Obituaries

Paul Cocotos

Mar 19, 2025

Paul Cocotos was born on December 27, 1936 to Athena (née Anagnostis) and Thomas Cocotos. He grew up in Washington Heights and graduated from Barnard School for Boys in 1954, spending his summers at Admiral Farragut Academy where he learned to sail. Paul was granted his BA in Business from New York University and a year of Restaurant Management from...

Anthony J Scarpino

Mar 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony J. Scarpino, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who passed away on March 19, 2025, at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. Born on November 4th, 1955, in Newark, NJ to Pasquale & Grace Scarpino.

Anthony is survived by his devoted wife, Elisa Scarpino, who was not only...

Susan Purcell

Mar 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Marie Purcell, who passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, on February 7, 1956 to Anthony & Marie Contey. Susan's life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and compassion for those around her.

Beloved...

Frances Ann Elwertowski

Mar 15, 2025

Frances Ann Elwertowski, a beacon of faith and love, passed away at the age of 85 on March 15, 2025, due to natural causes. Born on September 21, 1939, in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, she was a lifelong resident who brought joy and generosity to her community.

Frances graduated from Lyndhurst High School, where she laid the foundation for a life of...

Joseph Pollio

Mar 15, 2025

Joseph Pollio, 85, of Lyndhurst, NJ passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday March 15, 2025. Loving husband of Paula Pollio (nee Bonacarti). Beloved father of Joseph Pollio & his wife Irene, Doreen Shepard, Jodi Pollio, Michael Pollio & his wife Florence, Robert Pollio and his wife the late Gina. Adored grandfather of Joseph Pollio & his wife...

Luis A Soto

Mar 14, 2025

Luis A. Soto, a man known for his loving heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering friendliness, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Jersey City, NJ. Born on March 3, 1959, in the Bronx, NY, Luis's zest for life and his commitment to his community marked his 66 years on this earth. Luis graduated from Ferris High School and dedicated...

Emma Florkewicz

Mar 14, 2025

Emma Marie (nee Rafter) Florkewicz, of West Caldwell, NJ, died at home on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the age of 96, with her son at her side, after a short battle with liver cancer.

Emma was born in Smock PA on August 14, 1928, to Emma (nee Jaworski) and Patrick Rafter, the 4th of 12 children. Known as “Em-Marie” to...

Poonam Khubani

Mar 9, 2025

Devoted Wife to Chandru Khubani. Loving Mother to Vishal, Avisha, Akash, and Monesh. Cherished Sister to Monica, Geeta, and Sona. Adoring Nani to Shania and Serena Hemrajani.

Funeral Service Tuesday, March 11, 9-11 AM at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 7 Two Bridges Road, Fairfield. Cremation to follow at East Ridgelawn Crematory, Clifton.

Mike Cooke

Mar 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bradford Michael Cooke, who passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 77. Mike dedicated his life to serving his community as a police officer with the Lyndhurst Police Department, embodying the values of courage, duty, and compassion throughout his esteemed career in public safety.

Mike is survived...

Nicholas York

Mar 5, 2025

Nicholas Stephen York, born on July 10, 1947, in Queens, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Fairfield, NJ at the age of 77. Nicholas, a devoted family man and a talented computer programmer, will be remembered for his significant contributions to the world of technology, as well as his passion for gaming and his close-knit family bonds.

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Reinhold Kircher

Mar 5, 2025

Reinhold "Rony" Kircher, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, just days shy of his 81st birthday. Born on March 9, 1944, in Austria, Reinhold spent his life dedicated to family, hard work, and his passion for automobiles.

For over 30 years, Rony was the owner and skilled mechanic at Europe Car in Morristown, NJ. He took great pride in his...

Karen Dettellis

Mar 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen M. Dettellis, who left this world on March 4, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on March 22, 1960, in Jersey City, NJ to Charles & Lee (nee Diorio) Barone, Karen lived a life full of warmth, dedication, and love.

She is survived by her loving family, including...

Eleanor Culnen

Mar 3, 2025

Culnen, Eleanor Louise (nee Scielzo), 100, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Culnen. Loving mother of Daniel Culnen, James Culnen & his wife Donna, William Culnen, Patricia Coffman, and the late Robert Culnen. Devoted grandmother of 6. Adored great-grandmother of many. Cherished great-great-grandmother of one baby girl. Eleanor...

Maureen Gibbons

Mar 2, 2025

Maureen D. Gibbons, born on March 20, 1950, in Newark to Alfred & Ida Intindola passed away on March 2, 2025, just shy of her 75th birthday.



Maureen dedicated over 35 years of her professional life as a Senior Tax Professional at H&R Block in Rutherford, where her expertise and dedication were highly respected. Prior to her successful...

Christine Delli Santi

Feb 27, 2025

Christine Delli Santi (nee Kalinchak) passed away February 27, 2025 with her loving children by her side. She is now reunited with the love of her life who she missed beyond words, Nicholas Delli Santi (2017). Their love story began meeting at the Night Light and endured 46 years of marriage upon his death. Together they raised their two children...

Anne Mary Barba

Feb 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anne Mary Barba, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted community member. Anne peacefully passed on February 26, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on May 11, 1934, in Newark, NJ, she devoted her life to caring for others and making her community a safer place, notably serving...

Giulio Maestoso

Feb 24, 2025

Giulio Maestoso, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and talented painter, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the age of 87. He was Born on March 28, 1937, in San Giuseppe Jato, Palermo, Sicily, Italy to Ettore & Catherine (nee DiMaggio) Maestoso where he proudly served his country in the Italian Army.

After marrying his beloved wife,...

Guy Gordon

Feb 23, 2025

Margaret Perry

Feb 23, 2025

Margaret Perry, 86, of Lyndhurst, NJ passed away on February 23, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph Perry and her sister Anna Grace Gallagher. She is survived by her stepchildren, Scott Perry and his wife Lisa and Susan Perry, step grandchildren Kristen Smeir, Ryan Perry, and Zach Perry, step great grandchildren JJ and Bella, sister Kathleen Walewski, Niece...

Lucy M. Marrone

2025

Lucy M. Marrone 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lucy Marie Marrone, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 99. Born 1925, in Newark, NJ, Lucy was a lifelong resident of the Garden State, having made Bloomfield her home for over 6 decades, and most recently residing in Fairfield,...