Obituaries

Apr 27, 2026

Chung Kang, 89, of Secaucus passed away on April 27, 2026. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she traveled to the US in 1964 and first lived in Maryland and later lived in Passaic before settling in Secaucus many years ago. Chung worked as a blood bank pathologist for St. Mary’s Hospital, Passaic. She enjoyed reading books and visiting her local...

Apr 25, 2026

Daniel Garcia, 23, of Garfield, passed away on April, 25, 2026. Born in Passaic, he was a resident of Garfield for many years. Daniel recently worked for ILabs in Mahwah. In 2017, Daniel participated in the Garfield Junior Police Academy.

Beloved son of Maria Garcia. Devoted brother of Dominic, Alfredo, Rey & Erika Garcia.

Visiting Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10 AM to...

Apr 24, 2026

Valarie Gentile, 58, of Toms River passed away on April 24, 2026. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in the Passaic and Clifton area before settling in Toms River 3 years ago. Valarie worked as a teacher for the Passaic Board of Education, Passaic, for 25 years before retiring. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle...

Apr 23, 2026

Zofia Durda, 82, of Clifton passed away on April 23, 2026. Born in Poland, she came to the US in 1965 and first settled in Passaic before moving to Wallington and eventually to Clifton. She was a Medical Data Entry Specialist for Hoffmann-LaRoche in Nutley for 25 years before retiring. Zofia loved sewing, cooking and maintaining her garden.

Devoted mother of...

Apr 23, 2026

Joseph Stanley Szwed, 62, of Elmwood Park passed away on April 23, 2026. Born in Passaic, he was raised and lived in Garfield and Elmwood Park for most of his life. Joseph worked as a mason for many years and was a fan of the Seattle Seahawks and NY Yankees. He enjoyed playing cards and could always appreciate a well-made...

Apr 23, 2026

Sulabha P. Dabhi, 82, of Woodside, Queens, NY, passed away on April 23, 2026. Born in Ahwa Dang, Gujarat, India, she came to the US in 1973 and settled in New York City. She worked as a Phlebotomist at St. Luke's Hospital in NY for many years before retiring. Prior to working as a Phlebotomist, she worked as a...

Apr 22, 2026

Sister Mary Felicia, Barbara Catherine Brodowski, was born to Thomas Brodowski and Agnes Szymanski in Wilmington, Delaware on May 3, 1942. She attended Saint Hedwig Elementary School which was staffed by Felician Sisters.  Although she was attracted to the Felician Sisters, she was much more influenced by her aunt, Sister Mary Sanctine Szymanski, also a Felician Sister. She and...

Apr 17, 2026

Judith Susan "Judy" Assisi (née Joseph), aged 84, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Teaneck, New Jersey, surrounded by caring family and friends.

Born on October 23, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Judy lived a life enriched by her love for people and animals. She had an unquenchable curiosity about others and found joy in sharing...

Apr 16, 2026

Angela Lenzo Ortense passed away on April 16, 2026 at the age of 73. Angela grew up in Jersey City and graduated from Henry Snyder High School. She started her career in New York City with a passion for interior design and then decided to enroll at the Fashion Institute of Technology. That was the beginning of her decades long career...

Apr 16, 2026

Robert M. Popowich "Bob", 58, of Clifton, passed away on April 16, 2026. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Belleville before moving to Clifton.

A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Bob had worked for the FBI for 20 years before beginning a career in Education. Bob received his Bachelor's Degree in History...

Apr 16, 2026

Darleen Harris, 69, of Fairlawn, NJ (Formerly of Passaic, NJ), entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1956, to the late Cleophas and Dorothy (Foster) Harris.

Darleen was a dedicated, loving, and vibrant mother to Katreesa Harris Wheeler, Marcelis Harris, the late Ebony Harris, and James Tarpley, Jr. After graduating...

Apr 15, 2026

Patricia D. Lycosky, 71, of Manahawkin, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born in Pequannock, she lived in Clifton and Jackson before moving to Manahawkin in 2012. Before retiring, Patricia was a Legal Secretary for many years.

Beloved wife of the late Michael Lycosky who passed away in 2010. Devoted mother of Dawn Reilly and her husband...

Apr 13, 2026

Jennifer A. Hastick, 53, of Vernon Township passed away on April 13, 2026. Born in Passaic, she was raised in Clifton and lived there for many years before moving to Vernon in 2002. Jennifer was a customer service representative for Glenn Matano Insurance Co., in Wayne for 13 years. Jennifer was a good-hearted soul who was also very strong-willed...

Apr 13, 2026

Emelita Lucena, 84, of Clifton, passed away on April 13, 2026, Born in Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines, she came to the US in 2013 and settled in Clifton. A devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Emelita loved to sing and pray, especially the Rosary. Before retiring in 2001, Emelita was a First Grade...

Apr 11, 2026

Antonia Hernandez, 86, of Clifton passed away on April 11, 2026. Born in Las Marias, Puerto Rico, she traveled to the US in 1961 and first lived in Paterson before settling in Clifton 15 years ago.

Antonia was considered by family and friends to be a matriarch filled with love- a guardian of the family tree. She...

Apr 8, 2026

Richard J. Rebisz, 71, of Clifton, passed away on April 8, 2026. Born in Wola Rusinowska, Poland, he came to the US in 1960 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton many years ago.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty, Richard was the owner of RJR Electrical Contractor, LLC in Clifton for 10 years, retiring in...

Apr 8, 2026

Lilaben Natwarlal Barot, 85, of Wanaque, passed away on April 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Complete obituary to follow

Visiting and Puja Friday, April 10, 2026, 10 AM -12 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton

Apr 5, 2026

Hector Rafael Maldonado, 66, of Clifton, passed away on April 5, 2026.

Born in the Dominican Republic, he came to the US in 1993 and lived in New York City before moving to Clifton. Before retiring in 2025, Hector was a Service Representative for LabCorp in New York City for 25 years.

Beloved husband of...

Apr 4, 2026

Carmen Rowena Sterling, 83, of Phillipsburg, passed away on April 4, 2026.

Born in Port Limon, Costa Rica, she came to the US in 1962 and lived in Brooklyn and Paterson before moving to Phillipsburg. Carmen loved spending time with her family, she enjoyed Gospel Music and was an avid fan of watching Steve Harvey.

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Apr 4, 2026

Maneklal A. Thakkar, 90, of Emerson, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ahemdabad, India, he came to the US in 1982 and lived in Jersey City and Ridgefield Park before moving to Emerson. Maneklal was the owner of CM Stationary in Ridgefield Park for many years, retiring in 2000....