NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! "He was just a junior and just starting to think that way," Mark said. "Chris's passing, there's no other way to describe it other than tragedy," he said. Mass will be live streamed.
Burial will take place in Gethsemane Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Catholic Worker of Lancaster, 41 West Vine Street
Lancaster PA 17603.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com.
Jerry lived his life with strong faith and abundant kindness. Our school culture issecond to none in making you and your family feel welcomed. The 15 state titles won by the program are the most of any school in New Jersey. Carlos A. Franco-Leon, 42, of Rockaway Township, assaulted the girls between 2015 and 2019 -- even after his 2018 suspension, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said in a joint release with other members of law enforcement over the weekend. Catholic High School for Boys was founded by Bishop John B. Morris of the Diocese of Little Rock in 1930 to ensure that Catholic boys of the Little Rock area had access to quality Catholic secondary education. Students have been sharing well wishes for Madison and the Torres family on Twitter, using the hashtag #WeLoveYouMadison. The tragedy upended a "typical" life for the close-knit family in rural Boonton Township. "But given they are passed, I told the prosecutor, 'I've been upset for 40 years. Please download the PDF file. Christine Cors. News Sports Packers Business Communities USA TODAY Obituaries eNewspaper Legals BASKETBALL Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. Sophomore boys basketball per-game stat leaders as of Feb. 9. Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Mueller died Sunday at age 91. Franco-Leon was arrested on several charges of aggravated sex assault and child endangerment, authorities said. Former Wyckoff Priest Michael Fugee, who admitted to sexually abusing a township teenage boy in 2001, was defrocked in 2014, NorthJersey.com reported. The victim backed up against the wall with his hands raised and the offender fired once into his chest. Law enforcement is now offering a reward for new leads in the seemingly random homicide. [32] The 1990 team finished the season 2011 and won its third consecutive Group III title with a 30 win against Metuchen in the finals. All of these co-op programs operate under agreements scheduled to expire at the end of the 202324 school year. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Jerry led by example and inspired so many around him with his gentle smile and unwavering support.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his daughter: Stephanie Hartman, wife of Samuel David Julio of Cartagena, Colombia, and siblings: William Hartman of South Carolina, Mary Hartman Quinn of Pottsville, and Thomas, husband of Debbie Hartman of Andover, New Jersey.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A viewing will be held on Friday, March 4th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stitzel Funeral Home, 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale PA 19605. Fall Open House Dates; Any persons with information are urged to call the Morris County Sheriff s Crime Stoppers at 1-973-COP- CALL or the Morris County Prosecutor s Office Cold . "There's no nice guys, and there's no easy play," Mueller said of his early days in Buffalo when he retired from Morris Catholic in 2006. Nothing is going to upset me.' He is survived by his sister, four children, 10 grandchildren two great-grandchildren, and seven granddogs. A former Morris Catholic High School teacher and volleyball coach accused of sexually assaulting two juvenile students performed sex acts in a classroom with one and took the other to a nearby hotel, court papers say. If you have names of classmates or faculty who have passed or corrections to submit, please email Tina Cerce at, Our Media Interns have worked to collect information submitted and find photos of each member of our community. Following his graduation from Morris Catholic High School in 1976, he went on to study at King's . 1 Memory. She survives. Whether it is a big event like a reunion or small gathering, Morris Catholic wants to support alumni. "This is not the world's greatest mystery," Mark Thomas said. "He got better every year, which amazed me. Morris Catholic (7-3) gained control early, carrying a four-point lead into halftime. Franco-Leon arranged to meet one girl at a local hotel and used a school classroom to engage in sexual acts with the other -- although they did not go as far as intercourse while in the school, according to anaffidavit filed in Denville municipal court on Sunday. Pequannock, Morris Catholic High School. "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". He was a loyal friend and cared for others immensely. I learned, to really be a championship team, every year you've got to try to get better.". Born in Denville to John and Nora (Duffy) McGeehin, Kathleen graduated from Morris Catholic High School where she was a cheerleader and member of the "fun bunch"! |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com [37] In 2013, the team captured its second consecutive NJSIAA/Sports Authority Non-Public B state championship with a 31 victory over St. While he was working at Air Products, he briefly served as the assistant football coach for Morris Catholic High School and Lancaster Catholic. "Maybe you knew him and were scared to death of the guy. [14][15] Prior to the NJSIAA's 2010 realignment, the school had participated in the