Dorothy Mary O'Shea
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
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Dr. Luis Roba Lazo
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...
Richard E. Guinther, Jr.
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...
Dr. Vincent J Giardino
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...
Mahendrakumar Virchand Shah
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...
Jaswantiben Hasmuklal Modi
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.
Thomas M. Reno
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...
Jose Enrique Rodriguez Nunes
Feb 8, 2026
Jose Enrique Rodriguez Nunes, 63 of Bloomfield, passed away on February 8, 2026. Born in Uruguay, he came to the US in 2018 and lived in Clifton before settling in Bloomfield. Jose was a catering attendant for Compass Group in Montclair for several years.
Beloved father of Valeria Rodriguez and her husband Jhonatan, Cristian Rodriguez and his...
Howard Frank Smith
Feb 6, 2026
Howard Frank Smith, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born in Redhill, Surrey, England, he came to the US in 1973 and lived in Yonkers, Manhattan, Miami, and Atlanta, before settling in Bloomfield. Before retiring, Howard was a Computer Programmer for MetLife Insurance Co. An avid sports fan, Howard enjoyed the New York Mets, the New...
Rameshbhai Ranchhodji Vashi
Feb 5, 2026
Rameshbhai Ranchhodji Vashi, born on July 20th, 1934, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026. Born in Saribujrang, India, he lived in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe for almost 70 years before moving to the US.
Rameshbhai was a devoted husband to his late wife Manjulaben (Pushpa) Vashi with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Loving father to Beena...
Raseshkumar Thakorlal Patel
Feb 3, 2026
Raseshkumar T. Patel, 63, of Clifton passed away on February 3, 2026. Born in Baroda, Gujarat, India, he traveled to the US in 1989 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. Raseshkumar worked as a quality controller for STEAMIST, Rutherford, for over 20 years.
Beloved husband for 34 years of Leena Patel. Devoted father of Sweta...
Krishna Kanumalla
Feb 3, 2026
Krishna Kanumalla, 51, of Florence, NJ passed away on February 3, 2026.
Complete obituary to follow
Visiting and Puja Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:30 to 2:30 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Cifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.
Martha Londono
Feb 2, 2026
Martha Londono, 67, of Edison, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in Colombia, she came to the US in 2021 and lived in Clifton, before moving to Edison. Martha, a homemaker, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, walks in the park, and travel.
Beloved mother of Laura Acevedo and her husband Alex, Jose Dario...
Joseph C Routis
Feb 1, 2026
Joseph C. Routis, 72, of Clifton, passed away on February 1, 2026. Born in Manhattan, he resided in Jersey City before settling in Clifton in 2008. A devoted member of Calvary Temple International in Wayne, Joseph was the owner of Handyman of America in Jersey City for the past 16 years and proudly held a New Jersey Master HVAC...
Sister Mary Agnesita
Feb 1, 2026
Sister Mary Agnesita Deren, the former Sofia Deren, completed her journey to the Kingdom of God early Sunday morning, February 1, 2026. She was 84 years old and had been a beloved member of the Felician Congregation for 67 years.
Sofia, the daughter of Anna Mach and Ludwig Deren, was born on May 1, 1941 in Poland....
Ramon Antonio Ramos Sanchez
Jan 31, 2026
Ramón Antonio Ramos Sánchez, de 79 años, de Passaic, falleció el 31 de enero de 2026. Nacido en La Vega, República Dominicana, viajó primero a Venezuela y posteriormente a Estados Unidos en 2016, residiendo en Clifton antes de establecerse en Passaic. Ramón trabajó para Rent the Runway durante muchos años antes de jubilarse. Gran aficionado de los NY Yankees,...
Rose Klemans
Jan 31, 2026
Rose (Gibba) Klemans, 100, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026.
Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of the Athenia Section of Clifton. After attending School 13 and graduating Clifton High School Class of 1943, she went on to graduate St. Mary's School of Nursing. Rose was a Registered Nurse at Passaic Beth...
Josephine Marie Carabello
Jan 31, 2026
Josephine Marie (Russo) Carabello, lovingly known to her family as "Mama," passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Jupiter, Florida, at the age of 103 — just two weeks shy of her 104th birthday.
Josephine was born on February 13, 1922, in Castellana Sicula, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, to Anna Riggio and Vincenzo "James" Russo. As a...
Mia Wolfer
Jan 31, 2026
Mia Wolfer, 62, of Little Falls, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Born in Glen Ridge, she lived in Woodland Park before moving to Little Falls 18 years ago. Mia worked in the accounting department of Pomptonian Food Service in Fairfield for over 20 years.
Beloved wife of Curt Wolfer. Devoted mother of Nicholas Swangler...
Veena Chintamaneni
Jan 30, 2026
Veena (Chigurapati) Chintamaneni, 78, of Passaic passed away on January 30, 2026. Born in India, she traveled to the US and settled in Passaic. Venna was the owner and operator of Carvel, Passaic for many years before retiring.
Beloved wife of the late Rajagopalarao Chintamaneni who passed away in 2024. Devoted mother of Srinivas and his wife...
