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Tyrone Walley
Jun 17, 2021
Mr. Tyrone Walley, affectionately known by family and friends as “Poppy,” lived a full life. Poppy had five children of his own and gained another five in his marriage to Pamela. Poppy loved people, specifically his family and friends. He had a kind heart and helped those in need just for asking. Poppy was an excellent provider and made sure...
Candace "Candy" Straight
Jun 13, 2021
Candace L. Straight, a savvy investment banker and film producer, zealous advocate for the election of women candidates for state and local office across the nation, and a popular Republican fundraiser, died on June 13 after a short illness. She was 73. With an enormous network of faithful friends and an extraordinary passion for the political arena, Straight was a...
John Keith Murphy
May 28, 2021
On Friday, May 28, 2021, John Keith Murphy (“the Murph”) of Bloomfield passed away unexpectedly at Mountainside Hospital at the age of 66. John graduated from Bloomfield High School and William Paterson University. He led an adventurous life, and his jobs were varied (ranch hand, paralegal, courthouse night watchman, USPS among others). He was a born storyteller and artist, and...
Elinor Sharry
May 21, 2021
Elinor H. Sharry, of Bloomfield, entered eternal life on May 21, 2021 at the age of 92. As a lifelong resident of Bloomfield Elinor was a business secretary in the 1940s and then a legal secretary in the 1980s/1990s. Elinor loved gardening, was an avid reader but most of all loved her family and home. She was blessed by having...
Richard Barnes
May 11, 2021
Richard B. Barnes (Dick), age 93, of Bloomfield, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Born in East Orange, raised in Newark and graduated from Valparaiso University. Dick joined the Navy and served until 1946. He married Lucy Tiberio in 1958 and lived in Bloomfield. He worked as a Public Fire Adjuster for Sarasohn Co. and in later years...
Demetra Gianacakes
May 7, 2021
Demetra, “Mimi “ (Bacas) Gianacakes, (94), of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on May 7, 2021 at her home in Palm Harbor, FL surrounded by her loving family. Mimi was born in Washington, DC to William and Elaine Bacas on November 9, 1926. She attended Calvin Coolidge high school and graduated in 1943 then went on to earn a BA...
John Howard
May 7, 2021
John W. “Jack” Howard passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021, after a long and wonderful life surrounded by his loving family in his last days. Visitation will be at the Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home, 1284 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, on Friday, May 14, from, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A prayer service will be held at 11:00 am on...
Charles Attalla
May 3, 2021
On Monday May 3, 2021, Charles Attalla, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He was born and raised in Orange, N.J where he grew up with his six brothers and sisters before moving to Bloomfield, N.J. where he lived with his wife and son for many years. Charles was a member of the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies...
Ruth C Tsandilas
Apr 11, 2021
Ruth “Christine” Tsandilas entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2021. Christine, in her younger days, sang in the opera and churches, and played the piano beautifully. She loved ‘The Star Spangled Banner” and Frank Sinatra singing, “Fly Me to the Moon.” Her family was the most important thing to her. She received inspiration and strength from the Bible. Christine...
Charles Brunnquell
Mar 19, 2021
Charles G Brunnquell, 84, passed Mar 19, 2021. Graduated Rutgers U. & was a Teacher/Librarian at Lafayette School in Newark for 39yrs. Hobbies were reading and gardening. He was in the Naval Reserve w/ active Destroyer sea duty. World travel included Europe, Israel, & S. America. He is survived by: his brother Roger, niece Lisa, nephew Matt & wife Sheri,...
Stewart Hutchison
Mar 15, 2021
Stewart Hutchison, formally of Bloomfield, entered eternal rest on March 15th, 2021. He was 105. Stewart was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union #1684 of Paramus. Stewart enjoyed birdwatching, gardening, walking, watching his favorite baseball team (The Yankees), as well as doing crossword puzzles. He would...
Ruth E Henderson
Mar 12, 2021
On Friday, March 12, 2021, Dr. Ruth Henderson, a loving mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Ruth was an independent woman who made a career of teaching out of her love and passion to learn. At the age of 64 she earned her doctorate from Seton Hall University and was the first woman to teach...
Debi Aponte
Feb 26, 2021
Deborah was born in the Bronx, NY and grew up in Bergen County before moving to Wharton in 1984. She graduated from Montclair State University in 2000 and went on to teach Pre-K for the past 18+years until she retired in 2019. Deborah had gotten very involved in her church, St. Mary’s in Wharton, where both her children attended school...
Beverly A Scheuten
Feb 17, 2021
In Loving Memory Beverly Ann Scheuten, nee Cousens, 78, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021,in Oxford, New Jersey. Beverly was born in Albany, NY on November 24, 1942 and is survived by her children Janice Scheuten and Carl Scheuten and his wife Michelle, her brother Robert Cousens and 5 adoring grandchildren. Beverly was predeceased by her parents George and...
Peter John Cass
Feb 11, 2021
At the age of 91, Rosemary passed away quietly with Peter, her devoted and loving husband of 66 years by her side. Merely five days later, Peter followed her into eternal life at the age of 96. Rosemary was born in May of 1929 in Orange, NJ, the daughter of M. Harold and Rose (Adrian) Higgins. The family lived in...
Sandra E Walters
Feb 9, 2021
Sandra E. Walters (nee Bordonaro), 86 of Summit, NJ passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021, surrounded by her daughters, loved ones, and caretakers, Sandy, aka Red, was predeceased by her parents James and Anna (nee Parker) Bordonaro; ex-husband Thomas R. Walter Sr; sons James Everett Walters, Thomas R. Walters Jr., his ex-wife Deborah Reynolds; sister Louanna R. Grieco; son-in-law...
Rosemary Cass
Feb 7, 2021
At the age of 91, Rosemary passed away quietly with Peter, her devoted and loving husband of 66 years by her side. Merely five days later, Peter followed her into eternal life at the age of 96. Rosemary was born in May of 1929 in Orange, NJ, the daughter of M. Harold and Rose (Adrian) Higgins. The family lived in...
Howard D Coltenback
Feb 2, 2021
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Howard Coltenback, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Howard was born on August 23, 1936 in Union City, NJ. He loved bowling and billiards and was well known for his prowess in both throughout Hudson County, NJ. Howard was also a councilman in Secaucus, NJ. He enjoyed watching Steelers...
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