Colonial Hills Conference which included schools in Essex, Morris and Somerset counties in west Central Jersey. [17] The interscholastic sports that Morris Catholic offers are men's and women's soccer, football, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, wrestling, ice hockey, winter and spring track and field, men's and women's lacrosse, baseball, softball, fencing, and golf. Dan grew up in Boonton Township, where he resided for most of his life. Outside of his dedication to his family, Jerry was a member of Holy GuardianAngels, where he was active on the finance council, CYO baseball, a lay minister, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Morris Catholic is the leading Catholic high school in Morris County for coeducational, secondary education. Top 100 weekly statewide boys basketball stat leaders, Feb. 5-Feb. 11, Projected seeds for the 2023 boys basketball state tournament, Top daily boys basketball stat leaders for Saturday, Feb. 11, Whos lighting it up? Wally Mueller may have been most successful after he retired. Here are the seeds and first-round pairings for Regions 1, 2 and 3 in New Jersey. Boonton, In pursuit of this standard, our faculty, guidance department and administration work cooperatively to provide individual attention and quality teaching, infused with strong Catholic values. 25th ordination. "What we are all hoping for is to pull on somebody's heartstrings, and hope that somebody's conscience after all this time is going to make the right decision. Bob is predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Terry, his brother John and his daughter-in-law Lauren Mulcahy. [5], Assumption College for Sisters is a two-year Roman Catholic women's college. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Morris Catholic High Schoolin Denville, New Jersey . 52. Chatham, Admissions. Gannon and Carroll avoid the term "cold case," saying all old, unsolved cases are still active. [12] Final. September 18, 1964 at Seneca, KS. [7][8], As of the 201718 school year, the school had an enrollment of 422 students and 34.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 12.2:1. Obituary. Epperlein in particular instilled in me the heart and soulof the game. Give us a call, send us a picture, let us get the word out through social media. Please submit any corrections to [emailprotected] Thank you for your help to honor our fallen Crusaders. It's never too late to do the right thing even after all this time.". The family attended church at St. Catherine of Siena in Mountain Lakes. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! Coach Keith Elwood, 51, who led Butler High School to a state championship in 2003 and Morris Catholic High School . All rights reserved. We specialize in identifying the next generation of leaders and our smaller size allows us to value each student's unique set of gifts. Obituaries: Leonard Karst . It's time to stimulate some interest after 40 years.". After moving several times around the country, they finally settled in Blandon, Pa, to raise their daughter, Stephanie. Coach Wally Mueller, he's inspired so many people and touched so many people.". The volleyball team played their first game after Torres passing on Friday, and dedicated the game to her according to social media posts about the game. Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com | Feb 17, 2023. Morris Catholic High School is a coeducational college preparatory school, founded in 1957 as a regional high school of the Diocese of Paterson. After retiring, he then worked for 5 years with TASC in Reading and as a Sports Reporter with the Reading Eagle.
Jerry and Julie Ann (Schnier) Hartman were married on February 8, 1986. Died. [18][19] The school was classified by the NJSIAA as Non-Public Group II for football for 20182020. [11], During the 201213 school year, students from Morris Catholic drama classes won first place at the New Jersey Thespian Festival. In Torres obituary, her family asked that donations be made to Rachels Challenge, a nonprofit named after the first victim of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. Nestor F. Sebastian | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com | Apr 21, 2022. |, Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Thomas was taken to Dover General hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:26 p.m. Police have never uncovered a motive for the slaying. In 1991, after giving six days' notice to his full-time employer,Mueller became the head boys soccer coach at Morris Catholic. Morris Catholic is the leading Catholic high school in Morris County for coeducational, secondary education. No words were exchanged between the victim and the suspect.". District champions receive a bye to the quarterfinals. To learn more click, "Crusaders Connection Alumni Association" located on the menu. "He was a Boonton Township boy, I was a Boonton Township boy," Sherriff Gannon said. [38], The boys' soccer team won the 2005 NJSIAA North Group B state championship with a 10 win against St. Rose High School. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Overall boys basketball per-game stat leaders as of Feb. 9, Whos lighting it up? Something about him made that individual get up off the wall and confront him.". He ate, slept and drank the game, and pretty much gave me the same feeling. Francis G. "Jerry" Hartman, of Blandon, passed away February 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 63 years young.
Jerry was born on December 9, 1958, in Scranton, PA, to the late Frank L. & Doris (Dunn) Hartman.
