</last_name>
		<middle_name>E.</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Douglas</first_name>
		<birth_date>Wed, 09 Feb 1927</birth_date>
		<death_date>Mon, 23 Feb 2026</death_date>
		<burial_date>Mon, 23 Feb 2026</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:17:59</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Douglas E. Sloss, 99, of Basking Ridge passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Fellowship Village Health Care Center in Basking Ridge.

He was born in Basking Ridge on February 9, 1927, one of three children of the late William and Elsie Wright... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/douglas-e-sloss/119/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Douglas E. Sloss, 99, of Basking Ridge passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Fellowship Village Health Care Center in Basking Ridge.

He was born in Basking Ridge on February 9, 1927, one of three children of the late William and Elsie Wright Sloss.  He had been a lifelong resident of Basking Ridge.

Doug was a 1945 graduate of Bernards High School in Bernardsville.

He was a US Army veteran of World War II having played the baritone with the 61st Army Ground Forces Band in the European Theater of Operations under General Patton having served from 1945 to 1947.

Mr. Sloss was a mailman with the Basking Ridge Post Office for 50 years before retiring.  He had a wonderful recall of his mail route, the house numbers and the folks who lived in those houses.

Doug loved gardening and maintaining his own property well into his nineties.  He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7858 in Bernardsville.

He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Mabel I. Smith Sloss, who died July 15, 2008; and by a grandson, Mark Sloss.

Mr. Sloss is survived by 2 daughters, Pamela Ierubino and her husband, Mark, of Basking Ridge and Suzanne Gonda and her husband, Andrew, of Topton, PA; a son, Paul Sloss and his wife, Sharon, of Middlefield, MA; 7 grandchildren, Pamela Young, Amanda Sobchinsky, Nicholas Ierubino, Scott Sloss, Erin Key, Emily Sanchez and Abigail Bowman; and 5 great grandchildren, Brianna, Gavin, Gracie, Stella and Rowan.

A private family entombment service was held at Somerset Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Basking Ridge on Saturday, February 28.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a local food pantry.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Nona Mae McAteer </title>
		<first_name>Nona</first_name>
		<last_name>McAteer</last_name>
		<middle_name>Mae</middle_name>
		<maiden_name></maiden_name>
		
		<first_name>Nona</first_name>
		<birth_date>Sat, 08 Jul 1939</birth_date>
		<death_date>Sun, 15 Feb 2026</death_date>
		<burial_date>Sun, 15 Feb 2026</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:38:14</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Nona Mae Magher McAteer, 86, of Bedminster passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at her home.

Born in Orange on July 8, 1939, she was the eldest of seven children of the late George Robert and Gladys Coulter Miller Magher.  She was named after... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/nona-mae-mcateer/118/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nona Mae Magher McAteer, 86, of Bedminster passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at her home.

Born in Orange on July 8, 1939, she was the eldest of seven children of the late George Robert and Gladys Coulter Miller Magher.  She was named after her two grandmothers, Nona Frances Smith Miller and Mae Rummel Magher.  She was raised in Millburn and Summit graduating from Saint Rose of Lima Elementary School in Short Hills; Bayley Ellard High School in Madison in 1957; and Mount Saint Agnes College in Baltimore, MD in 1961 receiving a bachelor of science degrre in Medical Technology.

After graduation she became department head of hematology and instructor in the School of Medical Technology at Overlook Hospital, Summit.  In 1966 she married Eugene Francis McAteer, Jr.  They settled in Watchung where they raised four children and many pets.  Nona stayed at home while her husband, Gene, expanded his restaurant business to include The Twins Inn, Chester; The McAteers, Somerset; and The Meyersville Inn.  The McAteer home and yard was a magnet for neighborhood kids all year long.  Through the years the family vacationed in New Smyrna Beach, FL, Avalon, NJ and Ogunquit, ME.

Nona and Gene moved to Bedminster in 1994.  She worked as a medical technologist at Summit Medical Group in Watchung for 9 years, and later, as a substitute teacher in the Watchung Hills Regional School District for 10 years and the Bedminster Township Elementary School for 12 years retiring in 2014.  In retirement Nona and Gene expanded travel to include many trips on the Queen Mary.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Eugene F. McAteer, Jr., who died June 10, 2025; and by two siblings, Bob Magher and Margaret Solnicki.

Mrs. McAteer is survived by 2 sons, Eugene F. McAteer III and his wife, Stacy, of Warren and J. John McAteer of Oceanport; 2 daughters, Kathleen M. Updike of Washington and Nona M. Sposito and her husband, Joseph, of Madison, CT; 7 grandchildren, Shawn, Mary, Matthew, Nicholas, Peter, Mac and Erin; a brother, Michael Magher of Baritz, France; and 3 sisters, Sarah Jane Schoetz of Lake Placid, NY, Kathleen Jabbour of Mendham and Gladys Andrews of Durham, NC.  Her family will still gather to tell stories and cherish memories of Thanksgivings, Avalon and Ogunquit.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Brigid Church, 29 Main Street, Peapack on Saturday, March 14 at 11:00am.  A private family interment of both Nona and Gene's cremains will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover at a later date.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.

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		<title>Rhoda  Lawenda </title>
		<first_name>Rhoda</first_name>
		<last_name>Lawenda</last_name>
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		<first_name>Rhoda</first_name>
		<birth_date>Wed, 04 Sep 1929</birth_date>
		<death_date>Wed, 14 Jan 2026</death_date>
		<burial_date>Wed, 14 Jan 2026</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:15:13</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Rhoda Lawenda died on January 14, 2026 at 96 years old.

She was born in New York City on September 4, 1929 to Anna and Harry Geller and grew up in the Bronx, where she graduated from Taft High School.

In 1949 at age 20, she married David Lawend... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/rhoda-lawenda/117/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rhoda Lawenda died on January 14, 2026 at 96 years old.

She was born in New York City on September 4, 1929 to Anna and Harry Geller and grew up in the Bronx, where she graduated from Taft High School.

In 1949 at age 20, she married David Lawenda and they moved to River Edge, and then Oradell, NJ where they lived many years.  In fact, Rhoda was such a native New Yorker that she didn't learn to drive until she moved to Oradell.

After David retired, they moved to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Florida, a place where they had friends and relatives and enjoyed the weather.  They were married for 56 years until Dave passed away at 92 in 2015.

