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Hazel  Predmore

Hazel Predmore

January 12, 2015

Predmore, Hazel of Oakland NJ passed away on Monday, January 12 at Oakland Care Center, Oakland NJ. Hazel was predeceded by her husband, Robert Predmore. Hazel is survived by her children, Cathy D'Aloisio, Robert Predmore, and Brian Predmore, as well as 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a well know figure in the community of Oakland for many years,...

Doris A. Lane

Doris A. Lane

January 12, 2015

Lane, Doris (Tarpey) passed away peacefully Monday January 12 surrounded by her daughters. Born in Brooklyn on May 28, 1938, Doris grew up on Delmar Avenue in Glen Rock, the same house in which she later raised her 3 daughters. A graduate of Ridgewood high school, Doris attended the Berkeley Secretarial School and could type and scrawl Gregg Shorthand like...

Rose M. Polla

Rose M. Polla

January 9, 2015

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Joseph A. Norton

Joseph A. Norton

January 7, 2015

Norton, Joseph Anthony Died January 6, 2015 in Las Vegas formally of Ringwood. He is survived by his beloved children Brenden, Ryan and Lauren Norton of Arizona. Patricia and Joseph Norton of Ringwood. Two sisters Eileen Norton-Russo of West Milford and Mary Norton-Gibson of Maryland. He is preceded in death by his sister Patricia Skinker and brother-in-law Bob Russo. Joseph...

Edward S. Van Ness

Edward S. Van Ness

December 30, 2014

Van Ness, Edward S. 86 of Pompton Lakes, NJ passed away on December 30, 2014. Loving husband of the late Ann (1963) and Rose (1998). Devoted father of Cathy Van Ness, Diane Karpilo, Nick Van Ness and his wife Kristine, and the late Edward Van Ness (1963). Cherished grandfather of Ryan Karpilo and his wife Rachael, Vanessa Jaramillo and her...

Gerald  Cervino

Gerald Cervino

December 28, 2014

Cervino, Gerald age 84. Died Sunday December 28th 2014. Longtime resident and former Councilman of Wanaque, NJ. a member of the Knights of Columbus, Gerald was an Air force veteran and former procurement Administrator at Picatinny Arsenal, Gerald Is survived by his loving wife, Ann and children. Lynn and her husband Paul, Gerard and his wife Sherell. Kim and her...

Richard C. Barnes

Richard C. Barnes

December 18, 2014

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Rosemarie Joan Frapaul

Rosemarie Joan Frapaul

December 10, 2014

Frapaul, Rosemarie J. (nee DiMiceli) 75 of Oakland, NJ on December 10, 2014. Born in Lodi, NJ. Loving Wife of John Frapaul. Devoted mother of John A Frapaul and Patricia Weinrich. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Cortnee, Nicholas, Kaylee and Madison. Caring sister of Vincent DiMiceli. Rosemarie was in the banking industry for over 40yrs, mostly with Urban National Bank. She...

Adele  Dobson

Adele Dobson

December 9, 2014

Adele Dobson, 86 years old, longtime resident of Mahwah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 with son Henry by her side. Dear sister to Laura Kremzner and late husband Stanley and sister to the late Donald DeWinne and wife Addie. Beloved mother to daughter, the late Audrey Dobson Eldib and husband Osman and son Henry Dobson and wife...

Joan A. Santucci

Joan A. Santucci

December 4, 2014

Joan A. Santucci (nee Hamilton), 78 of Oakland NJ, died on December 4, 2014. Joan worked as an Administrative Assistant for Singer-Kearfott, DRS, American Cyanamid and Klauber and Jackson. She was a long time member of the Pompton Lakes First Aid Squad and was very proud of her Irish heritage. She enjoyed baking, creative cooking and listening to Andrea Boccelli....

