Obituaries

Dec 31, 2023

Egda Priscila Torres Piedra fue nacida un dia 4 de Noviembre de 1966 a las 9am, aunque celebraba su cumpleaños el 18 del mismo mes, por razones de su acta de nacimiento, casualmente el mismo día de nacimiento de su primera hija, Dayra Pardo.

Nació en el humilde hogar de sus amados padres, Gilberto Torres...

Dec 30, 2023

Mikhail Bitko, 91 of Parsippany, entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2023 at Boonton Care Center.

Born in Kuybishevo in the former Soviet Union, he lived for the past several years in Parsippany and was a devout member of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Maplewood, NJ.

Visitation on Thursday,...

Dec 29, 2023

In memoriam and tribute to Loretta Cammon who passed away on December 29, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her daughters Laura & Brenae, grandson Owen, her sister Jean, and a host of relatives and friends.

Loretta was born on October 6, 1943 in Washington D.C. Coming from humbling and...

Dec 28, 2023

Nadiya Mirchuk, 98, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

She was born in Romny, Ukraine, daughter of Andriy and Anna Matjucha, sister of Ippolit. The family emigrated first to Germany and then to the United States in 1950 where they settled in Newark, New Jersey. It was there that she met and...

Dec 26, 2023

Hugo R. Galarza, 82 of Union, entered into rest on December 26, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

Memorial Service on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Dec 25, 2023

Susanne Palumbo (nee: Panik) of Hillside, NJ, passed away on December 25, 2023, peacefully at home at the age of 105, with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Palumbo, Sr. (2006). Susanne is survived by her sons Lawrence, Jr. (wife Jane), of Bloomfield, NJ and John (wife Lorraine) of DelRay Beach, Fl....

Dec 21, 2023

Maria C. Sanzone, 69 of Nutley, entered into eternal life on December 21, 2023 at UMDNJ, Newark. Born in Partinico, Sicily on July 1, 1954 to the late Antonio DiTrapani & Benedetta Virga, she lived there until she married on April 7, 1977, then her and her new spouse moved to Belleville, NJ and in 2005 settled in Nutley....

Dec 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Maria Grondys

Maria Grondys, a pillar of strength and love, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of resilience and warmth that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.

Maria is survived by her five devoted daughters, Anna, Janina, Barbara,...

Dec 17, 2023

Nelson V Almeida, 87 of Irvington passed away on December 17, 2023.

Born in Quito, Ecuador, he lived in Irvington for many years and was employed by Edison Mold & Tool in Kenilworth before retiring.

He is survived by his daughter Maria Theresa Almeida-Watt and his son Nelson Almeida and his...

Dec 11, 2023

Michael Rama Larsen, 58, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1965, in Port Au Prince, Haiti.

Michael was a talented mechanic and handyman. In his country of Haiti was an engineer and President of his basketball league “Les Cousin.” He dedicated his life to helping others. He had a...

Dec 5, 2023

Emma Louise (Ingraham) Czarnecki, 95, of Brandywine Living in Colts Neck, NJ entered into eternal rest on December 5, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1928 in Bangor, ME and grew up in Concord, NH before moving to Bloomfield, NJ to raise her family.

Emma-Lou received a BA in English from the University of...

Dec 2, 2023

Zdzislaw Zielinski, 81, died peacefully on December 2, 2023, at his home in Bloomfield, NJ.

Born in Bedziemysl, Poland, on January 23, 1942 and immigrated to the United States in 1988 where he began working at a butcher shop in Newark. In 1990 he became a caretaker/maintenance worker at the Essex Manor in Bloomfield.

Nov 26, 2023

Alberto Rosa of Union, NJ, 53, went to be with the Lord at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ on November 26, 2023.

He is survived by his brother, Dennis Rosa, sister, Esther R. Brun, three nephews, and many extended family members and devoted caregivers who knew and loved him well.

Born...

Nov 26, 2023

Thomas Elhin, 77 of Totowa, entered into rest on November 26, 2023 at home. Born in Haifa, Palestine, he lived in Syria before moving to New Jersey in his early 20’s. He has lived in Totowa for the past 38 years. He was the owner/operator of Electronics’ World in Paterson for over 40 years and a devout parishioner of...

Nov 10, 2023

Nikolai Kossowicz of Branchburg NJ, age 94, passed away on November 10, 2023. Visitation for all will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Union Funeral Home, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union NJ 07083 followed by a family funeral the following day at Novo-Diveevo Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nanuet NY.

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Nov 10, 2023

Andrea K. Shorter, 75 of Clifton, entered into rest on November 10, 2023 at Mountainside Medical Center, Glen Ridge. Born in Glen Ridge, she lived in Clifton for several years. She was a retired employee of New Jersey Bell/Verizon for 30 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence H. & Georgina "Jean"...

Nov 5, 2023

Luz Marina Ardila, 69 of Union, entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2023 at CareOne at the Highlands in Edison.

Funeral Services were private.

Nov 4, 2023

Michl Menard, 69 of East Orange, entered into rest on November 4, 2023.

Visitation on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

A Funeral Service will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, NJ.

Nov 3, 2023

Lakeisha Montgomery, 46 of Newark, suddenly on November 3, 2023, entered into rest.

A complete obituary is pending.

Visitation on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A Celebration of Life will commence at 5:00 p.m.

Cremation will be held...

Oct 30, 2023

Jose Eduardo Pinto Saraiva, 61 of Union, entered into eternal life on October 30, 2023 at UMDNJ, Newark.

Jose is the son of Jose Pinto Marques Saraiva & Alice Hortensia Dias Pinto yet loved and raised by Maria Lucinda Oliviera Figueiredo.  Born on January 16, 1962, in Seia, Guarda, Portugal and not too long after...