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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...

Edna Wejnert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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