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Arthur Ysordia

Arthur Ysordia

February 6, 2023

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Arthur Ysordia on February 6, 2023. Arthur was a loving father who lived a rich life to the age of 92. Arthur is survived by his daughter Cecelia, son Arthur and grandchildren....

David Scott Lescinsky

David Scott Lescinsky

January 25, 2023

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David Scott Lescinsky, 50 of Totowa, died unexpectantly on Wednesday, January 25,2023.  He was born to Charles and Joyce Lescinsky on April 7, 1972, raised in Rutherford N.J. with his sister Cheryl and his brother Chuck.  After...

Marilyn Ann Dockery

Marilyn Ann Dockery

January 21, 2023

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Marilyn Ann Dockery, 77, of Oakland, New Jersey passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023.  She was born December 4, 1945 to Michael and Mary Komar.  Marilyn and her three sisters Kathy, Micki and Ann Marie were...

Hannah Duffy

Hannah Duffy

January 20, 2023

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Hannah Duffy, 80, of Oakland, New Jersey passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Hannah was born in Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland to Michael and Katherine (Cassy) Duffy on July 17,...

Mary Veronica Authors

Mary Veronica Authors

January 17, 2023

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James Ernest Dench

James Ernest Dench

January 12, 2023

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James "Jim" Ernest Dench, 83, of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey and formerly of Oakland, New Jersey passed away on January 12, 2023. Jim was born on April 11, 1939 in Paterson, New Jersey to Ernest Dench and Iva Merritt...

Joanne N Oshinskie

Joanne N Oshinskie

January 5, 2023

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The climb of her earthly life having become too steep, Joanne N. ("Nancy") Oshinskie passed quickly and peacefully into the next life on the morning of January 5, 2023.

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Wilma May Young

Wilma May Young

January 1, 2023

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Audrey D Jeffery

Audrey D Jeffery

December 27, 2022

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Audrey Dolores (Goodwin) Jeffery, 98, of Oakland , New Jersey passed away on December 27, 2022. She was born in Rochester , New York to Alice and John Goodwin.

Audrey became...

Nancy A Caggiano

Nancy A Caggiano

December 27, 2022

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Betsy Reeves

Betsy Reeves

December 22, 2022

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Elizabeth "Betsy" Reeves (nee Stanton), former resident of Oakland, Bergenfield and Bloomfield NJ, passed away on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022. She was 62.

Her family will host a...

Stephen J. Simon

Stephen J. Simon

December 18, 2022

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Rosemary Mantei

Rosemary Mantei

December 11, 2022

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Rosemary Mantei, 95, a long-time resident of Oakland, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11 surrounded by her daughter Diane and son-in-law Robert Adler.  She is now safely home with her husband and three babies she...

Elizabeth Verderame

Elizabeth Verderame

December 11, 2022

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Elaine Clements Fuchs

Elaine Clements Fuchs

December 9, 2022

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Elaine Fuchs, beloved mother of Richard Fuchs, Thomas Fuchs and Elisa Pergolizzi; grandmother of Richard, Michael, Katherine, Jake, Jamie, Nicholas and Kyle, passed into eternal rest on December 9, 2022.  She grew up in Brooklyn, New York, attending Bay...

James Lawrence Mcdonnell

James Lawrence Mcdonnell

December 2, 2022

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James Lawrence McDonnell passed away Friday evening December 2, 2022 at the age of 70.  He was born in New York City, July 22nd 1952 and raised in Bronx, NY and Bergenfield NJ.  He attended Paramus Catholic and Graduated...

Frank J. Bednarek

Frank J. Bednarek

November 26, 2022

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Frank J. Bednarek, 90 of Franklin Lakes, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born December 10, 1931 in Butler, NJ. Frank was predeceased by his father Frank Bednarek and mother Frances...

Thomas Hale Smith

Thomas Hale Smith

November 23, 2022

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Thomas Hale Smith, Jr. was born in his parent's home on Jasper Street in Paterson, NJ on December 9, 1929 to the late Thomas Hale Smith and Alice Smith.  He departed this life on November 23, 2022...

Mary     Domenica Musto

Mary Domenica Musto

November 18, 2022

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Mary Domenica Musto, 94, formerly of Palisades Park and New Milford passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on 11/18/2022.

Mary was born in Guttenberg N.J. to Mary (Banzaca) and Michael Allia. She...

Arlene Margaret Sullivan

Arlene Margaret Sullivan

October 28, 2022

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Arlene Margaret Sullivan, 83, of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones, in Oakland, NJ on 10/28/22.

Arlene was born on 10/29/1938...

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