Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

Sara Maria Suarez Panchi of Rutherford NJ passed peacefully on December 28, 2023.

Beloved wife of Galo, cherished mother to Jose, his wife Lisa Sarrao-Panchi of River Edge, and loving Grandmother of Matthew and Julia Panchi. Sister to José Manuel, Casimiro, Adelina, Domenica and Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Born in Illaso, Spain to parents Domenica and José Suárez, Sara...

Dec 27, 2023

John M. Fiore, Sr., 76, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Born in Newark on Auguest 30, 1947 to the late Filomina "Minnie" (nee Iannacone) and John Fiore. Beloved husband of the late Annette (nee Nappi) Fiore. Loving life partner of Toni Krug. Cherished father of John Fiore, Jr. Adored grandfather of...

Dec 26, 2023

Joan M. (nee Kahse) Hild of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday December 26, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Hild. Loving mother of Richard H. Hild, Jr. & wife Donna, Scott Hild & wife Marie, Tricia Meo & husband Fred, Jodi Cotugno & husband James and Jimmy Hild & wife Dawn. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Jessica,...

Dec 25, 2023

Makbule Ahmetovic, 90, of Cliffside Park, NJ passed away on December 25, 2023. Loving wife of Ismail Ahmetovic. Beloved mother of Enkel Ahmeti and his wife Yllka Filipi and Nausika Mucho and her husband Fatos. She is also survived by many loving family members and friends.

Dec 24, 2023

Gloria Marshall, affectionately known as Glo or Gloria to her friends and family, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on December 24, 2023, at the age of 98. Born on January 5, 1925, in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, Gloria lived a rich and fulfilling life, marked by her loving nature, generosity, and an unwavering zest for the beauty...

Dec 20, 2023

Susan Lesley Drake, 72, passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at her home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was born on June 24, 1951 in Portsmouth, England to the late Francis John Drake & Peggy Joan Kitcher Drake.

Along with her parents, Sue is reunited in passing with her beloved son, Brian Keith Pisko.

Sue was a hardworking woman...

Dec 15, 2023

Phyllis (nee Dellutri) Cirelli, 74, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. Beloved wife of Vincent Cirelli. Loving mother of Vincent & his wife Kelly Cirelli. Cherished grandmother of Khloe and Kaeden. Dear sister of Pamela, Maria, Germana and the late Michelle & Michael. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Mrs. Cirelli...

Dec 13, 2023

Daehee Lee, a warm and adventurous soul to all who knew him, passed away at the age of 34 on December 13, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Born on June 13, 1989, in Daegu, South Korea, Daehee's infectious laughter and generous spirit were a gift to the world from the very beginning.

Daehee's life was marked by his unwavering kindness...

Dec 13, 2023

Dec 11, 2023

Robert D. MacMillan, 89, of Wayne, New Jersey formerly of Brick & Roseland, NJ passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Roseann (nee Viscido) MacMillan. Loving father of Karen & her husband James Charpentier, Robert & his wife Joanne MacMillan and Stacey & her husband Michael Brown. Cherished grandfather of Kristen & her husband Michael Coppola, James...

Dec 11, 2023

Carolyn Centonze (nee DeVirgilio),90, of Fairfield, N.J., passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. "Carol" was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. and took great pride in her Italian heritage. The consummate Italian mother and grandmother, her Sunday dinners were traditional feasts enjoyed by her family. Carol was an avid bowler and master solver of...

Dec 10, 2023

Patricia Ann Alfonso (September 15, 1940 – December 10, 2023)

Patricia Ann Alfonso, 83, died on December 10 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Paterson and raised in Newark, Pat worked as an administrator in payroll. She met the absolute love of her life, John, on a blind date, and they married on May 25, 1963. Pat put her career...

Dec 9, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Patricia D'Aquila, 82, of Fairfield, NJ, passed away due to complications of pneumonia on December 9, 2023. She was born and raised in Belleville NJ, daughter of the late Anthony and Theresa (Annunziata) DiGirolamo. She had a talent for singing and was a devout Catholic who attended mass regularly at Holy Family Church in Nutley.

Patricia graduated from Belleville High School...

Dec 7, 2023

Mario Gino, 66, life long resident of North Arlington, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Marlene (nee Paskas) Gino. Loving father of Valerie Gino, Stephanie Tanelli and Alison Inglese & her husband Frank. Dear brother of Elvira "Susie" Merringer and the late Leonard Gino. Cherished grandfather of Landon, Frankie, Abigail, and Addison. Also...

Dec 7, 2023

Mary Barbara Kohler (nee Long), 91, of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Teqesta, California and Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Donald Kohler. Loving mother of Donna & her husband Timothy Drugatz, Richard & his wife Angela Kohler, Donald Mark Kohler and the late George Kohler. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren. Funeral Tuesday...

Dec 5, 2023

Annette (nee Mari) Birnberg, 85, of Woodland Park, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Beloved wife of Charles Birnberg. Loving stepmother of Charles Birnberg & his wife Karen and the late Christine Donovan. Cherished sister of Peter Mari & his wife Rosanne. Dear aunt of Peter Joseph Mari. Annette graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from...

Dec 3, 2023

Linda J. (nee Morales) Kocienski, 70, of East Rutherford, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Beloved wife of Richard Kocienski. Loving mother of Mykhia & her husband Dae El. Cherished grandmother of Kayla and Kelis. Adored sister of Minnie, Gloria, Rosie, Robert, Ray, Miriam, and the late Louie, Jackie, & Josette. Dear half-sister of Louie. Also survived...

Dec 1, 2023

Saverio Piccininni, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 1, 2023. Born on May 27, 1940, in Molfetta, Italy, Saverio was known for his friendly demeanor, generous spirit, and joking personality.

In 1956, at the tender age of 16, Saverio embarked on a life-changing journey, immigrating to America with his family...

Nov 29, 2023

John J West., 97, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Ann West. Loving father of Reverend Peter West, Chris and his wife Carolyn West and Sister Helena of Mary, O.Carm. Cherished grandfather of Caleb, Sophia and Daniel West. Dear brother of late Dorothy West, Walter West and Joan Ladd. Also...