Obituaries

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....

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,...