They had two children, James and Jamie, and four grandchildren, Molly, Patrick, Daniel and Nicolas.  Later Rhoda had three great grandchildren, Juniper, Remy and Hazel.  Rhoda was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and mother-in-law to Kathy and Lorenzo.  Everyone loved her, and she loved all of them.

Rhoda was a terrific aunt to her various nieces and nephews, and a wonderful cousin to her cousins and their children.  Everyone was welcome at the Lawenda house.

She loved to entertain and gave many dinner parties, and always put out a great spread.  No one ever left hungry.  While Rhoda believed quality was important, she valued quantity as well.  Rhoda loved to shop.  She was prolific, transferring that skill into careers at both B. Altman's and Nordstroms.

One interesting thing about Rhoda is that she had friends from every period of her life - from childhood, high school and Oradell, and later, Sarasota.  Everyone always knew her wherever she went.  She was an authentic person and never put on airs - what you got was Rhoda - the real thing.  She was one of a kind.

Rhoda is remembered by all as beautiful, funny, generous, kind and caring.  Always well put together with a great sense of style.
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		<title>John Xavier Adiletta </title>
		<first_name>John</first_name>
		<last_name>Adiletta</last_name>
		<middle_name>Xavier</middle_name>
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		<first_name>John</first_name>
		<birth_date>Mon, 06 Dec 1948</birth_date>
		<death_date>Mon, 12 Jan 2026</death_date>
		<burial_date>Mon, 12 Jan 2026</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:17:10</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[John Xavier Adiletta, age 77, of Bernardsville, New Jersey passed away on January 12, 2026.

Son of the late Joseph George Adiletta and Claire Fischer Adiletta, John was born in Westbury, NY and raised in Greenwich, CT, moving to Thompson, CT durin... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/john-xavier-adiletta/116/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[John Xavier Adiletta, age 77, of Bernardsville, New Jersey passed away on January 12, 2026.

Son of the late Joseph George Adiletta and Claire Fischer Adiletta, John was born in Westbury, NY and raised in Greenwich, CT, moving to Thompson, CT during his high school years.  The eldest of six children, John valued family above all else.  He was industrious, self-reliant and, as his stories often illustrated, unafraid to occasionally break the rules.

A graduate of Clark University, John became a respected business leader and seasoned executive with a long career of shaping and growing companies in the telecommunications, technology, and corporate services sectors.  He was widely recognized for his vision, strategic leadership, and his ability to guide organizations through periods of growth and transition.  He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Aquis Communications Group, Inc., a company he co-founded and helped transform into a full-service telecommunications provider.  He also served in executive leadership and director roles for a range of companies and was sought after for his sharp intellect, decisive manner, and extensive experience in operations, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.

More than anything else, John was most proud of his two children, Joe and Julie.  He never laughed harder or opened his arms wider than when he was with them.  As they grew their own families, John delighted in their successes, the funny stories that always followed, and time spent with their partners and children.  He loved nothing more than sharing a special meal together or thoughtfully helping them think through a problem.

John will be deeply missed by his son, Joseph (Erin) Adiletta; daughter Julie (Dave) Boyle; and grandchildren Lincoln, Amelia, Casey, Jasper, Damon and Maeve.  He also leaves behind his beloved partner of twenty-five years, Barbara Baecht; and siblings, William (Susan) Adiletta, Patricia (Jeffry) Brigman, Joseph (Dawn) Adiletta, Mark (Debra) Adiletta, and Matthew (Karen) Adiletta.  He is survived by seventeen nieces and nephews, about whom he enjoyed receiving updates; and his longtime friend and mother of his children, Lynn Szafran.

His family and friends will miss his exuberant hugs, his hearty laugh, and his appreciation for quantitative analysis.  He was deeply loved.

Details regarding services and memorial arrangements will be shared family and friends.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Christmas is for Children/ Holiday Hope at https://www.holidayhopechildren.org/donations or to Holiday Hope, P.O. Box 214, Basking Ridge, NJ  07920.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Edward J. Russo </title>
		<first_name>Edward</first_name>
		<last_name>Russo</last_name>
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		<first_name>Edward</first_name>
		<birth_date>Sat, 29 Jan 1955</birth_date>
		<death_date>Tue, 23 Dec 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Tue, 23 Dec 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:30:15</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Edward J. Russo, 69, of Bedminster passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home with family by his side.

He was born in Somerville on December 29, 1955, a son of the late James V. and Marguerite "Jane" Deck Russo.  He was a lifelong resi... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/edward-j-russo/115/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Edward J. Russo, 69, of Bedminster passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home with family by his side.

He was born in Somerville on December 29, 1955, a son of the late James V. and Marguerite "Jane" Deck Russo.  He was a lifelong resident of Bedminster except for a few years spent in Peapack.

Ed was a 1974 graduate of Bernards High School in Bernardsville where he was the captain of the championship varsity  football team.

Ed was a union laborer having been employed by New Jersey Buildings Laborers' Union Local No. 593 of Jersey City for 40 years retiring in 2014.

He had a strong work ethic and was proud of his membership with the Laborers' Union.  He was a member of the former Elks Lodge in Peapack.  Ed enjoyed hometown life in Bedminster, time spent with friends and family, and especially his relationship with his former dog companion, Coke.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, James F. Russo, who died December 23, 2004.

Mr. Russo is survived by a sister, Diane M. Russo of Starks, ME; 3 brothers, Robert G. Russo of Millerton, NY, Jeffrey R. Russo and his wife, Karen, of Flemington and Michael S. Russo and his wife, Mary, of Bedminster; 3 nephews, Timothy, Alexander and Brandon Russo; and his 'adopted" family, Liza, Tess, Kyle and Sean Howland.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings Highway North, Suite B, Cherry Hill, NJ  08034 or at www.mymsaa.org.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Ursula M. Dyck </title>
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		<first_name>Ursula</first_name>
		<birth_date>Tue, 07 Aug 1934</birth_date>
		<death_date>Fri, 19 Dec 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Fri, 19 Dec 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:10:46</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Ursula M. Dyck, 91 years of age, passed away in her Bedminster home peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, with her beloved husband, Manfred, by her side and surrounded by those who loved her.  She was a devoted wife to Manfred for 65 years.  She... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/ursula-m-dyck/113/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ursula M. Dyck, 91 years of age, passed away in her Bedminster home peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, with her beloved husband, Manfred, by her side and surrounded by those who loved her.  She was a devoted wife to Manfred for 65 years.  She was a loving mother to her children, Martin, Saskia, Peter and Silke and to her daughter-in-law, Maureen.  She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Saskia, whose memory she carried with her always.  She was a proud grandmother to Franz von Dyck, Dane von Dyck, Anthony Millan, Isabella Millan Moroz, Ava von Dyck and Erik von Dyck, and great grandmother to Michael Moroz and Elaina von Dyck.

