Obituaries

Jul 11, 2020

Thomas Manella, 96, passed away on July 11, 2020. Born in Clifton, Thomas was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A proud US Navy Veteran, Thomas worked as a maintenance manager for Garden State Parkway, Paramus, for 40 years before retiring in 1986.

Beloved husband of the late Jean (Mazzola) who passed away in 2018. Devoted father of...

Jul 11, 2020

Patrick Sargese, 90, of Clifton passed away on July 11, 2020. Born in Bloomfield, he lived in Montclair before settling in Clifton. A devoted member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), Patrick worked as a department manager for Pathmark, Waldwick, for 35 years before retiring in 1997.

Beloved husband of Aida (Renta) Sargese. Devoted father of Lisa...

Jul 10, 2020

Elizabeth A. Boyle, 87, of Clifton passed away on July 10, 2020. Born in Scotland, she came to the US and settled in Clifton. Elizabeth worked as a nanny and school cook for many years.

Beloved wife of the late Andrew Boyle who passed away in 1998. Devoted mother of Linda Bandurski and her husband Richard of...

Jul 9, 2020

Carmen A. Cortes, 79, of Paterson passed away on July 9, 2020. Born in Puerto Rico, Carmen came to NJ in 1952, settling in Paterson. She was a Food Service Representative for Costco for several years before retiring.

Devoted mother of Haydee Rosenthal of Haledon, Elizabeth Gonzalez of Paterson, Millie Perez of Haledon and Juan Perez of...

Jul 9, 2020

Jane E. Gusciora, 92, of Clifton, passed away on July 9, 2020. Born in Passaic, she was a resident of Clifton for over 70 years.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Jane was a Payroll Clerk for NJ Bell in Saddle Brook for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Jane was active in many clubs...

Jul 8, 2020

Maria C. Horta (Martinez), 90, of Paterson passed away on July 8, 2020. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Maria moved to the Bronx in the 1950's and has lived in Paterson since 1963. She was a Health Aide for Visiting Health Services in Totowa for many years.

Devoted mother of Gladys Perez of Naples, FL, Almanidia Ramirez...

Jul 7, 2020

Josephine (Dziuba) Babula, 95, of Clifton, passed away on July 7, 2020. Born in Poland, she came to the US in December of 1963 and settled in Passaic, before moving to Clifton in 1968. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Josephine a homemaker, was a member of the Polish Rosary Society and the Loaves & Fishes...

Jul 7, 2020

Edward R. Sepko, 67, of Clifton, passed away on July 7, 2020. Born in Queens, NY, he lived in Manhattan before moving to Clifton over 40 years ago. Edward was a Sales Representative for Cannon Equipment, Chattanooga, TN, for many years, retiring several years ago. Following his retirement, Edward was a devoted volunteer at the Clifton Animal Shelter.

Jul 6, 2020

Selimhan "Mitchell" Babaoglu, 69, of Clifton, passed away on July 6, 2020. Born on February 20, 1951 in Milan, Italy, Mitchell immigrated to the United States with his family in November, 1951. He grew up in Newark in the North Ward and attended Barringer High School. He was a self-made man who operated a candy store on Cutler Street for...

Jul 5, 2020

Jesse Vance, 36, of Clifton passed away on July 5, 2020. Born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Clifton.

Devoted son of Lisa Carroll of Clifton, and Bill Vance of IL. Loving brother of Charles Vance. Cherished uncle of Kayla, Aedan and Valerie Vance. Dear cousin of Christopher and his wife Jaime, and Joshua...

Jul 5, 2020

Mildred Weir, "Millie", 92 of Clifton passed away on July 5, 2020. Born in Clifton, she was a lifelong resident.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Millie sang in the Magnificat Choir and served as a Cantor for many years. Before retiring, Millie was a School Crossing Guard in the Botany Section, for the...

Jul 2, 2020

Daniel G. O'Connor, 69, of Butler entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Daniel was born to Dorothy and John O'Connor in New York City in 1951. He was raised in Queens, NY and Bloomingdale. He has lived in Butler for the past 10 years.

Dan began working in the trucking industry while attending William...

Jun 30, 2020

Anthony D. Liguori, 59, of Elmwood Park passed away on June 30, 2020. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Fairview before settling in Elmwood Park over 25 years ago. Anthony worked as a custodian for Windsor School, Pompton Lakes, for many years. Anthony really enjoyed his weekend trips with Spectrum for Living.

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Jun 27, 2020

Linda M. (Faist) Oswald, 73, of Clifton passed away on June 27, 2020. Born in Hackensack and raised in Carlstadt, Linda has been a resident of Clifton since 1966.

Beloved wife for 54 years of Joseph Oswald. Devoted mother of Steven J. Oswald and his wife Susan of Asbury, NJ, and Christine Oswald of Bear, DE. Dear...

Jun 26, 2020

Richard Squirlock, 68, of Ocean Township passed away on June 26, 2020. Born in Newark, he has been a resident of Ocean Township for many years. Richard worked as a bakery manager for Stop & Shop, Long Branch, for over 30 years before retiring in April of this year.

Loving brother of Gerald Squirlock and his wife...

Jun 26, 2020

Marguerite June Wood, 91, of Clifton passed away on June 26, 2020. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Marguerite was an executive secretary at Montclair State University for many years and earned an Associate's Degree while employed there. She was an avid traveler and visited many countries with her close friends.

Marge's life...

Jun 18, 2020

Alice M. Hener, 96, of Clifton, NJ, passed away on June 18, 2020. Born in Scranton, PA, she was a resident of Clifton for over 70 years. A parishioner of SS. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church Passaic, NJ, Alice was a secretary and auditor for Dun & Bradstreet, Sears, Roebuck & Co., the Regional Executive of the Boy...

Jun 14, 2020

Robert Tabaka, 55, of Clifton passed away on June 14, 2020. Born in Passaic, he lived in Hardingston, Perth Amboy and New Brunswick before settling down in Clifton. Robert worked as a courier for his personal business.

Devoted father of Robert and Garry Tabaka both of Clifton. Loving son of Robert S. Tabaka and Elaine Simone and...

Jun 11, 2020

Marcos Valladares, 56, of Passaic passed away on June 9, 2020. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, he came to the US in 1995 and settled in Passaic. Marcos worked for Shaf International Inc., Wayne, for 9 years.

Beloved husband of Petra Martinez. Devoted father of Rocio Valladares, Laura Valladares and her husband Alberto Cañete, Jr., Maria Del Carmen...

Jun 11, 2020

Andrew M. Piskunov, 33, of Paterson, passed away on June 11, 2020. Born in Wayne, he was a lifelong resident of Paterson. Andrew was the owner of Avlacier, Paterson Survived by mother Sylvia Piskunov, daughter Leilani Piskunov, long time companion Stephanie and stepson Joey. He leaves behind a host of family and friends. Visiting Friday 4-8 PM at the Shook...