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Dona Marie Pruitt

Dona Marie Pruitt

August 27, 2021

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Dona M DiPace Pruitt, 61, of Wanaque, NJ passed away on August 27, 2021 at home. She is survived by her father Donald as well as three sisters; Deana, Danata and Dawn. Dona was born in Brooklyn, NY and was...

Donald W Barney

Donald W Barney

August 25, 2021

BARNEY, Donald W., Sr. (fondly known as Don,) age 80, of Franklin Lakes, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021. Don was predeceased by his loving wife of forty six years, Diane in 2009 and his devoted grandson, Shawn in 2012. He leaves behind his five children: his son, Donald Jr. and wife, Kerry, his daughter, Allison (White,) his daughter,...

Hershel Leland Mason

Hershel Leland Mason

August 21, 2021

Obituary for Hershel (Jack) Mason Hershel L Mason known as Jack, 91, passed away August 22, 2021. He was born on May 17, 1930 in Owensville Indiana. He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Louise Mason. Also preceded in death are his father Hershel Mason, mother Alice Hopkins and his two older sisters Jane and Rose....

Warren Wing Kee Chow

Warren Wing Kee Chow

August 2, 2021

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Rose Kautz

Rose Kautz

July 31, 2021

Rose Anne Kautz, 91, of Pompton Plains, NJ passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021 at home. She is predeceased by her husband Paul as well as two brothers; Joe and Frank and two sisters; Bertha and Frances. Rose was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. Rose is survived by her loving children Paul Kautz(MaryEllen)of Wayne, Maryanne(Paul)Lovallo of Richmond Hill,...

Marilyn B. Salvadori

Marilyn B. Salvadori

July 21, 2021

On July 21, 2021, Marilyn Beatrice Curie Salvadori passed away peacefully at age 89 after a brief but tough battle with pancreatic cancer. Marilyn was born in Paterson, NJ May 15, 1932 and called Oakland, NJ her home for 64 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Henry Salvadori of 49 years. Marilyn is survived by her loving family;...

Anne H Cunningham

Anne H Cunningham

July 10, 2021

Anne H. Cunningham , 86, of Oakland, NJ passed away into eternal life on Saturday, July 10, 2021. She was born in Waldwick, NJ and lived in Oakland, NJ for many years. She enjoyed going to Atlantic City, shopping, being a fashionista and most of all spending time with her entire family. She was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady...

Catherine Gaul

Catherine Gaul

July 10, 2021

Catherine (Kay) Gaul, 89 joined her beloved husband Joe and son Joey on Saturday, July 10. Kay was born the youngest of four children to Catherine and James McCardle in Jersey City, NJ; Kay often reminisced about her childhood in Jersey City, playing on the streets, the diversity of an immigrant and first generation American neighborhood and crossing the river...

John Louis Walker Jr.

John Louis Walker Jr.

July 3, 2021

John L. Walker, Jr, 72 of West Milford passed away on July 3rd, 2021. John was born in Passaic, NJ. John worked in Information Technology(IT) and retired. Before retiring, He was a Vietnam Veteran that went to hell and back. Not being accepted for his services made it difficult for being accepted back. Not many people were close to him...

Stanka Skalko

Stanka Skalko

June 27, 2021

Stanka Skalko age 86 a long-time resident of Bergenfield died on June 27th. She was born in Montenegro in the former Yugoslavia and through the help of sponsors immigrated to America to build a better life for her family. She worked for many years as a seamstress and later reinvented herself and became a first-class Nurse's Aide at Woodcrest Center...

Lisa N Burns

Lisa N Burns

June 19, 2021

Hewitt, NJ (formerly Eastham, MA and Oakland, NJ) Lisa N. Burns, Age 84 (nee Nieswandt) Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Lisa N. Burns passed into life eternal on June 19 2021 in Newton,NJ. She was born in East Prussia, Germany, escaped from the Russians during World War II and grew up and was educated in Ludwigsburg, Germany. 1958...

Audrey M Slyfield

Audrey M Slyfield

June 15, 2021

Audrey M Slyfield (nee DeVulder), 86, of Wayne, NJ passed away Tuesday, June 15 2021 .Beloved wife of the late Melmoth (1998). Treasured friend and companion to Walter. Devoted Mother of Jim and his wife Donna, Linda Fryling and her husband Greg, The late Gregory (2016) and his wife Alison. Beloved grandmother of Daniel, Kevin, Jeff, Paul, Lauren, Elizabeth, Katherine...

Patsy Frank Pierri

Patsy Frank Pierri

June 13, 2021

Pat Frank Pierri Pat F. Pierri 78 of Riverdale, NJ entered into eternal peace on June 13, 2021 after a prolonged illness. Pat was born in Paterson, NJ and moved to Totowa until he married his beloved wife Betty Lou (nee Jacobs) in 1967. They settled in Pompton Plains where they raised their family. He will be dearly missed by...

Margaret E Romaniello

Margaret E Romaniello

June 8, 2021

Margaret Elise (Marge) Romaniello (nee Ranke), of Oakland, beloved mother & grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Marge was born in Hamburg, Germany on November 28, 1925. She came to America at age 5 with her parents, Otto & Elise Ranke. She grew up in East Paterson, graduated from Lodi High School, worked for decades as a...

Eileen P Odierno

Eileen P Odierno

May 23, 2021

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John A. Hodgkiss

John A. Hodgkiss

May 23, 2021

John A Hodgkiss, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. John was a chemist for the NYC Transit system. Devoted husband for 44 years of Eileen Hodgkiss. Beloved father of Amy Stanley and husband Geoff, Mark Hodgkiss and wife Darla. Adored Grandfather of Leah Hodgkiss and Isaac Stanley. Dear brother of Florence Eicher, Nancy Lint, Mae Stoian and Allen...

Maria Morisco

Maria Morisco

May 19, 2021

Maria Morisco, 67, of Pompton Lakes, gained her wings on May 19th. Maria was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, soon to be grandmother, and friend. She had a contagious laugh with a great sense of humor. Maria devoted so much of her time to her family and caring for others. She truly loved life and let everyone know...

Catherine Linzenbold

Catherine Linzenbold

May 15, 2021

Catherine Ward Linzenbold of Oakland NJ passed away on May 15, 2021 at 61. She was born on June 11, 1959 to Charles B and Anne Ward of Allendale NJ where she grew up. Cathy graduated Ridgewood High School in 1977. Early on Cathy found her calling as a chef in the kitchen of the Allendale Bar & Grill. Over...

Zackary Thomas Martin

Zackary Thomas Martin

May 10, 2021

Zackary Thomas Martin (October 20, 1978 – May 10, 2021) 42, was one of the good guys. He had a heart of gold and a soul to match. He was always there for you and never asked for anything. He was real family for many of the Masons. He was a person you could have amazing an enlightening conversations with...

Jerry Silver

Jerry Silver

April 27, 2021

Dr. Jerry Silver MD recently passed away Tuesday April 27th at the age of 86 with his wife Karen and son Daniel by his side. He was a graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School in 1959 and after serving in the US Army completed his ENT residency at Mt Sinai Hospital in New York. He retired from practice...

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