Obituaries

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.

Visiting at...

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

Jun 7, 2021

Pedro Romero of Cresskill passed away on June 7th 2021 due to complications from COVID-19 and pneumonia at the age of 43. Pedro was born to Aracelis Padua and Pedro E Romero on February 19th 1978 and raised in Passaic. He attended Passaic High School and graduated in 1997. After working several jobs, Pedro found his calling for preaching and...

Jun 5, 2021

JOHN A. ROCHE, 78, of Bergenfield, formerly of Union City, NJ, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born January 4, 1943 in Astoria Long Island, NY, he was one of three children born to the late Anne (Hanmore) Roche from County Roscommon, Ireland, and the late Michael Roche from County Wicklow, Ireland. John graduated from St. Michael's High School and St. Peter’s...

Jun 5, 2021

Joseph Patrick Downey on June 5, 2021 of Bergenfield. Beloved husband of Helen Downey. Loving father of Joseph, Brian, Timothy, and the late Christine. Dear brother of Eileen, Jeremiah, Bridget, James, Theresa, John, Cathleen, Patricia and the late Maureen. Cherished grandfather of Kara, Emma, Aidan, Grace, Joseph, and Kerrigan. Predeceased in life by his parents Joseph and Bridget. Joseph...

Jun 4, 2021

Antonette Pineda Ramos, 79, of Bergenfield passed away June 4, 2021. She is survived by her six children and fifteen grandchildren. She brought immense joy to everyone around her, touching everyone’s hearts with her humorous personality. You couldn’t help but smile whenever she was around. Despite being taken away too soon, she will always live in our memories. Visiting Sunday...

May 30, 2021

Kevin M.Clancy of Bergenfield, 72 passed away on May 30, 2021. Kevin was retired from Bell Telephone Company where he was a lineman and union representative. He was a Vietnam Navy Veteran, a member of the Bergenfield VFW Post #6467, where he served as past Commander. He also served as District 2 Commander from 2016 to 2017. Kevin served as a councilman, Mayor of Bergenfield, Head of Bergen County...

May 26, 2021

Thomas Joseph Lee, Jr of Bergenfield, NJ (fondly known as T.J.and Poppy by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren) passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the age of 87 at home surrounded by his family. He was one of 20 brothers and sisters from an Irish Catholic Family who all said he was a terrible violin player. TJ immigrated from...

May 16, 2021

Frederick William Toeppe, 83, of Bergenfield passed away on May 16, 2021. He was a Sales Manager for Cokesbury in Teaneck. A member of South Presbyterian Church he was a Commissioned Lay Preacher, Elder, Deacon, Superintendent of the Sunday School and loved doing the church gardening. Devoted husband of Bonnie Toeppe (nee: Morton). Beloved father of Frederick Toeppe, Jr. and...

May 16, 2021

Barbara Kvasnosky, 68, of Cresskill, NJ passed away on May 16, 2021. She was a Research Scientist for Siemens Health Care of Tarrytown, NY. Dear sister of John Kvasnosky.

Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 S Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Sunday May 23, 2021 from 4-8 PM. All will meet at St. Therese R.C. Church, 120 Monroe Ave., Cresskill,...

May 15, 2021

John Joseph Certa Jr., unexpectedly passed away at the age of 65, on Saturday, May 15th, 2021. Devoted husband to Paula Certa (Toguville) and father of John David Certa,  John was born on April 16th, 1956 to Helen and the late John Certa Sr. His smile was infectious and his sense of humor was incredible. John was a supportive and loyal friend...

May 14, 2021

Elizabeth Florence Lindstrom, 102, was born Sept. 23, 1918. She was a resident of Bergenfield for 60 yrs. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Teaneck for 70 yrs. Betty was very active in the church including President of the Women’s Guild and teaching Line Dancing. She started Cub Pack and Scout Troop 201 of Teaneck and...