Obituaries

Mar 15, 2022

Michael Otis Elam, "Bilal" 59, of Newark, was born on February 17, 1963 to Frank and Della Mae Elam in Lincolnton, GA. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Bilal has been a resident of Newark for several years, and worked for the Newark Department of Sanitation, for many years.

Michael is preceded...

Mar 14, 2022

Jennifer Jane Ahmed (Elledge), 48, of Clifton passed away on March 14, 2022. Born in Oceanport, she lived in Philadelphia and New York before settling in Clifton. Jennifer worked as a medical biller for many years.

Beloved wife of Ayman Ahmed. Devoted mother of Arianna and Anthony Rondon, Matthew Cisco and Angelina Cerna. Loving sister of Nicole...

Mar 13, 2022

JoAnn (Hooey) Della Pesca, 70 of Colonia, passed away on March 13, 2022. Born in Paterson she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Colonia.

JoAnn was a Parole Officer for the New Jersey Department of Corrections in Paterson for 10 years. An avid Bingo player, JoAnn enjoyed playing cards with the Lena Card...

Mar 12, 2022

John D. Armour, 52, of Wayne, passed away on March 12, 2022. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, he lived in Clifton since 1971, before moving to Wayne. Beloved son of the late John and Barbara (Boyle) Armour. Loving brother of Marilyn Wojcik and Joanne Armour, both of Bloomfield. Dear step son of Dr. Frank DeGiacomo.

Mar 12, 2022

Sureshchandra D. Gajjar, 87, of Totowa, passed away on March 12, 2022. Born in Ahemedabad, India, he came to the US in 1979 and lived in Passaic before moving to Totowa in 1987. Sureshchandra worked for Myron in Maywood for over 10 years, retiring several years ago.

Beloved husband of the late Chandrika (Mistry) who passed away...

Mar 9, 2022

John A. MacCormick, 42, of Passaic passed away on March 9, 2022. Born in Passaic, John lived all his life in Passaic. John was a Self employed Property Manager. A member of the National Rifle Association, John enjoyed fishing and was a diehard fan of both the New York Yankees & the San Francisco 49ers.

Beloved brother...

Mar 9, 2022

Hasuben Amrut Rana, 86, of Clifton passed away on March 9, 2022. Born in Billimora, India, she traveled to the US and settled in New Jersey. Spent her whole life taking care of her loved ones.

Mar 8, 2022

John A. Lyons, 89, of Manasquan passed away on March 8, 2022. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Passaic and lived most of his life in Clifton before settling in Manasquan in 2015. A Proud Army Veteran John worked as a banker for NJ Bank, West Paterson, for 15 years before retiring in 1985. A devoted member of...

Mar 5, 2022

It is with great sadness we inform you about the passing away of our Baa, Padmaben Shah (87). She passed away on Saturday Evening, March 5th, 2022.

Padma Ba was married to Natvarlal Shah. She is survived by her family of

Son & Daughter in law: Chandresh & Lina Shah (Clifton, NJ)

Daughter...

Mar 3, 2022

Robert Smith, 89, of Lake Hopatcong, formerly of Clifton, passed away on March 3, 2022. Born in Paterson, Robert was a resident of Clifton for most of his life. He was a US Army Veteran and member of the Athenia Veterans Post, Clifton. Robert worked as a heavy machine operator with Local 825 for many years before retiring.

Feb 25, 2022

Stephanie DeJesus, 38, of Paterson passed away on February 25, 2022. Born and raised in Paterson, Stephanie lived all her life in Paterson. Stephanie worked as a cardiovascular technician for St. Michael's Hospital, Newark.

Devoted mother of Joseph Michael Colon, Jr. Beloved daughter of Israel Vargas of Clifton and Paulina Vargas of Middletown,...

Feb 24, 2022

After a short, but arduous battle with cancer, Mary Martin (DiGilio) passed away on February 24th, 2022 in West Milford, NJ surrounded by family.

Mary is survived by her husband, John E. Martin, Jr., her three children, and her five adoring grandchildren, who made up...

Feb 20, 2022

Nilda Marti, of Passaic, passed away on February 20, 2022. She was 79 and born in San Sebastian, PR. She lived in the Bronx, NY, before moving to Passaic many years ago. Nilda, a homemaker, enjoyed cooking and taking care of her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Joseph Marti and his wife Joannie, Maybeth Marti,...

Feb 20, 2022

Robin Francis Chang born June 23, 1956, In Suva Fiji islands to Mary Ninon Chang.

He was very well known in Fiji as a dart champion, Courts Manager, a Chinese man who spoke fluent Hindi and Fijian languages. He was very generous, kind hearted, happy-go-lucky person who touched many hearts worldwide.

From age 16, after...

Feb 19, 2022

Mark Gregus, 73, passed away on February 19, 2022. Born in Levoca, Slovakia, Mark was a musician and Audio/Video Engineer by trade, he escaped to the US in 1979 seeking political and spiritual freedom. Mark loved to play guitar and was a free spirit, a humanist, an eccentric loving peace, love, and rock 'n roll. Father of Peter Prochazka of...

Feb 19, 2022

Suzanna Zephirin, born in Plaisance, Haiti on January 1, 1947, was a beautiful woman who gracefully walked this world with her wisdom and determination. Not only was she a fierce woman, but she was also a woman who danced, sang, and took care of her loved ones as if every day was her last day. Despite the disadvantages in...

Feb 18, 2022

Antonis C. Antoniou, 73, of Wayne passed away on February 18, 2022. Born in Avgorou, Cyprus, he came to the US in 1966 and lived in Elmwood Park, NJ, Queens, NY, and Lincoln Park before moving to Wayne in 1995. Antonis worked as an Airplane Mechanic at John F. Kennedy and Newark airports for many years.  A big part...

Feb 18, 2022

Paula Maura Patiño, 100, of Passaic passed away on February 18, 2022. Born in Arequipa, Peru, she came to the US in 1975 and settled in Passaic. Paula was the owner/operator of El Comedor, a restaurant in Lima, Peru, for many years. She had a magnetic personality that drew people to her, even random strangers on the street would...

Feb 14, 2022

Anna Kaprowski, 95, of East Rutherford, passed away on February 14, 2022. Born in Florida, NY, she lived in Wallington and was a resident of East Rutherford for 70 years. An owner of the Pigeon Hut in Wallington for over 30 years, Anna was a 70 year parishioner of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church, Wallington, and was a...

Feb 13, 2022

Zofia Majdanska (Nieradka), 90, of Passaic passed away on February 13, 2022. Born in Stany, Poland, she traveled to the US in 1979 and settled in Passaic. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church Zofia was a factory worker for Westwood Lampshade Co., Paterson, for 15 years before retiring.

Beloved wife of the late Karol Majdanski...