Boonton High School New Jersey Alumni Obituaries

Wayne was born on July 18 1937 to Malcolm and Olive Neumann in Somerville New Jersey. He was raised in Mount Tabor alongside his two sisters Marilyn and Sharon and graduated from Boonton High School. He went on to attend the New Jersey Newark School of Engineering where he earned his associates degr...

Norbert Charles Kalokira Jr. 87 of Lake Parsippany NJ passed away on Saturday January 31st due to complications from a stroke. Born in Rahway NJ Norbertknown to many as Norbywas the beloved son of Al and Blanche Ongaro Kalokira and the cherished brother of Joan Waite. He grew up in several New Jerse...

Daniel Robert DeGroot passed away peacefully on Friday December 5 2025 after a valiant eightyear battle with cancer. He was at Overlook Medical Center in Summit NJ and he was surrounded by his adoring family. We are so proud of how strong he has been and with heavy hearts we are happy for him to hav...

Richard Alan Berta age 81 of Boonton New Jersey passed away peacefully on October 26 2025 at Victoria Mews in Boonton. Born in Newark NJ Richard was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Philomena Delmanto Berta and was raised by his Aunt and Uncle Fred and Mary Simms. He was a 1962 graduate of Hil...

June Schnetzer beloved wife mother and Nana passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Newark New Jersey to Reuben and Joan Noble Maring and was raised with strong family values that remained at the center of her life. June graduated from Boonton High School in 1970. On Februa...

Anna Kali OConnor was born on February 13 2001 to her loving parents Kevin OConnor and Andrea Axt. At the age of six she welcomed into her life her stepmother Therese Smerklo and stepfather Chris Brauchle whotogether with her parents and siblings Sophia and Kevin Jr.surrounded her with unwavering lo...

The Reverend Roy Roderick 91 of Morristown NJ formerly of Mt. Arlington passed away on Sunday February 1 2026. Born in March 1934 to Joseph and Elva nee Lucas Roderick in Queens NY Roy attended P.S. 11 and De Witt Clinton High School. He went on to City College of NY and Wagner Lutheran College obta...

Florence Mildred Aluotto passed away peacefully at home in Denville NJ surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday November 25 2025. For 93 wonderful years she shared unconditional love infectious smiles priceless wisdom and countless unforgettable memories with all who were blessed to know her. Born...

Augustus Gus John Mitchell III passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side in the comfort of his home in Boonton NJ on Wednesday December 17 2025. He shared 88 years of unconditional love infectious laughter priceless wisdom and unforgettable memories with family and friends. Born at t...

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

Edwin John Vanderhoof 76 passed away peacefully on December 10 2025 at St. Clares Hospital in Denville. Born at Dover General Hospital to the late Florence Coates and Farnham Vanderhoof Ed lived his entire life in the town of Denville which he loved so deeply. Ed is survived by his devoted wife of 5...