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.
James De Biase
Dec 30, 2017
De Biase, James, 91, of Passaic passed away on December 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Rosaria “Sarah” (Cancellieri), Dear father of Maria Lane of Passaic and Denise & her husband Joseph Basile of Parsippany. Devoted grandfather to James Lane, Stephanie & Michael Basile. Dear Great grandfather of Ronnie & Roxanne Lane. Brother of the late Christina Castellano, Nina...
Jaime Lopez
Dec 26, 2017
Lopez, Jaime “Jimmy”, 74 of Elmwood Park, passed away on December 26, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Maria Barbara Lopez. Loving father to Diego F. Lopez (Diva), the late Jaime Lopez, Eduardo Lopez (Sandra), John J. Lopez, Cindye Delgado (Miguel) and Kenny Lopez (Sonji). Devoted grandfather to Andres Felipe (Olga), Santiago, Juan David, Grace, Bianca, Manuela, Justin, Daniela, Juan...
Gloria Iuso
Dec 25, 2017
Iuso, Gloria M. (Portmann), 83 of Clifton. It is with great sadness we announce her passing on December 25, 2017 at the Villa Marie Claire Hospice in saddle River, NJ. Gloria leaves behind her beloved husband of 60 years Salvatore Iuso, sons Richard (Georgette), Salvatore III and niece JoAnn Portmann Obergfell (Brian), great niece Grace, nephew Joseph (Guy) Portmann and...
Erminia Fontani
Dec 23, 2017
Fontani, Erminia (Vidak), 90 of Clifton, passed away on December 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the Late Bruno Fontani. Loving mother to Vivian Fontani of Clifton. Aunt to Raymond Sasso & his wife Florence of Danbury, CT and Mario Belich & his family of Flushing, NY. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews...
Roberta Nagy
Dec 19, 2017
Nagy, Roberta, 78 of Clifton, passed away on December 19, 2017. Loving mother to Charles Nagy and Carrie Link. Roberta was born in Newburgh, NY and lived in Clifton for many years. She was a Telephone Operator for NJ Bell in Pompton Lakes. Cremation services private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel.
Peter De Graaff
Dec 19, 2017
De Graaff, Peter, 79 of Clifton, passed away on December 19, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (Larson) De Graaff. Loving father of Linda Eslinger. Beloved grandfather of Jessica and Amanda Eslinger. Dear great grandfather to Troy. Brother to Clara Bottner, Carol Miller, Catherin De Graaff and Judy De Graaff. Mr. De Graaff was born in Paterson and lived...
Donald Frank Ingrassia
Dec 15, 2017
Ingrassia, Donald Frank, 79 of Passaic, passed away at home on December 15, 2017. Preceded in death by his father Frank, mother Jennie Ingrassia Giovene, step-father Carlo Giovene and brother John. He is survived by his sister Linda Kimak, brother Robert Giovene and his wife Arlene, sister-in-law Constance Ingrassia, nieces Dawn Ingrassia, Sharon Slosarik and husband John, Jennie Slosarik and...
Magdalena R. Lobe
Dec 10, 2017
Lobe, Magdalena R. (Tschinkel), 94, of Clifton passed away on December 10, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rothel. Loving aunt of Edith & Ernest Hutter. Mrs. Lobe was born in Mitterdorf, Yugoslavia and came to the US in 1951settling in Richmond Hill, NY. She lived in Whiting before moving to East Orange 6 years ago. Graveside services will be...
Marius Louis Poles Jr.
Dec 9, 2017
Poles, Marius Louis Jr., 82, of Clifton passed away on December 9, 2017. Beloved father of Mark Poles of Clifton, brother of Marsha A. Waldron, Constance O’Keefe, Robert Poles & the late Susan Forte. He is also survived by 14 nieces & nephews. Mr. Poles was a Dispatcher for Forte Trucking, prior he was a letter carrier for the Passaic...
