Obituaries

Mar 10, 2026

Francis Wyka "Frank", resident of Washington Township, passed away on March 10, 2026 at the age of 74.

Born in Paterson, he was the son of Frank and Bertha. Francis was the most beloved brother of Linda and uncle of Elizabeth. His knowledge of computers and technology was vast and he was generous in sharing all that...

Mar 10, 2026

Alicia Carter, 57, of Clifton, passed away on March 10, 2026, after a courageous 7-year battle with breast cancer.

Born on December 29, 1968, in Passaic to Rosilyn Struller and the late Gary Carter, Alicia was a longtime resident of Clifton. She worked as a dedicated screening specialist for Employment Record Services of Florida.

Alicia...

Mar 8, 2026

Jobo Valentin, 88, of Bloomfield NJ passed away on March 8, 2026. Born in Moca, Puerto Rico to parents Pedro Estremera Valentin and Maria Soto Valentin (deceased) He came to the United States in 1955.  He settled and raised his beautiful family in Newark NJ before moving to Bloomfield NJ.

Jobo worked as a draftsman and fabricator...

Mar 8, 2026

Brian A. Grifo, 73, of North Arlington passed away on March 8, 2026. Born in Passaic, he was raised in and lived in Clifton before moving to North Arlington in 2023. He was a Data Center Manager for Citibank in New York City for almost 30 years before retiring in 2009. Brian was very active with the CYO Basketball...

Mar 6, 2026

Ronald Kropilak, 60, of Newfoundland, PA, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born in Passaic he lived most of his life in Clifton before moving to Shohola, PA, in 2003 and Newfoundland in 2018. Ron was a self employed construction worker for many years.

Beloved son of the late Eugene Phillip and Ida Kropilak. Dear brother of...

Mar 5, 2026

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Leona Emelda James was born on February 2, 1945, to the late Henrietta Horsford and George James, and was the twelfth of thirteen children in a large and loving family.

In early 1969, Leona migrated to the United...

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Lee, 53, of Clifton passed away on March 5, 2026. Born in Paterson, she has been a resident of the Clifton and Paterson area for all of her life. A friend to everyone who knew her, Mary was deeply admired in her community and will be remembered fondly.

Beloved wife of Timothy Dubiel. Devoted mother of...

Mar 4, 2026

Vincent A. Lombardo, 73, of Passaic passed away on March 4, 2026. Born in Passaic, he was raised in Clifton and has been a resident of Passaic for many years. Vincent was a construction worker, specializing in aluminum siding, for most of his career. He owned his own business, VAL's Construction, and then later worked for Mike's All Season...

Mar 3, 2026

Felix Antonio Nunez Espinal, 80, of Carolina, Puerto Rico, passed away on March 3rd, 2026. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, he moved to Florida before retiring to Carolina, PR in 2021. Felix was an employee of Verizon for 20 years before retiring in 2016. Felix enjoyed going for walks, socializing with neighbors and listening to music.

Mar 3, 2026

In

Loving Memory

Shri Ishverlal Chunilal Gandhi

(Son of Late Chunilal Ghelabhai Gandhi and Late Maniben Chunilal Gandhi - Ghela-Kika Parivar)

April 9, 1940 - March 3, 2026

Husband of Late Bhanumatiben Ishverlal...

Mar 2, 2026

Chhotabhai Patel, age 101, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy shaped by resilience, gratitude, and unwavering optimism.

Born in British India, Chhotabhai witnessed history unfold before his eyes. As a young man, he experienced the profound era of India's independence movement and even had the opportunity to see Mahatma Gandhi speak,...

Feb 26, 2026

Barbara Mary Martorano (née Inzalaco) passed away peacefully in the morning hours of February 26, 2026. Barbara lived in the Passaic, Garfield and Clifton area all her life. She was the beloved daughter of the late Anne Stefancik Inzalaco and Salvatore Inzalaco, and the devoted wife of the late Joseph Martorano.

Barbara was preceded in death by...

Feb 25, 2026

Bernadette (Stys) Liskiewicz, 95, of Wallington passed away on February 25, 2026. Born in Passaic, she was raised in Garfield and has lived in Wallington since 1955. She worked as a Secretary and Administrative Assistant for Pfizer, Inc., in Clifton for 36 years before retiring in 1993. A parishioner of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church, Wallington, Bernadette...

Feb 21, 2026

Dorothy Mary O'Shea passed away peacefully at her home in the company of her family on February 21, 2026, at the age of 96. ​ Dorothy lived a remarkable life, filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. ​ She was married to her high school sweetheart, Joe O'Shea, for 58 years until his passing in 2006

Feb 19, 2026

Dr. Luis Roba Lazo, 65, of Clifton, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba to parents Anselma Lazo Hernandez and Claudio Roba Soto (deceased), he came to the United States in 1994 and lived in West New York, NJ before settling down in Clifton.

Dr. Roba completed his studies in Cardiology in...

Feb 18, 2026

Richard E. Guinther, Jr., 82, of Elmwood Park, passed away on February 18, 2026. Born and raised in Paterson, he was a resident of Elmwood Park for over 55 years.

A parishioner of The Church of St. Anne, Fair Lawn, Richard was a member of the  Elmwood Park-Paterson Elks Lodge 60. Richard was a proud Air Force...

Feb 18, 2026

DUE TO THE IMPENDING STORM, FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, February 27, 2026, 4-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:15 AM at the funeral and 10:30 AM at St. John Kanty RC...

Feb 14, 2026

It is with heavy heart and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of beloved husband/father/grandfather, Mahendrakumar Virchand Shah. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family and loved ones on February 14, 2026, at the age of 73.

He leaves behind a loving family of 2 children and their spouses—Bhavin & Krupa Shah, Samkit & Mili...

Feb 10, 2026

Jaswantiben Hasmuklal Modi, 91, of Paramus passed away on February 10, 2026.

Visiting and Funeral Service Thursday, Feb. 12, 9 - 11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton.

Feb 10, 2026

Thomas M. Reno, Ret. Captain PFD, 101, of Passaic, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born and raised in Passaic, he lived in Manahawkin and Livingston, before moving 2 years ago to the NJ Firemen's Home in Boonton.

A US Navy Veteran, Tom proudly served his country during WW II. Tom began his career in public safety...