Obituaries

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 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

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...

Jan 21, 2025

Arthur L. Roulhac, 75, of Irvington, N.J., passed away on January 21, 2025. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. at Union Funeral Home – Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J. A Funeral Service will be offered at 11 a.m. with mausoleum entombment following at Hollywood Cemetery, Union. Memories and condolences may be...

Jan 18, 2025

Michael D. Marchitto, 69 of Tinton Falls, entered into eternal life on January 18, 2025 at Villa Marie Clare after a long battle with cancer. Born August 28, 1955 in Jersey City to Dominic & Rose Marchitto, he lived most of his life in Jersey City, before living in Manasquan and Tinton Falls in recent years.

Jan 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Erasmo "Davidcho" Munoz Ancieta on Friday, January 17, 2025 in Union, New Jersey, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 25, 1946 in Lima, Peru, Erasmo lived a life full of dedication, service, and unconditional love.

Erasmo spent most of his life in...

Jan 15, 2025

Delia E. Velasquez, 95 of Newark, entered into rest on January 15, 2025 at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston.

Visitation on Monday, January 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 21st at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, Newark.  All are requested...

Jan 10, 2025

Donna Deehan, 69 of Jackson Township, formerly of Jersey City, entered into rest on January 10, 2025 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.

Services are being held in private.

Jan 7, 2025

Laurence “Lola” Nasseh, 83 of Bloomfield, entered into rest on January 7, 2025, at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. Born in Mina, Tripoli, Lebanon on September 22, 1943, she lived in Bloomfield most of her life. She worked for over 30 years with the Anin Flag Co, of Verona until she retired.

She is preceded...

Jan 6, 2025

Donald Edward Fenty was born to the parents of the late Ismay (née Cameron) and Arthur Basil Celwine Fenty on April 27, 1936 at Georgetown Hospital in Georgetown, Guyana, South America. After a long valiant fight with multiple health issues, he peacefully departed this earthly life on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his daughter's home in Concord, NC.

Jan 5, 2025

Paul Thomas Maceluch, of Cedar Knolls, passed away comfortably and peacefully on Sunday morning, January 5. He was surrounded by love, humor, and memories of a life well lived.

Paul was born to Theodore and Evelyn Maceluch on December 8, 1946, in Newark, NJ, where they lived. Six years later, their family was joined by...

Jan 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Teresa Mychajluk (nee: Lyons) on January 5, 2025 in Manchester, NJ. Born on December 27, 1937 in Newark, NJ, Florence was known for her unfaltering patience and quiet presence. She was a dedicated bookkeeper for nearly 4 decades before retiring.

Florence enjoyed bowling...

Jan 3, 2025

Jane Edwards (nee: Meehan), 82, of Hillside, N.J., passed away on January 3, 2025, in Cranford, N.J. Born on February 1, 1942, in Newark, N..  Jane, affectionately nicknamed Sissy by her friends and family, was known for her vivacious spirit and love of laughter, always cherishing moments spent with friends and family.

Jane graduated from...