All Obituaries

Michael E. Francke, 42, of Northvale formerly of Bergenfield passed away on August 17, 2019. Beloved son of Ann and John Francke. Dear brother of Jennifer Tremper, Jeffrey and Jonathan Francke. Services and cremation will be private. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Bernard A. Candela, 72, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Hackensack Hospital, surrounded by his family. Ben was born on June 4, 1947 to Nancy and Anthony Candela. He grew up in Bergenfield and graduated in 1965 from Bergenfield High School. He attended Bethany College in West Virginia, and after graduating with a degree in Economics and Math, he went on to earn his MBA in Marketing and Business Management from New York University’s Graduate School of Business. He became a...

Rita M. Kooman of Blairstown formerly of Bergenfield passed away on August 4, 2019. Devoted wife of the late John Kooman. Beloved mother of Kathleen Kalish, Lori Ann Hipple, Michael Kooman, and Scott Kooman. Cherished grandmother of Kristin, Michael, Meghin, Kaitlin, Daniel, and Zoe and great grandmother of Olivia and Liam. Visiting Monday  4-9 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield. All will gather at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10 AM for the Funeral Mass...

William Edward Barry 76 died peacefully on Friday-August 2, 2019. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Rathburn) Barry; his sons Kevin and his wife Ellen  and Christopher and his wife April; and his five beautiful grandchildren Erin, Jordan, Faythe, Victoria and William Aiden Barry; and his sister Mary Foti. Born and raised in New York City, the son of Gerald James Barry and Elsie Armak. In his early years, William served in the Marines Corps. He took great pride in his service to...

Francesca "Frances" (Saccento) Baer passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019 surrounded by her family at the age of 91. Fran was born on April 30, 1928 in Bronx, NY to Lucia (Depasquale) and Rocco Saccento. One of ten children, she was known for her sense of personal style and careful attention to details. She met her husband Robert J. Baer of 43 years while working as an usherette at the Lowe's Cinema in NYC. She was a dedicated wife and mother to her two sons, Joseph and...

 Visiting Thursday 2-5 & 7-9  PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield. All will gather at the funeral home on Friday at 9 AM for the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, Tenafly at 10 AM.

Theresa Anne Edone, 47, passed away July 18, 2019.  Born 8/5/1971 to Edward (deceased) and Ruth Edone of Bergenfield. Beloved mother of Erin LaRosa, 18, James LaRosa, 16, Tina LaRosa,12.  sister of Patricia Irizarry and Edward Edone. Beloved Aunt of Caitlin, Lauren, Jacqueline, and Erika. Theresa attended St. John’s Grammar School, Holy Angels Academy, and Felician College.  A true and helpful friend to all.  She will be dearly missed.  Her favorite spot...

 Visiting Wednesday 3-9 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield. All will gather at the funeral home on Thursday at 9 AM for the Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Bergenfield at 10 AM. Interment Brookside Cemetery, Englewood.

Evelyn M. Deion of Dumont passed away on July 6, 2019. Evelyn worked as a separator for JMAR, Ridgefield, NJ, and was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union. Evelyn is survived by her sisters Eleanor Hill, Lillian Clayborn, Ruth Kaps, Margaret Braley and brothers Harold and Charles Deion. She is predeceased by sisters Grace Riviera, Joan Deion and brother Walter Deion Jr. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So....

Sr. Helen Theresa Craig of Tenafly passed away on July 1, 2019. Sister Craig was a teacher and administrator at the Missionary Franciscan Sisters. Visiting Monday 1-8 PM at Missionary Franciscan Sisters, 253 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, NJ. All will gather at the Missionary Franciscan Sisters Chapel on Tuesday at 11 AM for the Funeral Mass. Interment Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ.