Anne E. Post, age 73 of Wayne on Sunday November 4, 2007. She was born in Newark and had lived in Wayne for the past twenty-seven years.

Anne worked at the Wayne office of the American Automobile Association, known as “Triple A”, for seventeen years, having recently retired in 2005. She enjoyed a very close and special friendship with many of her co-workers at AAA and her years there were some of the most memorable times of her life. Her hobbies included knitting and stitching but she got the most joy out of being a mother to her four wonderful children. She was also the kind of person who would reach out to anyone in need and selflessly help them in anyway she knew how. This was especially evident to her coworkers at AAA.

She is survived by her four children; Kristen Post-DeSantis and her husband Stephen of Clark, NJ; Kevin Post of Fall River, MA; Brian Post of Tarrytown, NY; and Sean Post of Wayne, NJ. One grandson, Devon Post of Clark, NJ; two brothers; Richard George and his wife Janet of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; and Robert George and his wife Marie of Hamilton, NJ, and twelve nieces and nephews.

Mary L. Banks (nee Levitsky) age 96 of Little Falls died Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Hospice of New Jersey at Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful.

She was born in Long Island City, NY and lived in Paterson before moving to Little Falls seventy-five years ago.

Mary was a seamstress for the Jeanne Fashions Company, Paterson and had worked in the garment industry in Paterson for forty years before retiring in 1973.

She is a member of The Orthodox Church of The Holy Resurrection in Wayne.

Mary leaves her family with man fond memories of a very loving, nurturing and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her family with all of her heart.

Beloved wife of the late Michael Banks(1943); devoted mother of Nancy B. VanVliet and her husband George of Little Falls; cherished grandmother of Michael G. VanVliet and his wife Nancy of Branchburg and Lori VanVliet of Little Falls; much loved great-grandmother of Rebecca VanVliet also of Little Falls and several nieces and nephews.

Isak Yahes, 82, of Wayne died on Saturday November 3, 2007. His passing was quiet and peaceful while at home with his family.

He was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1925 and lived there before coming to America in 1956, originally settling in the Bronx. He later lived with his family in the Whitestone section of Queens, Teaneck, NJ, Oakland, NJ, and eventually settled in Wayne 14 years ago. He attended Robert College in Istanbul, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. He worked in the Import/Export industry in Turkey where he was able to use his fluency in English, Spanish, French, and Turkish to conduct international trade.

He enjoyed 62 years of ‘wonderful’ marriage to Elda, until her passing in 2005. Isak and Elda were acquaintances in Turkey, but fell in love when they later met in Israel. They married shortly thereafter in Turkey and began to raise their family together there. He was a devoted husband and truly loved his wife.

His family remembers him as a “realistic” man, and a man of his word. He enjoyed traveling and filming their vacations. They especially recall his “Pearls of Wisdom”; when he would offer his wisdom and advice to them. After a debilitating stroke at the age of 55, Isak found the ability to enjoy life vicariously through the rest of his family. His grandson Jarrod describes how his grandfather was so proud of his children and grandchildren, their successes in life, and how it made him so happy simply to see all of them doing well and living the ‘American Dream’. His legacy lives on proudly in all of them.

He is survived by two sons; Meir and his wife Estelle of Edgewater, NJ; Leon and his wife Litsi of Quito, Ecuador; one daughter Orette and her husband Mehran Vaziri of Wayne; four grandsons, Jarrod Yahes of NY, NY; Matthew Yahes of Chicago, Il; Alexander Vaziri and Austin Vaziri both of Wayne; and one granddaughter, Rachel Yahes of NY, NY. It is also special to note that he was predeceased by all four of his faithful canine companions; Heidi, Othello, Hammy, and Mammy.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Isak’s memory to the Hospice of New Jersey, 400 Broad Acres Drive, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

James A. Main Sr. age 83 of Wayne died peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Hospice of New Jersey in Wayne.

He was born in Evansville, IN and lived in Paterson and Totowa before moving to Wayne forty-five years ago.

Mr. Main was a milk deliveryman for Farmland Dairies, Fairlawn for thirty-four years before retiring in 1986.

He was a Marine Corps veteran of WW II. In February of 1944 he entered Marine Boot Camp and spent ten weeks at Parris Island, S.C., he spent seven weeks in Cherry Point, NC. Here he was assigned to VMF(N) 541, a Marine “Bat Eye” squadron, and went by train to San Diego, CA to be deployed to the Pacific Fleet. VMF(N) 541 covered twilight PT boat operations, flew daytime CAP over the beachhead, and attacked Japanese shipping.. He served on the USS Long Island Aircraft Carrier, the USS Tryon Troop Transport, and the Peleliu, Faraulep and Ulithi islands. It’s existence kept secret throughout the war, the US naval base at Ulithi was for a time the world’s largest naval facility. After nineteen months in the Pacific Theatre, he returned to San Diego, CA and was discharged in March of 1946.

James and Ann (nee Bello) had a “wonderful marriage” for fifty-two years together. He is the beloved father of James A. Main, Jr. and his wife Trudy and Sharon Trent and her husband Bob; cherished grandfather of Kerry and Jay Main and Eric and Amy Trent; brother of Katheryn Jefferies of Totowa.

In Lieu of Flowers memorial donations to The Parkinsons Disease Foundation, c/o Columbia University, 710 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032 would be appreciated. For a photo and more information visit vandermay.com.

Frank DeSena age 55 of Wayne died tragically on Friday, November 2, 2007 in New York City.

