Obituaries

Eileen T. Cleary

Eileen T. Cleary

May 14, 2009

Eileen T. Cleary on May 14, 2009 of Bergenfield. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, educated in England and came to the USA in 1960. A retired Office Manager from the Food Distribution Industry, she was a member of St. John's Senior Citizens and the Golden Age Club. Beloved long time companion of the late Thomas J. Lambe. Dear sister...

William E. Stursberg

William E. Stursberg

May 6, 2009

William E. Stursberg, 91, on May 6, 2009 of Bergenfield. Born in Bronx, NY, he was a facility manager for F.L. Smidth, Cresskill retiring in 1983. Beloved husband of 59 years of Mildred E. Stursberg (nee Wilding). Devoted father of Linda and her husband Frank McElroy and Frederick W. and his wife Carol Stursberg. Dear brother of the late Alfred...

Arline M. Whitteaker

Arline M. Whitteaker

Apr 27, 2009

Arline M. Whitteaker (nee Plaza), 65, of Bergenfield passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 surrounded by her family. Loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, she is survived by her husband Bill, daughter Linda (and her husband Steven), two sons, William (and his wife Samiah) and Edwin, sister Lois, brother Stanley and grandchildren Liam, Grace and Erik. The funeral will...

Dorothea A. Kehoe

Dorothea A. Kehoe

Apr 19, 2009

KEHOE, Dorothea A. 92 of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Bergenfield journeyed safely home to be with her beloved husband John on Sunday, April 19, 2009. Devoted mother of John Kehoe, Carol Crisman, Linda Barboni and Arlene Clements. Also survived by her 6 loving grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. There will be a graveside service Friday, 11am...

John L. Rossi

John L. Rossi

Apr 18, 2009

Rossi, John L., 65, on April 18, 2009 of Bergenfield. Born in Jersey City, he was a mechanic for Town Motors, Englewood. Beloved husband of Carol L. (nee Mortimer). Devoted father of Adrienne Marmo, Scott Marmo, Peter, Alex and Michael Rossi. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Lauren, Megan, Scott, Jonathan, Samantha, Kaylee and Abigail and great grandfather of Reagen, Madison and...

Antonio N. Basilo

Antonio N. Basilo

Apr 15, 2009

Antonio N. (aka Anthony G.) Basilo, 90, on April 15, 2009 of Bergenfield. Born in Fairview, he was a warehouse supervisor for Scholastic Magazine, Englewood Cliffs retiring in 1984 and a Marine Corps. Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of the late Marie A. Devoted father of Patricia A. and her husband Timothy Maher, Thomas A. and his wife Patricia and...

Florence Whaley

Florence Whaley

Apr 15, 2009

Whaley, Florence (nee Basile), 91, on April 15, 2009 of Bergenfield. Born in Ft. Lee, she was a supervisor for Paramount Photo's, Englewood, a member of St. John's Senior Citizens, Bergenfield and the Tenafly AARP. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin H. Whaley. Devoted mother of Patricia A. and her husband Daniel Pignatiello and Rodney P. Whaley. Dear sister of...

Jorge R. Coste

Jorge R. Coste

Apr 13, 2009

Coste, Jorge R., 62, on April 13, 2009 of Bergenfield. Jorge was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Procurment Manager for Marisel Americas, New York, NY. Beloved husband of Gladys M. Coste (nee Fernandez). Devoted father of Naomi L. Coste, George R. Coste and his wife Diana and Dax P. Coste. Dearest son of Mercedes Khury...

Donald F. New

Donald F. New

Apr 12, 2009

Donald F. New, 80, of Louisville, KY formerly of Bergenfield died April 12, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Ft. Lee, NJ. He is survived by his wife Lillian (nee Kleber), a daughter Joan Colon, a sister Rosemary Wade and a granddaughter Alexandra Colon. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home, Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday at 11 AM. Interment...

Vincent C. Kehoe

Vincent C. Kehoe

Apr 10, 2009

Kehoe, Vincent C., 95, on April 10, 2009 of Bergenfield. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Vincent was a Field Investigator for Chelsea Moving and Storage, New York, NY and a member of Teamsters Local #814. Beloved husband of Priscilla M. Kehoe (nee Nelson). Devoted father of Patricia M. Zimmer and the late Vincent C. Kehoe Jr. Loving brother...

