HAHarvey Walden
1 week agoFrank E. Dolan Jr., 89, of Covington Township
Frank E. Dolan Jr., 89, of Covington Twp., passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.Born on November 24, 1936, in Elka Park, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Curran) Dolan. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Korean War.After his military service, Frank built a career in engineering and construction. He owned and operated Dolan Wolters Excavating before serving for many years as Town Engineer for Mount Olive Township, New Jersey, making a lasting impact through both his business and public service.Frank spent most of his adult life in Budd Lake, New Jersey, where he raised his family and established deep roots in the community. Later in life, after marrying Mary (Padula) Dolan, he relocated to Covington Twp., where they shared many happy years together.Frank was preceded in death by his first wife, Regina (Kovach) Dolan; his son, Andrew Dolan; and his brothers and sisters.He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his children, Tammi Huff and her husband, Glenn; Frank Dolan III and his wife, Debbie; and Jennifer McGuire and her husband, Bill; as well as Bo, his beloved dog and constant companion, who rarely left his side.He was a proud grandfather to Elizabeth Hickey (Larry); Jaime Jankowski (Frank); Stephen Pomeisl (Katherine); Joseph Pomeisl (Jess); Lauren Richman (Max); Katie Hota (Sai); Holly, Shane, and Kurt Huff; Connor McGuire; and Nicole Dolan.Among Frank’s greatest joys were his great-grandchildren, Karley, LJ, Raelynn, Joshua, Matthew, Kayden, Adelynn, and Wyatt. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.Frank was blessed with an extended family through his marriage to Mary, including her children, Ron Ubaldini (Denise), Nancy Davis (Rob), and Eric Ubaldini (Ashley), along with their children and grandchildren.Frank had a lifelong love of tractors and heavy equipment. He enjoyed operating machinery, working on projects, and spending time around the equipment he loved.Frank will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.A blessing service will be held on Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 pm at Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, LLC, 3 First St. in Spring Brook Twp., PA 18444.Viewing will be held on Thursday, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm, also at the funeral home.A procession will be forming at the Budd Lake Fire Department beginning at 12:15 pm.Interment with Rite of Committal and military honors will take place on Friday, June 5th at 1:00 pm in Stanhope Union Cemetery in Netcong, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Frank's memory to K9s For Warriors, 114 Camp K9 Road, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081. To share your fondest memories of Frank, please visit the funeral home's website or Facebook page.
