Obituaries

Apr 9, 2024

Joseph Anthony Choffo III, aged 46, of Matawan, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was the cherished husband of Gynger M. Choffo and the devoted son of Joseph Anthony II and Barbara (nee Harter) Choffo. Joey leaves behind a legacy of love as the beloved father of Joseph Anthony IV, Liam (his husband Brandon Grispart), Jeremy,...

Apr 8, 2024

Kevin P. Rex was the owner of Rex Global LLC. , Rex Global Wealth Management and shareholder, Sr. Advisor, top producer and a well decorated Mass Mutual representative for New Jersey based firm Summit Financial LLC.

Kevin spent most of his career at Summit Financial, which is one of the country’s leading independent financial advisory firms. Kevin spent over 33 years...

Apr 8, 2024

Bial, Claudia (nee Graff), 83, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Bert Bial.  Loving mother of Deborah Bial, Alexandra Bial and son-in-law Bob Herbert.  Cherished grandmother of Erica Winkelstein and Naya Winkelstein.  Dear sister of the late Tom Graff.  Arrangements under the direction of Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home, 1601 Palisade Avenue,...

Apr 1, 2024

Apr 1, 2024

Maureen L. Rotella (nee Pattengill), 76, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.  Beloved wife of George Rotella.  Loving mother of Deana and the late George, Jr.  Funeral Service Monday 10AM at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  Friends will be received Sunday 2-6PM at the funeral home.

Mar 30, 2024

Robert “Rob” Howard passed away peacefully March 30, 2024. He was surrounded by those who loved him most, and by those who meant the most to him.



A life started in Newport, Rhode Island, Rob’s ability to make those around him feel appreciated created countless loving memories in the lives of more friends than he’d ever admit. This inherent kindness and...

Mar 29, 2024

Michael R. Keefe (51) passed away on March 29, 2024.

Mike was born to Elizabeth and Robert Keefe on August 20, 1972, in Greensburg, PA. 

After graduating Greensburg Central Catholic High School, he attended University of King’s College Foundation Year in Nova Scotia. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Philosophy and Literature. He then...

Mar 28, 2024

Anna Peticca (nee Ramundo), 88, of Toms River, New Jersey, formerly of Palisades Park, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Peticca.  Loving mother of Frank & his wife Jacqueline Peticca and Lisa & her husband Maurice Guglielmo.  Dear sister of Gino & his wife Patricia Ramundo and Elena & her husband Danny Mangani....

Mar 27, 2024

Robert Thomas Stephenson, Sr. 78, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on Long Island, Bob was raised in Roseland,NJ  until he married and settled in Fairfield 50 years ago.  He started his career in the Plating Industry at his family business, Standard Plating on Spring Street NYC. After selling the business, he worked for...

Mar 26, 2024

Jose A. Toca, 74, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on March 26, 2024, and joined with his loving parents Jose & Josefina.  Husband of Nora.  Beloved brother of Rosa & her husband Jose, and Carmen.  Cherished uncle of Michael, Daniel & his wife Marcela, Jonathan and Julian.  Granduncle of Michael and Matthew whom he adored and cherished.  Also survived...

Mar 25, 2024

Joan Ann Taylor-Adragna, affectionately known as Joan, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on March 25, 2024, in Lady Lake, Florida, at the age of 86. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on April 14, 1937, Joan lived a full, social life, caring deeply for those around her. She was sparked with a love of travel, home design,...

Mar 25, 2024

Richard Francis Cimera, 89 of Montville and Ocean Beach, New Jersey passed away on March 25, 2024 after a brief illness.Richard was a soft spoken, kind, intelligent, selfless, faithful loving person who would do anything for his wife, Joyce, and family.  He excelled in all aspects of life including his professional career as a mechanical engineer.He was an internationally recognized...

Mar 24, 2024

Mena Spina (nee Petrella), 86, of West Caldwell, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Peppino Spina.  Loving mother of Rina & her husband Chris Fiorenzi, Dario & his wife Marlo Spina, and Dalia Spina.  Cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Marcella, Dario Anthony, Julianna, Marlena and the late Krista.  Dear sister of Iolanda Biello...

Mar 23, 2024

Mar 22, 2024

Barbara Ann D’Agosta, 67, of Lyndhurst, NJ, passed away on March 22, 2024.  Beloved wife of Anthony J. D’Agosta.  Cherished daughter of Barbara French and the late Robert Chinery, Sr.  Loving mother of Anthony D’Agosta III and his wife Christina and Barbara Ann Melendez and her husband David.  Adored Nana of Anthony D’Agosta IV, Patrick D’Agosta, Nicola Melendez, and Kenzington...