Ursula was born in Krefeld, Germany.  She was a strong and capable businesswoman who managed the Enteral Food Facility in Illinois while working as a senior executive for Biosearch Medical Products, Inc.  She also had a deep connection with the family's horse farm, Rheinland Farms.  Together with her husband, Manfred, she built and managed the horse boarding stables on their farm; a place that reflected her work ethic, dedication and quiet determination.  She took pride in her work and approached each day with purpose, responsibility and care.

Those who knew Ursula will remember her as someone who valued independence, perseverance and family.  Her life was shaped by commitment - to her family, her work and the home she helped create.  She leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience and love that will continue through those who knew her and the family that she cherished.

Ursula will be missed and lovingly remembered.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 28 at 1:00pm at St. Bernard's Episcopal Church, 88 Claremont Road, Bernardsville.  Interment will follow at St. Bernard's Cemetery, Washington Avenue, Bernardsville.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD  21741 or at www.cancer.org.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Jack H. Hill </title>
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		<last_name>Hill</last_name>
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		<first_name>Jack</first_name>
		<birth_date>Mon, 17 Jan 1938</birth_date>
		<death_date>Wed, 17 Dec 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Wed, 17 Dec 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:24:36</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Jack H. Hill, 87, of Green Brook passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville.

He was born in Hampton on January 17, 1938, a son of the late Wellington L. and Maude Ansback Hill.  H... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/jack-h-hill/114/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jack H. Hill, 87, of Green Brook passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville.

He was born in Hampton on January 17, 1938, a son of the late Wellington L. and Maude Ansback Hill.  He had lived in Bedminster, Bound Brook and Middlesex before moving to Green Brook 11 years ago.

Jack was employed as a groundskeeper for several estates in the Somerset County area including Dunwalke Farms in Bedminster.

He was a longtime, active member of the Bound Brook United Methodist Church where he was involved with the Men's Group that organized church dinners, served as an usher collecting the offering and helped clean the church.

He was predeceased by a son, Vincent D. Hill, who died November 2, 2011.

Mr. Hill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marie Potts Hill of Bridgewater; a daughter, Tracy L. Hill of Bedminster; a son, Peter D. Hill of Washington; a daughter-in-law, Leatrice Hewitt of Chester; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Bound Brook United Methodist Church.  All other arrangements will be private under the direction of Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Barbara Nancy Buck Pyne </title>
		<first_name>Barbara Nancy</first_name>
		<last_name>Pyne</last_name>
		<middle_name>Buck</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Barbara Nancy</first_name>
		<birth_date>Fri, 08 Feb 1924</birth_date>
		<death_date>Wed, 03 Dec 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Wed, 03 Dec 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:58:22</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Barbara Nancy Buck Pyne died peacefully in her sleep at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 101 years, 9 months and 25 days.  In her own words, " I have had a wonderful life".  She was right.  Known as "Princess" for mo... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/barbara-nancy-buck-pyne/112/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Barbara Nancy Buck Pyne died peacefully in her sleep at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 101 years, 9 months and 25 days.  In her own words, " I have had a wonderful life".  She was right.  Known as "Princess" for more than 75 years, she lived up to that name.  Her style in decorating, which she described as "cold, hard and chic", even included a fabric she launched when she was 88 years old, "Pyne Hollyhock".  Her carefully curated jewelry, hats and colorful outfits, which were renowned, were neither cold nor hard but certainly chic.  Princess was an "Event" wherever she went.

A native of Far Hills, New Jersey her entire life, she was the eldest daughter of Leonard and Helen Buck.  She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, John W. Pyne; and her brother, Charles Austin Buck.

She is survived by her sister, Martha Bartlett; her son, M. Taylor Pyne (Elsie); her daughter, Holly Pyne Connor; 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Fearless, adventuresome and creative, she rode a camel in the Sahara at 90 and still drove her car at 95, much to the discomfort of her family.  She was devoted to her many friends of many generations.  As an extraordinary fundraiser, who was a force in the community, she led numerous successful charity events for the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, the New Jersey Historical Society, The Newark Museum, and the Leonard J. Buck Garden, which was her favorite, as it was created by her father.

Donations in her name should be directed to the Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills, NJ  07931.  A memorial service is planned for the spring, her favorite time of the year.  Arrangement are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Mary S. Penn </title>
		<first_name>Mary</first_name>
		<last_name>Penn</last_name>
		<middle_name>S.</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Mary</first_name>
		<birth_date>Fri, 11 Jun 1937</birth_date>
		<death_date>Sun, 30 Nov 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Sun, 30 Nov 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:59:20</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Mary S. Penn, 88, of Chester Township passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Bryan Manor Care Center in Chester Township.

She was born in St. Petersburg, FL on June 11, 1937, one of twins to the late Jerome and Anne Martin Penn.  ... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/mary-s-penn/111/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mary S. Penn, 88, of Chester Township passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Bryan Manor Care Center in Chester Township.

She was born in St. Petersburg, FL on June 11, 1937, one of twins to the late Jerome and Anne Martin Penn.  She grew up in Chester and had lived in Far Hills and Morristown.  She was a resident of Heritage Manor Senior Living for 12 years moving to Spring Hills Assisted Living in Morristown for a few years before moving to Bryan Manor in Chester Township seven years ago.

Mary attended Chester Elementary School and graduated from Roxbury High School.

She was a production worker employed by Colgate - Palmolive Company in Morristown for 17 years prior to retiring.

She was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bernardsville.

Miss Penn is predeceased by her mother, Anne Martin Penn in 1957; by her father, Jerome S. Penn in 1962; and by her twin sister, Elizabeth S. Penn in 2024.  There are no immediate survivors.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 4 at 10:30am at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 111 Claremont Road, Bernardsville.  Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Randolph Township.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Mendham First Aid Squad or the Mendham Fire Department.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.

