Scanlan's: Where Life is Celebrated

08/02/2025

Scott A. Tamayne, age 62, of Pompton Lakes, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains.

Born in Hoboken, Scott raised in his beloved town of Maywood. He graduated from Bergen Technical High School where he developed his love for the Masonry trade becoming...

08/02/2025

Janice Lucek, of Greenfield Township, PA, and formerly a longtime resident of Lincoln Park, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Born in Swoyersville, PA, Janice was one of three children of the late Margaret and Phillip Sekerchak. She g...

08/02/2025

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Nicoletta (Millie) Bruno, age 93, was born on February 28, 1932 in Jersey City, NJ to Gioacchino Raimondo and Concetta (nee DiStaulo). Millie was the youngest of four children and was welcomed into the world by older siblings Louis, Michael, an...

07/31/2025

Michael Luckey, Renowned Automotive Analyst

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael (“Mike”) Luckey, 75, on July 15 at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Michael is survived by his beloved wife Andrea Luckey, his daughter Catherine, and many nieces an...

07/30/2025

With profound sadness and immense love, we share the passing of Robert John Ottens, lovingly known as Bobby, on July 28, 2025, at the age of 48.

Born on June 22, 1977, Bobby was the first grandchild of the late Frank and Olive Kaiser and Frank and Jacoba Ottens — a role he embraced with prid...

07/30/2025

With profound sadness and immense love, we share the passing of Robert John Ottens, lovingly known as Bobby, on July 28, 2025, at the age of 48.

Born on June 22, 1977, Bobby was the first grandchild of the late Frank and Olive Kaiser and Frank and Jacoba Ottens — a role he embraced with prid...

07/30/2025

At Scanlan’s, we believe that every life is unique – and that every farewell should be, too. That’s why we’re deeply committed to creating services that are not only meaningful, but truly personal.

Whether it’s displaying a favorite collection, playing a loved one’s favorite song, or inviting guests to toast with a favorite drink, we want to create an experience that feels personal to the life being celebrated. Our goal is to create a space where families can not only mourn, but also smile, share stories, and reflect on what made their loved one special.

We’re grateful to the Feeney family for sharing their experience. Their kind words remind us why we do what we do and how important it is to honor life with compassion, creativity, and care.

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07/27/2025

Raymond J. Flynn, lovingly known as Ray, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025.

Born in Englewood and raised in Fort Lee, Ray was a lifelong public servant, a proud Marine, and a devoted family man whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Ray served honorably ...

07/25/2025

Just a reminder - our Guided Meditation & Sound Bath is happening on Tuesday, August 5th at 6:00 PM here at Scanlan’s.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, worn out, or simply in need of a quiet space to breathe and reset, we hope you’ll join us for this peaceful evening of reset and reflection.

Led by Anna Antanies, Hypnotherapist and Meditation Instructor, and Carolyn Fosco, Sound Practitioner, this event is designed to gently support emotional healing, release tension, and bring calm to your body and mind.

You can lie down on a mat or sit in a chair - whatever feels most comfortable. We’ll provide yoga mats, blankets, and eye masks to help you fully relax.

Tickets are $10, and space is limited to 30 guests.

There are still a few spots left - reserve yours now using the link below.

07/24/2025

It’s not always easy to talk about - but preplanning your end-of-life arrangements is one of the most thoughtful, loving gifts you can give your family.

When you take the time to make your wishes known, you remove the guesswork and the burden for the people who care about you most. You allow them to focus on remembering, honoring, and supporting one another during a very emotional time rather than worrying about details or making difficult decisions under pressure.

We believe that preplanning is about creating peace of mind for today - taking control of your story, your legacy, and how you want to be remembered.

Whether you know exactly what you want or are just beginning to explore your options, we’re here to walk you through it - without any pressure. You can ask questions, talk through choices, and take as much time as you need.

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Pre-Planning Options Taking the time to arrange your funeral now leaves one less thing your loved ones will need to worry about when you’ve passed. As directors, our responsibility is to guide you in the planning process. Although people spend months planning events like weddings and trips, few th...

07/23/2025

Hannah Rose (Papendick) Merlucci was born July 2 nd , 1989, to parents George and Jean Papendick. She joined her 6 older siblings Dave, Josh, Steve, Rebekah, Adam, and Sarah-Beth and would later be joined by her 8th sibling, Luke. Hannah grew up in the Fayson Lakes Community in Kinnelon NJ. She was ...

07/23/2025

Our Grief Yoga session is happening next Sunday, August 3 at 9:00 AM right here at Scanlan’s.

If you’ve been moving through grief, give yourself this time to move, to breathe, to begin again.

The session, which is led by Ashley Czesak, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) & Certified Yin Yoga Instructor, is designed to help release tension, regulate emotions, and offer a sense of calm. No yoga experience is needed. Just come as you are.

We’ll provide yoga mats, blankets, and eye masks for those who’d like to lie down, and chairs will be available if you prefer to sit.

Tickets: $20 | Space is limited

Please use the registration link below to reserve your spot.

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Grief lives in the body just as much as it lives in the heart and mind. This trauma-informed yoga offering is a gentle, healing space for anyone moving through loss - whether your grief is recent or something you've carried quietly for years. The session is designed to nurture you in body and spirit...