Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Grace Patricia Benson, nee Lamb, 96, of Bergenfield, New Jersey went to Heaven on January 13th, 2022 at Villa Maria Claire Hospice. Grace was born in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY on October 16th, 1925 to Luke Patrick Lamb and Catharine Cecilia Lamb. The Lamb family moved to the Bronx where Grace graduated from St. Barnabas Catholic High School. From there...

Jan 13, 2022

Joseph Lore, age 83, died peacefully in the arms of his wife, Rachel on January 12th at their home in Bergenfield after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Joe was born on December 11, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to Stephen & Josephine Lore. In 1957 he married Rachel Roberto, the love of his life. While living in Brooklyn, Joe...

Jan 13, 2022

Jane A. Bazaz (nee Pickthall), 74, of Brick formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on January 13, 2022. Although born in Rhode Island, she met her loving husband, the late Bruce T. Bazaz, and worked alongside him in the family business, Bergen Valet Dry Cleaners in Bergenfield. She loved spending time with family and friends and was happiest during the summer...

Jan 13, 2022

Joseph B. Violone, 93, of Bergenfield passed away on January 13, 2022. Devoted husband of Marilyn Violone. Beloved father of Linda Molinari, Joseph and his wife Grace and Stephen and his wife Laura Violone. Loving grandfather of Joseph, Michael, Marc, Amanda, Nicole, Julia, Jessica and Luca. A Veteran of the Korean War, he was the Health Inspector for the Borough...

Jan 9, 2022

John Scott Paradiso, 55, of Highland Lakes passed away on January 9, 2022. Devoted husband of Tracy A. Paradiso. Beloved father of Emily Grace Paradiso. Beloved son of the late Sharon Lee Hutchinson. Cherished son of John Paradiso and his wife Serafina. Dear brother of Holly Paradiso. Son-in-law of Joanne Marciano. Brother–in-law of Anthony and Denise Marciano and Barry and...

Jan 6, 2022

Joan L. Aiello 89 of Little Ferry formerly of West New York passed away January 6, 2022. Beloved mother of Mark and his wife Janine. Loving grandmother of Ashley and Anna Aiello and great grandmother of Patrick Aiello. The family will receive friends 10-12:30 Monday, at Riewerts Memorial Home. Entombment Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee. Memorial contributions to Guiding Eyes for...

Jan 5, 2022

Steve C. Denyko March 23, 1939 - January 5, 2021.

Steve Carl Denyko of Bergenfield died at home January 5th. He was born in New York, to Agnes and George. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia, and son Tim. He is survived by children Nikki, Todd and Thom, and grandchildren Brianna and Krista. Steve graduated from Gompers Vocational High School...

Jan 4, 2022

Kathryn Madsen, 62, of Bergenfield, NJ passed away on January 4, 2022. She was a Clerk in the Fire Bureau of the Borough of Bergenfield. Beloved wife of Steven R. Madsen.

Cremation was private.

Memorial visiting will be Sunday April 24th from 10 AM - 12 Noon with a memorial service at 11:30 AM

Dec 26, 2021

Barbara Ann (Toth) Hill, of Bergenfield NJ, 79 peacefully passed away December 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ronald D. Hill. Loving mother to her daughters Marianne Hill, Jo Anne (Hill) Novack and her husband John Todd Novack. Loving Mimi to her granddaughter Abigail who she loved with all her heart and soul. Barbara was a loving Daughter, Aunt,...

Dec 25, 2021

Michael Woods of New Milford, 69, passed away on December 25, 2021. Mike was born in Teaneck on July 9, 1952. He grew up in Bergenfield and spent his adult years in New Milford with his wife and two children. Mike worked for Verizon for 40 years while being a proud member of IBEW Local 827. He was an avid...

Dec 23, 2021

John Henry Angelbeck of Bergenfield, 82, passed away on December 23, 2021. John was born in Elizabeth, NJ on January 27, 1939. He served 4 years in the United States Army, while stationed in Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1967. He settled in Maplewood, NJ to raise his family and worked for 40 years as a postal worker in...

Dec 23, 2021

Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Sunday 2-5 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Monday at 10 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Dec 17, 2021

Elias S. Tsoukalas of Dumont passed away on December 17, 2021. Devoted husband of Kyriaki. Beloved father of Stamati, Andreas, Nickolas, and Lefteri. Dear brother of Yiannis and Sophia. Cherished grandfather of Elias, Kyra, Kiki, and Stavros. Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Sunday 5-7 PM. Funeral service at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 51...

Dec 6, 2021

Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Saturday 2-8 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday at 6 PM.

Nov 29, 2021

Nov 29, 2021

The Life of Sherry A. Yahn Revelations 14:13 Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord from henceforth: Yea with the spirit; that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Sherry Annette Yahn transitioned to her heavenly home on November 29, 2021, at 10:05 PM. Sherry Yahn, affectionately known as "Mom” or “Amore" was...

Nov 26, 2021

In loving memory of Delores Eloise Richardson Harris-Harrison, we are saddened to announce their passing on November 26th, 2021 in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Delores was a Harlem girl, born on July 21st, 1932 and raised in New York City. From the early death of her father and the strong determination displayed by her mother in raising her brother and herself,...

Nov 22, 2021

Patrick Joseph O'Connor of Dumont, NJ born June 5, 1936 passed away on November 22, 2021. He was born in the Bronx to the late Brigid (nee Curtin) and Patrick O'Connor. He was predeceased by his siblings James, John, and Mary Gaine. He was both an avid Yankee and Giants Fan. Patrick was a proud 1954 graduate of Cardinal Hayes...

Nov 18, 2021

Pilar Pérez of Bergenfield, 87, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She fought a valient battle with both cancer and dementia. Beloved wife of the late Armando Perez. Loving mother of Laura Perez and her husband Hernando Landazabal and Ailime Perez Daddazio and her husband William Daddazio. Cherished grandmother of Tyler Daddazio. Pilar emigrated from Havana, Cuba in 1965,...

Nov 18, 2021

Frank W. DiStefano. 67, of Bergenfield passed away on November 18, 2021. Devoted husband of Violet DiStefano. Beloved father of Diana Mehnert and her husband Daniel and Danielle Scognamiglio and her husband Joseph. Loving grandfather of Charlie Mehnert. Cherished son of Betty and the late Frank M. DiStefano. Visiting on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home,...