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		<title>Eleanor A. Castrilli </title>
		<first_name>Eleanor</first_name>
		<last_name>Castrilli</last_name>
		<middle_name>A.</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Eleanor</first_name>
		<birth_date>Sun, 28 Oct 1934</birth_date>
		<death_date>Fri, 24 Oct 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Fri, 24 Oct 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:34:08</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Eleanor A. Castrilli, 90, of Basking Ridge passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her home.

She was born in New York City, NY on October 28, 1934, a daughter of the late John and Mary Kontros Cholewinski.  She grew up in Clifton and had lived... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/eleanor-a-castrilli/110/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eleanor A. Castrilli, 90, of Basking Ridge passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her home.

She was born in New York City, NY on October 28, 1934, a daughter of the late John and Mary Kontros Cholewinski.  She grew up in Clifton and had lived in Bernardsville for 55 years before moving to Basking Ridge 6 years ago.

Mrs. Castrilli was an administrative assistant employed by AT&amp;T in Morristown for 10 years.  She also held various other jobs including working with an answering service and a real estate agency.

She was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bernardsville.  Eleanor enjoyed time spent at the library; traveling with her husband including several trips to Europe; and loved time spent with her grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Costantino Castrilli, who died March 6, 2019.

Mrs. Castrilli is survived by two daughters, Michelle Davis and her husband, Dan, of Phillipsburg and Cheryl-Ann Crist and her husband, Brian, of Jackson, TN; a son, Paul Castrilli and his companion, Donna Judd, of Plymouth, MI; a brother, Richard Cholewinski of Cummin, GA; 5 grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Hannah, Rachel and Natalie; and 6 great grandchildren, Adelyn, Noah, Violet, Lydia, Diehlia and Sylvia.

Funeral gathering at Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster on Thursday, October 30 at 9:00am followed by a mass at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 111 Claremont Road, Bernardsville at 10:00am.  Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Basking Ridge.  Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Childrens' Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105 or at stjude.org.  The family extends a very special thanks to all of her friends at Countryside Manor for their love and care of Eleanor.

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		<title>Mary Eileen Layton </title>
		<first_name>Mary</first_name>
		<last_name>Layton</last_name>
		<middle_name>Eileen</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Mary</first_name>
		<birth_date>Thu, 05 Oct 1961</birth_date>
		<death_date>Tue, 23 Sep 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Tue, 23 Sep 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 01:35:58</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Mary Eileen (Sheehan) Layton of Far Hills passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the company of her husband and family.  She was born in Jersey City in 1961 to Eileen (O'Donnell) Sheehan Ginn and the late Cornelius Sheehan.

Eileen faced li... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/mary-eileen-layton/109/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mary Eileen (Sheehan) Layton of Far Hills passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the company of her husband and family.  She was born in Jersey City in 1961 to Eileen (O'Donnell) Sheehan Ginn and the late Cornelius Sheehan.

Eileen faced life's challenges with gusto.  At an early age, she participated in medical studies that helped rewrite the book on childhood development; and she went on to accomplish far more than anyone could have imagined.  She attended the Maplebrook School in Amenia, NY where she made lifelong friends and awakened her love of art - a passion she pursued throughout her life, studying both privately and at the local college.  Eileen graduated from Howell High School in 1981 alongside her proud brother, Sean.

In 1986, Eileen embarked on a new career at The Matheny Hospital and Educational Center in Peapack.  During that time she met the love of her life, John Emmett Layton, Jr.  They married and recently celebrated their thirty third wedding anniversary.  Together they shared countless adventures from winter trips to Florida to follow the Yankees in Spring training, to attending conventions where they met the stars of classic television shows of her youth.

Eileen never stopped learning and growing; eventually writing, illustrating and publishing her own book, "My Yellow Fever".  (Yellow was always her favorite color.)  She also had a natural gift for technology.  There was no electronic devise Eileen couldn't master.  Social media allowed her to maintain friendships far and wide, spanning from childhood to work colleagues.

Though she faced serious health challenges in later years, including Parkinson's Disease, Eileen never gave up.  She found faith and companionship with the Jehovah's Witnesses, members of whom remained with her to the end of her life.

Eileen is survived by her beloved husband, Johnny; her mother, Eileen Ginn; her sister, Alison Caruso; her sister-in-law, Carol Schmidt; and brothers, Neil (Beth), Sean (Sheree) and Rory.  She will also be remembered by her nieces and nephews to whom she was always so kind.

A memorial service will be held at Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster on Saturday, October 4 at 11:00am.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY  10018 or at parkinson.org.
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		<title>Frank W. Parker </title>
		<first_name>Frank</first_name>
		<last_name>Parker</last_name>
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		<first_name>Frank</first_name>
		<birth_date>Tue, 08 Nov 1938</birth_date>
		<death_date>Wed, 10 Sep 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Wed, 10 Sep 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:36:10</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Frank W. Parker, 86, of Belvidere passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown.

He was born in Montclair on November 8, 1938, a son of the late Herbert B. and Marie Moger Parker.  He grew up in Roseland ... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/frank-w-parker/108/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Frank W. Parker, 86, of Belvidere passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown.

He was born in Montclair on November 8, 1938, a son of the late Herbert B. and Marie Moger Parker.  He grew up in Roseland and Morristown and had resided in Long Valley for 31 years and Mountain Home, PA for 13 years before moving to Brookfield Adult Community in Belvidere in 2015.

Frank was a 1957 graduate of Morristown High School

He was a US Army veteran and Reservist from 1958 to 1964.

Frank was a sales distributor of automotive supplies having owned and operated Frank W. Parker and Company in Flanders, starting his business in 1966, and worked for 35 years before retiring in 2001.

He was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hackettstown.  Frank was an avid Nascar racing fan having followed his favorite drivers, Harry Gant and Jeff Gordon.