Allene Ruby Carlson

Allene Ruby Carlson

Apr 9, 2009

CARLSON, Allene Ruby on April 9, 2009 of River Vale. She was a member of Community Evangelical Free Church, River Vale. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Leroy, Sr. Devoted mother of the late Lawrence Leroy, Jr. and his wife Joanne. Dear grandmother of Diane, Larry K. and Bruce Carlson, Donna Talbert and her husband Chip. Loving great grandmother of...

Dorothy E. Callahan

Dorothy E. Callahan

Mar 24, 2009

Callahan, Dorothy E. (nee Howell) of Bergenfield formerly of Englewood died Tuesday, March 24, 2009. She was born May 20, 1915 in Troy, PA. Beloved wife of the late Timothy M. Callahan. Devoted mother of Patricia (Callahan) Wallner, Timothy and Michael Callahan. Loving grandmother of Andrew Callahan, Corinne (Callahan) McGuire, Michael Callahan, Denise (Callahan) Cheplick, Joseph Wallner, Maria (Wallner) Nappi...

John T. Connors

John T. Connors

Mar 24, 2009

Connors, John T., 88, on March 24, 2009 of Bergenfield. Born in New York, NY, he was an Administrator for Fischer Bros. Steel Corp., Englewood. An Army Veteran of WWII, he was a parishioner of St. John's Church, Bergenfield. Beloved husband of the late Dorothea Connors. Devoted father of John J. and his partner Pamela J., Paul J. and his...

Agnes V. Cross

Agnes V. Cross

Mar 22, 2009

Agnes V. Cross (nee Pearce), 74, on March 22, 2009 of Bergenfield. Born in Hackettstown, she was a seamstress and member of the Int'l Ladies Garment Workers Union, New York, NY. An avid bowler, she was a member of the North Jersey Deaf Club. Beloved wife of Francis M. Cross. Devoted mother of Jane Pulver, Joy Sherman, Valmer Cross, John...

Arthur H. Essman

Arthur H. Essman

Mar 21, 2009

Arthur Harry "Ben" Essman of Bergenfield on March 21, 2009 passed peacefully at home. Beloved husband for 59 years of Rita (nee Hopkins). Loving father of Arthur and Toni Essman, Thomas and Kathleen Essman, Diane and Anthony Ezzo, Sharon and Bryan Marcella, Jeanne Essman and Joanne and Albert Riddle. Grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 2. Brother­ in law...

Charles A. Hofmann, Jr

Charles A. Hofmann, Jr

Mar 21, 2009

Charles A. Hofmann, Jr., 52 on March 21, 2009 of Cliffside Park. Born in Teaneck, he was a Certified Public Accountant for many firms. A parishioner of St. Anastasia RC Church, he played on the parish softball team. He was a member of the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Assoc. and volunteered for countless activities serving the Homeless. Beloved son...

Beatrice Winch

Beatrice Winch

Mar 19, 2009

Winch, Beatrice (nee Miner), 91, on March 19, 2009 of New Milford formerly of Dumont and Bergenfield. She was a hairdresser before becoming a secretary at St. Luke's Hospital, NYC. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's R.C. Church Dumont and a member of Dumont Senior Citizens Club. Beloved mother of Jacqueline D. Uhernik and her husband James. Loving grandmother...

Bruce D. Lummis

Bruce D. Lummis

Mar 19, 2009

Bruce D.Lummis, 76, on March 19, 2009 of Maplecrest, NY formerly of Bergenfield. He is survived by a sister Helen L. Pettigrew and a brother Gerald E. Lummis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Hackensack he was an Army Veteran. Before retiring he was a system engineer for Western Union, Mahwah, NJ. There was a Graveside service...

Robert G. Jorgensen

Robert G. Jorgensen

Mar 18, 2009

JORGENSEN, Robert G. on March 18, 2009 of Tenafly. Before retiring he owned and operated R. Jorgensen Dental Lab, Bergenfield. He was an Army veteran of WW2 and a member of Northern Valley Evangelical Church, Cresskill. He loved his time in the garden and especially his wood carving hobby. Beloved husband of Margaret. Devoted father of Donn and Mark. Dear...

Mary P. Bellavia

Mary P. Bellavia

Mar 18, 2009

Mary P. Bellavia (nee Petrotto), 85 on March 18, 2009 of Bergenfield. Born in New York, NY, she was a retired cafeteria worker for Burns and Roe, Oradell. A parishioner of RC Church of the Ascension, New Milford, she was a member of St. John's Senior Citizens and AARP in Bergenfield. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Bellavia. Devoted...