He was born in the Ozone Park section of Queen, NY and was raised in Queens, NY having lived in Manhattan, NY and the Park Slope section of Brooklyn before moving to Wayne thirteen years ago.

Frank graduated from the Bishop Laughlin High School, Brooklyn, NY with the class of 1970 and went on to Queens College, Queens, NY where he received his bachelor of arts degree in Sociology with the class of 1974. He continued his education at New York University where he received his Masters of Business Administration degree. He then graduated from the City University of New York, Graduate Center where he received his masters degree in philosophy having also graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ where he received his masters degree in computer science.

Before his career as a stay-at-home father began in 1995, he was an economic forecaster for the AT&T Corporation, Basking Ridge for nine years.

Frank was an avid New York Yankees fan and was also a vintage movie buff.

Loving husband of twenty-two years to Kristine Jones; devoted father of Sean DeSena of Wayne and much loved by several nieces, nephews and the “Birthday Club”.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, PO Box 845259, Boston, MA 02284-5259 would be appreciated.

Elise M. Tanis age 48 died Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at the Kindred Care Hospice, Dover.

She was born in Paterson and was raised in Wayne having lived in Pittstown and Keasby before moving to Dover three years ago.

Elise was a member of the Netherland Reformed Congregation, Franklin Lakes.

Loving sister of Cornelius “Casey” Tanis of Bloomingdale, Joleen McKinstry and her husband Richard of Bloomingdale, the late Johannes Tanis(2000) and the late James Tanis(2006); cherished aunt of Shawn, Lindsay, Ryan and Patience McKinstry; special cousin of Dave and Cindy den Hollander and family.

Jean Marie Piccione (nee Mingione) formerly of Paterson, NJ died Monday, October 29, 2007 at her home in Brick, NJ.

Born December 2, 1927, the only child of Frank and Julia Elizabeth (nee Hart) Mingione, she was raised in the Hillcrest section of the city. After her marriage to Joseph John Piccione, an executive of the Bendix Corporation, she made her residence in Totowa. A devoted wife, and loving mother, she created a warm and gracious home for her family, and their friends. She and her husband retired to the coast of New Jersey in 1992.

Possessing profound faith, she was a long time, and active member of St Marys RC church in Paterson and an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, as well as an officer in the Rosary Alter Society. She was more recently a communicant of St. Dominics Church in Brick, NJ.

She was predeceased by her husband after 55 years of marriage; she is greatly loved and dearly missed by their three sons Russell of New York City, and Shelter Island, New York, Ronald Hart and his partner David Enloe of New York City, and Deer Isle, Maine, and Joseph John Jr. and his wife Nancy(nee Myers) with their children: Francesca, Giuliana, and Joseph John III, all of Metamora, Illinois.

Christopher John Silk, Age 45 Final Voyage – January 5, 1962 – October 28, 2007

Chris was truly an exceptional young man with a true passion for life and a desire to make every moment count. Without question, Chris always met every challenge head on and never failed to make us proud. We’ll never forget his accordion recital at his kindergarten graduation or his 30 meter ski jumps during his freshman year at Vermont Academy H.S. It wasn’t long before Chris’s love of skiing and his flare for cooking took him to the slopes of Vermont where he put those skills to work at the Post Horn Inn Ski Lodge on Magic Mountain. I can well remember the season when the Smitty’s, O’Connor’s & Silk’s (O’SMILK’s) joined Chris at the Post Horn Inn for a bit of skiing and a lot fun. Chris was the super host who just couldn’t do enough for his friends and guests.

Chris’s competitive nature always came out during a round of golf or skiing a black diamond mountain. In contrast, his love of music, art, children and animals always brought out his more sensitive and gentle side. He loved everyone and enjoyed sharing his talents, especially with our first granddaughter Brittany. It wasn’t long after that he fell in love and was blessed with a beautiful daughter of his own. Without question, this was the happiest moment in his life. His daughter Lane now 17, holds a very special place in Chris’s heart.

In 1996 Chris suffered a traumatic brain injury that left him paralyzed on his right side and unable to speak. In spite of this deficit and the ominous predictions of doctors he was determined to beat the odds and again met this challenge head on. With only one objective, to overcome, he soon learned to communicate, walk, and do the everyday things we do without trying. In 2005 he courageously moved from the cold North to Sarasota FL where the more favorable weather would be gentler for him. This endeavor soon proved a very worth while experience for him. His new environment soon allowed him to do things he hadn’t experienced in years. You could easily see his excitement when socializing with his peers and participating in outings where he went bowling, shot billiards and fished. He was never happier living in Florida and sharing this happiness with all his family who traveled with him throughout his long journey. High on his list of fun were the visits of his nephew Joey and nieces Brittany, Lindsay who always made him laugh and forget the difficulties of his journey.

Then one day in January 2007 and without warning, Chris was given yet one more challenge. He began a vigorous fight with throat cancer. Being the trooper he is he gave this uphill battle his very best until the end and without fear of the outcome. He truly believed in God and got solace knowing he would again be a whole person in heaven, able to run and talk. He knows his grand parents are waiting for him and he tells us not to worry because he will be saving a great spot for us when our time arrives.

Chris has truly made a very positive difference in the lives of everyone he touched. He taught us to be courageous, show compassion, to give unselfishly and never take anything for granted.

Chris is survived by his loving family, Helene & Brittany Lindstrom, Darlene, Joe, Lindsay and Joey Donegan, his daughter Lane Silk and parents Catherine & Stephen Silk.