Mr. Parker is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Antoinette Perrone Parker; a daughter, Brid M. Parker and her husband, Tom Gould, of Belvidere; 2 sons, Kevin Parker of Irvine, CA and Scott L. VanArsdale and his wife, Diane, of Mendham; a sister, Marcia Edwards of Pahrump, NV; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main Street, Hackettstown on Saturday, September 20 at 10:00am.  Interment will follow at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge.  Relatives and friends may visit at Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster on Friday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.  Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ  07840.
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		<title>David B. Toland </title>
		<first_name>David</first_name>
		<last_name>Toland</last_name>
		<middle_name>B.</middle_name>
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		<first_name>David</first_name>
		<birth_date>Thu, 26 Nov 1942</birth_date>
		<death_date>Tue, 02 Sep 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Tue, 02 Sep 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:57:14</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[David B. Toland, 72, of Budd Lake passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown.

He was born in Newark on November 26, 1952, a son of the late Nathan and Betty Jean Lynch Toland.  He grew up in Califon and h... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/david-b-toland/107/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[David B. Toland, 72, of Budd Lake passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown.

He was born in Newark on November 26, 1952, a son of the late Nathan and Betty Jean Lynch Toland.  He grew up in Califon and had lived in Budd Lake for the past 25 years.

David was a 1970 graduate of North Hunterdon Regional High School in Clinton Township.

He was a meter reader employed by Mt. Olive Township Water Department for 10 years retiring in 2021.

David was a classic car enthusiast having owned several classic cars and was a member of several classic car organizations including the Unforgetable Auto of New Jersey, the Chrysler Automobile Club and the Slant Six Club.  David loved rock and roll music and maintained a collection of over 250,000 vinyl records.  He also had a passion for collecting and restoring jukeboxes, slot machines and pinball machines.  Animals of all varieties also maintained a special place in his heart.

David was a member of the Mt. Olive Township Senior Citizens.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Imelda Barnes Toland; his two cats, Meaghan and Tammy; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Mylinki of Pittstown, Valerie Barnes of Bernardsville and Pat Mueller of Phillipsburg; and a niece, Patricia Mueller of Dallas, TX.

A funeral service followed by entombment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, 145 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge on Saturday, September 6 at 10:00am.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite animal charity.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.

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		<title>Paul Sartell Moore </title>
		<first_name>Paul</first_name>
		<last_name>Moore</last_name>
		<middle_name>Sartell</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Paul</first_name>
		<birth_date>Wed, 17 Jun 1942</birth_date>
		<death_date>Sun, 24 Aug 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Sun, 24 Aug 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:39:25</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Rev. Paul Sartell Moore, Sr. passed into eternity on the evening of August 24, 2025 in Kingston, NY.  Born to Rev. Sartell Prentice and Viola May (Pace) Moore on June 17, 1942 at Montclair Community Hospital, he was the last of five children.  He s... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/paul-sartell-moore/106/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rev. Paul Sartell Moore, Sr. passed into eternity on the evening of August 24, 2025 in Kingston, NY.  Born to Rev. Sartell Prentice and Viola May (Pace) Moore on June 17, 1942 at Montclair Community Hospital, he was the last of five children.  He spent his childhood years growing up in the churches his father pastored including those in Lewisburg, PA, Maine and New Jersey.

Out of high school, his career path was quite diverse; and as a young husband included everything from touring as the bass singer in a gospel quartet known as the "King's Keynotes", to operating a bar in Manhattan.  In 1967 he found his true calling as a minister and with a note of support from his father, took on his first church in New Milford, NJ.  Two years later, he founded the Maranatha Christian Center which soon became an epicenter of the "Jesus Movement".  The young Rev. Moore became famous for inviting local garage bands to play for his growing congregation.

In the 1970's Rev. Moore established the Lamb's Church of the Nazarene in Times Square, purchasing the famous "Lamb's Club" on 44th Street and establishing a church and off-Broadway faith-based theater group.  He was featured on many talk shows, newspaper articles, magazines like "Newsweek", and even hosted a television marathon on WPIX Channel 11 raising funds for the Lamb's Church.  In the years that followed, Rev. Moore pastored New Life Church in Cupertino, CA; served at St. George's Episcopal Church in NYC; launched Resurrection Church in Manhattan, NY; and briefly served as rector at St. James Church Lake Delaware in Delhi, NY.

He also was personally asked to launch "Here's Life Inner City", a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ by Dr. Bill Bright.  He served as National Director for several years and from that work, CitiHope Radio Ministry was founded.  Launched in 1986 with his first wife, Sharon, CitiHope was known as a "compassionate connection" between those serving others in need and those with resources.  At its height, the one-hour radio program aired 6 days a week with his young son, Paul, Jr., as co-host and field reporter.

In 1990, CitiHope Radio funded a mission trip to the former Soviet Republic of Belarus which was suffering the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster.  Rev. Moore, Dr. Michael Christensen and Paul Jr. visited the "nuclear dead zone" and spent many hours by the bedsides of those impacted.  It was so impactful that the Moore's decided to dedicate their lives to international aid.  Paul Sr. led the organization as President and served as Chairman of the Board and fell deeply in love with his wife, Tamara, in Minsk, Belarus.

At the time he retired as president, CitiHope Relief &amp; Development had delivered over $ 500 million in aid around the world.  Today, the ministry continues with his "dear brother" Tim Tuccelli as Chairman and Paul Jr. as President/CEO and has delivered over $ 2 billion in medicine, food, and educational aid to 50 countries on 5 continents, including his beloved second home country of Dominican Republic.  Of all the great and wonderful impacts his life has had, there were none so important to him as what the Sanar una Nacion alliance has done and continues to do throughout Dominican Republic.

Paul Sr. and his wife, Tamara, have served in multiple ministries together.  She was an integral part of his work the past three decades.  They also founded Plantacion de Cacao del Eden, an organic farm in Dominican Republic that produces world famous cacao beans and other produce and promotes eco-tourism and sustainable farming practices.  As Paul Sr. fought cancer, Tamara and he faced it together with grace, positivity, and good humor.  He smiled big and was filled with bright-eyed joy to the very end of his life here on this side of heaven.

Paul Sr. was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Esther May Hilkert, and her husband, Warren Hilkert; his brother-in-law, Dale Hilkert; and his twin brother and sister who were stillborn.

