Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Marina Ellis, 83, of Paterson, passed away on April 10, 2024. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she came to the mainland in 1960 and settled in Paterson.

Before retiring, Marina was a Nurses Aide at St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson for many years, and enjoyed drawing and shopping.

Beloved mother of Aida Nieves, Pascual Nieves, Alex...

Apr 9, 2024

Beloved husband, son, father, and stepfather, Frank R. Lando of Toms River, NJ passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was predeceased by his parents, Grace and Frank Lando. He is survived by his former spouse Renee Lando, daughter Annalise Lando, son Nicholas Lando, partner Melissa McDermott,...

Apr 7, 2024

Barbara Ann Silvestri, 80, of Clifton, passed away on April 7, 2024. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Barbara sang in the Choir, volunteered with the Loaves & Fishes, was a member and Past Treasurer of the Golden Circle, and belonged to St. Paul's Leisure...

Apr 6, 2024

Marilyn Helen Sanson (Pavlick), 85, of Pompton Plains, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday April 6, 2024 at her home in Cedar Crest Village. Born in Passaic, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Modla) Pavlick and was raised in Wallington with her three brothers and one sister. She was the loving wife of the late...

Apr 4, 2024

Milenko Adamov, 75 of Saddle River, formerly of Clifton, passed away on April 4, 2024.

Born in Aradac, Serbia, he came to the US in 1975 and lived in Clifton before moving to Saddle River. A parishioner of St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church, Paterson, Milenko was the owner of Sasha Moving Co., Clifton for over...

Mar 31, 2024

Philip Aponte, 53, of Lodi, passed away on March 31, 2024. Born and raised in Passaic he lived there and in Pennsylvania before moving to Lodi 10 years ago. A chemical waste inspector for Univar Solutions in Middletown, PA for 10 years, Phillip also worked as a Barber for many years and was an avid fisherman.

Beloved...

Mar 27, 2024

Joaquin Núñez Gómez, 88, of Paterson passed away on March 27, 2024. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he traveled to the US in 1992 and settled in Paterson.

Beloved husband for 60 years of Victoria (Javier) Nuñez. Devoted father to 1 daughter and 3 sons.

Visiting Tuesday 9 AM – 1 PM at the...

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...