Jeffrey DeChellis Committed to Serving Others Jeffrey DeChellis, 62, of Middlesex, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Edison, N.J. He was born August 9, 1961, in Plainfield, N.J. Jeff was a dedicated and compassionate individual known for his unwavering commitment to his work and ...

Dr. Gary M. Kramer, Orthodontist; Former Resident of Westfield After 94 wonderful years, Dr. Gary M. Kramer of Santa Fe, N.M., passed peacefully surrounded by family at home on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Gary will be dearly missed by his wife of 60 years, Rona; son, Mark, and daughter-in-law, Diane...

Angela Salomone Avery, Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Angela Salomone Avery, 101, of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Assunta and Emiliano Salomone; her beloved husband, Charles Sr., and her son, John D...

Jane Kathleen Sentivan, 77, Former President of Rotary Club of Westfield Jane Kathleen Sentivan, formerly of Westfield, N.J., died on Saturday, February 3, at home in Pawleys Island, S.C. She was 77. She was born on April 7, 1946, in Elizabeth, N.J., the daughter of Cornelius and Ruth Sullivan. She ...

Christian Branna Beloved Father Christian “Chris” Branna, age 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was a loving father, devoted brother, and a cherished son. His welcoming nature and free spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. Born on July 22, 1963, Chris grew up in a ...

Carol Petersen Oakes, 92, SPFHS English Teacher, Guidance Counselor Carol Petersen Oakes, 92, died on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her apartment at The Chelsea at Fanwood. Carol was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Henry and Jean Petersen, grew up in Clark, and lived in Scotch Plains before mo...

John P. Wilson, Loving Husband, Eagle Scout and Animal Lover John Patrick Wilson, November 26, 1956-January 31, 2024, passed away suddenly at home in Williamsburg, Virginia, with his wife of 27 years, Pat Wilson, by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Lucy Wilson, of Westfield, ...

Lois Hungerford: A Life of Service Lois Fey Hungerford died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, age 97 years. She was the daughter of Lydia (Tellefson) and William Fey and a third-generation American whose grandparents had emigrated from Norway, Sweden and England. Lois...

Matthew J. Sheehy, Sr., Family Man, Soccer Coach, Educator, WSCHC Pres. Matthew J. Sheehy, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains. Matt was 81 and had been a resident of Westfield since 1979. Matt was born in New York to Eileen and ...

Shirley Ray, 90, Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother Shirley Ray (née Williams), age 90, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. Shirley was born and raised in Westfield, N.J., and moved to Garwood, N.J., after marriage. She lived there for 40 years before retiring to Jensen Beach, ...