He is survived by his eldest sister, Miriam Hilkert (94 years old); his beloved wife, Tamara; his daughters, Sheri Dawn Swartz, and her husband, Greg, and Cathi Diane Mastrorocco, and her husband, Joseph; his son, Fr. Paul Sartell Moore II and his wife, Jessica; stepsons, Dmitri (Katya) Temkin and Gleb Temkin; along with 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

A funeral service, burial and reception will be held on Friday, August 29 at Pottersville Reformed Church, 2090 Black River Road, Pottersville beginning with a viewing from 12:00pm to 1:00pm followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm.  Following the burial in the church cemetery, a reception will be held in the Community House.  A memorial service and feast celebrating his life will also be held at St. James Church Lake Delaware in Delhi, NY on September 27 at 1:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to CitiHope Relief &amp; Development at www.citihope.org.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.

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		<title>Lucas T. G. Matcham </title>
		<first_name>Lucas</first_name>
		<last_name>Matcham</last_name>
		<middle_name>T. G.</middle_name>
		<maiden_name></maiden_name>
		
		<first_name>Lucas</first_name>
		<birth_date>Mon, 29 Sep 1980</birth_date>
		<death_date>Mon, 11 Aug 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Mon, 11 Aug 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:18:33</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Lucas (Luke) Matcham of The Hills, Bedminster passed away suddenly on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the age of 44.

Luke was born in Cambridge (UK) in 1980 and came to live in Bridgewater, New Jersey when his family moved here in 1988.  Luke attended... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/lucas-t-g-matcham/105/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucas (Luke) Matcham of The Hills, Bedminster passed away suddenly on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the age of 44.

Luke was born in Cambridge (UK) in 1980 and came to live in Bridgewater, New Jersey when his family moved here in 1988.  Luke attended the Bridgewater Township schools through high school.  He was an excellent student and a very strong soccer player.  In his senior year, the Bridgewater Raritan High School Soccer Team became joint NJ State Champions (Group 4) with Luke playing almost every minute of the season in the sweeper role, providing a solid foundation for the players in front of him, and earning County and State level recognition.

After high school, Luke went on to study at Rutgers University receiving a degree in Psychology in 2006, with a minor in Administration of Justice.  After Rutgers, Luke moved to Boston and worked as the marketing lead in a start-up, partnering with a friend to develop on-demand, on-line tutorials for college students, a pioneering concept back in the late 2000's.  After Boston, Luke moved back to New Jersey and lived in Somerset, Franklin Township for about ten years before moving to Bedminster.  During this time Luke developed a passion for live theater and participated in amateur productions across Central Jersey.

Luke is survived by his mother, Lorna Matcham, and his brother, David Matcham, both of Bedminster; as well as his father, George Matcham, and his wife, Wei Matcham, both of Cranbury, and their daughters (Luke's sisters), Angela Matcham of San Francisco, CA and Emily Matcham, presently of Cambridge, UK.

Luke was a beloved cousin, nephew, grandson and sibling of family across Europe, Australia and America.  He was solid and reliable as a friend, as a family member and as a teammate.  The tributes now coming in remember Luke as honest and kind, with a gentle soul.  He will be sorely missed.

A private family service was held under the direction of Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX  75284-0692 or at www.heart.org.
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		<title>Albert  Tosi </title>
		<first_name>Albert</first_name>
		<last_name>Tosi</last_name>
		<middle_name></middle_name>
		<maiden_name></maiden_name>
		
		<first_name>Albert</first_name>
		<birth_date>Sun, 10 Aug 1930</birth_date>
		<death_date>Sat, 12 Jul 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Sat, 12 Jul 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:02:47</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Albert Tosi, 94, of Old Bridge passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Preferred Care at Old Bridge in Old Bridge Township.

He was born in Morristown on August 10, 1930, a son of the late Thomas and Catrina Balsamello Tosi.  He grew up in Berna... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/albert-tosi/103/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Albert Tosi, 94, of Old Bridge passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Preferred Care at Old Bridge in Old Bridge Township.

He was born in Morristown on August 10, 1930, a son of the late Thomas and Catrina Balsamello Tosi.  He grew up in Bernardsville and had lived in Spotswood for many years before moving to Old Bridge in 2022.

He attended Bernards High School in Bernardsville.

Albert was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War having attained the rank of corporal serving from 1947 to 1951.

Mr. Tosi was a salesman for most of his working career having been employed by Dun &amp; Bradstreet.  Perhaps his most favored position was working as an admissions counselor employed by Dover Business School in Dover visiting with families and potential students in their homes.

Albert maintained a positive attitude and enjoyed talking to people.  He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews taking them to the movies, shopping at the mall, and going for car rides in the country.  He was generous at Christmastime providing gifts for them when times were tough.  Over the years, he enjoyed the company of three cats, Domino, Frosty and Frisky.

He is predeceased by four brothers, John Tosi, George Tosi, Arthur Tosi and Carlo Tosi.

Albert is survived by a sister, Yolanda (Jane) Tosi of Old Bridge; a brother, Alfred Tosi of Tampa, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

A service with military honors and burial will be held at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, Arneytown, NJ on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 12:30pm.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Jean C. Garzillo </title>
		<first_name>Jean</first_name>
		<last_name>Garzillo</last_name>
		<middle_name>C.</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Jean</first_name>
		<birth_date>Fri, 19 Apr 1935</birth_date>
		<death_date>Tue, 10 Jun 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Tue, 10 Jun 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:25:00</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Jean C. Garzillo, 90, of the Sunset Lake section of Bridgewater passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her daughter's home in Lebanon Township.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Harrison S. and Helen M. Ruszk... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/jean-c-garzillo/101/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jean C. Garzillo, 90, of the Sunset Lake section of Bridgewater passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her daughter's home in Lebanon Township.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Harrison S. and Helen M. Ruszkowski Taylor.  She had lived in Iselin before moving to Bridgewater in 1958.  Jean had a love for learning and was a 1985 graduate of Rider University receiving a bachelor's in business degree.  She was actively taking classes in history at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg up until last winter.

Jean was employed as an executive secretary at Hoechst Celanese Corporation in Bridgewater for 25 years retiring in 2006.

She was a member of the Sunset Lake Association and the Washington Valley Garden Club.  She enjoyed playing mahjong and actively swam at the JCC in Bridgewater.  Jean was a communicant of St. Brigid Church in Peapack.

She is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Marcellus D. Garzillo, who died April 10, 2009; by a brother, Joseph Taylor, who died in 2024; and by a sister, Carol Wheelock, who died in 2016.