Following his graduation from Morris Catholic High School in 1976, he went on to study at King's College and eventually graduate from New York Univerisity. added Carroll. Morris Catholic High School is the high school for emerging leaders. Mueller was inducted into the Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2009. Heis being held in the Morris County Jail pending a court appearance. 1 Roselle Catholic advances, Union Catholic over Morris Catholic - Boys basketball recap, Favorites, contenders to watch in 2023 Non-Public boys basketball sectional title races, Top daily boys basketball stat leaders for Thursday, Feb. 16, Morris Catholic defeats Newark Tech - Boys basketball recap, MVP candidates to watch in 2023 Non-Public boys basketball sectional title races, Top daily boys basketball stat leaders for Monday, Feb. 13, Morris Catholic defeats Watchung Hills - Boys basketball recap. Following a viewing Sunday afternoon, the funeral was held Monday morning at Our Lady of MountCarmel in Boonton, where she was a parishioner,altar server and eucharistic minister at the Saturday evening Mass. Karen Ann Quinlan (March 29, 1954 - June 11, 1985) was an American woman who became an important figure in the history of the right to die controversy in the United States . We place a high value on a "team-first" mindset and in working on the little things that make high performing teams excel. A priest and former headmaster of a prestigious Roman Catholic high school has been charged with stealing nearly $300,000 in school money. "I don't think you ever come to terms with it," he said. We specialize in identifying the next generation of leaders and our smaller size allows us to value each student's unique set of gifts. Baseball: Mount Olive tops Morris Hills for 4th straight win. 80 Results. "It was a popular spot," Gannon recalled. View John W. Morris's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. A former Morris Catholic High School teacher and volleyball coach accused of sexually assaulting two juvenile students performed sex acts in a classroom with one and took the other to a nearby hotel, court papers say.Carlos A. Franco-Leon, In 2010, Will Hurley placed 10th in the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference inaugural golf tournament. Morris Catholic High School Alumni Class List. Morris Catholic is dedicated to the goal of academic excellence for all of its students. Morris Catholic High School is a coeducational college preparatory school, founded in 1957 as a regional high school of the Diocese of Paterson. In 2010, the spring track and field team won the Non-Public B state sectional championship.[43]. He was a loyal friend and cared for others immensely. The school's student body was 80.3% (339) White, 8.3% (35) Asian, 6.6% (28) Hispanic and 4.5% (19) Black. The gymnasium at the Denville school was named in his memory after the 1982 killing. Jerry and Julie Ann (Schnier) Hartman were married on February 8, 1986. Morris Catholic High School and the Office of Advancement are proud to recommit ourselves this year to help strengthening the bond we have with our alumni. "We're never going to lose his legacy in Morris County. Morris Knolls High School Obituaries and Memoriams. But we do need the public's support. Joe lived in Seneca, KS and attended Sts. Erik Vendolaplayed for his grandfather at Morris Catholic, was namedDaily RecordAll-Area Player of the Year in 2005, and went on to coach at his alma mater for two seasons with Mueller as his assistant. The program is comprised of several service areas: Social Justice, Music Ministry, Peer Ministry, Prayer and Liturgy. Column:Cardinal Tobin's challenges after release of list of NJ priests accused of abuse Archdiocese of Newark Robert Alcamo. Gannon said the suspect fled the scene, running south and down a knoll near the lower entrance to JCPenney. DePaul Catholic High School is the host school for a joint skiing team. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Maybe he was a nut case. Register to let other graduates of Morris Catholic High School find . Rooted in the Roman. Campus Ministry provides spiritual support, plans religious activities and reinforces a strong Catholic identity at Morris Catholic High School. The program is comprised of several service areas: Social Justice, Music Ministry, Peer Ministry, Prayer and Liturgy. William Moore Swartwout Jr. William Moore Swartwout, Jr. AGE: 82 Brick William Moore Swartwout, Jr., 82, of Lions Head South, Brick passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Ocean . It was founded in 1957 and is part of the Diocese of Paterson. More than ever, success in business is determined by reach in your community. 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As the anniversary approaches on Oct. 1, Thomas' younger brother, Mark, says he wants to "shake the tree" with a public plea for someone to come forward, help catch the killer and bring some closure to his still-grieving family. Mueller played for four years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and coached at the club level while working as an aerospace engineer at Bell Aircraft in Niagara Falls. Several friends plan to attend to remember their classmate and amplify the call for information that could help solve the case. "We are approaching 40 years since Christopher Thomas was tragically taken from us, but his legacy and impact on the Crusader community is everlasting," Morris Catholic Principal Peter Clarke wrote to alumni, using the school's nickname. They would change their name following Pope John XXIII's death. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. You went to the mall, the movies, roller skating, that sort of thing.". Respondents can call the Morris County Crimestoppers Bureau at 973-COP-CALL or visit them online. Brother, as he was affectionately called, was born December 19, 1945, to the late Harold Allan Morris Sr and Ophelia Batiste Morris. Morris Catholic student-athletes are known to be fair, hard working and competitive. "He probably never knew it, but I sure did look up to him.". Jefferson, John graduated from Mosinee High School, class of 1957, where he was a member of the FFA. 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