Obituaries

Sep 23, 2025

Gertrudis A. (Jorge) Duran, 94, of Clifton passed away on September 23, 2025. Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, she traveled to the US in 1991 and settled in Clifton. She worked as a professor in the Dominican Republic for many years before retiring.

Beloved wife for 64 years of the late Nelson Duran who passed away...

Sep 22, 2025

Narottamdas T. Bulsara, 82, of Clifton passed away on September 22, 2025. Born in Valsad, Gujarat, India, he traveled to the US and settled in Clifton. Narottamdas worked as a chemist for Marijon, for many years before retiring.

Beloved husband of Chandanben Bulsara. Devoted father of Vatsal and Chhaya Bulsara. Loving grandfather of Dylan and Justin Shah...

Sep 21, 2025

Pushpaben Shivlalbhai Rana, 85, of Clifton passed away on September 21, 2025. Born in Mumbai, India, she came to the US in the early 90s and settled in Passaic before moving to Clifton.

Beloved wife of the late Shivlalbhai Rana. Devoted mother of Ranjan Rana, Veena Rana, Rita Rana, Rekha Rana, Hemant Rana, and Jignasha Rana. Cherished...

Sep 19, 2025

Joseph Pignatello, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a lifelong resident of Clifton where he spent many years and made many lasting friendships before making his home in Toms River for the past 18 years.

Joe was the owner and operator...

Sep 18, 2025

Anna Jacobowitz, 96, of Clifton, passed away on September 18, 2025. Born in Passaic, she was a resident of Clifton most of her life. Anna, a homemaker, was a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton.

Beloved wife for 61 years of the late John "Jay" Jacobowitz who passed away in 2012. Devoted mother of...

Sep 17, 2025

Pratimaben Hemantkumar Darji, 64, of Passaic passed away on September 17, 2025.

Complete Obituary to follow.

Puja and Funeral Services Friday, September 19, 2025, 9-11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

Sep 17, 2025

Alison (Hochmuth) Bogatch, 61, of Woodland Park passed away on September 17, 2025. She was born in Clifton to Eugene and Loretta Hochmuth. Alison was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church for her entire life.

Alison worked as a customer service representative for Verizon for 25 years. After retiring, she spent time taking care of her...

Sep 16, 2025

Francine (Galofaro) Kramer, 77, of Clifton passed away on September 16, 2025. Born in Passaic, she was a resident of Clifton all of her life. Francine worked as a cosmetologist teacher for the Capri Institute, Clifton, for 55 years before retiring in 2017.

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth C. Kramer, Sr. who passed away in 2018....

Sep 13, 2025

Maheshkumar T. Rana, 73, of Clifton passed away on September 13, 2025.

Born in Navsari, Gujarat, India, he is the third youngest of eleven children of Thakordas Makanji and Diwaliben Thakorbhai Rana. He married his wife Hina on December 13,1978. In 1979 they came to the US and settled in Passaic, NJ. Maheshkumar was a hard worker...

Sep 10, 2025

Felipe A. Toribio Consuegra, 72, of Paterson passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born in El Limón, Villa Gonzalez, Santiago, Dominican Republic, where he gained and grew his business sense. In 1999, he traveled to the US where he opened his own business for many years before retiring. He was a proud member of the Rotary Club...

Sep 9, 2025

Angelo Avola, 80, of Paterson passed away on September 9, 2025. Born in Vitoria, Sicily, he has been a resident of Paterson for many years. Angelo was a mason for many years and enjoyed what he did.

Beloved husband of Mary Avola. Devoted father of the late Lisa Maria. Cherished son of the late Maria & Giovanni...

Sep 4, 2025

Helen Rodenbaugh, 92, of Clifton, passed away on September 4, 2025. Born in Passaic, she lived in Elmwood Park and Wayne before moving to Clifton many years ago. A parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Passaic, and the FROC, Helen was a secretary for Grand Union in Elmwood Park for 20 years, retiring in 1990.

Sep 3, 2025

Petronila Piscoya, 92, of Paterson, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Born in Lima, Peru, she came to the United States in 1998 and made Paterson her home, where she built a life filled with love, faith, and family.

Her Catholic faith, especially her devotion to the Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros), remained an...

Sep 1, 2025

Linda Joyce (Deyunn) Mazzola, 79, of Clifton, passed away on September 1, 2025. Born and raised in Passaic, she lived there before moving to Clifton 40 years ago. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton, Linda was interested in photography, riding a motorcycle, karate school, swimming, playing chess, word games, and was a movie buff. Her favorite pastime...

Aug 30, 2025

Kathleen (nèe Giblin) Van Duffelen, 81, of Glen Rock, NJ passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.  Born in Passaic to Patrick and Mary (nèe Coyne) Giblin, she was raised in Clifton where she resided until moving to Glen Rock in 2005.

Kathy was a former parishioner of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Clifton, where she...

Aug 29, 2025

Stanislaw Fiust, 79, of Clifton, passed away on August 29, 2025.

Born in Gora Jana, Poland, Stanislaw immigrated to the United States in 1987, first settling in Jersey City before making Clifton his home in 2015. A dedicated parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, he worked as a welder for Ironworks in Jersey City for many...

Aug 28, 2025

Mary T. (Dziewa) Hunka, 75, of Wayne passed away on August 28, 2025. Born in Mieczkow, Poland, she traveled to the US in 1963 and settled in Wayne.

Beloved wife of the late Waclaw Tadeusz Hunka who passed away in 2004. Devoted mother of Thomas T. Hunka and his fiancé Jenna Costa of Oak Ridge, Robert Hunka...

Aug 28, 2025

Wagner Larsen, III., 56, passed away on August 28, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Bushwick for many years before moving to Passaic in the summer of 1970. In 2015, after he retired, he moved to Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI. Wagner worked as a police officer for the Passaic Police Department for 23 years before retiring as...

Aug 27, 2025

Ann Mazurenok of Franklin Park passed away on August 27, 2025. Born in Passaic, she has been a resident of Franklin Park for many years. A parishioner of Holy Ascencion Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Clifton, Ann worked in data entry for ITT, Clifton, for many years before retiring.

Devoted mother of Mary Ann Godefroy. Loving grandmother of Leonardo...

Aug 26, 2025

Richard E. Gergats, affectionately known as Richie, 60, of Clifton, passed away peacefully, with his close family by his side, on August 26, 2025. Born in Passaic, Richie resided in Clifton since 2010.

Richie served the City of Passaic Fire Department, Local 13, for almost 30 years. Richie was one of the most highly decorated firemen in...