Obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

With a heavy heart, we said good bye to Pete Tamuzza. He lived a long life of 95 years. He was born in Lodi, NJ but he lived most of his life in Midland Park, NJ. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He retired from Becton Dickinson of 40 years and Macy’s of 30 years. After working many...

Mar 6, 2025

Glen A. Celmer, 54 of Wayne, formerly of Paterson, passed away on March 6, 2025.  Beloved son of the late Paul A. Celmer and Cynthia C. Gratz. Dear brother of Craig A. Celmer.

Services are private.  Arrangements by Cremation Society of New Jersey - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.

Mar 3, 2025

Carol Ann Spoerry (nee Woytowich) of Rockaway, NJ, entered eternal life on March 3, 2025. She was 73. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Cremation Society of New Jersey – 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.

 Carol was born in Belleville on August 20, 1951 to Basil and Beatrice Woytowich....

Feb 7, 2025

Joan Purdy Kain, 69, passed away on February 7, 2025. Joan was a fiercely independent and resilient woman who faced her life's challenges with unwavering strength. She is now at peace. Joan was so fearless when she was young, her Dad affectionately nicknamed her "Tiger," a moniker she carried with pride throughout her life. Joan was an avid reader who...

Dec 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronnie “Jake” Jacobsen, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and brother. On December 20, 2024, Ronnie, 92, of Cedar Grove, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY before moving in Cedar Grove, NJ in 1960. He...

Dec 5, 2024

Timothy Nieves, 69 of Paterson, passed away on December 5, 2024. Beloved husband of Prudence (Walters) Nieves. He is also survived by his loving sons, Willis Walters, Edward Swaby, Dave Swaby, Richard Swaby and Gregory Swaby; his loving daughters, Karlene Plamer, Marlene Dawson, Keisha Swaby, and Patrona Swaby, his cherished grandchildren, Patrice Henry, Fataya Swaby, Giana Swaby, Mallica Douglas, Antonella...

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Dec 2, 2024

Carmen Torres entró en la vida eterna el 2 de diciembre de 2024; tenía 91 años. Carmen was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Placido Alvarez and Petra Alvarez.. Se casó con Guillermo Torres y, antes de su muerte en 1979, estuvieron casados durante 26 años.

Carmen is survived by her devoted children, William Torres Sr. and his wife, Nancy Sanchez,...

Nov 22, 2024

Connie Vivas-Franco of Paterson, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Friday, November 22, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on July 9th, 1954, in The Bronx, NY, to Rene and Felicita (Clemente) Vivas. She is survived by her loving children, Santiago Rodriguez, Leslie Franco, and Freddie Franco Jr., as well as her cherished granddaughter, Ella Joy...

Oct 20, 2024

Robert Sommer Wolfe Sr., of West Milford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, inCare One Post Acute Facility & Nursing Center.  He was a graduate of Union Hill High School and earned a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University.

Robert was a Staff Sargent in the US Air Force and served in Korea 1950-1953. Robert and his wife June...

Oct 18, 2024

Our beloved Yoer Arsenio Crespo Rosales, born on March 13, 1951, in Riobamba, Ecuador, peacefully entered eternal light on October 18, 2024. He was the cherished son of the late Gil and Dolores Crespo and a devoted brother to Niger and his wife Martha, Nimia and her husband Rodolfo, Doris and her husband Glenn, and Margarita Crespo.

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Nordia Latoya Wright was born on January 28, 1983, to Vancie Hazel and Horace Eldemire in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica. Nordia's delight in learning and childhood development translated into obtaining a degree in early childhood education at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Nordia met her husband, Verrion Wright, in a school program called TORCH in 1999, where they got...

Aug 29, 2024

Vincent Martino passed away on Aug 29, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 20, 2024

Javier Zayas, 63 of Belleville, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. Javier was born on August 4, 1961 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Carlos Zayas and Carmen Maria Torres. He grew up in a big loving family. He was the middle child among his 9 siblings. Loving father to, Stephanie Zayas-Scott, Melissa Lai, and Cedric Zayas. Javier was a...

Aug 10, 2024

Matthew G. Lieb, 56, of Asbury, NJ, departed from this world on Saturday, August 10, 2024, reuniting with his father Gerhardt (Gerry) Lieb and his mother Barbara Buck Lieb. Matt was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1968 and grew up in Conneaut, Ohio. He would often fondly reminisce about those moments he spent fishing in the Conneaut Creek with his...

Jun 17, 2024

Selena F. Threet, of Raritan, NJ made her transition on Monday, June 17, 2024, following a brief illness. She was the beloved mother of Gabi, Gary, and Gerard, whom she shares with Gary Redden. Selena was born in Buffalo, New York on December 8th,1965 to Ralph and the late Virginia Threet. She was the middle child of 9 siblings. In...