Obituaries

Jun 13, 2024

Ronald Richard Mikatarian, 86, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Devoted husband of the late Constance & Jean Mikatarian and surviving spouse Diana Mikatarian. Beloved father of Douglas & his wife Michelle Mikatarian, Jeff & his wife Kim Mikatarian, and stepfather to Craig & his wife Muriel Mason, the late Lynn Cook and the late Beth...

Jun 12, 2024

Jamie H. Jasinski (nee Hart), 70, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Beloved wife of Richard Jasinski. Devoted daughter of the late James & Gladys Hart. Loving mother of Richard Jr. & his wife Ashley Jasinski and Jonathan "Bubba" & his wife Erika Blumenfeld. Cherished Grammie of Jakob Hart, Gage, Holden and James Hart. Loving...

Jun 11, 2024

Kearney, Luke, 94, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey for 52 years, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Beloved husband of 55 years to the late Celia (nee Sheridan) Kearney. Loving father of Celia Ann Kearney and the late James Michael Kearney. Dear son of the late James & Mary (nee Nestor) Kearney. Predeceased by 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Also...

Jun 11, 2024

Digesere, Teresa (nee Chiossi), 95, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Digesere.  Loving mother of Frank Digesere, Jr. & his wife Kathleen, Joanne Okragly & her husband Richard, and Joseph Digesere & his wife Nancy.  Cherished grandmother of Karri, Nicole, Jaclyn, Alison & Lisa.  Adored great-grandmother of Luca,...

Jun 8, 2024

Jean-Philippe Bourquin, 72, of Gwynn, Virginia, passed away on June 8, 2024. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Miller) Avicolli-Bourquin. Devoted son of Edith & the late Rene' Bourquin. Dear brother of Martine and her husband, Jean-Marc Hintermann. Loving step-father of Danamarie Bannon. Loving father-in-law of Thomas Bannon. Cherished grandfather of Emma Mae Bannon. Adored uncle of Benoit Hintermann. JP was...

Jun 8, 2024

Yachmetz, Lorraine (nee Trawczynski), 88, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late John Yachmetz.  Loving mother of Deborah & her husband Louis Bertero and John & his wife Marianna Yachmetz.  Cherished grandmother of Louis & his wife Sheri Bertero, Lauren & her husband William Bretzger, Lisa & her husband Matthew Kindzierski,...

Jun 8, 2024

Timothy A. Morrone, 62, of Pine Brook, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  Life partner of the late Susan Perrapato.  Devoted son of the late Doris E. (nee Lloyd) & Anthony J. Morrone, and step-son of Judith Morrone.  Loving "father" of Tori Brandt.  Beloved brother of Toni & her husband Gary McCullough, Michael Morrone & his partner...

Jun 4, 2024

Gary E. Giordano, 65, cherished son of Kathryn & Ernest Giordano, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2024. He is survived by his heartbroken children Diana Gasparano & husband Thomas,  Gary Giordano Jr. & wife Jacqueline, Lisa Jett & husband Christopher, and the mother of his children Diane Giordano. He is the beloved PopPop to Thomas, Brielle, Ashlynn, Gavin, Amri, Hudson and Madeline. He is also survived by his brothers...

Jun 3, 2024

James "Greg" McIlroy., 75, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.   He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and emigrated with his parents when he was two years old, to Kearny, NJ.  Beloved husband of Barbara Ann (nee Riecker) McIlroy.  They lived their entire married life in Lyndhurst where they raised their two children.  Loving...

Jun 1, 2024

Jean (nee Polito) Artificio, 105, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.  Devoted wife of the late Louis Artifico.  Beloved mother of Janet & her husband Peter Bacilo and Robert & his wife Carol Artificio.  Dear sister of Phyllis Anagnos, Theresa Ruocco, Susan Artificio, Ann Lampasona, Yolanda Stinziano, and Margaret Basile.  Cherished grandmother of Suzanne &...

May 31, 2024

Ellen Patricia Brown, 69, of Little Falls, New Jersey passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024.  Beloved wife of Wayne Brown.  Loving mother of Matt & his wife Randi, Chris & his wife Vanessa, and Sean & his wife Katie.  Cherished grandmother of Aiden, Aidan, Giada, Cameron, Kayleigh, Izzy, Aria, Liam, and Austin.  Dear sister of Johnny, Sissy, Teresa, Patrick,...

May 29, 2024

Muriel Hansen, born on March 19, 1927, Kenilworth, NJ, peacefully passed away at her home May 29, 2024. She leaves behind grieving family members and friends including her husband of 70 years, David P. Hansen, daughters Carolyn H. Iacoviello & Suzanne P. Hansen, son-in-law John M. Iacoviello, grandsons Jeffrey P. Iacoviello and Andrew P. Iacoviello, as well as nieces and...

May 29, 2024

Luigi Felice Morsella, 79, of Lyndhurst New Jersey, passed away on the morning of Wednesday May 29, 2024. He was a beloved husband of Rina (Russillo) Morsella, a loving father to Marco & his wife Melissa and youngest son Claudio. He was born in Italy and grew up with his dear siblings Oreste, Maria, Dino and Tony. He was a loved...

May 26, 2024

May 26, 2024

Janice A. (nee Schreib) Harraka, 79, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Beloved wife of Louis N. Harraka. Loving mother of George & his wife Darcey Harraka, Louis C. Harraka and Debra Harraka. Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Nick, Mike, Kayla, Jeffrey, Daniel and Alison. Dear sister of the late Ronnie Schrieb. Mrs. Harraka was a...

May 25, 2024

Trinity Perez's life was a testament to sweetness, beauty, and a vibrant spirit that endeared her to everyone she met. Born on January 6, 2012, at Holy Name Hospital, her presence brought light and joy to her family and friends from the very beginning. It is with heavy heart that we announce her passing on May 25, 2024, at the...

May 21, 2024

Coghlan, Robert, 73, of North Arlington, New Jersey.  Beloved husband of Bernadette (nee Gordon) Coghlan; Loving father of Ryan and Amy (Robert) Zbacnik; Dear brother of Gary, Brian, and Patti Coghlan; Cherished grandfather of Quinn, Russell, and Gwen. Also survived by his sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and too many cousins to count. Robert was a compassionate, kindhearted family man who...

May 18, 2024

May 16, 2024

Patricia (née Donnelly) Woelpper, of Bergen County, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, peacefully in the presence of family at her daughter’s home in Charlotte, NC. Patricia was born at Wadsworth Hospital in Manhattan, New York, on March 11, 1949. Her parents were Michael Conrad Donnelly and Bridget (née Conolen) Donnelly. At the time of Pat’s birth, the Donnelly family resided in...

May 16, 2024

Jaime R. Mena , 58,  of North Arlington, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  He was born on December 10, 1965 in El Salvador to Rolando and Dora (Monterrosa) Mena. Beloved husband of Bonnie A. Mena. Loving father of Doris & her husband Kevin Mehnert, Jason Mena, Arianna Mena, Hannah Mena and Daniel Gonzalez. Dear brother of Liliana...