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Scott Bartlett, Navy Veteran, Sussex County First Responder, Dies At 49
Scott Bartlett, who spent many years in Vernon volunteering as a first responder, died on Friday, Dec. 29 at the age of 49 in Honolulu, according to his obituary on the Pinkel Funeral Home website.
Barlett was born in Ridgewood and moved to Vernon, his obituary reads. He served in the Navy from 1993 to 1997 as a disaster recovery specialist, according to his obituary.
After leaving the navy, he served in the Pochuck Volunteer Fire Department, as an EMS tech for the Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps and as a dispatcher for the Pequannock Police Department.
It’s with heavy heart…
Alexey Razumov Of Sussex County Dies Suddenly, 39
Sussex County resident Alexey Razumov died unexpectedly on Monday, April 17. He was 39.
Born in Krasnodar, Russia, Alexey arrived in the United States in 1990 and was raised in Clifton, his obituary says.
Alexey won second place in the wrestling state competition before graduating from Clifton High School in 2002.
He moved to Sussex County in 2005, where he became a member of the First Russian Baptist Church in South River and attended Hamburg Baptist Church.
Alexey is survived by his loving parents, Victor and Maria (Kaltakova) Razumov; his siblings, Alexander, Olga, Andrey, Anatoly, Vl…
'Charismatic, Carefree, Kind:' Sussex County Mourns Death Of 8-Year-Old Herman 'Bud' Flood IV
Tributes and donations are pouring in after the death of a beloved Sussex County 8-year-old remembered as a kind soul and playful big brother.
Herman “Bud” K. Flood IV passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown on Wednesday, April 12, his obituary says.
Born and mostly raised in Sussex County, Bud had an incredible sense of humor and an endlessly inquisitive mind. From accomplishing feats and earning titles like Student of the Month, singer, and motorcyclist, Bud was used to “playing any role he saw fit.”
“Bud was curious, joyful, and loved getting into mischief, you …
Sudden Death Of Devoted Sussex County Mom At 46 Prompts Wave Of Community Support
Support is on the rise for the family of beloved Sussex County mother Catherine VanderMark, who died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, Dec. 10 aged 46.
Born in Newton, Catherine was a lifelong resident of Sussex County, her obituary says.
Catherine will forever be remembered for her incredibly caring and compassionate soul, as well as her unending love for her children, Kimberley VanderMark and Hailey Babcock.
In addition to her children, Catherine is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Babcock; her father, Frank VanderMark; her brothers, Chris Crane, Frank Crane, and Jer…
‘Heart Of A Lion:’ Sussex County Veteran, Devoted Dad Michael Langan Dies Suddenly At 35
Sussex County native, veteran, and dedicated father Michael Christopher Langan died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the age of 35.
Born in Paterson, Michael grew up in Wantage before eventually moving to Jacksonville, Florida, where he lived at the time of his passing, his obituary says.
Michael was formerly assigned to the US Army 555th Engineer Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, his memorial says.
His most recent work was as a craftsman at the Hudson Trailer Co. of Jacksonville, which left a heartfelt Facebook tribute following his passing:
With great sadness w…
‘He Will Forever Be With Us:’ Kaleb Barretto Of Sussex County Dies Unexpectedly, 17
Tributes immediately poured in for beloved Sussex County 17-year-old Kaleb Lee Barretto, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Born in Newton to his loving parents, Shane Barretto and Heather Hardick, Kaleb had lived in Sussex County his entire life, his obituary says.
Kaleb “had a heart of gold and he cared and loved for everyone,” according to a GoFundMe launched by his best friend, David Robinson.
“Many of us know about Kaleb’s unexpected death,” Robinson writes. “He meant so much to people everyone loved him.”
More than $1,200 had been raised as of Thursday.
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Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Devoted Father Dies Suddenly, 46
Lifelong Sussex County resident and devoted father John F. Glennen died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 5. He was 46.
Born in Port Jervis, NY, John grew up in the Sussex-Wantage area, where he attended High Point Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say.
John had worked for several years as a flooring journeyman for Johnny B’s Floor Covering in Toms River, his memorial says.
John was remembered as a kind and caring soul who was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Above all, John was a devoted father to his loving daughters, Destiny Rose …
Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Beloved Carpenter Dies Suddenly, 32
Lifelong Sussex County resident and beloved carpenter James L. Muller died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9. He was 32.
Born in Newton, James attended High Point Regional High School and lived in Branchville at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say.
James was self-employed as a carpenter and a valued member of the Local #68 Operating Engineers, his memorial says.
James was also a member of Branchville’s AA chapter.
James leaves behind his loving mother, Nancy Muller; his brother, Daniel Muller; sisters, Theresa Munguia and Samantha Muller; nieces and nephews, Tia…
Sussex County Native, Beloved Father William VanGorden Dies Suddenly At 31
Sussex County native and beloved father William D. VanGorden died suddenly at Newton Medical Center on Oct. 21. He was 31.
Born in Newton, VanGorden grew up in Sussex County before settling in Lords Valley, PA, his obituary says.
VanGorden was known for his love of sports, including the NY Mets, LA Lakers, Dallas Cowboys and UFC Champion Connor McGregor, as well as TV series Trailer Park Boys and Sons of Anarchy, according to his memorial.
Above all, VanGorden was remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to daughter, Amelia Anastasia May Van Gorden, and step-daughters, Lilly Ba…
Sussex County Native, Beloved Father And Uncle Brian Ashley Dies At Age 39
Sussex County native and beloved father and uncle Brian K. Ashley died unexpectedly on Sept. 9 at the age of 39.
Born in Newton, Ashley worked as a certified heavy equipment operator at Service Concrete in Hamburg and later spent five years with Fields of Green Landscaping in Sparta before moving to Milford, PA, his obituary says.
Ashley was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed watching Nascar, his memorial says.
Ashley is survived by his loving son, Otis Ellison; his mother, Laura L. Fountaine; his father, Brian D. Ashley; his brother, Dan Ashley; his sisters, Heather Ashley and he…
Sussex County Native Nikki Dean Dies, 22
The Sussex County community is mourning the death of Nicole L. Dean, who died Sept. 25 at the age of 22.
Born in Nicole, Dean grew up in Vernon and graduated from Vernon High School, her obituary says.
In addition to having a “very loving and happy soul,” Nicole was known for her love of the outdoors and had spent much of her time hiking the Appalachian Trail, according to her obituary.
She was getting ready to study optometry in North Carolina, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says.
Dean is predeceased by her mother, Maria Dean. She is survived by her father, Jonat…
Sussex County Mom Diana Nutter Dies, 34
Longtime Sussex County resident Diana M. Nutter died Friday, June 26. She was 34 years old.
Diana served in the U.S. Army after graduating from Vernon Township High School, her obituary says.
More than $3,900 had been raised on a GoFundMe in Diana's honor, which says her death was a result of her longtime battle with epilepsy.
Diana was predeceased by her father, Robert L. Nutter; and survived by her son, Owen Scott Torppey; her mother, Linda M. Kelly of Vernon; brothers, Michael Kelly, Donald Nutter, Robert Nutter, and Johnathan Kelly of Vernon; and her sister, Patricia Kelly.
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