John J. Paylo age 89 of Wayne died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Atrium at Wayne while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Luzerne Mines, PA where his father worked as a mine starter in the mining industry. John's family moved throughout West Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania as a result of his fathers career. After his military service he lived in Paterson before moving to Wayne forty years ago.

John is an Army Veteran having served from 1939 to 1940. He was then drafted into the Navy where he served from 1943 – 1944 during WW II.

While in the service he received letters from his future wife Ann, although they had never met, their families knew each other and Ann became his pen pal. Their first date was at the Worlds Fair.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne.

John worked in the Hayden Chemical Plant, Garfield and the New Arden Chemical Company, Paterson before retiring in 1993 at the age of 75. He also worked for the Wayne Board of Education for ten years.

John was a quiet man who never wanted attention. He was a devoted family man who worked two jobs almost his whole life. He was truly a “good guy”.

Surviving are his loving wife of sixty-seven years Ann (Gondola) Paylo; devoted father of Dennis J. Paylo and his wife Patricia of Wayne and Kenneth J. Paylo of Fort Lauderdale, FL; cherished grandfather of Lori, Dennis, John, Katharine, Vena and Arion; much loved great-grandfather of Amanda, John, Emily and Victoria.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, 400 Morris Ave., Denville, NJ 07834 would be appreciated.

Ann Parolie (nee Skurla) of Wayne passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the age of 86. Her passing was quiet and peaceful, while she received the loving care of her devoted family at her side.

Born in Ladimorova, Czechoslovakia, Ann came to America by boat with her aunt, first settling in Passaic, NJ and then living in Wayne for the last forty-seven years. Her father, a prominent politician, made several trips to America and returned to tell his family about this wonderful land of opportunity. Ann saw very little opportunity in her native land, so she gathered herself up and ventured to a new life in 1936, at the young age of 16. She left her parents and six sisters behind. As she explained to her family many times, a little adversity came her way on her trip. In making conversation with a fellow traveler, she was advised to send a telegram about her impending arrival to America. She gave that traveler her last bit of money for the telegram, and that person absconded with her money. Ann often related that she arrived in America with just a bag of apples and the clothes on her back.

Ann was gifted with intelligence that others admired. Although her physical self had failed in the last years of her life, her mind remained incredibly strong. In fact, when her children couldn’t remember someone’s name or the details of an event, they would always call Mom knowing that she would have the answer, and with rare exception, she always did. She was a champion at word puzzles and Rummy 500, and she could debate political issues with anyone who was willing.

The true essence of Ann was her incomparable kindness, integrity, generosity, courage, wisdom, willfulness and sense of humor. A shining role model to her family, her mantra was to “always do the right thing” and that is the way she lived her life.

Without question, her children and grandchildren were the highlight of her life. She loved them with all her heart and would practically burst at the seams with pride as she spoke of them. However, perhaps her greatest accomplishment was her marriage of 64 years.

A true love story, Ann and Jim met while working together. They went on just one date, and Jim was called to duty in the Army. When he returned a few months later, a friend told him that Ann Skurla wanted to see him. When he went to see her, they decided to get married, and they married just three months later at a civil ceremony. He then left for the Army for 2 years and when he returned, they married again in church.

Surviving are her loving husband James Parolie; one son, Dr. James Parolie, and his wife Donna of Readington; three daughters, Janis O’Brien and her husband Vincent of Kinnelon, Ellen Reggiani and her husband Greg of Whippany, and Lori Profeta and her dear partner Jeff Kole of Basking Ridge; nine grandchildren, Courtney Linstra and her husband Garry, James O’Brien, Christopher Parolie, Jennifer Reggiani, Lauren Reggiani, Matthew Parolie, Jeffrey Reggiani, Alexandra Parolie and Casandra Reggiani; and one great grandchild Griffin James Linstra.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Ann’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

The Reverend Clarence C. Searles, 75, of Wayne died peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2007 at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, from complications due to a stroke.

The Rev. Mr. Searles was ordained to the Diaconate in 1972 and served the majority of his ministry at Christ Episcopal Church, Pompton Lakes, where he was in charge of outreach and pastoral care. He was also Deacon-in-Charge at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Ringwood, NJ during the late 1970’s.

Before his retirement in 1997, he was employed for thirty-five years by the First Manhattan Company, New York. He was a member of the Data Management Division of Wall Street and served as president for a two-year term.

Clarence served as the chaplain for the Packanack Lake Fire Company #5, Wayne for several years.

Devoted husband to Maple (nee Medford) for fifty years, loving father of Robert, Linda, and Steven; cherished grandfather of Scott, Steven, Jason, Matthew, Katelyn, and Douglas, and beloved great-grandfather of Dominic, Elizabeth, and Caleb.

In lieu of flowers, the Rev. Mr. Searles left wishes that donations be made to the Clarence Searles Outreach Memorial, c/o Christ Church, 400 Ramapo Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.

Catharine Geiger of Morristown, age 101, died on Sunday, October 14, 2007. She passed quietly and peacefully with her devoted caretaker, Violet Graham, by her bedside.

She was born and raised in Paterson, NJ and graduated the twelfth grade from the Paterson Normal School in 1924. She spent many of her years working in the Paterson Silk Industry for various major firms. She met her husband, Charles, at work and they married in 1937. In 1948 they moved their whole family to Hemlock Estates in Hawley, PA. Charles passed in 1980 while they were living in Hawley, and Catharine had to teach herself how to drive in order to continue living in such a remote area. She eventually moved in 1988 to Morristown, NJ to be closer to her son, Chuck.