Mrs. Garzillo is survived by a daughter, Alexa Garzillo - Volk and her husband, Anthony, of Lebanon Township; 2 granddaughters, Kate Margaret Volk and Megan Taylor Volk both of Lebanon Township; a sister, Cathy Nash of Bridgewater; several nieces and nephews; and her faithful beagle companion, Molly.

Funeral mass at St. Brigid Church, 129 Main Street, Peapack on Monday, June 16 at 11:30am.  Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Basking Ridge.  Relatives and friends may visit at the Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster on Sunday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ  08807.
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		<title>Eugene Francis McAteer, Jr. </title>
		<first_name>Eugene</first_name>
		<last_name>McAteer, Jr.</last_name>
		<middle_name>Francis</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Eugene</first_name>
		<birth_date>Mon, 13 Jun 1938</birth_date>
		<death_date>Tue, 10 Jun 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Tue, 10 Jun 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<link>https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/eugene-francis-mcateer-jr/102/</link>		
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:51:06</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Eugene Francis McAteer, Jr., 86, of Bedminster passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Overlook Hospital in Summit.

He was born in Jersey City on June 13, 1938, a twin son along with James Burke McAteer, to Eugene F. Sr. and Eileen McDonough McAt... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/eugene-francis-mcateer-jr/102/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eugene Francis McAteer, Jr., 86, of Bedminster passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Overlook Hospital in Summit.

He was born in Jersey City on June 13, 1938, a twin son along with James Burke McAteer, to Eugene F. Sr. and Eileen McDonough McAteer.  He was raised in Kearney having attended Queen of Peace in North Arlington until moving to Florham Park and graduating from Bayley Ellard High School in Madison in 1957.  He attended St. Michael's College in Winooski, VT for 2 years.

Mr. McAteer worked in the restaurant business starting at the age of 13.  He was drafted into the US Army and served in a medical unit from 1961 to 1963.  In 1964, along with his brother and dad, he opened The Twins Inn in Chester.  In 1966 he married Nona Mae Magher and they settled in Watchung where they raised four children.  Gene opened two other restaurants; McAteer's Restaurant in Somerset for 6 years and the Meyersville Inn.  While living in Watchung, Gene also built two homes.  After selling his businesses, Gene moved to Bedminster in 1994.  After a brief retirement, he rejoined his cousins' business at Rod's Restaurant at the Madison Hotel in Convent Station where he served as catering manager for 22 years before retiring.

Mr. McAteer excelled in all aspects of the restaurant business for over 60 years.  The success he enjoyed was an extension of his personal character.  Gene lived his life on the belief that one should treat people fairly, tell the truth, work hard and do things the right way.  He had a lifelong love of God, family and country.

Gene was predeceased by his twin brother, James Burke McAteer, and by a sister, Agnes Strong.

He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 59 years, Nona M. McAteer; 2 sons, Eugene F. McAteer III and his wife, Stacy, of Warren and J. John McAteer of Oceanport; 2 daughters, Kathleen M. Updike of Washington, NJ and Nona M. Sposito and her husband, Joseph, of Madison, CT; and 7 grandchildren, Erin Mae, Eugene F. IV, Peter Joseph, Nicholas George, Matthew James, Mary Kathleen and Shawn Francis all of whom he touched and inspired with his uncommon love, decency and understanding.  His family will still gather to tell stories and cherish memories especially of Thanksgivings and trips to Ogunquit and Avalon.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, 129 Main Street, Peapack on Saturday, June 21 at 10:30am.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Robert R. Henry </title>
		<first_name>Robert</first_name>
		<last_name>Henry</last_name>
		<middle_name>R.</middle_name>
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		<first_name>Robert</first_name>
		<birth_date>Thu, 14 Nov 1940</birth_date>
		<death_date>Wed, 04 Jun 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Wed, 04 Jun 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<link>https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/robert-r-henry/100/</link>		
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:48:04</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Robert R. Henry, of Empty Pockets Farm in Pottersville, went to meet his maker on June 4th, 2025.

Born on November 14, 1940 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Harold James and Margaret (nee Raleigh) Henry, Bob was a fun and feisty youngest son to his fo... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/robert-r-henry/100/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Robert R. Henry, of Empty Pockets Farm in Pottersville, went to meet his maker on June 4th, 2025.

Born on November 14, 1940 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Harold James and Margaret (nee Raleigh) Henry, Bob was a fun and feisty youngest son to his folks, and a loving, doting little brother to Sally and Samuel (Jerry).  Bob spent his childhood in Plainfield, enjoying the company of his siblings and friends, along with the nickname "Budgy", for his love of sweets and treats.

Bob went to high school at The Lawrenceville School, where he made friends with classmates and faculty alike.  After graduating from Lawrenceville, Bob headed to Williams College in Massachusetts, where he continued to make lifelong friends; study economics, history, languages and literature.

Post Williams, Bob attended Harvard Business School and received his MBA.

Bob worked at Morgan Stanley in Manhattan, post-grad school, up until 1989, when he hung out his shingle and launched RRHenry &amp; Co. in Far Hills.  Bob ran his company until 2025.

Bob loved to ski, run, hunt, fish, bike, read, walk and hike.  He enjoyed teaching his daughters about his passions, and nurtured their love of nature, flora and fauna.

Bob was an active, engaged member of the Pottersville community and the Lamington Presbyterian Church.

Bob is survived by his adored and adoring wife of 57 years, Carol; his first daughter, Heather; his youngest daughter, Kim; son-in-law, Jim; and five beautiful grandchildren, Blake, Haley, Damian, Henry and Caroline.

A celebration of Bob's beautiful, bountiful life will be held at a later date.
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		<title>Phyllis Gaye Waage </title>
		<first_name>Phyllis</first_name>
		<last_name>Waage</last_name>
		<middle_name>Gaye</middle_name>
		<maiden_name></maiden_name>
		
		<first_name>Phyllis</first_name>
		<birth_date>Wed, 18 Mar 1942</birth_date>
		<death_date>Sat, 24 May 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Sat, 24 May 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<link>https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/phyllis-gaye-waage/99/</link>		
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 01:58:48</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Phyllis "Gaye" (Rust) Waage of Martinsville, NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 24, 2025.  She is survived by her husband, C. Marc Waage; her three children, Phillip Waage, Marcia Waage McBurney (Jonathan) and Do... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/phyllis-gaye-waage/99/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Phyllis "Gaye" (Rust) Waage of Martinsville, NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 24, 2025.  She is survived by her husband, C. Marc Waage; her three children, Phillip Waage, Marcia Waage McBurney (Jonathan) and Douglas Waage (Frida); five grandchildren, Justin, Sean (Riley), and Matthew McBurney, and Olivia and Carter Waage; and a sister, Joyce Viets.

