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William E. Van Riper, age 81, of Berwick passed away on December 12, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Berwick. Born in Glen Ridge, NJ on March 3, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Claire M. (McFadden) Van Riper. He was a graduate of Bloomfield High School, NJ. After graduating, William […]
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John Joseph Ryall, 61, a lifelong resident of New Jersey, passed away on December 6, 2024, after battling cancer. A graduate of Bloomfield High School in 1980, John joined the Carpenters Union in 1984 and built a successful career in carpentry, working on a variety of projects which he took great pride in until 2023. […]
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Carmela “Millie” Cowen, AKA Mildred, devoted wife, loving mother and cherished grandmother, went to be with the Lord on December 12th. She was 76 years old. Mildred, lovingly known as Millie to family and friends, was born on August 19, 1948 in Newark, NJ. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomfield NJ where she also […]
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Vincent Leo Coffey, 90, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away after a long illness on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by his family and beloved caretaker of over four years, Bano Din. Vincent was born and raised in Bloomfield, New Jersey. He married the love of his life, Catherine, in 1961 and they moved […]
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Joan Dolores DiEsso, 85, of South Orange, NJ passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at RWJ University Hospital Somerset on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Joanie is survived by her dear sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Padalino, Bernice Maiocco and Gloria Saponara. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Paul Ippolito Summit Memorial. Please visit […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Anthony Martinez, who unexpectedly left us on November 16, 2024. Born on July 24, 1969, in Newark, New Jersey, Dave was the son of Felipe and Mildred Martinez (both deceased). Dave leaves behind his two loving children, Samantha Rose Martinez and Anthony […]
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Patricia Ann Raspa nee: Johnson, 90, passed away November 10, 2024 in Parsippany. Patricia was the wife the late Michael for over 60 years., Mother of Pattie Dencker and her husband Stu, Michael and his fiancé Tammie Ferruggia, Debbie Zaleski, & Donna. Sister of the late James and Charles Johnson. Grandmother of Lauren, Brian, Alicia, […]
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Mary Alice Smith, age 77, most recently of Asheville and previously of Raleigh, North Carolina died on November 2, 2024, in York, Pennsylvania. She was the wife of William Charles Smith, the mother of their four children—Susanna Joy, Matthew Brian, Elizabeth Caroline and Catherine Boehm. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1947, Mary Alice was […]
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Benecio Genelsa Jr. Born October 25th, 1971 in Cebu City, Philippines. Benecio passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2024 in Bloomfield, New Jersey. He was 53 years old. Jun-Jun, as he is fondly called by his family and friends, was a beloved son, brother, cousin and friend. He is survived by his mother Belen Genelsa, […]
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Vijitha (Chintha) Sandhiya Ondaatjie (1953-2024) After valiantly fighting lung cancer for the past five years, Vijitha Ondaatjie, 71 years of age of Glen Ridge, New Jersey peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Vijitha, fondly known as Chintha is survived by her children Manjula Ondaatjie and Gayan Ondaatjie, her […]