Teresa M. Collins

Teresa M. Collins

November 25, 2014

Collins, Teresa M. (nee Maher) 88 of Pompton Planes, NJ died peacefully on November 25, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, NY Teresa Collins was the Borough Clerk of Allendale, NJ. Loving wife of the late George Collins (1975). Devoted mother of Eileen, Maureen, Helen and George. Devoted grandmother of Jesse, Jacob, Nicole and Colin. Great-grandmother of Emma and Sophia. Funeral mass...

Louise L. Gordnick

Louise L. Gordnick

November 23, 2014

Gordnick, Louise Cecelia (nee LaBrie), 85 of Oakland on November 23rd She was born and raised in West New York and lived in Oakland for the past 58 years. She is predeceased by her beloved husband John (deceased 2008). They were married for 60 years. She leaves behind a sister, Eleanor. Two brothers, Henry and William are deceased. A devoted...

Clifford L. Lish

Clifford L. Lish

November 14, 2014

Lish, Clifford L. age 71 of Englewood Fl., formerly of Oakland, NJ on November 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Strome) Lish loving father of Cari Gutelius and her husband Pete and Scott Lish and his wife Lyn. Cherished grandfather of Matt, Kevin and Morgan Gutelius; Jack, Annie and Andrew Lish. Loving son of Edna Lish and the late...

Esther B Mcmahon

Esther B Mcmahon

October 28, 2014

McMahon, Esther B. (nee Redner) age 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28th, 2014. She is now reunited with her beloved husband John A McMahon, her son John P McMahon and grandson James McMahon. Esther was born on June 11th, 1915 in Paterson, NJ. She married John McMahon on June 15th, 1945. In 1976 she moved to Oakland and...

M. Therese  Burke

M. Therese Burke

October 27, 2014

Burke, M. Therese 87 of Wall Township, NJ passed into eternal rest on October 27, 2014 formally of Oakland, NJ. Therese worked for decades for the Dept. of Public Works Borough Oakland, NJ. Loving wife of the late Richard J. Burke Sr. (2013). Devoted mother of Michael F. Burke, Thomas J. Burke and his wife Donna, Patrick J. Burke and...

Kenneth G. Monaghan

Kenneth G. Monaghan

October 17, 2014

Monaghan, Kenneth George, 83, passed into eternal rest on October 17th. Born in Bronx, New York on March 31, 1931. Kenneth was the oldest son of John & Florence Monaghan and was preceded in death by his brother John. Kenneth attended Manhattan Prep High School and then went on to St. John's University. He was a member of the United...

Robert J Kobylarz

Robert J Kobylarz

October 16, 2014

Kobylarz, Robert J. age 48 of Oakland, NJ, passed away on October 16, 2014. Beloved son of Tadeusz and Stanislawa Kobylarz, dear brother of Bozena Sommer and Anna Bollen. Robert was a Giants fan, he loved the New York Yankees, music and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his family and his friends. Visiting hours...

Ann C. Chiusano

Ann C. Chiusano

October 14, 2014

Chiusano, Ann C. (nee Sbarbaro) age 86 of Oakland on October 14, 2014. Beloved wife of Angelo Chiusano dear mother of Scott, Mark and his wife Laura, Wayne and his wife Beth Chiusano and Diane and her husband Robert Haverty and the late Linda Ann Chiusano (1962). Devoted sister of Fred Sbarbaro Jr. and his wife Sue. Cherished grandmother of...

Judith A. Odo

Judith A. Odo

October 11, 2014

Odo, Judith age 68 of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on October 11, 2014 at Villa Marie Claire in Saddle River NJ. Judy was born in Paterson, NJ and grew up in Upper Saddle River and is a graduate of Ramapo College. Judith started her career at United Jersey Bank as a loan officer. She...

Josephine A. Danish

Josephine A. Danish

September 28, 2014

JOSEPHINE ANN "Jay" DANISH (nee Peraino) of Oakland died on September 28, 2014. Jay was predeceased by her husband Einil J. Danish (2003). A resident of Oakland for over 50 years, she and her husband maintained a winter home in Key Largo, Florida. She served on the Oakland Board of Health, the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment....

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