Obituaries

Jan 30, 2024

Nancy J. Leardo, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away on January 30, 2024, leaving a void in the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Born on December 26, 1960, in Belleville, NJ to Robert and Naomi Swineford, Nancy's life was filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to her family.

Nancy dedicated over 20...

Jan 28, 2024

Anthony Manno, a cherished family man, dedicated firefighter, and lifelong sports enthusiast, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on May 14, 1939, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Anthony grew up in a loving household with his parents Anthony and Mary (Caroll) Manno, alongside his siblings Ralph, Thomas, and Camille.

Anthony's formative years in Bayonne were...

Jan 25, 2024

Robert Joseph Ober, 88, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Beloved husband of Myrtle (nee Hess) Ober. Loving father of Robert J. Ober, Jr. & his wife Joyce and Irene Shanahan. Cherished grandfather of Michelle, Robert III, Kimberly, Jason, Donnie & Jenny. Adored great-grandfather of 13. Brother of the late Henry Ober. Mr. Ober was...

Jan 24, 2024

Dominick Ranieri, 95, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2024.

Dominick was born on December 1, 1928 in Satriano (Provincia Calabria), Italy. When he was 18, he left his beloved hometown to pursue the wondrous opportunities awaiting him in America.

Upon arriving in the United States in 1947, Dominick settled in Newark. He joined Carpenters Union...

Jan 22, 2024

Pauline Ann Minardi, affectionately known as Paula, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, at the age of 92 surrounded by her beloved family. Born to Emilia and Anthony Del Russo on September 10, 1931, in Newark, NJ, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering faith.

Paula was the beloved wife of the late Carmine V. Minardi and...

Jan 18, 2024

James M. MacDonald, 63, of Cedar Grove, formerly of Hackensack, passed away at Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair on Thursday afternoon, January 18th.

He was born in Teaneck to the late James A., Jr. and Margaret M. (Hoar) MacDonald and grew up in Maywood and Wood Ridge.

He graduated from Wood Ridge High School in 1978 and went on to earn a...

Jan 16, 2024

Patricia (nee Stephens) Gill, 78, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Robert & Marie Stephens. Beloved wife of the late Martin Gill. Loving mother of Kelly & her husband Mark Tahmoosh and the late Daniel Gill. Cherished grandmother of Aidan and Kerri. Dear sister of...

Jan 14, 2024

Helen Wolfelsperger (nee Rickershauser), age 88, of Fairfield, NJ passed peacefully on January 14, 2024.  Growing up in North Arlington, NJ, she was raised in a close and loving home that included her late parents, Helen and Frederick Rickershauser, her sister, the late Lorraine Rickershauser, as well as her maternal grandparents.  She attended Queen of Peace Church and graduated from Queen of Peace High School. 

Upon graduation from high school, she continued working at Prudential in...

Jan 13, 2024

Stephen Paul Sabol, 84, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Beloved Frances Sarah (nee Marmo) Sabol. Loving father of Stephen Sabol, Jr. and Melinda Librizzi. Cherished grandfather of Frank and Daniel Librizzi. Dear brother of Michael and Patricia Sabol. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Mr. Sabol was drafted to the...

Jan 13, 2024

Beverly Ann (nee Sterling) Hinz, 85, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey passed away on Saturday January 13, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Walter Arthur Hinz. Loving mother of Walter & Wendy Hinz. Cherished grandmother of Emma & Jack. Dear sister of Frances "Babs" Ferolie & John Sterling. Adored companion of her fur baby, Mollie. Memorial Service Saturday January 20, 2024...

Jan 12, 2024

Robert J. Malinchak, 69, of Lyndhurst, passed away on January 12, 2024. Beloved husband of Diane Malinchak (nee Maida). Loving father of Erica Gelzer and her husband Stephen. Adored PaPa to Alivia. Cherished brother to Cathy Drabin & her husband the late Greg and Linda Ayton and her husband Tommy. Dear brother-in-law of Margaret Cooke, Josephine Abate, and Joseph Maida....

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

David Cattafi, 80, of North Arlington, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Beloved husband of Lucille (nee Dito) Cattafi. Loving father of Lynne Cattafi and Paul Cattafi. Cherished grandfather of Matthew Paul Cattafi, Nicholas John Cattafi, Jackson Ryan David Schneider and Georgia Lou Schneider. Dear brother of Samuel Cattafi and Deborah Cattafi. Mr. Cattafi worked at the...

Jan 10, 2024

Jordan Andrew Miller, 56, of Fort Lee, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born in Flushing, New York to Jack Miller & Linda (nee Gleason). Beloved son to stepfather Robert King. Devoted father to Jack Brodie Miller. Loving partner to Julie Shrey. Dear brother of Jennifer Miller and Jason Patric. Cherished nephew to Geraldine Chutuk....

Jan 10, 2024

Jan 7, 2024

Regina Kochenash (nee Battersby), 92, of North Arlington, New Jersey, passed away on January 7, 2024. She was born in Jersey City and loved her upbringing, always reminiscing of her times spent there. In 1978, she moved to North Arlington and lived there for the remainder of her life. She loved and devoted her life to her family, always taking...

Jan 5, 2024

Carroll, Kevin M, 45, of Rutherford, NJ passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer. Kevin is survived by his pride and joy, partner in head-banging, travel companion, and son – Tyler Carroll.

Kevin was a huge fan of heavy metal music –especially Pantera and Rancid - and attended more concerts than one can count. But...

Jan 4, 2024

Catherine A. Purcell (nee Brown), 95, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John Purcell. Loving mother of Jack & his wife Linda Purcell, Mary & her late husband David Capen, Kathy Purcell, Kevin & his wife Deborah Purcell, Karen Colon and the late Patrick & his surviving wife Patricia Purcell....

Jan 2, 2024

Leposky, Michael, 84, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Michael was born in Johnstown, PA, July 30, 1939, and grew up in Portage, Pennsylvania where he lived until he left at the age of 21 to start his professional career as a Real Estate Appraiser with Associated Surveys Inc. After working in 10 different states, he...

Dec 29, 2023

William David Earl, affectionately known as "Chic" to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 29, 2023, in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Born on February 10, 1940, in Jersey City, NJ, Bill was a beacon of warmth and generosity throughout his 83 years.

Bill spent his early years in Jersey City, where he was born to...