Obituaries
Edward Louis Fischer
Jun 26, 2019
FISCHER, EDWARD L., 95, of Pompton Lakes formerly of Smoke Rise died peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Ed was born in Jersey City and lived in Smoke Rise for 48 years before moving to Pompton Lakes in 2001. When WWII was declared he enlisted and served in the Army Signal Corps in the South Pacific. Edward earned his undergraduate...
Gloria R. Wright
Jun 12, 2019
WRIGHT, GLORIA R. (nee Hall), 91, of Woodridge, New Jersey, formerly of Paterson, NJ, born on December 21, 1927, in Kingston, Jamaica, departed us on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Keith B. Wright (2010). Loving mother of Marcia and (John) Toledo, Gary and (Stephanie) Wright and the late Keith R. Wright Jr. (2016). Adored grandmother to...
Joan Courtney
Jun 9, 2019
COURTNEY, JOAN KANE, age 85, a resident of Manhattan, is survived by her son William M. Courtney, grandchildren India, Will and Jack, and her younger sister Virginia Murphy. Joan was preceded in death by her late husband William H Courtney and daughter Jean Elizabeth Courtney. In accordance with Joan's wishes, she will be cremated and later interred next to her...
Vinodbhai Dave
Jun 8, 2019
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Vinodbhai's memory to Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris Plains, NJ. Interfaith Food Pantry 2 Executive Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 https://mcifp.harnessapp.com/wv2/donation/one-time DAVE, VINODBHAI, 85, of Denville died on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Vinodbhai was born in 1933 in Baroda to father Nandshankar Dave and mother Taralaxmi Dave. He grew up in...
Andrew John Calcagno
May 20, 2019
CALCAGNO, ANDREW JOHN, 54, of Westfield. It is with great sadness that the family of Andrew John Calcagno, Attorney at Law announce his sudden passing on Monday, May 20, 2019. Raised in Staten Island, NY and a resident of Westfield, NJ for over 20 years, Andrew was the cherished husband of beloved wife Regina (nee Bagli) of 23 years and...
Karina Lianny Vargas
May 14, 2019
VARGAS, KARINA LIANNY, of Paterson died on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Beloved daughter of Ruben S. Vargas and Nitza G. Torres. Cremation will be private.
Amari Tyquan Thorne
May 4, 2019
THORNE, AMARI TYQUAN, of Paterson died on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Beloved son of Tyquan Thorne and Sherika Bowman. Cremation will be private.
Steven N. Dribnack
Apr 26, 2019
DRIBNACK, STEVEN N., 69, of Lincoln Park formerly of Kearny died on Friday, April 26, 2019. Husband of Catherine. Father of Rebecca. Brother of John, Edward, Linda and the late Caroline. Pre-deceased by his parents Elmer and Matilda niece Elaine and nephew Kevin. Before retiring Steven worked for the US Postal Service for 32 years. Cremation was private.
Martha Kowalczyk
Apr 21, 2019
KOWALCZYK, MARTHA (nee RUSYNIAK), 87, of Clifton died on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph "Harry" (1969). Mother of Walter and Maryann Sivilic. Grandmother of Laura Banks. Sister of the late Helen, Millie, Anne, Florence, and John. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cremation was private.
Stanley Alfred DeYoung
Apr 4, 2019
DEYOUNG, STANLEY ALFRED, 70, of Midland Park, formerly of Paterson, NJ passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 4, 2019. He lived his life working hard to provide for his family. He was a wonderful husband to his late wife Christine Deyoung who passed in February 2018. He leaves behind two daughters who loved him dearly, Melissa Deyoung...
Juan Grana
Mar 21, 2019
GRANA, JUAN, 90, of Hackensack formerly of Havana, Cuba died peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Juan loves playing dominos, eating chocolate and cherished his time with family and friends. We will miss him dearly! Friends and family will be received on Sunday, March 24th from 2:00-4:00 PM at Manke Memorial @...
George Dioub
Mar 2, 2019
DIOUB, GEORGE, 88, of Paterson died on Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was a loving husband to Afaf Dayoub, wonderful father of three. Maha Dayoub Gabriel,wife of Michel Gabriel, Mouheb Dayoub, husband to Norma Hneno ,Mouin Dayoub, husband to Jina Abdulahad . Amazing grandfather to six grandchildren, Mayla Gabriel Sabeh wife to Alan Sabeh , Miriam Gabriel, Gorge Dayoub, Miriam...
Richard C. "Dick" Dexter
Mar 2, 2019
DEXTER, RICHARD C. “DICK”, 91, of Mahwah, NJ passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, after a long and arduous illness at the Paramus Veterans Home in the hands of his loving wife, Brenda Baer Dexter, and daughter, Robin Lea Dexter-Meyer. Loving son to the late mother, Gertrude May Dexter, and late father, Cedric Dexter. Devoted and loving father of...
Dorothy "Dottie" Vollmer
Feb 27, 2019
VOLLMER, DOROTHY "Dottie", (nee MORSE), 85, of Pompton Plains formerly of Upper Saddle River died peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Russell (2005). Loving mother of Paul R. Casson, Janet Smith, Wendy Ryffel and the late Brad (2000). Cherished grandmother of Paul Jr., Heather, Dawn, Kelly, Lisa, Kristin, Kevin and great grandmother of Victoria, Briana,...
Shantaben Chaturbhai Patel
Feb 10, 2019
PATEL, SHANTABEN C., age 92, passed away at home surrounded by her beloved family on the morning of February 10, 2019. Shantaben was born on July 31, 1926 in the state of Gujarat India, but resided the last 31 years of her beautiful and joyous life in Elmwood Park, NJ. Shantaben was a devoted and loving Matriarch, Mother, and grandmother....
Jose Luis Torres Sr.
Jan 20, 2019
TORRES SR., JOSE LUIS, 60, of Somerville died on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Father of Jena Fernandez and Jose Luis Torres, Jr. Cremation was private.
Frank Pollaro
Jan 13, 2019
POLLARO, FRANK, 66, of Lodi died on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Brother of Anthony Pollaro and Joseph Pollaro. Friend of Melinda Harrell and the American Legion Post 415, Saddle Brook. A Graveside Service and Burial will be held on Friday, May 17th at 11:00 AM at Crest Haven Memorial Park, Clifton, NJ.
Kusumben R. Patel
Jan 2, 2019
PATEL, KUSUMBEN RAMCHANDRA, 69, of Fair Lawn died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 4th from 12:30 -2 PM at Cedar Lawn Crematory, Paterson. Cremation will be private.
Leoncio "Leony" Castillo Jr
Dec 9, 2018
CASTILLO, LEONCIO JR. "LEONY", 78, of NY, NY, and Manila, Philippines died peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Beloved husband of 50 years to Amada Corazon “Chon-chon” Villegas. Loving father to Valerie, Carla and her husband Roland, Lucho and his wife Tina, and Patricia and her husband Chot. Cherished grandfather to Anton, Carlo, Sophia, Isabel, Ella, Athena, Roque, Elio, and...
Mariana Leslie Moore
Dec 9, 2018
MOORE, MARIANA LESLIE, age 2 Months, of Paterson entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Beloved daughter of Maurice Moore and Tiffany Dellindia. Loving granddaughter of Leslie Moore. Cherished sister of Jeremiah, Maylani, Makayla and Maurice Jr. Friends and family will be received on Monday, January 7th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Manke Memorial at Scillieri-Arnold Funeral Home, 351 Fifth...


