Obituaries
George P. Jacobus
Oct 12, 2025
George Jacobus passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 88. George was born April 21, 1937, in Montclair, NJ.
As an only child to Wilbur and Wilhelmina, he was an adventurous and mischievous young lad. His mother and aunt would say “if you turned your back for a second George would get hurt somehow”. He spent most...
Donald G. Matthews
Oct 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donald G. Matthews
Donald G. Matthews, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on November 17, 1950, in Paterson, NJ, to the late Agnes and Donald Matthews, Don was raised in Butler, NJ, alongside his siblings — Pamela Walters, Debra Matthews, and Scott Matthews...
Steven E. Durant
Oct 12, 2025
Steven “Stevie” Edward Durant, 65, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Chilton Medical Center in Pequannock, New Jersey. He was a loving father of three children and an adoring husband to his wife, Monica. Stevie was also a one-of-a-kind brother, uncle, and friend. Stevie was born on July 24th, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Benjamin Franklin High...
Patricia Daly O'Brien
Oct 8, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Daly O’Brien, age 71, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025.
Born on July 29, 1951, in Passaic, New Jersey, to John and Patricia Daly, Patty lived a life full ofcreativity, generosity, and love. She graduated from Daemen University and the Maryland Institute College of Art before embarking on a diverse and fulfilling career...
Janice Arahill
Oct 4, 2025
Janice Arahill, affectionately known as “Jan,” passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 1, 1947, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jan dedicated her life to the noble profession of teaching, spending 35 years as a special needs teacher in Bloomfield, NJ. Her commitment to her students was unwavering, and she was a cherished...
Mark Joseph Tomzick
Oct 10, 2025
Mark Tomzick, 65, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Pompton Plains, NJ. Born in Hoboken, NJ, Mark grew up in Pequannock. In 1993, he moved the family to Bloomingdale, NJ and remained there indefinitely.
Mark worked as a marble mechanic for BAC Local 7 Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Union of New York and New Jersey. He was an active...
Marie Demarest
Oct 9, 2025
Marie Demarest of Brunswick, Maine passed away peacefully on Thursday October 9, 2025, surrounded by her daughters. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She was born Marie Jimenez to Olga and Victor Jimenez in Bronx, New York on November 29, 1940. Her family moved to Kinnelon, NJ in 1945 where she attended St. Anthony’s School in...
Charles Edmund Barrett
Oct 5, 2025
Charles Edmund Barrett (1945–2025)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Edmund Barrett (Charlie), on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at the age of 80. Charlie was born on April 22, 1945, in Kearney, Nebraska to Edmund Barrett and Bertha Moers. He spent his childhood in both Paterson, NJ and Pompton Plains, NJ. He lived for many years...
Michael Frank
Oct 5, 2025
Michael Frank, born on January 5, 1948, in New York, NY, departed from this world on October 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and dedication that will not be forgotten. He spent his career as a Pressman at Vibrations Mounting and Control in Bloomingdale, NJ, where he was not just a valued employee, but a source of...
Robert Clyde Tucker
Oct 4, 2025
Robert Clyde Tucker, affectionately known as Bobby Clyde, passed away on October 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him. Born on April 16, 1930, in Hoboken, New Jersey, Bob spent his life dedicated to both his career and his family. He was a respected...
Peter Frei
Oct 4, 2025
It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Frei, age 72, who left us on October 4, 2025. Peter, or as his family called him, "Petey" or "Pop," lived a life full of love, joy, and bad dad jokes. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 50 years, Mary Frei, and a...
Salvatore Lombardo
Oct 3, 2025
Salvatore Lombardo, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away on October 3, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on February 28, 1949, in Solarino, Sicily, Italy, Salvatore's life was a remarkable tapestry of love, hard work, and devotion.
For over 60 years, Salvatore dedicated himself to the roofing trade, beginning his journey as a young man...
Trudy Hakin
Sep 26, 2025
Trudy Hakin passed away peacefully at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon, NJ on September 26, 2025. She was 88.
Trudy was the loving wife of 59 years to Andy, who died in 2021. She was also a devoted mother and grandmother.
Trudy lived a remarkable life. Born in Neisse Germany, she, along with her parents and 7 siblings,...
Nadine Klindt
Sep 23, 2025
Nadine Klindt, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to love and dedication, passed away on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on February 13, 1959, she spent her life passionately devoted to both her loved ones and her career, which focused on helping children with disabilities at the Matheny School and Hospital, as well as...
Judy E. Wroblewski
Sep 21, 2025
Judy E. Wroblewski, a beloved figure known for her good-hearted nature and deep commitment to family, passed away on September 21, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 31, 1943, in Bloomingdale, NJ, Judy dedicated her life to nurturing those around her, embodying the essence of what it means to be a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.
Before retiring,...
Sally D. Di Noia
Sep 17, 2025
Sally Di Noia, 96, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Born in Teaneck New Jersey, Sally graduated from Teaneck High School and co-owned a beauty salon with her sister Marie. She met the love of her life Paul Di Noia while in hairdressing school and the two were married in 1950. Together they owned several small businesses, including a...
Evelyn Staley Anderson
Sep 14, 2025
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share that our mother Evelyn S. (Martin) Anderson (89) of Oakland, NJ, formerly of Long Beach Island, NJ and Punta Gorda, FL passed away on September 14, 2025. Evelyn faced a long and arduous journey with NPH Dementia. She is now peacefully at rest and reunited with her husband...
William A. Tintle
Sep 13, 2025
William A. Tintle, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 13, 2025. Born on May 13, 1955, in Paterson, NJ, Bill's life was marked by dedication to his family and service to his community.
As a former co-owner of Tintle Bros. Roofing and the Head of Maintenance for...
Gerda M Edelstein
Sep 10, 2025
Gerda M. Edelstein, 85, formerly of New Providence N.J., and recently of West Milford N.J., died peacefully on September 10, 2025, with her family by her side at Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains, N.J.
Gerda was predeceased by both of her parents, and her siblings Wolfgang and Horst, her son, Thomas (2012), and her husband, Jack (2020). She leaves behind her...
Fred W. Laaninen
Sep 7, 2025
Frederick William Laaninen, 70, of West Milford, NJ, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1955, in Paramus, New Jersey, to the late John and Goldie Laaninen.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine (Kit) Laaninen; his children, Rachel Oostdyk, Brian Laaninen, and Melissa Dorfman and her husband Greg; and his beloved grandchildren, Bella, Chandon,...