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Edward Victor Hodara

Edward Victor Hodara

Jul 30, 2012

Edward Victor Hodara, 71, of Clifton, passed away on July 30, 2012. Born in Zamch, Poland, Edward came to the US in 1989 and settled in Clifton. Edward worked as a Machinist for Clinton Industries in Little Ferry for many years and was a Parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Beloved husband for 47 years of Walentyna (Bojaryn)....

Thomas Kristonagy

Thomas Kristonagy

Jul 24, 2012

Thomas Kristonagy, 88, of Clifton passed away on July 24, 2012. Born in Szentes, Hungary, Thomas came to the US in 1950 and first settled in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1968. Thomas worked as an Engineer for TKN Design, Clifton for 40 years. Beloved husband for 56 years of Isabella (Ivanich). Cherished father of Elka Kristonagy of New...

Steven John Kalan

Steven John Kalan

Jul 24, 2012

Steven John Kalan, 75, of Clifton, passed away on July 24, 2012. Born in New York City, he lived most of his life in Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Steven was an Army Veteran during peacetime. Before retiring, Steven was a Contractor and longtime member of the NJ Carpenter's Union in Paterson, as well as...

Henry A Buklad, Md

Henry A Buklad, Md

Jul 19, 2012

Henry A. Buklad, M.D., 94 of Passaic, passed away July 19, 2012. Dr. Buklad served the community of Passaic as a physician in private practice for 40 years, from 1947 until his retirement in 1987. Born in Rossford, Ohio, he grew up in Linden, graduated with honors from Seton Hall College, and graduated summa cum laude from the Medical College...

John Siery, Sr.

John Siery, Sr.

Jul 18, 2012

John Siery, Sr., 84, of Wallington, passed away on July 18, 2012. Born in Nowy Grodek, Poland, he came to the US in 1950 living in Raleigh, NC, and has been a resident of Wallington most of his life. A parishioner of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church, Wallington, John worked for Farmland Dairies in Wallington for over 25...

Wenxiang Zheng

Wenxiang Zheng

Jul 9, 2012

Wenxiang Zheng, 53, of Kearny, passed away on July 9, 2012. Born in China he came to the US in 2011 and lived in Harrison before moving to Kearny. Wenxiang was a Manager for Patinage in Chiba, Japan. Beloved husband of Hongqing Wang. Devoted father of Xin Zheng and her husband Xiao Dong Liu, and Rui Zheng and her husband...

Alma Puck

Alma Puck

Jul 6, 2012

Alma (Hein) Puck, 82, of West Milford, passed away on July 6, 2012. Born in Romania, she came to the US in 1955 and lived in Passaic and Clifton before moving to West Milford 10 years ago. A member of Holy Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge, Alma worked for Weston Biscuit in Clifton for many years, retiring several years...

Emilie T Chmielowiec

Emilie T Chmielowiec

Jul 4, 2012

Emilie T. (Miskiewicz) Chmielowiec, of Wallington, passed away on July 4, 2012. Born in Passaic, she lived there for over 40 years before moving to Wallington in 1961. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, and a member of the Leisure Club, Emilie worked for Shulton in Clifton and later Montclair State University for many years, retiring several years...

Anita R Bognatz

Anita R Bognatz

Jul 4, 2012

Anita R. (Lowry) Bognatz, 72 of Manchester, passed away on July 4, 2012. Born in Passaic, she lived in Deptford before moving to Manchester several years ago. Anita was a Customer Service Technician for Okidata in Mt. Laurel for many years, retiring in 1985. Beloved wife of the late John who passed away in 2004. Devoted mother of Patricia Kelly...

Andrew Condo

Andrew Condo

Jul 1, 2012

Andrew Condo, 78, of Clifton, passed away on July 1, 2012. Born in Plains Twsp., Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in Clifton. A Navy Veteran of the Korean War, Andrew is a member of the Athenia Veterans Post, Clifton. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Andrew was a Machine Operator for Athenia Steel in...

