Obituaries

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...

Jul 26, 2021

Darlene A. Amato (nee Von Savage), age 70, of Bergenfield, NJ passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2021.  Born and raised in Long Island City, NY, she and her husband settled in Bergenfield in 1975.  Mrs. Amato worked for the FBI and prior to retiring, she worked for Rosenthal Appraisals in Tenafly, NJ.  She will be remembered as a devoted wife,...

Jul 24, 2021

Susan M. Cucchiara, 73, formerly of Bergenfield, NJ passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She resided in Point Pleasant with her husband, life partner of 30 years, John “Donnie” Booker. Susan is survived by her husband, her brother Michael, her four children, her three grandchildren and countless people who adored her. She was the...

Jul 22, 2021

Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) O’Brien of Norwood, NJ aged 83 passed peacefully on July 22, 2021, from complications of lung cancer.

Betsy was born on June 19, 1938 in the Washington Heights section of  Manhattan to Betty and John Ryan. Her siblings included Sheila, Mamie, John, and Terri — all of whom remained incredibly close throughout their lives.

As a child,...

Jul 14, 2021

Millarda C. Barsatan, 92, of Bergenfield, NJ passed away suddenly on July 14, 2021. Born in the Philippines she had been a Saleslady at Bradlees in Hackensack, NJ.

Devoted wife of the late Donato Barsatan. Beloved mother of Solidad Rivera, Merly Ann Asuncion, Rosita Usita, Bonafacio, Rogelio, Francisco, Reynaldo, Efren and Fredy Barsatan. Loving grandmother of 26 grandchildren.

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Jul 14, 2021

Selma C. Collins (nee Neumann), 93, of Dumont passed away on July 14, 2021. Devoted wife of the late William Collins. Beloved mother of Eileen Franz and her husband Steven, Bill Collins and his wife Lan, Joe Collins, David Collins and his wife Kathy and Marie Moroney and her husband Mike. Loving grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 2....

Jul 7, 2021

Ronald S. Walko, “Ronno” 64 of Bergenfield peacefully passed away on July 7, 2021. Loving brother of Ray Walko (Linda), Eileen Tepe, and Janet Collins. Devoted uncle of Timothy, Bryan, Erin, Kristen, Shayne, Colleen, Lauren, and Michael. Cherished great uncle of Kailey, Anna, Tyler, Kaden, Aiden, Cassia, Kylie, Ashley, Brayden, Rhys, and Oliver. Ron attended The School of Visual Arts...

Jul 3, 2021

Marion Coti 90 of Tenafly, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away July 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of Gina Philpott and her husband Dave and Adam Coti. Dear sister of the lateThea Guetta. Loving grandmother of Lindsay, Shannon and Anna Philpott. There wil be a funeral service Thursday, 11am, at Riewerts Memorial Home. In lieu of...

Jun 29, 2021

Julia R. Tardibuono, 87, of Bergenfield, NJ  passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021.. Devoted wife of the late James M. Tardibuono. Beloved mother of James Tardibuono and his wife JoAnn, Julia Blahut and her husband Dennis, Joseph Tardibuono and his wife Jannine and the late John Tardibuono and his surviving wife Jannine. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, MIchael, Derek, Steven,...

Jun 16, 2021

Charles L. Peterson, 70, of Hackensack formerly of Bergenfield passed away on June 16, 2021. He was a Teacher at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken. A member of Clinton Avenue Reformed Church, Bergenfield he was a former member of the American Mathematical Society. He loved playing, teaching, singing and enjoying music. Charles could play any instrument but loved playing...

Jun 8, 2021