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‘Pillar Of Strength And Kindness,’ Devoted Budd Lake Mom Of 3 Ida Mae Lozirk Dies Suddenly, 53
Budd Lake is mourning the loss of a lifelong resident and devoted mother of three.
Ida Mae Lozirk died unexpectedly at St. Clare's Hospital in Dover on Monday, July 31, aged 53.
Born in Dover, Ida Mae grew up in Budd Lake and lived there her entire life, her obituary says.
She had worked as a realtor and left a legacy of compassion within her town’s tight-knit community through helping others find their dream homes.
Ida Mae loved to express her creative side through arts and crafts, gardening, photography, music, festivals, and more.
She truly embraced her role as a caring and devoted mo…
Morris County Dad Mike Kaschak Dies Suddenly, 30
Michael Anthony Kaschak, a beloved Netcong husband and father of two, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 5, according to his obituary. He was 30.
Loved ones said Mike worked as a heavy machinery operator, and cherished his time in the outdoors, especially riding quadrunners and camping with his family.
Mike leaves behind a wife, Mary, sons Marco and Michael, parents John and Anita, and many siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends, his obit says.
The family intends to set up a non-profit foundation in Mike's honor, "Kickin' It With Kaschak," which they say wi…
Several Pets Killed As 2-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Morris County Home (Photos)
Several pets were killed in a two-alarm fire that ripped through a Morris County home, authorities said.
The Long Valley Fire Company responded to the blaze at 148 Stephensburg Rd. in Washington Township just before 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, the squad said.
Upon arrival, the company confirmed heavy flames coming from the basement of the two-story stone-framed home, prompting a second alarm.
The blaze was extinguished with help from numerous fire companies, including Washington Township, Schooley’s Mountain, Fairmount, Netcong, and Budd Lake, as well as the Tri-County Volunteer Fire …
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted Hopatcong Mom, 47
Support is skyrocketing for a heartbroken family after the sudden death of a beloved Hopatcong mother.
April Marie Nall-Johnson died on Friday, June 3 at the age of 47, her obituary says.
She attended Hopatcong High School and worked at Rent-A-Wreck, her social media page says.
The beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister was remembered as a “friend to many,” according to a GoFundMe launched to help cover her funeral expenses.
April was known for her bubbly personality and embraced her role as a devoted mother to her two daughters, ages 10 and 13, the fundraiser says.
More than $8,100 …
Sussex County Native, Mother Of 2 Rachael Lynch Dies, 34
Sussex County native and mother of two Rachael Lauren Lynch died Dec. 11 at her home. She was 34.
Born in Livingston, Lynch grew up in Byram Township, her obituary says.
She attended Lenape Valley Regional High School, according to her Facebook page.
Lynch was known for her fierce passion for motherhood and her two daughters, Annabelle and Madison, her obit says.
She loved arts and crafts, shopping, reading, baking and spending time with her family.
Lynch is predeceased by her mother, Marci. In addition to her daughters, she is survived by her father, Patrick Lynch; her s…
SEE Anything? Police Seek Witnesses In Hunterdon County Crash That Seriously Injured 3
Police in Hunterdon County are seeking witnesses after a Morris County woman and two passengers were hospitalized with serious injuries in a crash on Route 523.
Diego Gonzalez-Destefan, 25, was driving a Mercury Sable east on Stanton Road when he drifted out of his lane and crossed over Route 523 without stopping at the stop sign last Friday shortly before 6:40 a.m., Readington Township Police said.
Gonzalez-Destefan, of Hampton, collided with Lisa Coston, 52, who was driving south on Route 523, police said.
Coston, of Netcong, was taken to Hunterdon Medical Center for treatment of injurie…
Police: Morris County Woman, 43, Took Receipts From Lowe’s Parking Lot Trash, Returned For Cash
A Morris County woman was caught taking receipts out of trash cans at a local Lowe’s Home Improvement store and returning items for cash numerous times over the past several months, police said.
Penny M. Bellomi, 43, was seen removing receipts from trash cans in the parking lot of Lowe’s in Flanders on several occasions between July 30 and Dec. 8, Mount Olive Police said.
Bellomi, of Netcong, would then pick out the items listed on the receipts and return them for cash inside the store, police said.
Bellomi was arrested Dec. 8 and charged with five counts of theft by deception. She was rel…
Police: DWI Morris County Man Crashes On Route 206, Gives Officers Fake Name, License
A Morris County man was drunk when he crashed into another vehicle on Route 206 and gave police a fake name to avoid being identified, authorities charged.
Eusebio I. Cordova, 43, crashed near Route 206 and Main Street in Flanders around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Mount Olive police said.
During questioning, Cordova, of Netcong, showed signs of intoxication and subsequently failed field sobriety tests, police said.
Cordova’s passengers left in a taxi while a search of his vehicle turned up open alcohol containers, police said.
Cordova — who had given police a false name — was then arrested, taken…
