Obituaries

Mar 26, 2024

Aniela Bieniek, 83, of Clifton, passed away on March 26, 2024. Born in Maniowy, Poland, she came to the US in 1992 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Aniela worked for C-Mor Co., Garfield for 21 years, retiring in 2013. In Poland, Aniela had been a Teacher for over 30 years.

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Mar 26, 2024

Anna Elsner passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Masha) Mihal who emigrated from Austria Hungary (now Slovakia) to the United States in the early 1900s. Anna was born on March 5, 1934 in Garfield, NJ and grew up with her late brothers, John and Andy, speaking Rusyn at...

Mar 23, 2024

Jakub Wisniewski, 36, of Wayne, passed away on March 23, 2024. Born in Ostrów Mazowiecka, Poland, he came to the US in 1992 and lived in Clifton and Hoboken before moving to Wayne in 2021.

Jakub worked his dream job in sports broadcasting for every major team and sporting event. He traveled all over the world doing...

Mar 22, 2024

Rajagopalarao Chintamaneni, 85, of Passaic, passed away on March 22, 2024.

Born in India, he came to the US in 1968 and lived in Albany, NY, before moving to Passaic in 1976. Rajagopalarao was a Chemist for Quest Diagnostics in Hasbrouck Heights for many years, retiring in 2003.

Beloved husband of Veena. Devoted father of...

Mar 22, 2024

Frank J. Wdowiak, Jr., 74, of Stockholm, passed away on March 22, 2024.

Born in Passaic he lived in Garfield before moving to Stockholm many years ago, A US Air Force Veteran, Frank proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post #423, Milton, and VFW Post # 7248, Sparta....

Mar 17, 2024

Janina (Galka) Pikor, 94, of Clifton passed away on March 17, 2024. Born in Korabina, Poland, she came to the US on April 23, 1960 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton in 1978. Janina worked as a seamstress for Garfield Sportswear, Garfield, for many years before retiring. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic,...

Mar 15, 2024

Abby Smith Bradley, 77, of Pittsfield, MA, passed away on March 15, 2024. Born in Montclair, she was raised there and in Point O' Woods, Fire Island, NY.  From there she spent the majority of her life living in Western Massachusetts, before moving to Malvern, PA to be closer to family within the past year.

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Mar 11, 2024

Beverly L. Duffy (née Harshaw), a beacon of unwavering love and optimism, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on March 11, 2024, in Clifton, NJ, at the venerable age of 94. Born on September 22, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, Beverly was a cherished soul who lived a life marked by spirited enthusiasm and a dedication to her family...

Mar 8, 2024

Theresa (D'Agostino) Gioffre, 94, of Haskell, passed away on March 8, 2024. Born in Calabria, Italy, she came to the US in 1937 and first settled in Jersey City before moving to Clifton in 1960 and later to Haskell in 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Saverio who passed away in 1987. Devoted mother of Louis Gioffre...

Mar 7, 2024

Leon J. Tomaszkowicz, 75, of Butler passed away on March 7, 2024. Born in Krempachy, Poland, Leon came to the US in 1971 and first settled in Elmwood Park and lived in Garfield before moving to Butler in 1992. He was a plumber his whole career and worked for several companies in the area including VJI Plumbing in Clifton...

Mar 4, 2024

Cecylia (Bartkowiak) Maciag, 103, of Clifton passed away on March 4, 2024. Born in Barcin, Poland, she came to the US in 1965 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Cecylia was a seamstress for Gramercy Mills, Clifton, for many years before retiring in 1986.

Beloved wife of the late Andrzej who...

Mar 4, 2024

All through the Heart of Mary in Honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

The necrology of Sister Mary Josita Skiba

Patricia Skiba was born on November 30, 1941 in Passaic, New Jersey to Joseph and Anna Udziela Skiba. Patricia was the eldest child with two siblings, Maryann and Joseph. Her family...

Mar 4, 2024

Igor Kurpita, 52, of Fairfield passed away on March 4, 2024. Born in Lviv, Ukraine, he came to the US in 1997 and lived in New York, then later moved to Clifton in 2004 before settling in Fairfield in 2017. An active member of Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Ascension Cathedral, Clifton, he was an HVAC Mechanic for Carrier Corporation, New...

Feb 25, 2024

Kathleen E. (Saffioti) Popek, 61, of Hamburg, NJ, passed away on February 25, 2024. Born in Passaic, she was raised in Clifton and recently moved to Hamburg.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, David Popek, her sons, Anthony Eustace and his wife Brianna Carmo of Southport, NC, and Scott Eustace and his wife Jennifer Kuzora of Hamburg,...

Feb 25, 2024

Mariusz Henry Seredynski, 47, of Clifton, passed away on February 25, 2024.

Born in Passaic, he lived in Garfield for 21 years, before moving to Clifton in 2004. A self employed truck driver, Mariusz was an avid baseball fan.

Beloved son of Jan and Krystyna Seredynski of Clifton. Devoted brother of Monica Petrillo and her...

Feb 22, 2024

John Miskovsky, 84, of Passaic, passed away on February 22, 2024.

Born in Passaic he lived there most of his life. John dedicated his life to the City of Passaic, first as a Fireman with the Passaic Fire Department for 25 years, and later as a Construction Official for 25 years, retiring in 2019. A US Army...

Feb 21, 2024

Daniel Petrasek, 84, of Clifton, passed away on February 21, 2024. Born in Krempachy, Poland, he came to the US in 1960, settling in Clifton for 13 years. Later, Daniel was a resident of Passaic for over 45 years, returning to Clifton in 2021. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Daniel was a member of...

Feb 19, 2024

Sabina (Pisanko) Szorc, 93, of Clifton passed away on February 19, 2024. Born in Pisanki, Poland, she came to the US in 1985 and first settled in Paterson before moving to Clifton in 1994. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Sabina was a member of their Golden Circle and active with the Loaves and Fishes Committee....

Feb 18, 2024

Alexander D. Lawson, 32, of River Vale passed away on February 18, 2024. Born in New York, NY, he was a resident of Bergenfield, Cresskill and River Vale for many years.

Beloved son of Ali G. and Ivette (Velez) Lawson. Loving brother of Thomas L. Lawson.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, March...

Feb 16, 2024

Maria Modła, 87, of Garfield passed away on February 16, 2024. Born in Podczerwony, Poland, she came to the US in 1981 and first settled in Clifton before moving to Garfield in 2005.

Beloved wife of the late Edmund who passed away in 1981. Devoted mother of Kazimierz Modła and his wife Jolanta of South Hackensack, Zofia...