She was a benevolent woman, devoting much of her time to many causes such as the United Way, American Red Cross, Community Chest, and the Family Counseling Center of which she is a past president. She received the “Woman of the Year” award in 1957 from the City of Paterson for her volunteer work.

Catharine was also devoted to her family. Her son recalls her being very focused on their wellbeing and their education. She and her husband worked tirelessly in order to put their children through the best schools – sending them to John’s Hopkins, Columbia, and The University of Syracuse.

Surviving are one son, Chuck of Morristown, one daughter, ‘Gee Gee’ of Palo Alto, CA; two grandchildren, Gary Stephen Geiger of Napa Valley, CA and Jody Kalmbach and her husband Chris of Florida; one great grandchild, Clayton Kalmbach of Florida and one more great-grandchild expected soon. Also one brother-in-law, Robert Sherwood of Wayne, one niece, Kathy Sherwood of Wayne; and one nephew, Robert Sherwood of Wayne.

Catharine is predeceased by all of her four younger siblings, her husband Charles in 1980, and her son George in 1978.

Gertrude Irwin(nee Vander Meulen) age 99 of Wyckoff died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff.

She was born in Paterson and lived in Wyckoff and Suffern, NY before returning to Wyckoff in August of 2003.

Gertrude graduated from Eastern Christian Academy, Haledon with the class of 1926.

Gertrude was a member of the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, Wyckoff.

Beloved wife of the late George Irwin; loving mother of George Irwin and his wife Donna Rae of Jacksonville, FL and David Irwin and his wife Linda of North Haledon; cherished grandmother of Linda Hassellbach, Jeffrey, Kristina, Mark and Michael Irwin.

Betty Amregian (nee Semonian) age 75 of Manchester Township on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in Bloomfield and lived through her formative years there later living in Wayne for thirty-seven years before moving to Manchester Township eleven years ago.

Betty received her formal education first at Bloomfield Grammar School and then at Bloomfield High School graduating with the Class of 1949.

She was a member of Saint Leon Armenian Church in Fair Lawn and God’s Eternal Universal Religion in Redondo Beach, California.

Betty leaves her family with many wonderful memories of a very loving and devoted Mother who was always very generous, caring and very protective.

George and Betty Amregian had forty-nine years of “lovingly complimentary and devoted” marriage together until George’s passing in June of 2004.

Surviving are one son Paul Amregian and his wife Joann of Wayne; one daughter Shanti Friend of Redondo Beach, California; one brother Jack Semonian of Rio Rico, Arizona and a cherished granddaughter Amanda Amregian.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Betty’s memory are asked to consider St. Leon Armenian Church, 12-61 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn 07410 or God’s Eternal Universal Religion, 124 Sapphire Street, Redondo Beach California 90277.

Dr. Jacob John Van Dyken died suddenly on October 19, 2007 of natural causes.

"Jake" is survived by his wife Gail, his daughters Lara Roby and her husband Peter, Leigh Kelly and her husband Eric, his son John "Jake" Van Dyken and his wife Dina; his sisters Dorothy Van Dyken, Linda Weinmann, Laura Frascatore and Missy Van Dyken; and his grandchildren Edward and Jacob Roby, Erica Van Dyken and Kate Kelly.

Dr. Van Dyken resided in Wayne most of his life as did his wife and children. A graduate of Wayne High School, he graduated Williams College and obtained his medical degree in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jacob was a staff member at Chilton Memorial Hospital and served as Medical Director of Wanaque Convalescent Center. He also shared an internal medicine practice with Dr. Richard Scherling.

His love for family and friends; his passion for his work and travel; are only outweighed by his overwhelming love of life.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Jacob's name are asked to consider making a donation to The JVD Memorial Fund, c/o Lara Roby,404 Boulevard, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444.

Yoland Shalhoub age 79 (Mouracade) of Bayonne on Friday, October 16, 2009 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Her loving sons were constantly at her bedside and felt peace knowing that Mom has now moved into the arms of her Lord and Savior.

She was born in Beirut, Lebanon and came to this country at age two with her family.

The family first settled in Bay Bridge, Brooklyn. After her marriage to her late husband Albert Shalhoub, she moved to Bayonne, New Jersey where she lived the rest of her life.

Yoland was member of Saint Ann Melkite Catholic Church in West Paterson.

She had a very special devotion to her faith which she passed down to her children and grandchildren.

Her life dedication was to her family. She was a very warm and giving person that was selfless. She was generous and kind by nature and loved to help people. She was a woman of grace, beauty and wisdom.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and talented cook who joyfully served.

Thanks Mom for being so special in our lives.

Surviving are two sons Robert J. Shalhoub and his wife Tania of Chatham and Ronald A. Shalhoub and his wife Samira of Madison; six grandchildren Christopher, Peter, Andrew, James, Renee and Colette Shalhoub; and six brothers Simon, Robert, John, Michael, and Alex.

Her husband Albert J. Shalhoub Predeceased her in September 2001.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in Yoland Shalhoub’s memory be made to the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, NY, NY 10016.

Catharine Geiger of Morristown, age 101, died on Sunday, October 14, 2007. She passed quietly and peacefully with her devoted caretaker, Violet Graham, by her bedside.

She was born and raised in Paterson, NJ and graduated the twelfth grade from the Paterson Normal School in 1924. She spent many of her years working in the Paterson Silk Industry for various major firms. She met her husband, Charles, at work and they married in 1937. In 1948 they moved their whole family to Hemlock Estates in Hawley, PA. Charles passed in 1980 while they were living in Hawley, and Catharine had to teach herself how to drive in order to continue living in such a remote area. She eventually moved in 1988 to Morristown, NJ to be closer to her son, Chuck.

