Death in our diocesan family: Gerrie Jeter
Gerrie received the Bishop's Cross from Bishop Spong in 1993.
Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Canon James Elliott Lindsley
In addition to serving as a parish priest, James was historiographer for the dioceses of both Newark and New York, and the author of several books.
Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Charles Noss Arlin
Charles served the congregations of Holy Trinity, Hillsdale; All Saints', Bergenfield; and the former Good Shepherd, Midland Park.
Death in our diocesan family: David Farrand
David was for many years a leader in diocesan stewardship, setting up the first Planned Giving program in the diocese, and serving as an active member of the Stewardship Teaching Team.
Death in our diocesan family: Anne Hallowell Mockridge
With sadness we share the news of the death of Anne Hallowell Mockridge, 86, on April 15, 2026. She was the wife of the Rev. Oscar A. Mockridge III.
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 member of diocesan staff for 24 years (1981-2005).
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.
