Obituaries

Oct 14, 2022

Catherine Louise Gavigan, 90 of Bloomfield, entered into rest on October 14, 2022 at her daughter residence.   Born in New York City on April 1, 1932 to the late William P. Gavigan & Frances Murphy, she lived for many years in Montclair as a resident of the First Montclair Senior House.

Catherine enjoyed the simple...

Oct 14, 2022

Romeo (Mel) Serrano passed away on Oct 14th 2022 at the age of 71 yrs old. An aneurysm in his brain was the main cause. Even though he knew this could erupt at any moment 20 yrs. ago, he chose to live his life to the fullest.

He was a humble man of few words...

Oct 11, 2022

Darlene R. Gardi, 72 of Monroe, entered into rest on October 11, 2022 at Cranbury Center.

Services were held in private.

Oct 9, 2022

Barbara Kossakowski, 81 of Plainsboro, formerly Newark, entered into eternal life on October 9, 2022 at Merwick Care Center.  Born in Newark to the late Herbert Mertz & Sophie Smycka, she lived most of her life in Newark.   She was a retired executive secretary for the State of New Jersey's Criminal Justice Division.

She is...

Oct 8, 2022

Jaime Robert Huntley passed away on October 8th, 2022, at the age of 42, in his home after spending days surrounded by those he loved and cherished. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was the oldest of five siblings. His parents were Ann Marie Huntley nee Haynes & Eon Godfrey Huntley.

As a...

Oct 8, 2022

Michael Moses Matosian, 93 of Cranford, entered into eternal rest on October 8, 2022. Born in Antioch, Syria on March 4, 1929, he lived in Cranford for many years. He was a retired Textiles Forman. In his younger years, Michael achieved a Black Belt in Karate and was a master at “Uechi Ryu”.

He is...

Oct 8, 2022

Lucie Lobdell (nee Scharfenberg) born February 6, 1929 in Łomza Poland, died suddenly at home in Newark, NJ, October 8, 2022, age 93.

She was predeceased by mother Olga Pfennig, father Oskar Scharfenberg, brother Emil Scharfenberg, former husband Thomas B. Lobdell. She is survived by daughter Linda Lobdell; daughters Amy Oyer and Sandy Stevens and...

Oct 7, 2022

Olia Lukiw, of Glen Spey, NY, died peacefully on October 7, 2022, after bravely battling cancer.

The daughter of Ukrainian immigrants–Bohdana and Evhen Hrycaj–Olia was born on August 26, 1950, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although she came to the United States at ten years old, she preserved and celebrated her Spanish and Ukrainian culture throughout...

Oct 4, 2022

Walter Powell quietly passed away on October 4, 2022 at the age of 82.

A long time resident of Trenton, NJ, a retiree and veteran, Walter was known to be a dependable, hardworking, and caring man. He was the 8th child of Ulysses and Ethel (Lee) Powell. Preceded to heavenly rest by his brothers, Willie...

Oct 2, 2022

Charles Kraus, 94 of Maplewood, entered into eternal life on October 2, 2022.   Born in Irvington to the late Joseph Kraus & Catherine (nee: Groth), he lived in Maplewood most of his life.

He is survived by daughter, Monica Snelgrove, and nieces and nephews, George Kraus, Janice Haas, Eugene Herre and Donna Webb. He was...

Sep 29, 2022

Thomas Ward Stuart, 72 of Parsippany, formerly of Blairstown & Irvington, entered into eternal rest on September 29, 2022 at Morristown Medical Center. Born March 12, 1950 in Newark he lived in Parsippany for the past 8 years.

He was a retired mechanic for Clinton Tire & last held a position as a driver for...

Sep 24, 2022

Teresa (nee Kodz) Siomko, age 92, of Bloomfield, N.J. entered into eternal rest on Saturday September 24, 2022, with her loving family at her side.

Teresa, one of 12 children, was born in Czegliki, Poland, on August 30, 1930, to Jakub and Helena (nee Antropik) Kodz. She came to the United States over 30 years...

Sep 23, 2022

Leonard J. Moravek, 76 of Toms River, formerly of Sayreville, entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2022, at his residence. Born in Newark, he lived in Toms River since 1989. He was a retired TIR Checker for Maher Terminals in Elizabeth. Lenny loved the shore. Whether it was sunning on the beach, walking on the boardwalk in Seaside...

Sep 19, 2022

On Monday, September 19, 2022, Louise May Catania, 82, passed away in her home in Lakewood, NJ.

There will be a viewing at Levandoski-Grillo Funeral Home, 44 Bay Ave in Bloomfield, NJ on Friday, September 23 from 12:00-2:00.  Cremation will be held privately.

Louise was born on October 3, 1939, at...

Sep 18, 2022

Raymond Sagendorf, 60 of Union, entered suddenly into eternal rest on September 18, 2022 at his home.  Born in Newark, he grew up in Irvington before moving to Union 35 years ago.

He was a retired Line Supervisor for Nabisco in Fairlawn for over 20 years, retiring only when the plant closed down a few...

Sep 18, 2022

Charles Andre Desrosiers, a resident of Bloomfield, New Jersey, age 78 passed away on September 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Gonaives, Haiti on November 24, 1943 to Joachim Desrosiers and Leonne Pelissier. He worked as a Chef at Wyndham Hotel for 12 years and as a Crossing Guard at Irvington City for...

Sep 14, 2022

Elimene Jean, 44 of Irvington, entered into rest on September 14, 2022 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.  Born in Cap Haitien, Haiti, she lived most of her life in Irvington.

Viewing and Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   Mausoleum Entombment will follow at Hollywood...

Sep 13, 2022

Sep 13, 2022

Kathleen Giliberti, 64 of Nutley, formerly of Belleville, entered into eternal life on September 13, 2022 at Mountainside Medical Center. Born in Newark, she there most of her life before moving to Belleville and only recently to Nutley. She was a retired homemaker but enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She loved to spend time with her family...

Sep 12, 2022

James L. McSorley, surrounded by his children and his wife, Jackie (nee Lawler), died after a brief illness on September 12, 2022 at his home.

Born in Jersey City Heights, Jimmy was the proud father of the late Daniel McSorley, Sharon McSorley, James McSorley, Patricia Darragh, Jacqueline Mincica, and Kevin McSorley as well as stepfather...