Obituaries

Mar 4, 2020

Sr. Carmel Rose was born on October 29,1940, in Syracuse, New York, the fifth of seven children born to Carl and Rosalie Blanco who were both immigrants from Sicily.  Although baptized Antoinette, she was lovingly known as “Tudy” to her family. 

In her autobiography, Carmel spoke of growing up in a loving family with the older children helping her father...

Mar 1, 2020

Helen M Rowland (née Rhodes) 11/11/28 - 3/1/20 Of Bergenfield formally of Englewood, Dumont and Old Tappan. First of seven children born to Elsie (née Fisher) and Roland Robert Rhodes. Predeceased by parents, brothers Richard, Donald, John, Charles and Robert Rhodes, husband Frank A Rowland senior and daughter Marie H Rowland Cramer. She is survived by son Frank A Rowland...

Feb 29, 2020

John Ruddy, 81, of Bergenfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born in Co. Mayo Ireland and came to the United States in 1959. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Joan Ruddy. Loving father of Carol Connell and her husband Martin, John Ruddy, Irene Thompson and her...

Feb 27, 2020

Asdrúbal R. Cedeño González, 84, of Wayne, formerly of Dumont, went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2020.

He was born on August 24, 1935, in San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica, son of José Facundo Cedeño and Elena Alicia González. He was the youngest of five siblings.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Teresa Cedeño,...

Feb 24, 2020

William Henry Smith Sr. (85) of Forked River, formerly of New Milford and Ridgefield Park passed away on February 24, 2020. Devoted husband of Joan (Eckstein) Smith for 64 years. Loving son of the late Alice and Charles Smith. Beloved father of Billy Smith Jr. (Laura), Linda Lunau (Steve), Richie Smith (Josephine), Janet Stacy (Bill), Charlie Smith (Cath), Ray Smith...

Feb 12, 2020

Alfredo B. Flores, Jr., 78, of New Milford, NJ passed away on February 12, 2020. Born in Pampanga, Philippines he was a billing clerk for Quest Diagnostics in Teterboro, NJ. Devoted husband of Marcela Flores (nee Manansala). Beloved father of Winifed, William and Wesley Flores. Loving grandfather of Alyna, Allianna, Alvrin, Joshua and Shay. Dear brother of Sandy Jimenez, Cecilia...

Feb 9, 2020

The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield on Saturday at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Bergenfield at 10 AM. Visiting Friday 5-9 PM

Feb 6, 2020

Scott T. Maguire, 49, of Bergenfield passed away suddenly on February 6, 2020. Beloved husband of Miscah Maguire. Loving father of Kali. Dear brother of Stacy, Patricia, Tom, Mike, and Margaret. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Saturday 3-7 PM.

Feb 4, 2020

Lawrence O. Freuer, 65, of Bogota formerly of Bergenfield, NJ passed away on February 4, 2020. Beloved son of the late Ruth and Lawrence O. Freuer. Surviving are his church family and friends. He was a Deacon of Clinton Avenue Reformed Church.Visiting at Clinton Avenue Reformed Church, corner James St. and E Clinton Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday from 9-10...

Feb 2, 2020

Feb 1, 2020

Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Saturday 10:30-12 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday at 12 Noon.

Jan 18, 2020

All will gather at Madonna Mausoleum 2070 Hoefleys Ln, Fort Lee NJ on Friday at 9:45 AM for the funeral service at 10 AM.

Jan 17, 2020

Barbara A. Janssens nee Sleboda 83 of Bergenfield passed away January 17, 2019. A loyal parishioner of St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Bergenfield, she loved spending time at her summer home in PA with family and friends. She was very devoted to her son Bill and succeeded at instilling his independence. Beloved wife of the late William C. Devoted...

Jan 15, 2020

Anita M. Swartz (nee McLoughlin), 95, of Boonton, NJ formerly of Dumont, NJ passed away on January 15, 2020. Devoted wife of the late George R. Swartz, Jr. Beloved mother of Helen Pawlikowski and Susan Swartz. Loving grandmother of Dale Maciag and Dana Neider and great grandmother of Margaret and Nancy Nieder and Rebecca and Eric Maciag. Visiting at Riewerts...

Jan 15, 2020

Visiting Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Riewerts, Bergenfield. Funeral Service at the funeral home Tuesday 10 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Jan 7, 2020

Jan 6, 2020

Jan 5, 2020

Kathleen Gaffney (nee McLoughlin)of Bergenfield on January 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Mel Gaffney. Loving mother of Kevin and Daughter in Law Deirdre Gaffney and the late Brendan Gaffney. Dear sister of Mary, Tom, Paddy, and the late Bill. Cherished grandmother of Shannon and Kieran Gaffney. Kathleen was a hairdresser at The Hair Place in Englewood. Visiting Wednesday 3-7...

Jan 4, 2020

William L. Helferich

12/25/1925-1/4/2020

 

William “Bud” Helferich was born in Englewood, NJ and lived most of his life in Haworth. Born to William T. and Harriet (Bender) Helferich, Bud attended Haworth Public School through 8th Grade and graduated from Dumont High School. Following graduation, he served his country as a radio operator in the United States Marine Corps. Returning...

Jan 4, 2020

Ronald L. Williams of Dumont passed away on January 4, 2020. Devoted husband of Phyllis Williams. Beloved father of Stephen Williams and his wife Dori, Scott Williams, Jodi DeAngelis and her husband Logan, and Jonathan Williams and his wife Monica. Dear brother of the late Richard. Cherished grandfather of Bo McKinley, Lindsay Horton and her husband Josh, Ty and Brody...