Born March 18, 1942 in Arkansas City, Kansas, Gaye grew up in Arkansas City and Topeka.  She attended Topeka High School and was a member of the marching band and choir.  She attended Kansas State University and met her husband, Marc, on a blind date.  The couple were married on January 27, 1962 in Manhattan, KS.  After living in Kansas and Tacoma, Washington they finally settled in Parsippany, NJ in 1966 to begin raising their family.  The family moved once more to Bridgewater, NJ in 1977 into the Waage family homestead.

Gaye was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Her family was her life, raising her children and helping to raise her grandchildren.  She could always be found in the front row of every one of their performances, usually before everyone else.  Grandma Gaye, GMa for short, was her favorite title.  She tended to adopt other children into her circle giving them the same love and care that she gave her own.  Many of her hours were spent in the car taking her children and grandchildren to all of their activities and friends' homes.  She was always the first volunteer chaperoning ski trips, class trips and marching band trips.

In her spare time, she was an avid bridge player, playing in many bridge clubs over the years, the relationships as important as the games.  As her children were in school, she was a member of the PTO and served as President many times.  She loved to travel visiting Russia, Greece, Hungary, London, Netherlands, Canada, Bermuda and all over the United States.  Church played a large role in her life, being an active member of the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church, where she served as Deacon, rang handbells in the Chapel Ringers and sang in the Sanctuary Choir.

Gaye was the ultimate hostess at her home where she hosted picnics for the Martinsville Fire Department and Rescue Squad, the Hillside teachers, Bridgewater East Marching Bands, BR Choir program and so many more.  Her annual Christmas parties were legendary.

The viewings will be  held Friday, May 30th from 6 to 8 PM at Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster, NJ  07921 and Saturday, May 31th from 9 to 10:45 AM at Pluckemin Presbyterian Church, 279 Route 202/206, Pluckemin, NJ  07978 with the memorial service to follow at the church at 11:00 AM.  Interment will take place at Pluckemin Presbyterian Church Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Pluckemin Medical Equipment Ministry (https://ppcmem.org/support-us/financial-contributions) or St. Jude Childrens' Research Hospital (stjude.org) or the Fellowship Home Care &amp; Hospice (fellowshiplifeinc.org/foundation/plan).
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		<title>Doris  Kutcher </title>
		<first_name>Doris</first_name>
		<last_name>Kutcher</last_name>
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		<first_name>Doris</first_name>
		<birth_date>Thu, 25 Apr 1929</birth_date>
		<death_date>Wed, 30 Apr 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Wed, 30 Apr 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:51:25</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Doris Kutcher, 96, of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

She was born April 25, 1929 in Rockaway Township, NJ to Ella and John Hancock.  She attended Dover, NJ schools and graduated from Dover... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/doris-kutcher/98/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Doris Kutcher, 96, of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

She was born April 25, 1929 in Rockaway Township, NJ to Ella and John Hancock.  She attended Dover, NJ schools and graduated from Dover High School in 1947.

She married Everett Kutcher on September 2, 1951.

She was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Basking Ridge.

She was predeceased by her husband, Everett, in 2009; and by a son, Keith, in 1982.

Mrs. Kutcher is survived by a son, Bruce; a daughter, Nancy, and her husband, William Main, and their two sons, Michael and Andrew; and a sister, Eleanor Morgan.

Private graveside services were held under the direction of Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
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		<title>Raymond J. Haines, Jr. </title>
		<first_name>Raymond</first_name>
		<last_name>Haines, Jr.</last_name>
		<middle_name>J.</middle_name>
		<maiden_name></maiden_name>
		
		<first_name>Raymond</first_name>
		<birth_date>Fri, 09 Sep 1938</birth_date>
		<death_date>Tue, 29 Apr 2025</death_date>
		<burial_date>Tue, 29 Apr 2025</burial_date>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:23:48</pubDate>		
		

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		<description><![CDATA[Raymond J. Haines, Jr., 86, of Bridgewater passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Somerville on September 9, 1938, a son of the late Raymond J. and Thelma F. Peterson Haines.  He had been a lifelong Bridgewater residen... <a href="https://laytonfh.com/obituaries/raymond-j-haines-jr/97/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Raymond J. Haines, Jr., 86, of Bridgewater passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Somerville on September 9, 1938, a son of the late Raymond J. and Thelma F. Peterson Haines.  He had been a lifelong Bridgewater resident.

Ray was a 1956 graduate of Somerville High School.

He was a US Air Force veteran having served from 1956 to 1960 attaining the rank of Airman 2nd Class.

Mr. Haines began his working career as the owner and operator of Raymond J. Haines Bus Company in Martinsville from 1960 to 1965.  He then joined the Bridgewater Township Police Department as an original member from 1965 to 1968.  Following his police career, he became manager of Colonial Liquors in Pluckemin in 1968 serving for 21 years until 1989.  He was employed by the Bridgewater Township Board of Education as a custodian at Bridgewater - Raritan High School in 1989 and worked his way up to head custodian before retiring in 2002.

Ray loved airplanes and enjoyed going to Somerset Airport to watch them take-off and land.  He loved traveling, especially to England and Canada.  He was also an avid NY Mets baseball fan and a former Philadelphia Phillies baseball fan.

Mr. Haines is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret A. "Margo" Haines; a son, Douglas Allen Haines of Beaverton, OR; 2 daughters, Donna Lee Burnett and her husband, James, of Bridgewater and Debra Joanne Harner of Orange City, FL; 4 grandchildren, Alison and Emily Burnett and Madeline and Julian Haines; 4 great grandchildren, Eve, Sam, Zack and Violet; and a brother, Donne B. Haines and his wife, Linda, of Venice, FL.

Private services are being arranged under the direction of Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Martinsville Rescue Squad, 1771 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ  08836.

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