obituaries
The families we have the honor of serving
Barbara R Bremer
February 22, 2020
Barbara R. Bremer (82) of Oakland, NJ, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Barbara was born January 2, 1938 in Paterson, NJ. Later in life, she went on to marry Edward Bremer Sr. and had 4 sons together in Oakland. Barbara was predeceased by her father, Marino "Mickey" Corsetto and her mother, Rose Corsetto, her husband, Edward Bremer...
Audrey Emily Clark
February 19, 2020
Obituary of Audrey Emily Nelson Clark (January 9, 1931-February 19, 2020) Audrey Emily Clark of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Audrey was born on January 9, 1931 to Helen Elizabeth Krebaum Nelson and Hilding Victor Nelson in Brooklyn, NY. Audrey was one of 5 children, and is predeceased in death by...
Grace Cronk
February 9, 2020
Grace Cronk, 94, of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Saturday, February 8th, 2020. She was born February 16th, 1925 to Jacobus (Coby) Jacobs and Grace Hopper Jacobs of Wycoff, NJ. Grace was one of six children. Grace spent the majority of her life raising her family in Oakland. She was a devoted wife, mother,...
William J Doig
February 8, 2020
William J. Doig Sr., July 11, 1933 - February 8, 2020 Bill Doig 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 8, 2020. He resided in Oakland, New jersey for 59 Years. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Ann (2015) Devoted father of Doreen Doig, William Doig Jr. and wife Dana Doig and the late Debra Ann Toepfer (2010). Adoring grandfather...
William Joseph Donohue
February 6, 2020
William Joseph Donohue, born February 3, 1926, in Paterson, NJ, passed away peacefully February 6, 2020, at the age of 94. One of five children, along with siblings Joseph, Thomas, John (Jack) and Theresa (Terry), born to Joseph and Sophie Donohue, and raised in Prospect Park, NJ, Bill graduated from the Paterson Vocational and Technical High School. He worked as...
Gloria M Swan
February 5, 2020
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Awilda Brooks
February 3, 2020
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Earl D Anderson
February 2, 2020
Earl Anderson Oakland, New Jersey Earl Anderson, 93 of Oakland NJ passed away on Jan 2nd following a brief illness. Beloved husband of Doris Anderson, devoted father of Sue Evangelista, Earl Anderson (Marge), Jennifer Madamba (Charlie) and Nancy Witten (Jim). Adoring grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is a US Navy Veteran serving in WW11. Earl spent...
Michael Thomas Salerno
January 28, 2020
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Jean Mary Pawlak
January 24, 2020
Jean Mary Pawlak (nee Plewniak) age 95 returned to Gods loving arms on Friday January 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Jean was born in Dillonvale, Ohio to the late Joseph and Katherine (nee Twardoski) Plewniak, and raised in Charleroi, Pa. Beloved wife of the late Zygmunt Pawlak for 36 years, they settled in Bayonne to raise their 3 children....
Eileen Mary Jackson
January 23, 2020
Eileen Mary Jackson (1959-2020) Eileen Mary Jackson of Hopatcong, NJ passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2020. She was 60 years old. Born in October of 1959 in Paterson, NJ, Eileen was one of five children born to William and Maureen Thompson. Raised in Paterson, Eileen attended Paterson Catholic High School and upon graduating, Eileen attended Electronic Computer...
George Lessuck
January 22, 2020
George Lessuck, 96, husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and honored WWII veteran passed away on January 22, 2020. George was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Constance and John Lessuck on September 16, 1923. He attended Eastside High School where he was president of his class and a left tackle on the Eastside football team. The team won the...
Louise Teresa Dugan
January 21, 2020
Louise Dugan of Ramsey, N.J., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Christian Health Care Center, Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Wyckoff, N.J. She was 90. Born April 11, 1929 in Hackensack, N.J., Louise was one of three children of Ralph and Angelina Marchione. Raised in Wood-Ridge, N.J., she worked as a secretary, before moving to River Vale, N.J....
David M Panas
January 20, 2020
David Marlyn Panas (April 30, 1939 - January 20, 2020) David M. Panas, 80, of Oakland, NJ, passed away January 20, 2020. He was born in Peekskill, NY, on April 30, 1939, the son of Walter and Ula (Henery) Panas, raised in Shrub Oak, NY, and lived in Oakland for 58 years. He was predeceased by his parents and brother,...
Theresa Marie Trapani
January 20, 2020
Theresa Marie Trapani, age 96, passed away on January 20 th. She was born in the Bronx, New York. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Trapani and the beloved daughter of Vincenza and Vincent Macri. She is survived by her daughter Barbara and her dearest grandchildren Jason and Jennifer and great grandchildren Hanna, Lucas, Nicholas and Olivia....
Joseph Patrick Torre Jr.
January 16, 2020
Joseph Patrick Torre Jr age 85 of Oakland, Beloved husband of Anna Mae (nee Decker). Joe was born in Passaic NJ and resided in Lodi before moving to Oakland NJ 40 Years ago. Joe served in the Navy Reserve for 12 Years. Before retiring in 2000 Joe was a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch in Paramus, NJ Joe was a...
Noreen Kaiser
January 14, 2020
Noreen Kaiser (nee Curtis), 82, of Ringwood passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 after a long illness. She is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-seven years, Robert B. Kaiser and her beloved children and their spouses; Robyn and Timothy Faenza and Robert Jr. and Sandra Kaiser; her grandchildren, Timothy Jr., Daniel, Grace, Gavin, Bianca and Sophia; her sisters,...
John J Denaro
January 6, 2020
John J. Denaro, 83, of Toms River, NJ passed away on Monday January 6, 2020 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Madison, NJ, John lived in Kinnelon, NJ for 40 years before moving to Toms River 12 years ago. John was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a self-employed car salesman for over 40...
Jared Spingler
December 28, 2019
It is with a heavy heart we announce Jared Timothy Spingler, age 37, of Oakland, NJ, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. A devoted son, father, friend and brother, Jared enjoyed spending time with close friends and family, but most importantly with his son, Liam. A graduate of William Paterson University, Jared was the energy in the room the...
William Tully
December 22, 2019
William Tully 11/19/31 to 12/22/19 William Tully, 88, of Oakland, New Jersey passed away Sunday December 22, 2019 surrounded by his adoring family. Bill was born in Clifton, NJ to Francis and Mary Tully. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Tully. Bill (aka Tully, Wild Willy, Poppo) married his sweetheart Lenore (Lenni) Mendelsohn on New Year's Eve and this...
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