All Obituaries

Richard “Dic” VerHage, 90, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  The only child of Helen and Everet VerHage, Dic, also known as “Rich”, was born and raised in Prospect Park, NJ.  He graduated Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, NJ, class of 1950.  In 1953, the US Army stationed him at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.  While there, he became lifelong friends with some of his closest Army buddies with whom he kept in contact...

Timothy Desmond, age 82, of Matawan, NJ passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  Tim married the love of his life, Dorothea Owens in March 1963.  He was a devoted husband to Dottie (predeceased), loving father to Tim (Sandy), Christine (Don) and Colleen, and an adoring grandfather to Amanda, Bailey, Riley, Rob, Troy, Tyler and Tyler (Kerryann) who were the pride and joy of his life. Tim was born to James and Mary Desmond on December 2, 1940, in Bayonne, NJ.  He was the fifth...

Glenn H. Hoffman, 72, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of Herman H. and Dorothy (Streelman) Hoffman. Glenn grew up and lived most of his life in Midland Park, NJ. After high school, Glenn attended Teterboro School of Aeronautics, where he studied aircraft and propulsion. He was educated, licensed and practiced in the state of New Jersey as a Master Plumber. For over 20 years, he worked for Santanta & Son in Fair...

Karen Doherty (nee Trent), aged 72, passed away on May 22 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Mahattan and was raised in New Jersey. Karen graduated from Bryant University, where she met her husband Mike. Karen and Mike lived the past 37 years in Midland Park where they raised two beautiful daughters, Jennifer and Michele. Karen worked as a legal secretary most of her career but she most enjoyed her family, traveling, dining out and a good martini. Karen had a smile that...

Stephen Bergan died peacefully in his sleep on Monday May 22nd after a courageous and lengthy battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) & ALS.   Steve will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 42 years, Maureen, his three children Kaitlin, Chris and Merry, daughter-in-law Caitlin, brother Ned, niece Caroline, and the extended Curley clan.  He was predeceased by his parents Ned and Alice Bergan.  Born and raised in New York City, Steve was...

John J. Alber, Jr. (Jack), 94, of Wyckoff. Born on Christmas Day, Jack was a gift to family and friends for his strength of character, kindness, and sense of humor.   Jack gained a lifelong appreciation for hiking, camping, and swimming through the Boy Scouts, becoming an Eagle Scout and earning Order of the Arrow honors and discovering an enduring love for High Point State Park and the outdoors. He swam competitively in high school and college and continued to swim regularly until...

It is with great sadness that we share that Thomas John Sullivan II “T.J.”, 47, of Wyckoff, passed away suddenly in his sleep on May 20, 2023. Born in Montclair, NJ, T.J. grew up in North Caldwell, NJ. He followed in his Dad Tom’s footsteps and attended St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City where he competed in Cross Country and Wrestling. As a freshman he was awarded the coveted “Outstanding Freshman Award” which would later be named the Magis Award. Prep held...

Anna C Harris Wagner of Waldwick, NJ, formerly of Wyckoff, NJ, born on July 11, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Richard Harris and Elizabeth Kerr Harris, passed away at age 85 on May 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters. Ann was a tireless public servant for people in need in Paterson NJ, first at Eva’s Kitchen and then co-founder and director of Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children. She became the first Christian Zen Minister in the Zen Garland Order, Sensei Spiritual...

We regretfully announce the passing of Zackary Logan Zamot, who passed away unexpectedly on May 19th, 2023. Zackary was only 24 years old at the time of his sudden passing. Zackary was born in Texas on May 5th, 1999. He was adopted by Edward and Dora Zamot at the age of 9 years old and lived in his hometown of New City in Rockland County, New York for most of his life. Zackary grew up with his brother Matthew Zamot and countless good friends in his neighborhood. After graduating Ramapo High...