Oleh Stefan Sklepkovych
Dec 7, 2017
Sklepkovych, Oleh, 89 of Rutherford, passed away on December 7, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Elsa (Oksana) Sklepkovych. Loving father of Tania Sklepkovych Ayala of Wyomissing, PA and Bohdan Sklepkovych of Stockholm, Sweden. Oleh was born in Wilcowec, Ukraine and came to the United States in 1948 settling in Kansas City, he lived in Brooklyn and Lyndhurst before moving...
Gary M. Feiner Sr.
Nov 30, 2017
Feiner, Gary M. Sr., 63 of Oak Ridge, passed away on November 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Ethel “Pumpkin” (Roon) Feiner. Loving father of Tammie and her husband Darren Polite, Valerie Feiner, Gary M. Feiner Jr. and his wife Jennifer, Vincent Feiner and his wife Andrea and the late Anthony Feiner. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Gary was...
Domenico Pagano
Nov 26, 2017
Pagano, Domenico, 88, of Clifton passed away on November 26, 2017. Beloved husband of Josephine (Giaconia). Loving father of Peter Pagano & his wife Liz, Joseph Pagano, Maria & her husband Anthony Salvatori. Grandfather of Nicholas, Domenick, Joseph & Matthew. Mr. Pagano was born in Geraci, Sicily and came to the US in 1960 settling in Passaic before moving to...
Irene Shaparovych
Nov 9, 2017
Irene ( Hnatiw) Sheparovych,90, of Pompton Plains passed away on Thursday November 9, 2017. Beloved sister of Christina Tatarsky of Toronto, Canada. Funeral Service will be on Saturday November 11, 2017 10 AM at Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Phyllis Barclay
Nov 2, 2017
Phyllis Beverly Barclay’s spirited personality was revealed to the world on April 14th, 1947 to Jabez David Barclay and Ada Hanson Barclay. The 3rd child of what would be later become a total of 11 children born to the couple. Phyllis was a person with immense strength and a quiet grace all at once. She was soft spoken, yet assertive,...
Bernard Vihl
Nov 2, 2017
Bernard Vihl Jr., 83, of Clifton, New Jersey passed away in his home on Thursday, November 2, 2017. He was born on October 28, 1934 in Passaic, NJ to Bernhard Vihl Sr. and Elfriede Vihl, who came to United States from Konstadt, Germany in 1924. Although he never married he lived a happy life. Everyone in the neighborhood knew Bernard...
Ruth Ackerman
Nov 1, 2017
Ackerman, Ruth, 92 of Clifton, passed away on November 1, 2017. Dear aunt to Anne Palmer and Susan Ackerman. Cremation Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Dolores Barth
Oct 29, 2017
Dolores Barth (nee Tworsky) 83, much loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at her Clifton home surrounded by her children on Sunday, October 29, 2017, after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Dolores was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Stephen and Stella Tworsky. She resided most of her life in North Bergen, NJ, before moving...
Bernice Krieger
Oct 22, 2017
Krieger, Bernice (Hymson), 77 of Clifton, passed away on October 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Krieger. Loving mother to Jeffrey Krieger and Amy Funcasta. Bernice was born in the Bronx and lived in Clifton for many years. She was a Secretary at United Textile Workers of America in Wayne. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday,...
Albert Colgate
Oct 13, 2017
Colgate, Albert J., 94 of West Milford, passed away on October 13, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Ann Colgate and Joan Vargo. Loving father to Ann Marie Colgate of Clifton and Ken Colgate & his wife Kathy of Pompton Plains. Dear grandfather to Angela and Alex. Albert was born in Glen Ridge and lived in West Milford for the...
Olexandr Pohrebenko
Oct 10, 2017
Olexandr Pohrebenko, 44, of Fort Lee passed away on October 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Svitlana, loving son of Alla Pohrebenko of Ukraine. Brother of Olha & her husband Anatoli Holoborodko of Fort Lee. Burial will be in Lutsk, Ukraine
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