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The Mecca Family regretfully announces the passing of Daniel Gabriel Mecca, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Known to many as Dan, Danny, Pop or Papa. He spent nearly half his life a resident of Phillipsburg and for his family that knew the young Danny, that was a major accomplishment. He found a way…

“Her strength, love, and wisdom will forever live in our hearts.” It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Marie Soeurette Laguerre Cassagnol, who transitioned into eternal rest on April 18, 2025. Born in Haiti on November 1, 1948, to the late…

Robert Patrick Ruffe, 90, formerly of Lopatcong Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Country Meadows Assisted Living in Bethlehem, PA. Born on March 17, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the beloved son of the late Lee Roy and Elizabeth (Maxwell) Ruffe. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife,…

Debra E. Fox, 68, of Knowlton Twp, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2025, and reunited with loved ones gone before us.  Debbie bravely battled cancer for many years but always with a smile and was concerned for everyone else. Debra was born on February 5, 1957, she is the daughter of…

Paul E. Pierce, 82, of Lopatcong Township, NJ, passed away peacefully, on April 17, 2025, at his residence. Born March 19, 1943, in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Arlo Pierce and Evelyn Petrie Pierce Biven. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, the late Judy A. Castles…

Salvatore Vincent Minichini, 91, of Belvidere, NJ, passed away on April 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1933 in Port Chester, New York a son of the late Joseph and Lucille Sabia Minichini. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Sal was a retired New…

German Roldan, Jr., 70, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on April 12, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on November 17, 1954 in Manhattan, New York, a son of the late German Roldan, Sr., and Isabelita O’Neal Roldan. He worked in the finance industry as an operations support…

Mary Jo Ackerly, 66, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. Born to Elizabeth S. (O’Connell) and Peter H. Stangle, Mary Jo lived a life rooted in faith, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping others. A devout Catholic, she was a woman whose kindness and loving spirit touched the lives of…

Salvatore Marina, age 97, of Phillipsburg NJ, passed away on Thursday April 10, 2025 peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Salvatore was born on December 25, 1927 in Phillipsburg to his late loving parents, Antonio and Cologera Marina. Salvatore was a loving and giving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He…