Catherine O'Hara, 'Home Alone,' 'Beetlejuice' Star Dead At 71 Catherine O'Hara, 'Home Alone,' 'Beetlejuice' Star Dead At 71
Catherine O'Hara, 'Home Alone,' 'Beetlejuice' Star Dead At 71 Emmy winning actress Catherine O'Hara had died at the age of 71, her manager confirmed on Friday, Jan. 30. A cause of death was not announced. O'Hara was most known for her role as the mother determined to get back to her son in "Home Alone" and as the self absorbed Moira Rose on the acclaimed TV show "Schitt's Creek," which led to an Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy. Born in Toronto, O'Hara joined the Second City comedy troupe and spent five seasons on SCTV. She later appeared as Delia Deetz in "Beetlejuice" and in the Martin Scorsese film "After Hours." Her most enduring role remains "H…
NJ Parents Mourn Sudden Loss Of Baby Girl Stacy Gomez NJ Parents Mourn Sudden Loss Of Baby Girl Stacy Gomez
NJ Parents Mourn Sudden Loss Of Baby Girl Stacy Gomez Support is on the rise for a pair of Sussex County parents mourning the sudden loss of their baby girl. Stacy Gomez, 17 months, died Monday, Jan. 26, at Newton Medical Center, according to her obituary on the Ferguson Funeral Home website. Stacy was described as a loving and sweet baby whose smile brought joy to everyone around her, her obituary states. She loved her family and friends and especially enjoyed playing with her dolls, and although her life was brief, the love she gave and received will remain forever in the hearts of her family, according to the obituary. Stacy is surviv…
Jeffrey Roth Of Totowa Dies, 31 Jeffrey Roth Of Totowa Dies, 31
Jeffrey Roth Of Totowa Dies, 31 Jeffrey "Jeff" Alexander Roth, of Totowa, died on Monday, Jan. 26, according to his obituary on the Festa Memorial Funeral Home website. He was 31. Jeff was born in Teaneck and raised in South Hackensack before living in Totowa for the past 21 years, his obituary states. He graduated from Passaic Valley High School in 2012, where he played hockey and lacrosse, worked at Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc. for the past eight years. He most recently as a sales representative in the company’s Commercial Doors Division in Garfield, his obituary says. Jeff was an avid New Jersey Devils and Indian…
Dream Of Raising Kids In NJ Ends In Heartbreak After 8-Year-Old's Sudden Death Dream Of Raising Kids In NJ Ends In Heartbreak After 8-Year-Old's Sudden Death
Dream Of Raising Kids In NJ Ends In Heartbreak After 8-Year-Old's Sudden Death A family that once dreamed of raising their children in New Jersey is now returning under heartbreaking circumstances, preparing to lay their 8-year-old son to rest after his sudden death. Malachi James Nakamura, 8, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after a brief illness, according to an obituary published by Anderson Mortuary. The family said they plan to relocate to New Jersey so Malachi can be laid to rest beside his grandfather and uncle. According to a GoFundMe, which had raised nearly $30,000 as of press time, the move comes during an especially difficult…
Former Bloomfield Mayor, Wife Die Hours Apart After Nearly 70-Year Love Story Former Bloomfield Mayor, Wife Die Hours Apart After Nearly 70-Year Love Story
Former Bloomfield Mayor, Wife Die Hours Apart After Nearly 70-Year Love Story Former Bloomfield Mayor James P. Norton, 91, and his wife of nearly 70 years, Dorothy Victoria (Zelinski) Norton, 87, both died Saturday, Jan. 24, according to their obituary on the O’Boyle Funeral Home website. A source said the couple passed away just hours apart. Dorothy Norton died surrounded by her husband and children at Morristown Memorial Hospital, and James Norton later died at their home, according to the obituary. Dorothy was born in Jersey City and graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls in 1957, later working for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company in Montclair.…
'Mountain Of A Man:' NJ Dad, Surgical Sales Rep Bryan McLean Dies Suddenly, 47 'Mountain Of A Man:' NJ Dad, Surgical Sales Rep Bryan McLean Dies Suddenly, 47
'Mountain Of A Man:' NJ Dad, Surgical Sales Rep Bryan McLean Dies Suddenly, 47 The sudden death of a Morris County father is sending shockwaves through his community. Bryan Michael McLean, 47, of Randolph, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 22, in Morristown, according to his obituary published by Tuttle Funeral Home. Bryan was born in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, having graduated from North Attleboro High School in 1996 and later earned his degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2000, according to the obituary.  He spent more than a decade working at Normandy Farms Campground in Foxboro, Massachusetts, before serving for the past 10 years as a Su…
