Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

Ronald A. Burgers of Nutley, NJ was called home Thursday, March 9, 2023, passing away at the age of 84.  He passed peacefully, spending his last days surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on July 3, 1938 in Jersey City, NJ to Herman and Cora (Dunn).  He graduated from Dickinson High School, Jersey City in 1957; married Carmella Sierchio...

Feb 24, 2023

Florence Ferraro passed away on February 24, 2023 in Montville, NJ. She was born and raised in Newark and eventually moved to Bloomfield where she resided for many years.  Florence graduated from Barringer High School in Newark and went on to a career at Westing House Corporation for forty years.  Upon her retirement, she worked for First Fidelity Bank.  

More than anything, Florence was passionate about her family.  For Florence, the simplest yet greatest...

Feb 9, 2023

 

Michele M. “Micki” Comasco (née Sitarski), 66, of Bloomfield, peacefully entered into eternal rest with the spectacular sunrise on February 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at home. Micki arrived on Father’s Day, June 17, 1956, the third daughter of Edward and Veronica Sitarski.  Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, she graduated from Holy Family Academy in 1974. ...

Feb 3, 2023

 

Patricia Ann Cestone (née Brower) passed away on February 3, 2023, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family, in Palm Coast, Florida.  

 

Patricia was born on March 31, 1938, raised in Bloomfield, NJ, was a graduate of St. Thomas the Apostle School and Bloomfield High School, and was one of nine children. 

 

Patricia loved babies and...

Jan 29, 2023

Rosa Carandang, 74, passed away on January 29, 2023 in New York, NY.

Rosa was born in the Philippines. She was a nurse and retired from the Lyons VA Medical Center after working as a nurse for many years. She enjoyed playing golf - including with the Thursday Women’s group in Essex County, traveling, caring for her grandchildren and spending time with her family and close friends. She was...

Jan 16, 2023

Jan 12, 2023

 

 

On Thursday January 12, 2023, Shellie O’Brien-Donahue, passed away peacefully at the age of 70.

Shellie was a fan of country music and an award-winning country dancer. She enjoyed traveling, watching rodeos, and spending time with her cherished grandchildren.

Shellie was predeceased by her father Richard O’Brien; her parents Anna and Anthony Pierrie, of Bloomfield, NJ, and brother,...

Jan 8, 2023

 

Centenary University First Lady Jeanne Picariello Murphy of Hackettstown, N.J., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, of injuries suffered as the victim of a hit-and-run accident a day earlier while on her morning walk near home. She was 70.

 

A retired U.S. Army colonel and the wife of Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., Mrs. Murphy was...

Jan 1, 2023

 

 

Richard Kremer, 72, of Elizabeth, N.J., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Richard was the son of the late Warren and Grace Kremer. He is survived by his sisters Maryanne Kremer-Ames, Suzanne Petrozzino and brother Peter Kremer.

Richard who was born autistic, lived in Bloomfield for more than 50 years and was a lover of music...

Dec 20, 2022

Dec 14, 2022

On Wednesday December 14, 2022, Jane Stack passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Born in Bloomfield to the late Jacob and Lilian Kugelmann, Jane attended Immaculate Conception High school, class of 1950. Jane belonged to the St. Thomas September Club and the Belleville Club, where she enjoyed many activities with her friends. By nature, Jane was very friendly...

Dec 10, 2022

Donald E. Powers, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 10. A proud Bronx native, Don was born to parents Joseph and Jean, and he was raised alongside his brother Ray. Don was an alum of Mount St. Michael Academy, where he developed the spiritual and educational values that he carried throughout his life. It was...

Dec 9, 2022

Sophie Dorward passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022. She was 93. She was the wife of the late John Dorward (1979), and daughter of the late Stephen and Julia Toth, of Northampton, PA. She was predeceased by sisters Margaret, Agnes, Rosie and brothers Steve and John. Sophie is survived by her son James and his wife Susan; son John...

Dec 9, 2022

Elvira McDonnell entered into eternal rest on December 9, 2022. She was born in Newark, NJ on May 15, 1943, and was a life long resident of the city. She attended St. Vincent School, then Barringer High School. Elvira loved to travel as a young woman. She enjoyed many things. Some of her hobbies included needlepoint, crocheting, and Knitting. As...

Dec 6, 2022

Mildred Bucco, 90, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Mildred was very kind and caring. She enjoyed life and showed her love to her family by cooking for them. She cherished the time she spent with her sisters. Mildred was proud of working for Clara Maass for 30 years and loved all the friends she made...

Nov 19, 2022

Vincenzo A. Di Giano, 85 of Belleville passed away on Saturday, November 19th, 2022. Vincenzo was kind, generous and loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was born in Potenza, Italy and as a young teen moved with his family to Argentina due to World War II. He met the love of his life Licia, who is...

Nov 18, 2022

Lillian Giovannucci, 87, of Verona, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. Lillian was very kind and caring, she valued life and just loved & cherished her family. Prior to having her daughter Pamela, Lillian was an underwriter for the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. Later in life Lillian enjoyed working at D&L Botega Dress shop in Nutley and volunteering at...

Nov 7, 2022

Alfredo S. Rivera “Freddy”, 72, of Bloomfield, died Monday at Nov 7, 2022 the VA Hospital in East Orange after a brief illness. Born in Puerto Rico, Fred resided in Newark before settling in Bloomfield over 40 years ago. Fred graduated from Central HS in Newark before enlisting in the US Air Force and serving during the Vietnam War. Fred...

Nov 4, 2022

We remember Fred Kunze in images and words. Like the striking image of him standing on the beach. The recent passing of Fred Kunze on November 6th, 2022 brings to mind so many wonderful images and memories. Fred is survived by his beloved wife Patricia, his daughter Laura Harris and son-in-law Russ, grandson Russell Morgan Harris III (aka Stinkweed), sister...

Nov 2, 2022

On Wednesday November 2, 2022, Annamma Jacob “Susy” passed away peacefully, with her family by her side. Susy was a faithful member of the Valley Chapel Assembly of God Church in Clifton, NJ. She enjoyed several hobbies, including crocheting, gardening, cooking, and taking pictures. Her greatest joys were her family and her beloved dog Boston. Susy was predeceased by her...