Obituaries

Feb 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother Victoria Vernacchia (Vicky) Vernacchia, (Edwardo) 97 on February 14, 2025, of Toms River, formerly of Newark and Belleville, she passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

 She was the beloved daughter of Mary (Papaleo) and Pasquale Edwardo. Born in Newark, NJ on September 2,...

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 11, 2025

Olga D. Kalynovych, 88, of North Haledon, N.J., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 5-9 p.m. at Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J. The Parastas Service will be at 7 p.m. Services begin on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at...

Feb 11, 2025

Maria Yurkewych, 101 of East Hanover, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2025, at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston. Born December 5, 1923, in Sambir, Ukraine, she emigrated from Ukraine in 1951, living in Irvington/Newark, then Maplewood and eventually settling in East Hanover 20 years ago. She was a retired histologist for Orange Memorial Hospital for many years. 

Mrs. Yurkewych...

Feb 9, 2025

The Visitation and Funeral Service will be livestreamed here.

Our dear mother and grandmother, Queenie Irene (Weems) Saunders, affectionately called “Kitty” or “Kit” because of her hazel eyes, 88, of Union, New Jersey, has completed her final crossword puzzle, listened to her last hymn, read her final scripture, and stepped out of time into eternity, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in...

Feb 7, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

Salwa Khalil, 89 of Bloomfield, entered into eternal life on February 7, 2025 at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, with her family by her side. 

Born in Aaba, El-Koura, Lebanon, she most recently lived in Bloomfield. Salwa was a devout homemaker, caring for her children and helping to raise her beautiful grandchildren & great grandchildren.  Her love and care will be...

Feb 6, 2025

Gertrude Dornevil, 73, of East Orange, N.J., passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at St. Clare's Hospital, Denville, N.J.  Visitation will be on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 103 S. Center St., Orange, N.J. 07050 with a Funeral Mass beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Mausoleum entombment will follow...

Feb 6, 2025

Bendet Druyan, 94, of Maplewood, N.J., passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his residence.  The Funeral Service will be on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. inside the chapel at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 361 Highway 79, Morganville, N.J. 07751.  Burial will follow.  Arrangements are under the direction of Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600 Stuyvesant...

Feb 5, 2025

Desiree Ann Jones, 73, of Irvington, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, N.J.  Visitation will be on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. at Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J.  A Catholic Prayer Service will be offered at 11:30 a.m. with...

Feb 1, 2025

Maria Sofia Pawlyshyn (nèe Olesnicky), 77, of Montville, N.J., passed away on February 1, 2025.  A Funeral Service will be offered on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 733 Sanford Avenue, Newark, N.J.  Cremation will be private.  Arrangements are under the direction of Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600...

Jan 31, 2025

Bret S. Coeyman, 62 of West Caldwell, entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2025 at Mountainside Hospital, Glen Ridge.  

Burial services were privately held at Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, NJ on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Jan 31, 2025

Esther Siracusa, 90, of Union, N.J., passed away on January 31, 2025.  Visitation will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 2-6 p.m. at Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union.  Cremation will be private.  Memories and condolences may be shared at unionfuneralhome.com.

A full obituary will follow.

Jan 29, 2025

Lydia Lodico 97, of Dover, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2025, at St Claires Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with pneumonia.

Lydia was born on May 11th, 1927, in the Bronx, New York to Johanna and Herman Yochman. She graduated from school and went on to work...

Jan 28, 2025

Irene Holynskyj, 93, of Livingston, N.J., passed away on January 28, 2025. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J. The Parastas Service will be at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the family for a service at St. John the Baptist...

Jan 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Samuel Greiman

Samuel Robert Greiman, a creative soul with a heart rooted in San Francisco, passed away January 26, 2025 at the age of 74. Born in San Francisco, California, he was adopted into a family at a young age and spent his early years surrounded by the beauty and the...

Jan 25, 2025

The Family of Joyce D. Flowers, of Maplewood, N.J., known affectionately as “Jeannie,” is saddened to announce her passing on January 25, 2025.  Visitation will be on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 5-9 p.m. at Union Funeral Home – Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J.  Visitation will also be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 9-10...

Jan 24, 2025

Donald R. Bellott, 87 of Blairstown, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2025, at Hackettstown Medical Center.

Born in Newark, he lived in Bloomfield early in life before settling in Blairstown in 1980. Mr. Bellott was a proud US Amry Veteran where he served as a Tank Commander. He was honorably discharged and then...

Jan 23, 2025

Stephen Rochacewicz, 72, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Hackensack University Medical Center.

Stephen was born in Montclair and spent a large portion of his life in Bloomfield, graduating Bloomfield High School in 1970.

Stephen loved NASCAR, Sunoco fuel and traveling to Florida. He enjoyed...

Jan 22, 2025

Loretta A. DeSantis, 92, of East Brunswick, formerly of Manasquan and Belleville, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born in Belleville, she resided there for most of her life before relocating to Manasquan. In 1952, she married Anthony Camillo DeSantis. After raising her children, Loretta pursued her passion for design, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design...