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, ...

Charles George Carl, 88, Beloved Family Man, Formerly of Westfield Charles George Carl, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was 88. Charles was born on March 26, 1935, in Orange, New Jersey, to Evelyn Hubbs and Walter John Carl. He was raised in Hammondspo...

Marianne Rippe Longtime Westfield Resident Marianne Aber Rippe passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. Marianne grew up in Kenmore, New York, and attended Cornell University (class of 1953) as a pre-med student, where she received a B.A. degree in Zoology. She was...

Pasquale ‘Pat’ Bavos, 93, Known For Love of Family, Loyalty to Friends Pasquale “Pat” Mercury Bavos, 93, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Brandywine Living at Mountain Ridge in Watchung, New Jersey. He was born in the Westfield family home on November 26, 1930 to parents Frank and Mary F...

Gloria Mathew Nielsen, 94, Beloved Mother, Formerly of Mountainside Gloria Mathew Nielsen, age 94, formerly of Mountainside, N.J., passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Middlebury, Vt. She was born on September 22, 1929, in Hudson, N.Y., to the late Thomas Mathew and Goldina Ban Mathew. Glori...