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Karen Stack
Dec 6, 2023
Karen StackBeloved Wife, Mother, Sister, and FriendWayne, NJ - Karen Stack, a loving and supportive wife, mother and a pillar of strength for her family and friends, passed away on December 6, 2023. She was 62 years old.Born on December 14, 1960, in Belleville, NJ, Karen was the daughter of William and Patricia Cavanaugh. She grew up in a...
Michael Maffei
Nov 24, 2023
Michael (Thomas) Maffei, 64 years old, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2023.
Michael was born and raised in Bloomfield, NJ to Eugene and Mae Maffei on November 22, 1959. He attended William Patterson College where he studied music and played baseball.
In 1982 he met the love of his life, Angela. They married on May 31,...
Richard L Schamber Sr.
Nov 16, 2023
Richard L Schamber Sr., a beloved carpenter and devoted family man, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Glen Ridge, NJ. He was born on February 3, 1954, in New York, NY. Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and generosity.Richard's career as a carpenter and home improvement...
Richard G. Schumacher
Oct 9, 2023
Richard George Schumacher, 79, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at West Caldwell Care Center. He was born on December 16, 1943 at Mountainside Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cheryl, and their son Chad, as well as his mother Mildred Schumacher, his sister Nancy DeNaples and husband James, brother Jon Schumacher and wife Charlotte, as well as his sister-in-law Nancy...
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....
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