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Edna Wejnert
April 12, 2021
Edna L Wejnert, age 83 of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021. Edna was the beloved wife of the late Henri Wejnert. Prior to her retirement she was a crossing guard for The Heights School in Oakland Nj for many years & then went on to work in the HR department of Berlex. She is survived by...
Francis Philip Tangel
April 10, 2021
Francis Philip (Frank) Tangel March 14, 1929 - April 10, 2021 Frank Tangel of Mahwah, NJ entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2021 at 92 years old. He was the son of Francis and Irene Tangel. Born and raised in Brooklyn NY, he attended PS 236, PS 203 and Midwood High School. At Midwood, Frank participated on the Gymnastics...
William T O'Connor
April 8, 2021
William T. O'Connor 7/13/1937 – 4/8/2021 William (Bill) was born in New York City in 1937 to William and Margaret O'Connor (nee Loughran). After living in Queens, his family eventually settled in New Jersey. In September 1959, he married the love of his life, LaVerne O'Connor (nee Beer). Together, in Oakland, New Jersey, LaVerne and Bill raised their 4 children,...
Lawrence H Skott
April 3, 2021
Lawrence Skott, 69, of Wyckoff, New Jersey, passed away after a battle with liver cancer on April 3rd with his family by his side. Larry is survived by his wife Monica of 43 years, his two sons, Ryan and Erik, and granddaughter, Devyn. He was a kind and loving father and grandfather. Larry graduated from The Ohio State University with...
Marguerite Mary Stocker
February 21, 2021
Marguerite Mary Stocker (nee Hughes) 82 of Ringwood, NJ, on Sunday February 21, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Edo. Devoted mother of Lori Stocker, Keri O'Donnell and husband Paul, Thomas Stocker and wife Kelly. Loving Grandmother of Katherine Stocker, Victoria Wilson, Michael Wilson, Paul O'Donnell, Meaghan O'Donnell, Kaitlyn O'Donnell, Kailey Stocker, Brennan Stocker. Dear sister of Thomas Hughes, Shelia...
Dr. David G Abed
February 19, 2021
Abed, Dr. David G. October 17, 1927 – February 19, 2021 Born in 1927, David Gourgi Abed grew up and was first educated in Baghdad. He liked to joke that he was a descendent of ancient Babylon, his family having settled in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley in what is now Iraq long before records were kept. At 20 years old...
Jean Edwards
February 15, 2021
Jean Edwards Obituary Surrounded by her son James and her family, Jean (Driesse) Edwards of Oakland NJ, daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend to many began her heavenly journey on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the age of 70 after a six year struggle with dementia. Jean was born on October 10, 1950 to Jack and Mary Lou Driesse. Jean...
Flavio Hernandez
February 8, 2021
On Monday February 8, 2021 the world lost a great son, brother, and uncle, (who was better known as a dad for 6.) Flavio Hernandez, 59, is now at eternal peace. He lost his battle to cancer at his home in Oakland, NJ surrounded by loved ones. Flavio was a beloved son, born to Pastora and Flavio Hernandez born on...
Linda J Obsuth
February 8, 2021
Obsuth, Linda J (nee Stanley) 72 of Oakland, NJ, passed on Monday, February 8, 2021. Beloved wife of Alan A. Devoted mother of Scott and his wife Jessica. Adored grandmother of Chloe. Dear sister of Susan DiBlasio and her husband Anthony, Debbie Rosinski and her late husband Robert. Linda was a Vice President of marketing for Interchange Bank before retiring...
Keimpe Richard Jacobs
February 6, 2021
Keimpe R Jacobs, 84 of Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y., originally from Oakland, N.J. passed away February 6, 2021. Keimpe will now reunite in heaven with the love if his life Claire. He leaves behind his daughter Jill, along with his grandchildren Nicole, Daniel his wife Kristen, his great grandchildren Carter, Logan and Parker. Keimpe also leaves behind his loving brothers Arthur and...
Donald Alden Hoyt
February 3, 2021
Donald Alden Hoyt Born Noember15, 1936 To Barbara and Frederick Hoyt of Bergenfield NJ. Don is survived by 4 of his siblings, Alice, Norman, Carl and Foster, and predeceased by 8 others, Barbara, Frederick, Bertram, Ralph, Elbert, Beatrice, Kenneth, and James. Don was a US Army veteran serving from 1955 – 1957, after which he became a plumber, proudly joining...
John Louis Rogic
January 28, 2021
John Louis Rogic, 79 of Ringwood, NJ, passed away in peace with his wife and daughter by his side on January 28, 2021. He was born on August 16, 1941 in New York, New York to Rose and George Rogic of Hell's Kitchen. He worked as a longshoreman for the City of New York and then terminal manager for Manhattan...
Barbara &Quot;Bobbi&Quot; Fuduli
January 24, 2021
Barbara Fuduli (Omi) age 88, a long time resident of Oakland peacefully passed away and has gone home to the Lord. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Everyone who knew her, loved her and everyone that she met she left a lasting impression. She was a special woman who loved her family above all. She touched...
Linda W Greenfield
January 21, 2021
Linda W. Greenfield, 79, of Oakland, New Jersey passed away peacefully on January 21, 2021. Linda was born on March 9, 1941 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Wallace and Clara Williams (nee Dussinger). She grew up in Lititz, PA and attended Warwick High School, graduating in 1959. That same year she was in the Queen of Candles Court in...
Eileen S Lees
January 21, 2021
Oakland – Eileen Lees (nee Brungard) 99, passed away peacefully at home January 21, 2021 of natural causes, attended by family members. Born on April 1, 1921 in Paterson NJ, Eileen is survived by her daughter Patricia Herrrmann of Modesto CA and her son George and his wife Carol of Wayne NJ. Grandchildren Mark Herrmann and spouse Michele of Modesto...
James F Fitzmaurice Jr.
January 14, 2021
James Francis Fitzmaurice, Jr. (Fitz) of Greenwood Lake, NY passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021. Fitz was born on March 13, 1937 to James F. Fitzmaurice and Katherine E. (Mahoney). He grew up in The Bronx, New York and moved to Oakland and then Wyckoff to raise his family, before moving to Greenwood Lake many years ago. He was...
Ann L. Kelly
January 5, 2021
Ann L. Kelly, 81, of Oakland, NJ died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born on February 13, 1939 to Robert and Mae Williamson (nee Gorman). Beloved wife of Frank, who predeceased her, for nearly 45 years, loving mother of Terese (Kelly Greer) and Francis James, III (Fran), mother-in-law to David Greer and grandmother to David Michael Greer Jr....
Anthony Lechniak
January 3, 2021
Anthony Lechniak, 98, of Oakland passed away on January 3, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Surviving are his three children, Tina Keller, Robert Lechniak, and Joan Charyak, his four grandchildren, Mary Lechniak, James Megin, Emily Megin, and Dana Megin, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Born May 30, 1922 in the coal country of Pennsylvania, he grew...
Patrick Joseph Flannery
January 1, 2021
Patrick (Pat) Flannery Sr. of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021. Pat was born in Galway Ireland on March 22, 1941. He immigrated to the United States in 1962 and settled in the Bronx, NY. Pat served 2 years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Pat married Mary Ellen Cassidy in 1967 and moved...
Joseph Sampogna
December 30, 2020
A diehard fisherman who loved to cook for his friends and family, passed on December 30th 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Joe lived life on his own terms, never hesitated to be who he was and loved his family with all that he was. Joe's loyalty was as strong as his laughter and he was always the life...
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