Obituaries

Apr 14, 2020

Cherise N. Militello, 62, of Wayne, formerly of Passaic, passed away on April 14, 2020. Born in Irvington, Cherise, a homemaker, lived in Passaic before moving to Wayne 2 years ago.

Devoted mother of Jason Nordyke of Florida. Sally Garcia of Newfoundland, and Mark Nordyke, Jr. of Pennsylvania. Loving grandmother of Jason, Jared, Serenity, Gabriella and Thaddeus....

Apr 14, 2020

Andrea Maldonado, 86, of Clifton, passed away on April 14, 2020. Born in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, she lived in New York City and Passaic before moving to Clifton. Andrea was a Social Worker for the City of Newark as well as the City of Passaic for many years.

Beloved wife of Epifanio. Devoted mother of Beatriz Maldonado...

Apr 13, 2020

Ana M. Ilarraza, 88, of Wayne, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2020.

Funeral Services Private under the direction of the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

Apr 13, 2020

Siblings, "HENRY" and "JOANN" Szepietowski, passed away 4 days apart on April 13, and April 17, 2020.

Henry was age 75 and Joann 65.  Both were born in Passaic, and before transfer to nursing homes were lifelong residents of the Botany Village Section of Clifton.  Henry and Joann were well known throughout the  neighborhood by...

Apr 12, 2020

Diana Yuhasz, 78, of Passaic, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, the youngest of 7, she lived in Paterson and Clifton before moving to Passaic in 1959. Diana was the Counter Supervisor at Charm Cleaners on Van Houten Ave., Clifton, where she worked for 40 years, retiring a few years ago.

Beloved...

Apr 12, 2020

Paul Joseph Evicci, Jr., 69, of Paterson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family members at home on Easter Sunday April 12, 2020. Born and raised in Lowell, MA, to the late Paul Joseph Evicci, Sr., and the late Josephine (Carter) Evicci, who passed away on January 7, 2020, he lived in Paterson and Clifton before returning to Paterson...

Apr 11, 2020

Virginia (Fivehouse) Wojtovitz, 73 years old, born December 19, 1946, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Passaic. Virginia leaves behind her beloved sister Carol Sue (Kenneth) Robinson, two nephews, Michael Ciannilli of Pittston, PA, and Darren Ciannilli of Mine Hill, NJ. Two nieces Sabrina and Victoria Ciannilli of PA. Predeceased by parents Carma (Landry) and James Fivehouse. Arrangements are...

Apr 10, 2020

Alexander Victor Olin was born in Clifton on V-J Day, August 15, 1945, and died on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 at age 74. His parents were Alexander & Mary Olin. His father, Alexander, was a World War I Veteran and courier,  Mary was a waitress at Giuliano's Restaurant on Van Houten Avenue in Clifton. He is survived by his...

Apr 10, 2020

Paula Van Blarcom, 51, of Lodi, formerly of Wallington, passed away on April 10, 2020. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Wallington, before moving to Lodi. Paula was an Art Teacher at Wallington High School for the past 21 years.

Beloved daughter of Marilyn (Chmielowiec) Van Blarcom of Wallington, and the late Dennis...

Apr 9, 2020

Eleanor Hutnick, 96, formerly of Garfield, passed away on April 9, 2020. Funeral Services were private under the direction of the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Interment was at Ss. Peter & Paul's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Saddle Brook. www.ShookFH.com

Complete obituary will be posted at a later date.

A Memorial Service is...

Apr 9, 2020

Michele (Fiore) Cyler , 60, of Passaic, passed away on April 9, 2020. Born in Newark, Michele lived most of her life in Passaic. Beloved mother of Jennifer Greaves, Geraldine, Terrence and Maurice Cyler . Cherished grandmother of Emily Perez, Damien Michaels, Ivan Mure, Lilith Magnani and William, Julian, Junior, Elijah, Isabella, Mariah, Terrence, Jr., and Mia Cyler . Dear...

Apr 6, 2020

Barbara & Joseph Pych, of Clifton passed away 2 days apart, on April 6 and April 8, 2020. Both Barbara and Joseph were born in Passaic and lived all of their lives in Clifton. Barbara was a Customer Service Representative for Guardian Life Insurance Co., Clifton, while Joseph was the Co-owner of BioMedtrix, Whippany, retiring last month.

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Apr 5, 2020

Mauricio Perez, 56, of Passaic, passed away on April 5, 2020. Born in Havana, Cuba, he came to the US in 1970 and settled in Passaic. A Senior Design Mechanical Engineer for Quantum Design, Inc., Caledonia, IL, Mauricio was a Coach for the Clifton Stallions Soccer Club and the Clifton Stallions Traveling Soccer Team. In his younger years, Mauricio was...

Apr 3, 2020

Jacqueline Rose (Tinnerello) Stevens, 68, passed away on April 3, 2020. Born in Garfield, she was raised in Wayne and has been a resident of Paterson for the past 40 years. Jacqueline was the owner and operator of American Party Staffing for many years.

Devoted mother of Robert Stevens of Paterson.

Arrangements were private under...

Apr 3, 2020

Mary Williams (nee Scagnelli), passed away peacefully of natural causes, on April 3, 2020 at The Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, NJ. Born in the Bronx, she lived most of her life in Ridgewood, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles, who passed away April 5, 2011. Mary was also predeceased by her sisters Theresa Cantori and...

Apr 2, 2020

John Eng Pong, 61, of Clifton passed away from complications with COVID-19 on 4/2/20. Beloved husband of Carmela Pong (Natoli) of 35 years this May. Devoted father of Rachel Mecca (Pong) and Christina Radosti (Pong) and sons-in-law Patrick and Justin. Loving son of Edward and Sue Pong of Passaic. Proud PopPop of Isaac and soon-to-be Giovanni. Brother to William and...

Apr 2, 2020

Walter Smolak, 82, of Clifton passed away on April 2 nd , 2020. Born in Vola Matyczova', Poland, he came to the US in 1959 and lived in Brooklyn NY before moving to Clifton. Walter attended Technical School in Brooklyn and worked for Liberty Provisions and Thumann's. He was a Member...

Apr 2, 2020

Louis John Gill (1/19/1940 – 4/2/2020)

Beloved husband, father and grandfather with an extensive history in the Polish community, local and state politics and a deep love for extended family.

Louis John Gill passed on April 2, 2020.  He was born to Ludwik Gil and Leona Stolarz on January 19, 1940 in Passaic,...

Apr 1, 2020

On April 1, 2020, John Warren Hawken, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 74.

Born in June of 1945 to Evelyn and Fred Hawken, John was raised in Hillsdale, New Jersey with his two younger brothers, Robert and Ted. Marrying Mari in 1968 and starting a family with two children, Donna...

Mar 29, 2020

Peter Zubal, 93, of Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Clifton, passed away on March 29, 2020. Born in Clifton, he was a lifelong resident before moving to Palm Coast in 2011.

A former parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton, Peter was an Electrician for the I.B.E.W for 65 years, retiring several years ago....