OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Clifton, NJ
The obituaries in the Clifton, NJ Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Clifton's history and identity.
Donald Dowiak
May 26, 2024
Donald Dowiak, of Little Falls, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the age of 82. Before spending most of his life in Little Falls, NJ, Donald was born on October 9, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Helen (Timko) Dowiak. Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a Sargent, stationed...
Myroslaw Jaroslaw Kachala
May 7, 2024
Myroslaw Jaroslaw Kachala passed away peacefully while holding his daughters’ hands, on May 7, 2024 at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his loving wife Marta (Bojczuk); his parents, Dmytro and Varvara (Shpakovych); sister Kateryna Bab’iak; and brother Vasyl Kachala. He is survived by his daughters Oresta; Bohdanna and her husband, Jay Sivin-Kachala; his grandchild Nadiya; as well...
Raymond Joseph Feiner
May 2, 2024
Raymond J. Feiner 76 of Nutley, passed away on May 2, 2024. Beloved husband of Susan (Vanni) Feiner. Loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. Raymond was born in Passaic and lived in Nutley for 39 years. He was a Supervisor for Hoffman La Roche for 45 years until retiring in 2017. Visiting on Friday May 10, 2024, from 6...
Mildred "Carmela" Desomma
Apr 30, 2024
DeSomma, Mildred “Carmela”, a resident of Clifton, entered eternal life on April 30, 2024, she was 103. She was born in Hoboken to Ralph Schisano and Concetta Esposito. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony DeSomma. She is survived by her loving daughter Theresa & her husband Glenn Hoeltzel, her cherished grandson Ryan Hoeltzel and her fur baby...
Katherine Schmidt
Apr 17, 2024
Katherine Schmidt, a resident of Clifton, entered eternal life April 17, 2024 she was 73. Kathy was the daughter of James and Ellen Wallace (Ford) born on November 15, 1950, a "Native New Yorker" Kathy graduated from Cathedral College Prep Catholic High School class of 1968. In 1974 Kathy's family moved from New York City settling in Wayne, New Jersey,...
Barbara Billy
Apr 5, 2024
Barbara Ann Zanca Billy of Berwick, PA (born in Lodi, NJ, November 6, 1958 - April 5, 2024) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children. Barbara was an independent spirit and took inspiration, gratitude, and happiness from many simple things in life. She had an artistic soul and loved music, poetry, creative imagery, interior decoration, needlepoints, and puzzles....
Richard Bischak
Mar 30, 2024
Richard Bischak June 18, 1941 – March 30, 2024 Richard Bischak a life long resident of Clifton, NJ entered eternal life March 30, 2024 he was 82. Richard was the Beloved husband to Maria Seragusa Bischak, cherished father to Lisa Jacobsen and her husband Glenn, Richard and his wife Marybeth. Richard was a devoted grandfather to Kyle, Nicholas, Allison and...
Richard Peter Worschak
Mar 24, 2024
Worschak, Richard Peter, 73, of Linden, NJ, died on March 24th, 2024. Beloved son of the late Peter Richard & Helene Worschak. Loving brother to Rev. D. George Worschak, a priest of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Richard was baptized and confirmed at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ. He received first Holy Communion at St. Andrew’s...
Nancy Hogel
Mar 22, 2024
Nancy Hogel nee Knight, age 88 passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024. Nancy was born to Arthur and Jean Knight (Bentsen) and after Jean and Arthur’s untimely deaths, was raised by her father’s sister and brother, Mabel Knight and Barry Knight in New York. Nancy’s family was a family of means until they lost their fortune in the Great...
Edward Joseph Toebes
Mar 21, 2024
Edward Toebes, age 75, passed away on March 21, 2024. Edward was born in Paterson, NJ to John and Susan Toebes (Feeney), and he married Ursula Marie Toebes (Colao). Edward is predeceased by his late wife Ursula, and his daughter Doreen Patricia Lanza (Penninger). Edward was deeply devoted to his big, loving family, and spent much of his time with...
Alice Bilas
Mar 20, 2024
Alice Bilas (Fischer) passed peacefully after a brief illness on March 20th, 2024. Alice was born in Mogadir, French Morocco and grew up there in a large and loving family. In 1953, she met and married her first love, SFC Frank Fischer with whom she had three daughters. They lived many places during his years in service, including North Carolina,...
Myroslawa Wanio
Mar 13, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved and immensely adored family matriarch, Myroslawa (“Myrosia”) Wanio, who peacefully entered eternal rest at home with family late in the evening on March 13, 2024 at the age of 74. Myrosia was the quintessential wife, mother and grandmother. She was tirelessly devoted to the people she loved,...
Justyna Judyta Rys
Mar 12, 2024
Justyna Judyta Rys entered eternal life on Tuesday March 12th, 2024, she was 37. Justyna was born in Lubin, Poland of Wojciech and Beata Rys on September 25th, 1986. Early years were spent growing up in a tight-knit family, being the older sister to Bartosz Rys. At the age of 8, she along with family immigrated to New Jersey, starting...
David B. Delucca
Mar 12, 2024
David DeLucca of Hewitt, passed away on March 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on October 3, 1954 in Verona, NJ. Son of Harry DeLucca and Margaret Johnson DeLucca. David was raised in Wayne, NJ and graduated from Wayne Hills High School where he excelled in music, playing saxophone and oboe. He developed his love of...
Kenneth R. Wiebe Sr.
Mar 8, 2024
Kenneth R. Wiebe Sr. of Woodland Park, entered eternal life on March 8, 2024, he was 84. Kenneth was born in Passaic, NJ to Victor Wiebe and Eleanor Landon. Loving father to Kenneth R. Wiebe Jr. and Gregory Wiebe and his wife Heather. Beloved grandfather of Nicole, Joseph, Tara, Gregory Jr., Matthew, Ashley and Gianna. Kenneth was raised in Clifton...
Anne Ramundo
Mar 1, 2024
Anne A. Ramundo (Peters) of Clifton, NJ, entered eternal life on March 1, 2024, she was 87. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Ramundo. Loving mother to Mark & his wife Kellie, Elisa Butler & her husband James and Vincent P. and his wife Toni Ann. Devoted grandmother to Trevor and Jared Ramundo and Tyler Butler. A loving aunt to...
Ihor Witek
Feb 27, 2024
Ihor Witek of Elmwood Park, NJ, entered eternal life on February 27, 2024, he was 81. Ihor was born in Krzewica, Poland on April 5, 1942 to Jan and Katarzyna (Dowhan) Witek. Beloved husband of the late Grazyna (Czabiewski) Witek. Loving father to Marcin Witek and his wife Ashley, Jakub Witek and his wife Justyna and Dorota Single and her...
Brian Behan
Feb 27, 2024
Brian Behan of Haskell, NJ, entered eternal life on February 27, 2024, he was 54. Brian was born in Paterson on July 30, 1969 to Robert Behan and Mary (Behan) Jacober. Loving brother to Mary Ellen Behan and the late Robert Behan. Dear uncle to Christopher (Jessica), Thomas (Stacie), Michael (Victoria) and the late Joseph William. Loving great uncle to...
Mary Malkowicz
Feb 26, 2024
Mary Malkowicz a lifelong resident of Passaic New Jersey entered eternal life February 26th, 2024; she was 66 years old. Mary was born in Passaic, NJ on July 16, 1957, To Michael and Vera (Cwihun) Skap. Mary graduated from St Nicholas Ukrainian primary school Class of 1971 and Passaic High School class of 1975. In Mary’s professional Carrer, she was...
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