Smith -Taylor-Ruggiero Funeral Home

06/25/2026

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Rene Antonio Gonzalez Colon, age 30, of Wharton, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home in Wharton. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he grew up there before moving to New Jersey at the age of 6. Rene resided in Dover and Wharton for most of

06/25/2026

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Carlos Alberto Ramirez, 51, of Dover, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, after a long-term illness. Born and raised in Pereira, Colombia, Carlos immigrated to the U.S. in 1991 and made his home in Summit, New Jersey. He later in life settled in Dover, where he

06/25/2026

Our family owned and operated Funeral home has been serving our community for over 165 years. Did you know on the 3rd floor of the Funeral Home we had one of the first switch board operators for the then new telephone in Morris county? In fact we still have our original phone number (973)366-0382 of course the number grew over time just like us. The original number was just #382. For the time this was a great innovation because we’re ever O.B. Smith was out in the community the operator knew the nearest telephone to get a message to him for any emergencies that the ambulance or funeral home had to respond to. Technology has come a long way.

Our family serving your since 1865

06/25/2026

Our family owned and operated Funeral Home has been serving our friends, families and community for over 165 years. Did you know we also started and operated one of the first ambulance services in Morris Country. Our roots truly run deep.

Our family serving yours since 1865.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Prearranging your funeral is the best way to insure that your personal wishes and preferences are followed.

We are always available to help and explain all your options simply call and set up an appointment there is no obligation.
Our family owned and operated funeral homes always guarantee the finest service, the best price.
Our family serving yours since 1865. Come experience what makes a family business so special that it quietly serves our families, friends and community for over 150years.