Elizabeth V. Carson
May 30, 2025
Elizabeth V. Carson, 91, of Paramus passed away on May 30, 2025. Born in Paterson, she lived in Garfield and Wayne before moving to Paramus 4 years ago.
A former parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, Garfield, Elizabeth was an Office Manager for Sordoni-Skanska in Parsippany and Jos. L. Muscarelle, Inc., Maywood for many years,...
John "Jan" Rodzen
May 30, 2025
John "Jan" Rodzen, 82, of Clifton, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born in Rozalin, Poland, he traveled to the US in 1984 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. A long-time parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, John worked as a self-employed general contractor and mason for many years before retiring. He was a hardworking man...
Sillo Zguro
May 29, 2025
Sillo Zguro (Mihalis), 89, of Clifton passed away on May 29, 2025. Born in Gjirokaster, Albania, she traveled to the US on October 4, 1994 and settled in Clifton. Sillo enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.
Devoted mother of Diana Kristo and her husband Ilia and Patrick Zguro and his wife Pagka both of...
Rosylin K Herinya
May 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rosylin K. (Wojtowicz) Herinya
Rosylin K. (Wojtowicz) Herinya, 82, of Clifton, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born in Passaic, she spent her entire life in Clifton and built a home full of warmth, care, and enduring memories.
A beloved wife for 62 years to Stephen W. Herinya, Rosylin was also...
Gloria Elizabeth Torre
May 22, 2025
Gloria Elizabeth (née Zdanis) Torre a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Gloria was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Vitale; her fathers, Anthony Zdanis and Charles Giordano; and her brother, Richard Zdanis.
She devoted her life to her...
Chandrika Patel
May 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Chandrika Patel May 26, 1948 – May 21, 2025
With deep sorrow and boundless love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Chandrika Patel, who left us peacefully on Thursday May 21, 2025, at Palisades Medical Center, New Jersey.
Born on May 26, 1948, Chandrika was a woman of unwavering...
Sarla Abrol
May 21, 2025
Sarla Abrol, 93, of Lodi, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025.
Born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1932, Sarla spent much of her life in Delhi, India where she married and lovingly raised three children. In the late 1980s, she immigrated to the United States, where she built a new life in NJ rooted in family and...
Lucas Antonio Polanco
May 20, 2025
Lucas Antonio Polanco, 68, of Paterson passed away on May 20, 2025. Born in Bonao, Dominican Republic, he traveled to the US in 1982 and settled in Passaic. Lucas worked in construction and maintenance for many years before retiring.
Beloved husband for 43 years of Victoria Isabel (Santos) Polanco. Devoted father of Niki Polanco and Jessica Lamptey...
Patricia E. Torkos
May 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia E. Torkos
Patricia E. Torkos, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, and quiet grace. She was 76.
Born on February 28, 1949, Patricia lived a life marked by generosity, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to her family and friends. She approached every chapter of life with open...
Olga Mayer
May 19, 2025
Olga Mayer, 41, of Kearny passed away on May 19, 2025. Born in Lviv, Ukraine, she came to the US in 1998 and settled in Kearny. Olga worked as a sales manager for Tumi, New York, NY.
Beloved wife for 13 years of Andrzej Kloc. Devoted daughter of Ivan Mayer, and Tatyana Malysh.
Visiting Sunday,...
Eufrozyna Mary Wyka
May 15, 2025
Eufrozyna Mary Wyka, 85, of Clifton, passed away on May 15, 2025. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Eufrozyna was an Account Manager for Singer-Kearfott which later became BAE Systems, where she worked for over 40 years.
Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and...
Helen Kral
May 14, 2025
Helen (Stelmaski) Kral, 100, of Sicklerville, formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 14, 2025. Born in Newark, she lived in Garfield, and was a resident of Clifton for over 75 years, spending most of her time with her daughter in Sicklerville for the last 4 years.
A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Helen attended...
Paul Michael Swierad
May 13, 2025
Paul Michael Swierad, 40, of Wantage passed away on May 13, 2025. Born in Passaic, he was raised and lived in Wayne before moving to Wantage in 2021. A US Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Paul served his country honorably and faithfully for 8 years. After he left the service, Paul ran his own landscaping company for many...
Michael Aves
May 12, 2025
Michael was a devoted husband to Elizabeth Marie (Smith) Aves, "Liz," and a loving father to Michael Jameson Aves and Chloe Rae Aves. His family was his greatest joy. He loved comic bookstore trips with Mikey—they shared a love for Marvel and food. He enjoyed playing salon with Chloe, who took all sorts of liberties with makeup and nail...
Cherry Kivlehan
May 12, 2025
Cherry Kivlehan (Boenitz), 79, a devoted mother and passionate cat lover (Jersey) passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. Born in Lake Village, AR, she lived in Fair Lawn and Clifton before settling in New Bern, NC. Cherry worked as a bookkeeper for A & P, Saddle Brook, for many years before retiring. Cherry was married to John Kivlehan...
Barry David Katz
May 11, 2025
Barry David Katz, 89, of Kinnelon, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, on May 11, 2025. Born in Paterson, Barry lived there, in Tennessee and in Clifton before settling in Kinnelon. A proud US Navy Korean War Veteran, Barry worked as a Sergeant for the Passaic County Sheriff's Department, Wayne, for 25 years, before retiring in 1997....
Nanubhai J. Rana
May 7, 2025
Nanubhai J. Rana, 78, of Passaic passed away on May 7, 2025. Born in Navapur, India, he traveled to the US in 1978 and settled in Passaic. He worked as a store clerk for Main Discount, Paterson, for many years before retiring.
Beloved husband of Niruben Rana. Devoted father of Mahesh Rana, Anil Rana and the late...
Rosa Lo Cascio
May 3, 2025
Rosa (Pittari) Lo Cascio, 98, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. Born in Sicily, Italy, she came to the U.S. in 1948 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton 60 years ago.
A seamstress for many years, Rosa was a longtime fan of soap operas; she enjoyed cooking, taking care of and spending...
Marion Angela Hellriegel
Apr 29, 2025
Marion Angela Hellriegel, 84, of Clifton passed away on April 29, 2025. Born in Paterson, she has been a resident of Clifton for many years. Marion worked as a child care aide with the Clifton Board of Education for 34 years before retiring.
Beloved wife of Donald Hellriegel. Devoted mother of Kristie Hellriegel and Roxanne Pastore and...
John James Cosgrove
Apr 28, 2025
John James Cosgrove, Jr., 69, of Parsippany passed away on April 28, 2025. Born in Passaic, he has been a resident of Parsippany for many years. John worked as a realtor with Re/Maxx, Morris Agent Team, Rockaway.
Beloved son of the late John James Cosgrove, Sr. and Anita Thomasina (Verniero). Loving brother of Brian K. Cosgrove and...
