Obituaries

Apr 2, 2026

Joyce Lazzaro, 74, of Boonton, passed away on April 2, 2026. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Boonton. Joyce was a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Passaic County Elks Adult Training Center in Clifton for over 30 years, retiring in 2017. Beloved mother of Shannon Gear, Beth Imperio and her husband...

Mar 31, 2026

Javier Ali Santana Molina, de 19 años y residente de Passaic, falleció el 31 de marzo de 2026. Nacido en Guayaquil, Ecuador, viajó a los Estados Unidos en el 2014 y se estableció en Passaic.

Hijo devoto de Javier Aurelio Santana Sensang y Maritza de Consuelo Molina Chinchays. Amado hermano de Daylex Denise. Javier será profundamente extrañado...

Mar 31, 2026

Patricia Ann Dobol, 72, of Clifton, passed away on March 31, 2026. Born in St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Patricia was a typist for Prudential Insurance Co., Newark for many years.

Beloved wife of the late Douglas Frank Dobol who...

Mar 30, 2026

Gajanand Mahipatram Jagtap, 83, of Passaic passed away on March 30, 2026. Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, he came to the US iand settled in Passaic. Gajanand worked as a technical engineer for Amul Dairy, Gujarat, India, for many years before retiring.

Beloved husband of Jaya (Gaikwad) Jagtap. Devoted father of Bhumika Shinde, Kaushik Jagtap and Alpa...

Mar 30, 2026

In Chapter III 0f our Franciscan Rule we read: "Everywhere and in each place and by every season and each day, the brothers and sisters are to have a true and humble faith. From the depths of their inner life, let them love, honor, adore, serve, praise, bless and glorify our most high and eternal God who is Father...

Mar 28, 2026

Kenneth Glenford Ogilvie, 71, of Paterson passed away on March 28, 2026. Born in Jamaica, he traveled to the US in the early 1990's and settled in Paterson. Kenneth worked as a bus operator for Coach USA for over 20 years before retiring.

Beloved husband of Sharon; Devoted father of Michelle and Kenisha; Cherished grandfather of Abigail,...

Mar 22, 2026

Rameshchandra Maganlal Rana, 85, of Clifton passed away on March 22, 2026.

Visiting and Funeral Service, Tuesday, March 24, from 9 - 11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton.

*Full Obituary to follow.

Mar 21, 2026

Alkistis (Kyprianou) Von Gizycki, 76, of Clifton passed away on March 21, 2026. Born in Cyprus, she traveled to the US in 1986 and first lived in Lynchburg, VA, and later lived in Brooklyn, NY, before settling in Clifton. Alkistis worked as a teacher for many years before retiring.

Devoted mother of Elsa Gavrielidou and Bernard Von...

Mar 19, 2026

Peter W. Surdyka, Jr., 82, of Passaic, passed away on March 19, 2026. Born and raised in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident. An Army National Guardsman during the Vietnam War, Peter worked as a Lab Technician for over 30 years at Hoffmann-LaRoche, Nutley, and was an avid Classic Car enthusiast.

Beloved son of the late Passaic...

Mar 19, 2026

Gabriella Gazdag, 82, of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19th after a brief illness. Born on March 27th, 1943 in Deutsch Schuetzen, Burgenland, Austria to Paul and Mary Pehr, Gabriella emigrated to the U.S. in 1962.

In 1967, she settled to raise her family in Glendale, New York, before enjoying positions at JCPenney...

Mar 18, 2026

Fidel Falconi, 86, of Rochelle Park passed away on March 18, 2026. Born in Peru, he came to the US in 2004 and first lived in Hackensack before settling in Rochelle Park. Fidel worked as a district manager for Copes in Coishco, Peru, for 40 years before retiring. He enjoyed playing the lottery, taking walks in the park and...

Mar 18, 2026

Ann Marie Walker, of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away on March 18, 2026, at Hackensack University Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on November 8, 1958, in Passaic and was raised in Bloomfield before making Clifton her home in 2005. Ann Marie was a graduate of East Orange Catholic High School and earned her Bachelor's degree...

Mar 18, 2026

Danuta Kosmider, 57, of Clifton, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born in Lipnica, Poland, she came to the United States in 1990 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton over 25 years ago.

After immigrating to the United States, Danuta became an active parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church in Passaic. Danuta enjoyed gardening, baking,...

Mar 18, 2026

C. Quentin Foley, Sr., 90, of Caldwell, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was a lifelong resident of Caldwell. Quentin was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Anastasia Foley.

He is survived by his loving children: daughter Mary Margaret; sons Quentin, Jr. (Beth), Stephen (Joan), and John...

Mar 16, 2026

Helen Nosal, of Hampden, ME, formerly of Clifton, passed away on March 16, 2026. Born and raised in Clifton, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton before moving to Maine a few years ago.

A parishioner of The Russian Orthodox Church of Three Saints, Garfield, Helen was an Accounting Supervisor for NJ Bell in Paterson, where she...

Mar 15, 2026

Mirella Russi, 74, of Cedar Grove, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born in Pisticci, Italy, she came to the US in 1956 and settled in Clifton before moving to Cedar Grove.

A parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church, Clifton, Mirella was a Social Worker for the Passaic County Board of Social Services for 35 years, retiring...

Mar 15, 2026

Gigliola Jakarta Lavouer, 52, of Hackensack, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she came to the US in 1988 and settled in Hackensack.

Beloved mother of Rosley Castillo and Jaelle Delacruz. Loving grandmother of Jayle Delacruz. Dear daughter of  Radames De La Cruz and the late Rosa Santiago. Cherished sister of...

Mar 15, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Jyotsna J. Vyas, who left this world peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 92.

Born on August 1, 1933, Jyotsna lived a long and meaningful life rooted in love, devotion, and family. She spent most of her life in Bardoli, where...

Mar 13, 2026

Karen Elizabeth Hirkala, 71, of Passaic passed away on March 13, 2026. Born and raised in Passaic, where she has been a lifelong resident. She worked as an Aide for Annabell Shimkowitz Senior Center in Passaic until retirement.

Beloved daughter of the late Senator Joseph Hirkala and Josephine (Chorazy) Hirkala. Dear sister of the late Robert Hirkala....

Mar 11, 2026

Jean Karwan, 95, of Clifton passed away on March 11, 2026. Born in Passaic, she was a resident of Clifton for many years. Jean worked as a secretary for the Passaic County Superior Court, Paterson, for 40 years and later worked as the secretary for St. Joseph RC Church, Passaic, for 10 years before retiring.

Dear sister...