Obituary of Wayne W. Vaughn

Wayne W. Vaughn of Vernon, NJ, entered into rest on Saturday May 3, 2025 at home.  He was 88.

The son of the late Charles and Theodora Storms Vaughn, he was born on March 27, 1937 in Warwick, NY

Wayne owned and operated a horse farm and was the owner of Wayne Vaughn Backhoe Service.

Wayne was predeceased by his wife Norma “Kay” Vaughn and son in law Barry.

He is survived by daughter, Ronni Lapp; granddaughter Megan Smith & husband Jason; grandson Robert & his fiancé Maggie; great granddaughter Paisley Jaye Smith; along with several cousins.

Visitation will be held on Saturday May 10, 2025 from 8am – 11 AM at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 690 County Route# 1, Pine Island, NY 10969. 

Graveside services will be held following the visitation at the Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vernon Township Ambulance Squad, PO Box 236, Vernon, NJ 07462.