Mar 25, 2025

Maria Bakalec, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2025. Beloved mother of Daria Temnycky, her husband Orest and grandchildren Paul and Christina with husband Paul Hadzewycz and grandchildren Nicholas Parker with wife Erin and children Aubree and Bentley, and Dennis Parker with wife Keri and children Athena and Theo. Predeceased by her husband Wolodymyr and sons...

Mar 24, 2025

Jeanne VanDerBeek, 74 of Garfield, passed away on March 24, 2025. Jeanne was born on April 14, 1950 in Hackensack, NJ to Lawrence Joseph De Rose and Angelina Gilfone. Beloved mother to Thomas Salzer of Weatherby, PA and Jolene Annes of Indianapolis, IN. Dear sister to Robert De Rose, Joseph De Rose. Devoted grandmother to Justin Erb, TJ Salzer, Robbie...

Mar 14, 2025

Suzanne Klimek, 57 of Clifton, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Suzanne was born on August 29, 1967 in Surrey, England to Lesley Weir and Ryszard Klimek. Loving mother to Lauren and Marisa Rossi. Life partner to the late Dave Rossi. Devoted aunt to Michele, Michael and Nicole. A friend to all.



Suzanne was a woman whose heart overflowed with...

Mar 6, 2025

Lorenzo Castaldo, 73, of Clifton, NJ, passed away on March 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on April 3, 1951, in Baiano (Av), Italy, Lorenzo later immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Lorenzo was known for his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

He...

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

Denise Rabe, born on October 5, 1957, passed away peacefully after a life dedicated to service and love. Denise was a cherished member of the UPS family, serving in Human Resources from 1976 to 2013, a total of 37 years, before retiring. Her kindness and dedication endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

 Denise is survived by...

Feb 19, 2025

Di Domenico, Andrea (Fitzgerald), 79, of Clifton passed away on February 19, 2025. Beloved wife of Tony Di Domenico. Loving mother of Julie Di Domenico-Kleinow, Anthony Di Domenico & his wife Donna and the late Andrew Di Domenico. Mother-in-law of the Late Salvatore Kleinow. Special mother to Mary Milici. Grandmother to Danielle & Patrick Di Domenico & K Kleinow. Andrea...

Feb 18, 2025

Brian Sieper, a longtime resident of Clifton, entered eternal life on February 18, 2025, he was 71. Brian was born in Passaic to Edmund and Mary (Coleman) Sieper. He was the beloved husband of Meredith Piscitello, the loving father of Nicole and her husband Victor Suarez. He is survived by his cherished grandson, Alesso. He is also survived by two...

Feb 13, 2025

Miriam Urena of Belleville, NJ, entered eternal life on February 13th, 2025, she was 75. Miriam was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on May 6th, 1949, to Jaime and Carmen Silva Lopez. She came to the mainland as an infant with her family and settled in the Bronx. On March 20th, 1971, she married her beloved husband of nearly fifty-four...

Feb 11, 2025

Visitation, Friday, February 14th, 4 - 9pm; at Warner Wozniak Funeral Home and Marrocco Memorial Chapel, 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held, Saturday, February 15th, 10am, at St. Casimir Polish RC Church, 91 Pulaski Street, Newark, NJ. Ivona will be laid to rest at St. Michael Cemetery in South Hackensack.

Feb 6, 2025

Michael Paul Lazor, a lifelong resident of Clifton, entered eternal life Thursday, February 6, 2025; he was 63 years old. Michael was born in Passaic to John and Anastasia Lazor, nee Berdnik. Michael graduated from Clifton High School, class of 1980, and immediately began working toward becoming a journeyman electrician.

Michael enjoyed many trips to Fort Ann, New York, where he...

Jan 30, 2025

Carlos Illescas of Paterson, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, he was 92. Carlos was born in Morales Izabal, Guatemala on August 9th, 1932, to Vincenti and Antonia Illescas. He was married to his beloved wife Delia, on December 15 1953. Carlos emigrated to the United States in the 1960's so that Delia and their six...

Jan 26, 2025

Lorraine Jean McKean, 89, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Alpharetta, GA, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on April 15, 1935 in East Paterson, N.J. she was the beloved daughter of Nicholas and Anna Barna Lawrick and sister to Nicholas Lawrick, Jr. Known fondly as “Ginger,” Lorraine spent her early childhood in the Catskill Mountains, N.Y....

Jan 22, 2025

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Mario "Murph" Disoteo, a true lifelong resident of Clifton, New Jersey, entered eternal life on January 22, 2025; he was 89 years old. Murph was born on March 23, 1935, to Santino and Giulia Disoteo at their family home in Clifton.

In the early 60s, Murph began a long and distinguished career as a Clifton fireman, retiring in the mid-90s and...

Jan 21, 2025

Daria Bekesewycz of Newark, New Jersey, entered eternal life on January 21, 2025; she was 80 years old. Daria was born in Eisenach, Germany, in 1945 to Wolodymyr and Olga Bekesewycz. Daria emigrated with her family in 1952 to the United States of America, settling in Newark. Daria graduated from Irvington High School, class of 1963, and went on to...

Jan 16, 2025

Born in Lviv, Ukraine , a Ukrainian patriot until his last breath and staunch proponent of democracy who loved with zeal and fervor the United States of America. Saw the horrors of World War II, was interned in a Nazi war camp and then was a displaced person until winning the lottery and immigrated to United States as a child....

Jan 14, 2025

Antoinette Giarraffa, “Nina”, passed away on January 14, 2025, she was 82. She was born in Passaic, NJ, to Gino and Angelina Chiavetta. She was a lifelong resident of Clifton and was the owner of Garden State Office Interiors. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend. Some of her many talents included, interior design, art, cooking, playing the...

Jan 14, 2025

Dr. Martin Conserva, 102, of Clifton passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Viola (Breda) Conserva who passed away in 1981. Dr. Conserva is predeceased by his siblings Dr. Peter Conserva, Dr. Donald Conserva, Frances Favata, Raymond Conserva, Lillian Ditzig, Mae Vitale. Joan Centinaro, Christine Conserva & Ann Belli. He is survived by many nieces...

Jan 9, 2025

Carol Mele entered eternal rest, Thursday, January 9th, 2025, she was 83. Carol was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 22nd, 1941 to William and Evelyn (D'Argenzio) Wallengren. She was raised in Paterson, and had also lived in Clifton for many years. Carol had earned her Associates Degree from the Passaic County Community College, and worked as a nurse during...

Jan 5, 2025

Gino (Ido) Martino of Clifton, 97, passed away on January 5, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1927, in Fraine, Italy to Concetta and Domenico Martino. He came to the United States in 1955 upon marrying his wife Emilia, who passed away in 2018. 

Gino was the eldest of 5 siblings.  He is survived by his sister Maria Nucci and...