Patricia A Cieradkowski

Patricia A Cieradkowski

Jul 1, 2012

Patricia A. (Zolcinski) Cieradkowski, 64 of Ogdensburg, passed away on July 1, 2012. Born in Passaic, she lived in E. Rutherford before moving to Ogdensburg 39 years ago. Patricia was a Preschool Teacher for Bridges to Learning in Rockaway for the past 10 years. Beloved wife of the late Gary J. who passed away in 2009. Devoted mother of Gary,...

Lorraine Wagner

Lorraine Wagner

Jun 27, 2012

Lorraine (Dawal) Wagner, 82, of Clifton, passed away on June 27, 2012. Proud to be born on the 4th of July, Lorraine was born in Paterson and was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A member of the United Methodist Church in Wayne, Lorraine was an Administrative Assistant for First Fidelity Bank in Clifton for many years, retiring several years ago....

Robert F Kerstner

Robert F Kerstner

Jun 27, 2012

Robert F. Kerstner, 85, of Clifton, passed away on June 27, 2012. Born in Garfield, he lived there before moving to Clifton 56 years ago. A Navy Veteran of WW II, Robert worked in the Maintenance Department of Pantasote in Passaic for 35 years, retiring in 1989, and was a member of the American Legion Post # 69, Carlstadt. Beloved...

Joseph Balut

Joseph Balut

Jun 24, 2012

Joseph Balut, 72, of Clifton, passed away on June 24, 2012. Born in Passaic, he lived in Clifton all of his life. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Joseph was an Army Veteran during Peacetime and worked for Givaudan in Clifton for many years, retiring several years ago. Beloved brother of Anna Oskierko of Clifton, Josephine Harowicz of...

Dr. Richard Bulson, Dpm

Dr. Richard Bulson, Dpm

Jun 23, 2012

Dr. Richard, DPM Bulson, 89 of Passaic, passed away on June 23, 2012. Born in Emerson, he lived in Rutherford before moving to Passaic in 1956. An Army Veteran of WW II, Dr. Bulson was a Podiatrist in Passaic for 39 years, retiring in 1995. Beloved husband for 39 years of GiGi (Aiche). Devoted father of Richard and his wife...

Anna Dostanko

Anna Dostanko

Jun 22, 2012

Anna (Katz) Dostanko, 98, of Passaic, passed away on June 22, 2012. Born in Yonkers, NY, she was a lifelong resident of Passaic. A parishioner of the Russian Orthodox Church of Three Saints, Garfield, Anna was a Secretary for the NJ Department of Transportation in Newark for 40 years, retiring in 2003, and was a member of Arrow Park in...

George W. Pleva, Jr.

George W. Pleva, Jr.

Jun 20, 2012

George W. Pleva, Jr., 64, of Clifton, passed away on June 20, 2012. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. George was a Dark Room Technician for Combo Photo in Paterson for many years, retiring several years ago. Private services were held under the direction of the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. www.ShookFH.com

Lillian S Kopetz

Lillian S Kopetz

Jun 18, 2012

Lillian S. (Felix) Kopetz, 76, of Clifton, passed away on June 18, 2012. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Rutherford and Wallington before moving to Clifton in 1966. A parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton, Lillian was a member of the Sisterhood of St. Barbara and sang in the Church Choir for many years. Lillian...

Antonella "Nina" Sienkiewicz

Antonella "Nina" Sienkiewicz

Jun 11, 2012

Antonella "Nina" Sienkiewicz, 42, of Franklin, passed away on June 11, 2012, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Born in Passaic, she lived there and in Clifton before moving to Franklin in 2003. A parishioner of Immaculate Conception RC Church, Franklin, Nina was a Data Entry Clerk for Tech Flex in Sparta for the past 4 years. Nina was...

Ferenc Hagymasi

Ferenc Hagymasi

Jun 11, 2012

Ferenc "Frank" Hagymasi, 80, of Passaic passed away on June 11, 2012. Born in Bodrogolaszi, Hungary, Frank moved to the US in 1956 and has lived in Passaic for many years. Frank was a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church, Passaic, and worked as a Draftsman for many years. An avid hunter, Frank enjoyed spending time at his country home...

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