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The families we have the honor of serving
Lawrence J Kopchinsky
September 21, 2020
Lawrence Kopchinsky, age 77, of Ringwood, New Jersey died September 21, 2020 at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. Larry was born in New York City and lived in the Bronx, NY before moving to Ringwood, NJ. Larry served in Vietnam for 19 months during 1965 and 1966. He ran in numerous New York City marathons in the...
Vincent D. Amodio
September 14, 2020
Vincent D. Amodio, 93, Of Bergen County passes away September 14, 2020. Vincent is Survived by his daughter Janice Amodio of Passaic County, NJ. He is also survived by Several Loving Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews. Vincent was employed by Becton Dickson Company and retired after 41 years to take care of his wife Ellen before her...
Dominic John Hoppe
September 13, 2020
Dominic Hoppe, 82, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, formerly of Oakland, NJ, passed away on September 13, 2020. Dominic is survived by his loving wife Patricia; his sons Dominic Hoppe, Marc Hoppe, and Richard Oswald; his daughters Billie Mercadente and Karen Oswald-Syby; son-in-law Stephen Syby; daughter-in-law Melissa Oswald; his grandchildren Julian and Alexander Syby, Justin and Kayla Oswald, Bobby and Taylor...
Phyllis R Okulicz
September 7, 2020
On Monday, September 7, Phyllis Ruth Okulicz, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Born on July 25, 1940 in Elmira, NY, Phyllis was a graduate of both Cornell University and Columbia University Teachers College. She worked as a school teacher and behind the circulation desk at the Franklin Lakes Library. On December 26, 1965, she married...
James Arthur Vandertulip
September 2, 2020
James Arthur Vandertulip (November 4, 1959- September 2, 2020) A loving soulmate to Shirin, a caring son to Beatrice, Donald and to his Mother-in-law Iran, an ever present father to Amanda (father-in-law to Lakshman) and Pete (father-in-law to Rachel), a wonderful stepfather to Chris and his wife Kim, a beautiful grandfather to Scarlett and Peter James, a constant friend to...
Adeline L Dimmick
August 21, 2020
March 8, 1931 - August 21, 2020 Preceded in death by her husband Orrin she was beloved mother of three sons, Dennis, Kenny, and Garry, grandmother of four- Jason, Orrin, Iris and Ryan, great grandmother of five, Shyloh, Kenny, Rylan, Jack and Erika. Adeline and Orrin were the original builder, owner and operator of the Oakland diner in Oakland. She...
Dorothy E Dalenberg
August 19, 2020
UNION, WV --- Dorothy Elizabeth Dalenberg, age 100, of Union, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, WV. Dorothy served in the Women's Army Corp during World War II. She married her husband, Karl, while serving in the Army. Dorothy Elizabeth Dalenberg accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when she was a teenager....
Joan A. Dejohn
August 7, 2020
Joan DeJohn (nee Brennan) passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020. Joan met her husband George at the young age of 16 and gave up her dreams of becoming a model to raise her five children: Debra Volin, Arlene, George, Victoria Maloney (Donald) and Michael. With strength and grace, Joan endured the tragedy of losing her son George and daughter...
Jane Elizabeth Chenoweth
August 2, 2020
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Margaret Rao
July 16, 2020
Margaret (Peggy) Ann Rao of Oakland passed away on July 16th, 2020 at the age of 60, after an unsucessful battle with lymphoma. Peggy is survived by her husband Anthony of 31 years and their three children, Allyson, Gregory, and Jesse, her brothers Jim and Chris, and her mother Rosemary. She was predeceased by her father Dave, 16 years to...
Horst H Franke
July 14, 2020
Horst Franke, 86, of Oakland, New Jersey passed away on July 13, 2020. Mr. Franke was born on December 14, 1933 in Stolpmunde, Germany. In 1953, Horst immigrated to the United States with his twin brother Guenther when they were 19-years-old. Horst and Guenther, as well as their younger brother Juergen, survived, but were orphaned, in World War II. Overcoming...
Thomas Joseph Hoban
July 8, 2020
Thomas Joseph Hoban, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, godfather, educator, life-long, loving friend to many, and a genuinely sweet and generous man, died peacefully on July 8, 2020. Tom was born in Wilkes Barre, PA to Thomas and Celia Hoban (Healey) on June 12, 1936 and remained there through college where he attended King's College and was a standout on the...
Robert Michael Bovasso
July 7, 2020
Robert Bovasso, 80, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Robert was born in Jersey City, NJ to Louis and Mildred Bovasso. He married Rosie Marie Chiari (predeceased, 2009) and later moved to Wayne, NJ where they raised two children, Jennifer and Robert. He worked for Colgate for many years eventually starting his own business with a long time friend. He enjoyed...
Walter Gilmore
July 7, 2020
Walter (Walt) Gilmore entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday July 7, 2020. Walt was the beloved husband of Marion with whom they shared 64 beautiful years together. He was the loving Dad of Debbie Hook and her husband Don of Lancaster, PA. Walter (Scott) Gilmore and his wife Lisa of Wyckoff, and Brad Gilmore and his wife Sonia of...
John Michael Booth
July 1, 2020
John M. "Coach" Booth, 76 formally of Franklin Lakes passed away on July 1, 2020 after a 13 year battle with cancer. John was born on September 29, 1943 in Queens to Michael and Mary (Underwood) Booth. He received his CPA degree from St. Peter's University in Jersey City in 1965. He was actively working until 2018, when his illness...
Joyce W. Van Popering
June 23, 2020
Van Popering, Joyce Wilson (nee Burk),90, previously of Hawthorne and Waldwick, died on Tuesday, June 23,2020 at the Holland Christian Home in North Haledon. As a young woman, Joyce attended Central High School in Paterson followed by graduation from Clifton High School after moving from Haledon to Clifton. In her adult years she found the most joy when she moved...
Peter Karlewicz
May 29, 2020
On May 29, 2020, Peter R. Karlewicz, loving husband and father of five, passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Peter was born in the Bronx on April 12, 1935 to loving parents, Casmir and Anna (Huczko) Karlewicz. Peter married the love of his life, Joan Marie Churchill and raised a beautiful family in Oakland, New Jersey. Peter was...
Bruce Gilliard
May 27, 2020
George Bruce Gilliard let go of the Earth on May 27. He was predeceased six days ago by his wife of 60 years, Louise Gilliard. He was also predeceased by his parents, George and Melvina, Aunt Mabel and brother, Warren. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Bruce and Susan Gilliard, daughter Josephine Schiff, and grandson Nicholas....
Bob Hurley
May 26, 2020
Robert William Hurley, born on August 16, 1949 passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70 on May 26, 2020. Bob, as he was known by friends and family was an adventurous, active man who was passionate about the things he talked about. He discovered a love for flying in Kitty Hawk, NC when he first left the giant sand...
Alan E Zehner
May 25, 2020
Alan E Zehner, 50 passed May 25, 2020. Services and cremation were held privately by the family
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