She was a benevolent woman, devoting much of her time to many causes such as the United Way, American Red Cross, Community Chest, and the Family Counseling Center of which she is a past president. She received the “Woman of the Year” award in 1957 from the City of Paterson for her volunteer work.

Catharine was also devoted to her family. Her son recalls her being very focused on their wellbeing and their education. She and her husband worked tirelessly in order to put their children through the best schools – sending them to John’s Hopkins, Columbia, and The University of Syracuse.

Surviving are one son, Chuck of Morristown, one daughter, ‘Gee Gee’ of Palo Alto, CA; two grandchildren, Gary Stephen Geiger of Napa Valley, CA and Jody Kalmbach and her husband Chris of Florida; one great grandchild, Clayton Kalmbach of Florida and one more great-grandchild expected soon. Also one brother-in-law, Robert Sherwood of Wayne, one niece, Kathy Sherwood of Wayne; and one nephew, Robert Sherwood of Wayne.

Catharine is predeceased by all of her four younger siblings, her husband Charles in 1980, and her son George in 1978.

John Joseph “Johnny” Ponce III age 43 of Wayne on Friday, October 12, 2007 while receiving the care and support of family and friends.

He was born in New York City and has lived in Wayne for the past thirty-five years.

John graduated from Wayne Hills High School, Wayne with the class of 1982. He was active in sports at Wayne Hills having played soccer, baseball, basketball and football. John went on to graduate from the Lincoln Technical School, Union where he learned the electrical trade.

John was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Union Local 164, Paramus and was currently working for the Scholes Electric Corporation in Piscataway.

Johnny will be remembered for his giant sense of humor, being a stereotypical “Fighting Irishman”, and for his stubbornness. He loved the Rangers, the Giants, the Yankees and Notre Dame. But most of all Johnny loved children. He had a huge soft spot in his heart for children who would sense his giant loving heart and would always want to be around their “Uncle Johnny”, as he was known to the children of his family and friends. Christmas Eve was always a busy night for Uncle Johnny – he would put on his red suit and visit many of the lucky children in his life. Uncle Johnny will live on in the hearts of the children who experienced his unconditional love.

He was a great friend who would be there to help if he was ever needed. If a friend or family member needed Johnny, he would drop everything to help out in any way he could. He never wanted to be a burden on anyone or ask for anyone else’s help.

Beloved son of John Ponce II of Wayne and Rosemary Fluchs and her husband Helmut of Wayne; loving brother of Jeannine Missbrenner and her husband Andrew of Pompton Plains, Alison Tryon and her husband Michael of Oakland and Kevin Ponce and his wife Kim of Ringwood; much loved uncle of Andrew, Christopher and Kathryn Missbrenner and Kaylin Ponce; cherished by many aunts, uncles, cousins, children and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Tomorrows Children’s Fund, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 would be appreciated.

A note from Johnny's friend Mike Riordan

1984 was a great year for Johnny Ponce. His hair was in full bloom. A tiny Irish tattoo decorated his shoulder. Upper body muscles were clearly evident although white wig-wam socks drew too much attention to his shaven legs. More importantly, two cultural events occurred that would define much of Johnny’s life. The first was the release of the motion picture Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers, whose anagram C.H.U.D. would replace his last name. Despite its violent nature and unfavorable critical reviews, Johnny would sell the virtues of this film for the rest of the decade. Secondly, the first of too many albums by Jon Bon Jovi was released. Thanks to the Sayreville native, Johnny found justification for his hair style and a voice for his often hidden sensitive side.

Carol A. Thomas (nee Yarbrough) of Wayne, age 66, died at home on Friday, October 12, 2007. She passed peacefully with her loving and devoted family at her bedside.

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and had lived in Japan, Hawaii, and Cape Cod all before the age of 18, following her father’s career as an officer in the U.S. Army. She graduated from high school in Cape Cod with the Class of 1959. She then attended St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in New York City and graduated with the Class of 1963. Carol's nursing career spanned four decades. She has lived in Wayne for the past 46 years.

For the past 30 years she was a registered nurse at the Morristown Memorial Hospital Emergency Department in Morristown, NJ. She retired in 2002 but continued to work part time because she loved nursing too much to leave it completely. She had an innate ability to bring calm to any situation, which made her an invaluable asset in the sometimes chaotic atmosphere of the emergency room. She established strong friendships at work and with everyone she came in contact.

When she was diagnosed with cancer, her family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers responded immediately in an outpouring of love. Since Carol enjoyed quilting, the nursing staff quickly sent out ‘patch kits’ to all the colleagues she worked with over the 30 years. The patches were decorated by each person and then all returned, each with a special note on it. The patches were then sewn together into a large quilt which they presented to Carol at a surprise birthday party. She cherished that gift. Her support network cooked meals for her, took her for hospital visits, and assisted with her care in every way that they could. She was truly loved by all.

She enjoyed gardening and earned Master Gardener certification after attending the Passaic County Master Gardener Association. She volunteered her time at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Helpline, answering callers' gardening questions. Roses were her favorite flower, but she loved all types of flowers and vegetable gardening. She planted the rose garden at the Packanack Lake Tennis courts and often tended to her neighbors' gardens during their times of need. As a tribute to Carol, the tennis court rose garden is receiving perpetual care by a devoted friend.

She was active in the Packanack Lake Tennis Club, playing on the A team, and she was previously a secretary for the tennis club. She also enjoyed quilting and regularly attended quilting weekends in the Adirondacks with her daughter, Beth. Carol had made many crib quilts over the years that she gave to her family's, friends' and neighbors' newborns who cherish the quilts to this day.

