Cahill, Paul, 68, of Butler passed away February 8, 2023. Born in Paterson to the late George and Olive Cahill, he worked as a truck driver prior to retirement. Beloved father of Michael Cahill of Butler. Brother of George and Frank Cahill. Also survived by his former wife Diane Cahill. Predeceased by two brothers Edward Moore and Thomas Moore. Private arrangements entrusted to Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale.
Drakeford, Robert L., 67, of Hewitt, NJ on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Glynis Drakeford. Born in Englewood, NJ, Robert has been a resident of West Milford for the past 30 years. A retired police officer, he was employed by the Englewood Police Department. Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Samuel. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480 on Monday, February 13, from 2 to 6 PM. Private disposition will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity in Robert’s name.
Kowalski, James A., 66, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023. Born in Teaneck, NJ to the late Alexander and Marcella Kowalski, he lived in River Edge where he was a volunteer fireman and Captain of Company 2. James resided in Hewitt with his wife and two sons for the past 34 years. Jim was a computer programmer analyst for the former Lipton Tea Company, Englewood Cliffs. More recently, James worked locally with his friends as a handyman, doing house clean outs and demolitions. As a "jack of all trades" he loved buying tools, fixing things, and was restoring his 1968 AMC AMX that he owned since he was 18 years old. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie (Lynds) Kowalski, sons Jeffrey of Hewitt, and John and son-in-law Bret of Franklin NJ. He is also survived by his brothers Richard Kowalski and his wife Debbie of Swedesboro and William Kowalski of West Milford. Visiting hours will be Thursday February 9, 4-7 pm at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Funeral service Friday 10 am at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa, NJ In lieu of flowers, a donation made to the John Theurer Cancer Center (www. hackensackmeridianhealth.org) in the memory of James would be appreciated.
Siemiatkoski, Ann M., 54, passed away February 3, 2023. Born in Bethesda, MD, she resided in Kinnelon, NJ for most of her life. Ann was a digital analyst for Advance Local Media. She loved animals and enjoyed gardening and photography. Beloved daughter of Janice Rutherford (Suskewich) of Kinnelon. Also survived by her uncle, John Suskewich, and aunts Stacia Mosier and Nancy Nichols. Funeral mass Thursday, February 9, 10 am at St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes. Friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Interment to follow the mass at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes.