Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Dr. Dorothy Ann Austin
In the 1990s, Dorothy served as Professor of Psychology and Religion at Drew Theological School in Madison, NJ.
Death in our diocesan family: Gail Deckenbach
With sadness we share the news of the death of Gail Deckenbach, 89, on December 26, 2025. She was a
Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. James William “Jim” Warnke
His memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. Mark's, Teaneck.
Death in our diocesan family: Mabel Ann Wynne Allen
Mabel served on the diocesan Commission on Communications from 1981-1984, and as an editor of "The VOICE" when it was a print publication.
Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Abigail “Abby” Hamilton
Abby was ordained a priest on January 5, 1977 at St. Paul’s, Morris Plains, becoming the fourth woman in the country, and the first in New Jersey, to be ordained after the 1976 General Convention approved the ordination of women.
Death in our diocesan family: Salvatore Racioppi
With sadness we share the news of the death of Salvatore Racioppi, 80, on November 30, 2025. He was the father of the Rev. Jerry Racioppi, Rector of Holy Spirit, Verona, and father-in-law of Randy Johnson, diocesan staff member.
Death in our diocesan family: The Rt. Rev. Herbert A. Donovan Jr.
With sadness we share the news of the death of the Rt. Rev. Herbert A. Donovan Jr., 94, on Nov. 2, 2025 in Colorado. Herb served in the Diocese of Newark as Rector of St. Luke’s, Montclair from 1970 until he was elected Bishop of Arkansas in 1980.
Death in our diocesan family: Leila Campbell
With sadness we share the news of the death of Leila Campbell, 90, on October 3, 2025. She was the mother-in-law of Nina Nicholson, diocesan staff member.
Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Deacon Elizabeth “Liz” Ostuni
With sadness we share the news of the death of the Rev. Deacon Elizabeth "Liz" Ostuni, 88, on October 6, 2025.
Death in our diocesan Family: Bernice Mayes
With sadness we share the news of the death of Bernice Mayes, 88, on September 4, 2025.
Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Donald R. Shearer
Don will be remembered at a Sung Requiem Mass at Saint John's, Passaic on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM.
Death in our diocesan family: Vernon Lowell Collins
With sadness we share the news of the death of Vernon Lowell Collins, 91, the father of the Rev. Mark Robin Collins, rector of All Saints’ Church in Glen Rock.