John and Carol had a wonderful marriage of 46 years. John described his wife as “super”, “an angel”, and “irreplaceable.” She was always the one with the level head, the cool disposition, and the soothing ability. She calmly accepted her prognosis; her family derived strength and courage from her positive attitude. Carol was loved by all and will be missed dearly.

Surviving are her husband John; her daughter Beth Phelps and her husband Peter of Williamstown, MA; her son John of Bloomingdale, NJ; her mother, Dorothy Yarbrough of Bryans Road, Maryland; one brother, John Yarbrough of Welcome, Maryland; one sister, Joan Moulton of Granite City, Illinois; two grandchildren, Sarah and Daniel Phelps; and nieces and nephews.

For those planning an expression of sympathy in Carol's name, please consider the: Packanack Community Church, 120 Lake Drive East, Wayne, NJ 07470, or Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 Riverview Drive, Suite 2, Totowa, NJ 07512. For your convenience, a donation form can be printed from this website by clic

Josephine Ann Commarato “Jo” (nee DiCarlo) age 84 of Wayne on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. She passed away quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family who where at her bedside.

She was born in Montclair and had lived in Clifton for fifty years later moving to Toms River where she lived for five years before moving to Wayne one year ago.

While living in Clifton she was a parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church and in Wayne at Our Lady of Consolation RC Church.

Jo enjoyed hobbies of knitting, crocheting and was an avid reader of medical literature giving her a substantial knowledge of the medical field.

Sebastian affectionately know as Buster and Josephine had fifty-nine years of “unconditional love that was a committed in faithful” marriage together.

Sebastian and Josephine were wonderful dancers and the names of Ginger Rogers and Frank Sinatra where folk heroes to their dance floor days.

She leaves her family with wonderful memories of a very devoted wife and mother. Josephine lived her Roman Catholic faith coupled with her selfless outgoing personality by always reaching out to other’s in their time of need.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Josephine’s name are asked to consider the Our Lady of Consolation Church “Youth Ministry”, 1799 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Michel G. Yazigi age 84, of Cedar Grove, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007.

He was born in Alexandrette, Syria and came to this country in 1990 having lived in Cedar Grove for the past seventeen years.

He spent his working life in Syria and was self-employed as a customs broker for over forty years before retiring in 1990.

Michel enjoyed reading, walking, his work, travel and playing cards. He was nicknamed “the computer” for his ability to keep track of all cards played during a card game and his capacity to come up with answers to numerical problems faster than a calculator.

He was predeceased by his first wife Georgette Yazigi on May 24, 1996.

Beloved husband of Katherine Yazigi; loving father of George Yazgi and his wife Abir of Little Falls, Ghassan Yazgi and his wife Christine of Montreal, Canada, Nabil Yazgi and his wife Pamela of Saddle River, Aida Adib and her husband Nemat of Cedar Grove, Samir Yazigi and his wife Claudine of Little Falls, Marlene Bassil and her husband Ghassan of Montville, Raymon Yazgi and his wife Francine of Cedar Grove and Ernest Yazigi of Boston, MA; loved brother of Christos Yazigi and his wife Helen of Montreal, Canada, Bassil Yazigi and his wife Sylvia of Beirut, Lebanon and Jamileh Moussaly of Beirut, Lebanon; cherished grandfather of sixteen grandchildren.

Frances E. Zank (nee Cooper,Monroe) age 81, on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 of Wayne. She was born and raised in Paterson having lived in Wayne for the past fifty-five years.

Before retiring Fran worked for the Wayne Fire Bureau and had previously been a dental receptionist for Drs. Pinto & Ranieri in Wayne.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the John Raad Post 438 of the American Legion, Paterson and a past-president of the Passaic County Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.

Fran will be remembered as an outgoing, loving person who was always laughing. Her grandchildren, who lived next door, have many fond memories. One memory that stands out is eating spaghetti by grandma’s. The grandchildren were always sneaking over to her house, being spoiled by her cooking, then returning home with no appetite for dinner.

Beloved wife of thirty-six years to the late Arnold J. Zank(1982); loving mother of Gale F. Delaney and her husband Joseph of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Lisa Marie and Michael Delaney both of Wayne and John Delaney and his wife Fallon of Franklin Lakes. Beloved daughter of the late Julia and Roy Monroe.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Eva's Village, 393 Main St., Paterson, New Jersey 07501 would be appreciated.

Knute M. deLange Jr. age 51 of Wayne died Monday, October 8, 2007. He passed away with peacefulness while receiving the loving care of his family. Knute had a twenty year courageous battle with his health and he is now receiving the tranquility of heaven that he so deserved.

He was born in Teaneck and had lived in Wayne for forty-five years.

Knute received his formal education at DePaul High School in Wayne graduating with the Class of 1974.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne and was very devoted to his Roman Catholic faith.

Knute will always be remembered for his big heart and kind ways. He was always reaching out to others to help them and would make special efforts to help the unfortunate souls who needed help. As part of his personality extension he befriended those in need and animals alike. His dog “Lucky” was his constant companion and Knute had a very kind heart for all animals.

He was dedicated to his family and served the role of big brother and loving uncle from the depth of his heart. Knute has been a blessed example of hope to the sick and disabled, as well as an inspiration to all who knew him.

