Obituaries

Oct 3, 2021

James Donald McLoone passed away on October 3, 2021 at the age of 84. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the only son of James E. and Edna M. McLoone. He resided in Bergenfield, NJ, for the past 58 years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Betty) and his children Nancy Ziemba and her husband Ray...

Sep 20, 2021

Raymond C. Sauter, III 63 of Ridgefield Park passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and best friend on Monday, September 20, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was raised in Bergenfield. Beloved son of Elizabeth. Dear brother of Barbara Mortenson and her husband Jerry; Ellen Zuban and her husband Roberto and loving uncle of Rob and Jessica Zuban and...

Sep 15, 2021

June Liebmann Cross, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. Born on October 14, 1931, in New York NY, she lived in New Milford and Bergenfield for most of her life. Predeceased by her parents, Oscar and Melanie Liebmann, brother, Richard Liebmann, and nephew Karl Liebmann, she is survived by her...

Sep 14, 2021

Gina Rose Terese Halasnik Gina Rose Terese Halasnik, 53, left the world suddenly on September 14, 2021 in Kinnelon, NJ where she resided with her husband Stephen, children Michael and Maxwell, and their dog Pumpkin.Gina lived her life passionately and was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She adored traveling and planned numerous trips for her family, most...

Sep 13, 2021

Mary Ellen Henitz of Bergenfield passed away on September 13, 2021. Devoted wife of John Henitz. Beloved mother of John M Henitz and his wife Courtney, Stephen J. Henitz, and James B. Henitz and his wife Erin. Dear sister of Elizabeth, the late Michael, and the late John. Cherished grandmother of Kian, Julia, Ella, and Brian Henitz. Mary was a...

Sep 1, 2021

Richard H. Francke, 79, of Bergenfield passed away on September 1, 2021. He was an English Teacher at Leonia High School for 47 yrs. and head of the debate team. Beloved brother of John and his wife Ann and the late Mark Francke. Dear brother in law of Patricia Francke. Loving uncle of Jennifer Tremper, Christian, Jeffrey, Jonathan and the...

Sep 1, 2021

Barbara J. Mumme (Julbes), 82, of Fort Myers Beach, FL (formerly of Dumont, NJ), passed away September 1, 2021. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she was kind and pleasant to everyone she knew. Barbara will be dearly be missed by her daughter Elizabeth Pisciotto, husband Neal and grandson Matt as well as daughter Michelle Savoia, her husband Vincenzo and...

Aug 29, 2021

Soledad Barsatan Rivera, 72, of Tenafly, NJ passed away suddenly on August 29, 2021. Born in Ballesteros, Cagayan, Philippines, she was a Registered Nurse at Englewood Hospital for 40 yrs. Devoted wife of the late Fred R. Rivera, Sr. Beloved mother of Fred B. Rivera, Jr. and his wife Gigi and Stacey Cook and her husband Patrick. Loving grandmother...

Aug 27, 2021

Howard A A Henry born to Volney Townsend and Mary Henry on 2/8/1963 @ Jubilee hospital in Jamaica. He and his mother and three of his siblings moved to America 1978.  Where he resided with is mother, grandmother (Rhena) and three siblings. He graduated Bergenfield High School Class of 82. He began his journey with Continental/ United airlines in...

Aug 26, 2021

Judith Lynn Hoyt (Nee Otterbein) 06/29/1948 - 08/26/2021 "Everyone's Favorite Grammy"

Born the second daughter of Walter (Pete)and Helene Otterbein in 1948, Judy began her life in Weehawken before moving to Bergenfield. She married her love Norman Hoyt, Sr on 9/7/1968 at Clinton Avenue Reformed Church. Judy was instrumental in founding the Friends of Music program in...

Aug 24, 2021

On August 24, 2021, Lolita Alayon got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 93 years old.  Lolita was born and raised in the Philippines. She was well-loved by her family, siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. Whenever you see Lolita, her smile is bright and her happiness is contagious. When she would reminisce and tell stories...

Aug 23, 2021

Frank J. Carnevale 85 of Bergenfield passed away August 23, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Devoted father of Christopher and his wife Lisa and Frank and his wife Gail. Dear brother of Marie Sorensen and Vincent Carnevale. Also survived by 3 loving grandchildren. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 S. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, Thursday morning...

Aug 18, 2021

Charles Drago, 89, Bergenfield passed away on August 18, 2021. An Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired Clerk for the US Postal Service in Bergenfield. Devoted husband of the late Carmela Drago. Beloved father of Patricia Iannacone (the late Bob) and Camille Mertz ( Thomas). Loving grandfather of 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters and great...

Aug 17, 2021

Carol Defero, age 67, of Bergenfield, NJ, passed away peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer on August 17, 2021. She is survived by her two daughters, Nicole, and Diane (and her husband, Paul) along with her longtime partner Donald Libonati. Carol  also leaves behind by her mother, Patricia Huber, sisters Diane (and her son, Eric), Linda (and her...

Aug 15, 2021

Susan (Gallagher) Gilbride passed away on August 15, 2021 peacefully in her home.  She was a resident of Bergenfield, NJ.  Beloved wife of the late John Patrick Gilbride.  Devoted mother to Michael Gilbride and his wife Cathy, Ann Marie Perricone & her husband John, Sean Gilbride & his wife Mallorie and Kevin Gilbride & his wife Jennifer.  Loving grandmother...

Aug 13, 2021

Vivian L. Fritz 82 of Bergenfield passed away August 13, 2021. She belonged to the Bergenfield Garden Club and was the seamstress for the Bergenfield HS Music Department. She had been the bindery manager for Unimac Graphics, Carlstadt. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Fritz. Devoted mother of Robert N. Fritz and his fiance Patrizia Briolotti and the...

Aug 12, 2021

Marilyn E. Burkart of Bergenfield passed away on August 12, 2021. Loving sister of the late Willard (Bill) C. Burkart & sister in law of the late Anna (Hammet) Burkart. Dear aunt of Martha A. Richter (Richard), the late Wayne Burkart, and great aunt of Richard Richter IV (Amanda) and Susan E. Richter. Great- great aunt of Robert Richter...

Aug 8, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Sophie (Bay) Salisbury. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 4, 2021

Peter V. Jarahian age 44 of Brooklyn, NY died suddenly on Wednesday August 4th, 2021. Beloved son of Susan Luterzo (Michael) and Stephen V. Jarahian. Loving brother of Krista Merschrod (Lawrence) and devoted uncle of Amber Merschrod. Also survived by his former wife Eva Avenjo. Peter joined SoundPoint Capital in 2019 and was currently an IT Support Engineer. Music was...

Jul 28, 2021

Mary Theresa Lenihan (nee Gannon), age 94, passed away July 28, 2021. Mary was born in County Leitrim, Ireland and emigrated to Bronx, NY in 1946 with her three sisters, Bridget Cullinane and Ann Jones (deceased) and Ellen Rodgers. She was married 59 years to her husband Benjamin who preceded her.  She is survived by her five devoted sons: Kevin...