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Janice Marie Guarneri
Oct 1, 2023
Janice Marie Guarneri (nee) Ragucci, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication. Janice was born on October 22, 1974, in Newark, NJ. She grew up in Bloomfield, with her loving family, her mother Janet Alvarado, and her two sisters Christina and Toniann. Janice was a graduate of Bloomfield High School's class...
Josephine Busichio
Sep 27, 2023
Josephine Busichio, a beloved member of the Bloomfield community, has passed away at the age of 85. Born on February 9, 1938, Josephine brought joy and light into the lives of all who knew her. Her warm personality, caring nature, and outgoing spirit endeared her to countless friends and family members.Throughout her life, Josephine cherished every moment spent with...
Catherine "Kitty" Treacy
Sep 16, 2023
Catherine “Kitty” Treacy (nee Lee) was 93 when she died peacefully at home in Bloomfield,
NJ., on Saturday Sept.16,2023.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in her memory at Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bloomfield, on Wednesday Sept.20th at 10am. (via a live link https://www.youtube.com/live/yPKd5C37yEE?si=Xt2M2XeOBg3OaawB )
Visitation will be on Tuesday Sept. 19th from 4pm-8pm at
Halpin-Bitecola Funeral...
Juan Rangel
Sep 13, 2023
Juan Rangel, an upstanding citizen with a great sense of humor and a devoted family man, passed away on September 13, 2023. He was born on November 5, 1931, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Juan was beloved by all who knew him for his warm personality and his deep love for his family.Throughout his life, Juan displayed an unwavering commitment to...
Cheryl A Janson
Sep 9, 2023
Cheryl A. Janson, age 76, succumbed to cancer on Sept. 9, 2023 in New Jersey. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, was preceded in death by her husband Ward W Smith, and is survived by her siblings Phyllis and Doug and numerous cousins.
Cheryl earned degrees from The Ohio State University and the University of Wisconsin. She worked as a...
Saundra Farnham
Sep 1, 2023
Saundra B. Farnham, 74, of Bloomfield, NJ passed away on September 1, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on June 14, 1949, in Canandaigua, NY and lived in the area until 2013. Saundra was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all.
Saundra is survived by her daughters, Margaret (David) Black and Catherine Farnham, her son, John...
Barbara Metro
Aug 31, 2023
Barbara Jean Evans Metro passed away peacefully on August 31st 2023. Barbara was born on October 17, 1928 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Charles and Jeanette Evans. Barbara grew up as a middle child with two brothers, Chas and Dick, whom she was devoted to. Barbara attended Elmira College and graduated from Mary Washington College in 1950. She...
Edmond Centuori
Aug 5, 2023
Edmond D. Centuori, 67-year-old longtime Bloomfield resident, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 5, 2023 at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. Born in 1956 to Italian parents Janet and Edmond Centuori, Edmond learned early in life the value of hard work. He graduated from Bloomfield High School and went on to own his own moving company, A-1 American Moving Inc.,...
Samuel Samuels
Aug 4, 2023
After a brief illness, Samuel Lee Samuels passed away at home on August 4, 2023 at the age of 73. Shmuel was born to Shaul and Ora Shmueli of Israel and immigrated to the US in the 1970s.
Samuel is survived by his loving wife Barbara M. Hakim, brother Yorum, nieces Aurelia and Sharonne, brother-in-laws Motie and Robert, sister-in-laws...
Cecilia Agnes Holle
Jul 14, 2023
Cecilia Agnes Jordan Holle was born to James and Rose Ann Hamill Jordan who had emigrated from Belfast, Ireland (now Northern Ireland) and was raised in the Arlington section of Kearny. She was the ninth of their 10 children. Ceil was active in her community. She was a founding member of The Fr. Washington Club at St. Stephen’s parish...
James Andrew Kovac
Jul 10, 2023
James Andrew Kovac left us far too early and unexpectedly in the evening of July 10, 2023 at his home in Panorama City, California. He was 28.
"Jamie," as he was known to his family and many friends, grew up in New Jersey. Bursting with creative energy and gifted with a quick wit, and natural artistic and musical skill, Jamie...
Peter John Comey
Jul 5, 2023
Peter John "Pete" Comey, a self-employed tax accountant, chef, and former substitute math teacher, passed away peacefully on July 5 at his home in New York City. Eager to enter the world, Pete was born in his parents’ car outside their apartment in Brentwood, MO, on March 24, 1963.
The Comey family moved to Glen Ridge, NJ in 1966, where Pete...
Mariano M Laya Jr.
Jul 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mariano M. Laya, Jr., lovingly known as "Jun." He peacefully departed this world on July 3, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic at the age of 78.
Jun held a Bachelor's in Medical Technology and practiced at The Makati Medical Center in the Philippines.
Jun was a...
Rosalind Preston Westcott Michel
Jul 1, 2023
Rosalind Preston Westcott Michel, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023 at her home in Succasunna. Born October 18,1940 in Orange, NJ to Doris and Harold Westcott, Rosalind’s selfless and generous heart touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Rosalind attended The Beard School in Orange NJ...
Nettie Mykityshyn Macrae
Jun 21, 2023
NETTIE MYKITYSHYN MACRAE
The Last of the Mykityshyn Sisters
Nettie Mykityshyn Macrae passed away at the age of 98 years on June 21, 2023. She was born in Jersey City on February 10, 1925 to Michael and Nettie (nee Ushay) Mykityshyn. She was the sixth of seven sisters: Anna Riesen, Pauline Bogan, Lulu Mykityshyn, Olga O’Reilly, Vera...
Elizabeth Arvelo
Jun 19, 2023
Elizabeth Arvelo (nee Zapata) passed away at Clara Maass Hospital in Belleville on June 19, 2023, at the age of 70. She is survived by her loving husband Hemeregildo Arvelo, her two sons Reinaldo Arvelo and Ricardo Arvelo, and four grandchildren, Aria, Ricardo Jr., Rafael, and Annalesse. She is also survived by her two brothers Negro Zapata and Edwin Zapata....
Walter C. O'Keefe
Jun 10, 2023
Walter O’Keefe passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023, from natural causes at age 86. He is survived by his four children, Kelly, Kevin, Michael and Lynne and six grandchildren, Connor, Tristan, Ashley, Brianna, Kathryn and Mitchell.Walter had fond memories of growing up in Brooklyn, playing on the streets with his friends, shooting marbles, playing stickball, and riding the subway. His...
Dominick G. Meola
Jun 4, 2023
Dominick G. Meola, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. He was 98.
Dominick enjoyed playing golf, pool, and cards. You could also find him outside gardening. What he was most know for was being a family man. Everything he did was for the love of his family.
Dominick was predeceased by the love of his...
Allen F. Walsh
Jun 4, 2023
On Sunday June 4, 2023, Allen Walsh, a lifetime resident of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 90.
As a young man, Al worked on a farm in Bloomfield, he also hunted and rode horses around the area. He would recall the days before the GS Parkway, when he explored the area on horseback...
Maria Del Carmen Pabon Troche
May 25, 2023
On Thursday May 25, 2023, Maria Del Carmen Pabon Troche, passed away. She was 62 years old.
Maria was an avid animal lover and enjoyed watching Animal Planet. She also collected animal figurines and has an extensive collection of roosters in particular. She also loved listening to music.
Maria was predeceased by one sister. Maria is survived by five loving...
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