Surviving are three sisters Mary Ann Celo and her husband Gary of Pittsburg, Joanne deLange-Russo and her husband Philip of Wayne, Geri Oppler and her husband Charles of Franklin Lakes; seven nieces and nephews Anthony and Kirsten Celo, Philip Dylan Russo, Jacky, Michael, Karli and Jason Oppler.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Knute’s memory are asked to consider Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, 630 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470

Nellie Eugenia Fusco, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Nellie was born in Greensboro, N.C. on July 14, 1923. She was the ninth child of Charles and Lenore Huffines. A friendly and vivacious girl, Nellie worked in the PX and welcomed servicemen to the local U.S.O. club during World War II.

In 1946, Nellie relocated to Paterson, N.J., where she met and married Mario Fusco. In the 1970's, Nellie was employed as a school crossing guard for the Paterson Police Department and, in the 1980's, was employed by Meyer Brothers Department Store in Paterson.

Family was always important to Nellie. She will long be remembered for her red hair, her sparkling personality, and her great pot roast dinners. Always outgoing and friendly, she aquired many lifelong friends.

Nellie was predeceased by her husband Mario (1968). She is survived by her children Catherine, Michael, Frank, David, and Susan. Loving mother-in-law of William Knobel, Barbara Fusco, Rosa Fusco, and Sandra Conte. Beloved grandmother of Frank Fusco, Jr., Marissa Mc Donough, David Fusco, Gina Fusco, Nicholas Abbondolo and Michael Abbondolo. Nellie is also survived by her sister Mamie Anderson, and many nieces and nephews.

Raymond C. Austin Sr., age 80 of Wayne, died on Monday October 1, 2007. Ray was born in Brooklyn and lived in Park Slope, the St. Saviours Parish section, for most of his life, before moving to Wayne four years ago.

Ray served in the US Army Air Force during WWII as an Air Transport Technician with the 314th Troop Carrier Group. He received the WWII Victory Medal for his service. He was called back in 1950 to serve in the newly formed US Air Force as a Senior Air Transport Specialist during the Korean War. After his service he became a member of the McFadden Bros American Legion Post 1380 in Brooklyn.

He worked as a phone technician and installer for Bell Telephone and Nynex until his retirement in 1987.

He enjoyed building model planes and ships, as well as Lionel Trains. He was also an avid history reader and he had incredible recall ability – he was a “fountain of information”. Most of all, Ray was a BIG Mets fan. His son Ray recalls fun times going to both Mets and Yankees games with his dad, as well as participating in Boy Scouts, fishing, and playing ball at their vacation home in Cutchogue, on the north shore.

Ray enjoyed 41 years of marriage to his wife Ann before her passing in 1991. He now joins her once again, having passed away on what would have been their fifty-eighth wedding anniversary.

He is survived by one son; Raymond Jr. and his wife Linda of Wayne; two grandchildren, Lauren Austin and Raymond Austin of Wayne; one sister, Joan-Ann Finneran of Pompton Plains; and one sister-in-law, Joan Perchman of Park Slope, Brooklyn.

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Mary Adamo, age 67 of Wayne, died peacefully on Monday October 1, 2007 at her home.

Mary was born in Garfield, NJ and attended Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi where she graduated with the class of 1957.

She moved to Wayne with her husband Frank in 1959, where they raised a family and enjoyed 47 years of a ‘very special’ marriage together until Franks passing on January 3, 2006.

Mary was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church in Wayne where she served in various capacities for over twenty-five years. She was chairperson of the Art and Environment Committee and a Eucharistic Minister.

Mary’s life was strongly rooted around her family. Her hobbies, interests, and daily activities all had something to do with her family – especially her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed shopping for her grandchildren and she committed much of her time to various charities. Her family fondly recalls Mary as being “unbelievably generous, caring, and willing to do anything for anyone.” They also recall spending special holiday’s together, including Christmas and Thanksgiving, where Mary would cook enough for several families. Also many fun filled summers at their vacation home in Bayville, NJ.

She is survived by her sister, Antoinette Arolan of East Rutherford; one daughter, Nancy Provax and her husband Tom of Wayne; one son, Sal Adamo and his wife Margaret of Wayne; six grandchildren, Frank and Alyse Adamo, and Anna, Kimberly, Crista, and Adam Provax, all of Wayne; two nieces, Nancy DiDonato of Fairlawn, NJ and Deborah Tornaritis of East Stroudsburg, PA; one nephew, Dennis Pedevillano of Lodi, NJ.

She is predeceased by her husband Frank; two sisters, Rosalie Gavin and Viola Siegel; and one brother, Anthony Granato.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Mary’s memory, are asked to consider the Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund, 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, or the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9119.

John “Jack” O’Brien age 78 of Wayne died Monday, October 1, 2007 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. His passing was quiet and peaceful while he was receiving the loving care of his family who were at his bedside.

He was born in Jersey City and had lived in Clifton before moving to Wayne forty-four years ago.

Jack received his formal education at Saint Peter’s Preparitory School in Jersey City graduating with the Class of 1947. He then majored in Business Administration in his studies at Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City.

He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Serving on the USS Cronin.

Jack served as Township Clerk for Wayne Township for twenty-four years before his retirement in 1997; also initially serving as Urban Renewal Chairman and later as it’s executive director.

He was a member of the Wayne Township Republican Club and the Wayne Elks Lodge 2181. He was elected to the position of Passaic County Freeholder and served from 1995 to 1998. He also served as Wayne Township Councilman from 1978 to 1981.

In his free time he enjoyed golfing, politics and the use of the internet.. Along with his family his many friends will always be enriched for having known Jack as a gregarious, kind and loving Irish personality. He will always be held in high regard as a man above and beyond reproach in all of his life’s endeavors.