Produce Pete Dies, 80 Produce Pete Dies, 80
Produce Pete Dies, 80 Peter Napolitano, better known to viewers as his TV persona “Produce Pete,” has died, Channel 4 NBC New York announced Monday, Jan. 26. He was 80. The Englewood, NJ native was a fixture on the Saturday editions of "Weekend Today in New York," where he often spoke about growing up in Bergen County and working at his family’s neighborhood market, Napolitano’s Produce. Pete married his wife, Bette, whom he met when he was just 16 years old, and took over the market in 1970. The store closed in 2006 after 53 years in business. Bette, along with the couple’s children and grandchildren, frequentl…
NJ High School Freshman Dies Months After Brain Cancer Diagnosis NJ High School Freshman Dies Months After Brain Cancer Diagnosis
NJ High School Freshman Dies Months After Brain Cancer Diagnosis Shock and sadness spread across Sussex County over the weekend following the death of a local swimmer. Adrienn Kovacs a freshman at Vernon High School, died Thursday, Jan. 22, her family shared on a GoFundMe campaign that had raised more than $31,000 as of press time. She was 14 years old and had been battling DIPG, an aggressive brain cancer, since early May 2025. Campaign founder Sarah Schwarz said Adrienn was “an integral part of our SCY Swordfish swim team family” and described her as “one of the hardest workers and fiercest competitors we’ve ever seen... Throughout her illnes…
NJ Stagehand, Avid Poker Player Ren Cain Dies Suddenly, $16K Raised For Young Daughter NJ Stagehand, Avid Poker Player Ren Cain Dies Suddenly, $16K Raised For Young Daughter
NJ Stagehand, Avid Poker Player Ren Cain Dies Suddenly, $16K Raised For Young Daughter Support is on the rise for one little girl mourning the loss of her father. Ren Cain, who lived most of his life in Central Jersey, died on Friday, Jan. 17, according to his obituary on the Spezzi Funeral Home website. He was 39 years old.  Ren was born on the Beaufort Naval Base in South Carolina and was a stagehand with IATSE Local 21, his obituary reads. Records show he also primarily lived in Parlin. "In his spare time Ren loved to golf and attend sporting events and concerts," his obituary says. "His greatest joy was spending time with his beloved daughter Evie." Ren w…
Legendary NJ Comic Uncle Floyd Vivino Dies Legendary NJ Comic Uncle Floyd Vivino Dies
Legendary NJ Comic Uncle Floyd Vivino Dies Uncle Floyd Vivino, a fixture in New Jersey for many years, died at the age of 74, on Thursday, Jan. 22, his brother, Jerry, announced. "With a heavy heart I am sad to announce the passing of my brother and everybody's favorite uncle, Floyd Vivino," Jerry Vivino wrote on Facebook.  "After a 2 and a half year battle with ongoing health issues his curtain peacefully closed at 6:05pm on Thursday January 22nd. Rest in peace big brother. You will be missed, but always remembered by friends, family and your loving fans.... 10/19/1951 - 01/22/2026 🎶❤ ✝️❤🎹 The family will be holding a private …
Longtime 911 Dispatcher Dies, Sussex County Authorities Announce Longtime 911 Dispatcher Dies, Sussex County Authorities Announce
Longtime 911 Dispatcher Dies, Sussex County Authorities Announce Kim Brown, who worked as a 911 dispatcher for Andover Township, has died, the police department announced Wednesday, Jan. 21. Brown joined the Andover Township Police Department 911 Center in November 2000 as a part-time dispatcher before becoming a full-time employee in May 2004. "Throughout her career, Kim was known for her exceptional dispatching skills and her extensive knowledge of the NCIC system, which made her an invaluable resource to her colleagues and the officers she supported," the Andover Township Police Department said. When someone was in crisis, police said Brown provided …
High School Soccer Coach, Dad Stan Uzar Dies, 49 High School Soccer Coach, Dad Stan Uzar Dies, 49
High School Soccer Coach, Dad Stan Uzar Dies, 49 Stanley "Stan" Uzar, a St. Joseph Regional High School soccer coach and Montvale father, died on Sunday, Jan. 18, after what loved ones described as a "brave and difficult" battle with colon cancer. He was 49 years old. Born in Passaic, Stan was known to many as "Coach," his obituary on the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home website reads. "His passion for soccer was matched only by his love for his family and his commitment to guiding young athletes looking out for their best interests," the obituary continues. Stan grew up in Elmwood Park and attended St. Leo’s Grammar School before…