Milligan, Roderick Randall David Jr., 26, of Oak Ridge on Monday, October 5, 2020. Born in Newton, NJ, he was the son of Roderick Milligan Sr. and Virginia Bensley. Roderick was employed as a Grounds man and recently promoted to a Crew Leader for North Jersey Tree Specialist of Wayne, NJ. Surviving are a son, Roderick Milligan III, three brothers, Coty DeFreese, Drue Milligan and Louis Milligan, two sisters, Olyvia Milligan and Rachel Milligan, his paternal grandmother, Mary Ann Milligan and Step-Mother, Darlene Milligan. All arrangements were entrusted to Richards Funeral Home, West Milford.
O'Dell, Daniel, affectionately known as “Digger Dan”, passed away early Saturday, October tenth, from lung cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Kacey O'Dell, her sons Nicholas Shinn, and Alan Shinn, of Vernon, along with his brother, Allen Richard O'Dell, and close friend, Tab Sanders; both of West Milford. A celebration of life to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks Inc. PO Box 809. Hewitt, NJ 07421.
Picioccio, John C., 85, of West Milford on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Cecile (D’Albero) Picioccio. Born in Staten Island, NY to John and Marie (Guilano) Picioccio, he has been a resident of West Milford for the past 57 years, moving here from Allendale, NJ. John was a charter member and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus of West Milford and employed as an inventory specialist for the Ford Motor Co, in Mahwah, NJ. Also surviving are a son, John J. of Bloomingdale and a daughter, Yvonne Reeves of Stanhope, NJ. Predeceased by a brother, Robert. Three grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 2 to 5 PM. Private services will follow.
Skerchock, Edward, 83, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, formerly of West Milford, NJ, passed away on October 6, 2020. Born on April 7, 1937 to the late Michael and Anna (Smetana) Skerchock in Nesquehoning, PA. Edward was a Senior Mechanic for the Passaic County Road Department in Paterson, NJ. He is predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (2018). Survivors include, Brother-in-Law, Joseph Buzansky of Old Tappan, Nephew, John Buzansky and his wife Tonie of Jamison, PA, Niece, Kathryn Stankus and her husband Jim of River Vale, NJ, and three Grand-Nieces, Sarah, Christa, Emma, and one Grand-Nephew, Josiah. Private arrangements entrusted to Richards Funeral Home.
Sorto, Brenda L., (Wright) 80, of the Awosting section of West Milford passed away October 4, 2020. Prior to retirement she worked at Headstart Preschool, Ringwood as a teacher's assistant. Beloved mother of Dale Sorto of Hewitt and Lisa Muto of South Carolina. Sister of Nancy Blank of Lockport, NY. Grandmother of Rosey and Joseph. Great-grandmother of Luca. Predeceased by her son David Sorto in 1994. Memorial donations to Leukemia Society. http://www.LLS.org in the name of her late son David would be appreciated. Private arrangements entrusted to Richards Funeral Home, West Milford.