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Ryan C Whitehead

Ryan C Whitehead

February 20, 2015

Whitehead, Ryan Christopher 31 of Oakland, NJ left us unexpectedly on February 20, 2015. He was such a blessing to his family and friends. He had a smile that lit up a room; making friends wherever he went. He was such a loving, caring son. He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 12, 1983. He graduated from Indian Hills...

Margaret  Houghton

Margaret Houghton

February 11, 2015

Houghton, Margaret (nee Kimble) 85 of Oakland, NJ. On February 11, 2015. Margaret devoted much of her time to the Salvation Army League Paterson, NJ, MADD of Teaneck, NJ, the Visiting Angels, was a Sunday school teacher at Ponds Reformed Church Oakland, NJ and spoke before Congress on behalf of the family owned Pharmacies. Margaret is survived by her two...

Suzanne T. Shevelove

Suzanne T. Shevelove

January 29, 2015

Shevelove, Suzanne T. (nee Lomonaco) age 59 of Oakland, NJ formerly of Mesa, AZ on January 29, 2015. Loving wife of the late David Shevelove (2002). Dear mother of Timothy and Emily Shevelove, devoted sister of Kenneth, Gerald and Patricia Lomonaco. Devoted daughter of Francis and the late Teresa Lomonaco (2013). Before moving to Oakland Suzanne was a Registered Nurse...

Richard  Schrier

Richard Schrier

January 26, 2015

Richard Schrier peacefully passed away after saying goodbye to his family on January 26, 2015.He was born in Bronx, New York and lived in Parkchester before moving to Oakland, NJ, where he was a resident for 46 years. His pride and joy in life was his family. He leaves behind to celebrate his legacy his wife of 56 years, Gerri;...

Ronald J. Grajauskas

Ronald J. Grajauskas

January 19, 2015

Grajauskas, Ronald John age 66 of Oakland, NJ for 33 years formerly of Cliffside Park passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on January 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind his loving wife of 33 years, Carole (nee Pawlak) Grajauskas and their daughters Jennifer Lynch and her husband John, and Laura Grajauskas and...

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...

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