Jack was beloved by all who’s lives he touched, especially in political circles in New Jersey, Passaic County, Wayne Township, the Municipal Clerk’s Association and Irish heritage circles.

He leaves his family with many cherished memories of a very warm, loving and loyal husband, father and grandfather. He truly loved his family and found great joy in nurturing them to adulthood and beyond. Jack was a very special father.

Jack and Jean had fifty-four years of “exciting and loving” marriage together. As Jean has said “It was never dull and never boring.”

Surviving are his loving wife Jean (nee Kelly) O’Brien; four daughters Gail McGeady of Wayne, Mary Beth O’Brien of Leucadia, California, Erin DiDia of Studio City, California, Lynn Quinn and her husband Terry of Wayne; one son John “JR” O’Brien of Leucadia, California; eight grandchildren Mark W. Robinson, Jessica, Jennifer and Charles Brady, Nicolette and Dominique DiDia, Michael and Preston Quinn.

Tragedy impacted his life in 1997 when his daughter Karen Brady died suddenly.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Jack’s memory are asked to consider Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital “For Cancer Research”, PO Box 27106, NY,NY 10087

Dorothy "Jackie" Cardaci (nee Caltigerone)of Wayne on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Home. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Garfield and had lived through her formative years in Passaic later living in Clifton before moving to Wayne forty-three years ago.

Dorothy received her formal education at Passaic Grade School No. 7.

Dorothy previously worked for General Electric in the 1950’s and later she was self employed and owned JoMar Clothing Store in Paterson and previously owned Clifton Liquors in Clifton.

She was a parishioner of The Prince of Peace RC Chapel in Haledon.

She leaves her family with many cherished memories of a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A loving mother, caring grandmother, always protective, always the life of the party, and energetic optimist, who loved and lived life to it’s fullest. You could accurately say that she had a zest for living. She was always the life of the party who’s optimism had no end.

Family was her life’s endeavor. Mom was a wonderful cook and used her culinary skills to gather her family together for special Sunday dinners and holiday celebrations. Her children recall that Mom’s restaurant was open twenty-four hours every day.

Perhaps the arrival of grandchildren and great grandchildren touched Dorothy’s innermost heart. She adored each of them and loved them to pieces.

She was a loving, caring and protective wife. John and Dorothy had fifty-one years of “affectionate” marriage together.

Surviving are her loving husband John Cardaci Sr.; one son John Cardaci Jr. and his wife Roberta of Holmdel; three daughters Michele LaPlaca and her husband Jack of West Milford, Doreen Steinberg and her husband Stuart of Wayne and Mary Landy and her husband Tony of Wayne; two sisters Marion Kovalincik of Garfield and Pauline DeMassi of Upper Montclair; thirteen grandchildren Joseph and Jackie LaPlaca, James and Jackie Barnhill, Michele Walsh, Karen Lewis, Adam Steinberg, Taylor and Toni-Marie Landy, Michael, Kyle, Victoria and John Cardaci III; ten great grandchildren.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Dorothy’s memory are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Colleen S. Monahan (nee Murray) of Wayne, age 55, passed away on Oct 1, 2007.

Beloved wife of Patrick Monahan, devoted mother of Jessica, Aimee, Bethany and Jimmy. Daughter of Phyllis and Jim of Wayne, dear sister of Jay and Glenn of Pequannock and Alanna Schauer of Colts Neck.

Colleen grew up in Pompton Lakes, NJ and attended St Mary’s Elementary School and Depaul High School. She was a Flight Attendant for Eastern Airlines for four years. Afterwards she held the position of Purchasing Manager for Anexter Prussan. Colleen achieved her Bachelor of Science from Ramapo University, NJ by attending night classes while she raised her children. Colleen recently worked at Wayne Valley HS as a Media Specialist Assistant.

Throughout her life, Colleen volunteered her time to her children. She volunteered at Our lady of the Valley Church and School, was a Girl Scout leader for her three daughters, offered her talents as a seamstress for her daughters’ dance recitals and donated her time to her children’s high school sports teams and the Wayne Valley High School PTO.

Colleen was known for her blond hair, love of life and constant energy. She had a variety of friends which is a testament to her kind nature and glowing personality. Colleen loved children and had a special way of understanding. She baked famous Brownies and unmatchable Dutch Apple Crumb Pie.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wayne Valley PTO Scholarship Fund, 551 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Rosemary C. “Sis” Caruso (nee Carrazza) of Wayne, NJ, formerly a thirty-three year resident of Park St., Staten Island, NY died on Sunday, September 30, 2007 peacefully at home.

Rosemary will be remembered by her family and friends as a good hearted person who loved jokes and pranks. She made holiday and birthdays celebrations special and especially enjoyed telling stories.

Beloved wife of thirty-four years to the late Antonio Caruso; devoted daughter of the late James and Candida Carrazza; loving mother of Annmarie and Thomas Mahler of Staten Island and Joseph and Tanya Caruso of Wayne, NJ; cherished grandmother of Carsten Mahler and Evan Caruso; loving sister of Jim and Grace Carrazza of Boonton, NJ.

William Sisti age 81 of Wayne died Friday, September 28, 2007 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne. His passing was quite and peaceful after a long struggle with his health.

He was born in Paterson and had lived his formative years in Paterson before moving to Wayne forty-eight years ago.

Bill received his formal education at Paterson Eastside High School graduating with the Class of 1943. He then joined the Navy and served during World War II. He then went to Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

Mr. