Obituaries

Aug 26, 2026

Eladio Ortiz, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, in Paterson, New Jersey. He was 88 years old.

Eladio was born on December 10, 1937, in Corozal, Puerto Rico. He later made New Jersey his home, where he built a life centered around his family and his work. He was a dedicated truck driver for Arrow...

Aug 22, 2026

Pablo Damian DeLeon Guerrero, affectionately known as Damian and Yayi, and lovingly called "Pablitín" by his siblings, was born on July 23, 1970, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 56. Damian is survived by his father, Pablo; his mother, Luisa; and his loving siblings, who will forever cherish his memory....

Aug 3, 2026

Fernando Lopez Sanchez, born on March 10, 1950, in Bogota, Colombia, passed away on August 3, 2026. Fernando’s life was marked by dedication, humility, and enduring commitment to those around him.

Throughout his seventy-six years, Fernando’s presence touched family, friends, and the broader community. His roots in Bogota instilled a sense of culture and tradition that remained an integral part of...

Jul 20, 2026

Alexander Sasha Cahill Heitz, 30, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Belleville, New Jersey. Born on June 5, 1996, in Murmansk, Russia, Alexander Came to the US at age 7, he spent his youth in Connecticut and Florida before settling in Nutley, New Jersey with his wife.

He worked as a yellow iron diesel mechanic for Interstate Waste Services in...

Jul 18, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound remembrance, we announce the passing of Gisele Ann Burney, who left this world peacefully on July 18, 2026, at the age of 85. Gisele’s journey began on October 4, 1940, and across those eight and a half decades, she touched the lives of those around her with grace, compassion, and unwavering dedication to family.

Gisele’s story...

Jul 16, 2026

Gerald "Gerry" Barry Roswal, 83, of Cliffside Park, New Jersey, passed away on July 16, 2026. Gerry was born in 1943, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Jack Roswal and Sally (Stoff) Roswal.

A member of the first graduating class of Saddle Brook High School, in 1961, Gerry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Air...

Jul 4, 2026

Theresa "Terry" Cannova, 94, of Morristown, NJ, peacefully completed her well-lived life on July 4, 2026. Born on St. Patrick’s Day and passing on the Fourth of July, Terry clearly loved the holidays and made sure she went out with a bang!

Raised in East Orange, Terry started a family in Nutley with her husband, Joe. They eventually headed down the...

Jun 25, 2026

Edward Schwerdtfeger passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 in Hackensack, NJ at age 91. He was born in Hackensack and grew up in Wood-Ridge. As a child, he loved fishing and outdoor activities with the Boy Scouts. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic. He served six years during the...

Jun 14, 2026

Lilo Jaworski, 94, of Clifton, NJ passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2026. Liesolette nee Heinrich was born April 23, 1932 in Neu-Ulm, Germany. She emigrated from Germany into the United States at 24 years old, having lived through the wartime and reconstruction years of the Second World War within her home country. Lilo was predeceased by her...

Jun 10, 2026

Judith Chew McFarland, 71, passed away on June 10, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. She was an unforgettable woman in life and her contagious spirit will forever live on in the many loved ones she leaves behind.

Judith Ann Chew was born in Greencastle, IN, to parents James and Ruth Chew, with sisters Marilyn Clearwaters and Barbara McGill (d. 2024). She...

May 26, 2026

May 17, 2026

Carlo C. Rosolen, 95, of Kinnelon, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on May 17, 2026, with his loving family by his side.

Carlo was born on October 13, 1930, in Stanford, CT. His family eventually settled in northern NJ. He began his first job at 9 years old and continued working in his career as a union carpenter for...

Apr 25, 2026

It is with much sadness that the family of Susan L. Holford announces her passing on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She died peacefully in her sleep under hospice care. Susan was a well-known, award-winning artist in Morris County, NJ. She graduated from Hanover Park Regional HS in 1960. After three years of college, first at Elizabeth College, PA, and then...

Apr 17, 2026

Matthew W. Mitchell III, 84, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Park Ridge, New Jersey.

Born on February 2, 1942, in Passaic, New Jersey, he was the son of Matthew W. Mitchell Jr. and Frances Mitchell. He was raised in Rutherford, New Jersey, and was a proud graduate of St. Peter’s Prep and St. Peter’s College.

Matthew was a longtime resident...

Feb 22, 2026

Celebrating a Life Well Lived 

Fatima Lainez of Haceksack, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, February 22, at the age of 75. She was born to Pedro Octavio Lainez and Angela Torres Jimenez and was the third of five children. Her siblings include Norma Salazar, Leonor Lainez, Jose Lainez, and Gioconda Lainez. 

Throughout her life, Fatima was deeply rooted in her faith...

Feb 6, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Damian Hernandez, a loving husband, and a dedicated professional, who left this world on February 6, 2026, at the age of 48. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on July 20, 1977, Damian's life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to his family and his hardworking nature.

Throughout his life, Damian...

Nov 16, 2025

James Joseph ’Jim’ Zbikowski, of Clifton, New Jersey, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1954, in Montclair, New Jersey, and his passing leaves a legacy of love, creativity, and loyalty.

 Jim is survived by his loving, wife, Patricia, his children, James Edmund Zbikowski and Tara Lyn Zbikowski, his...

Nov 6, 2025

Born in San Miguel, El Salvador, Rodrigo Salomon Zelaya lived a life filled with love, creativity, and childlike faith. He later made his home in New York, where he built a beautiful life with his beloved wife, Maria De Los Angeles Hidalgo. Together they raised two children, Jaime and Tanya Zelaya, who were the pride and joy of his life.



Rodrigo...

Nov 1, 2025

Arthur L. Huff Jr., 83, of Blairstown, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Blairstown, Arthur was known for his warmth, humor, and devotion to family and friends. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, was a dedicated Mason, and an active member of the Sunny Ridge Hunting Club, where he enjoyed the...

Oct 18, 2025

Anna Mae (Douma) Dykstra, 96, of North Haledon, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025, passing peacefully in her sleep.

Born on February 23, 1929, in Prospect Park, NJ, Anna Mae was the beloved daughter of Henry and Anna Douma. She married Garry Dykstra on July 8, 1949, and together they shared 70 years of love,...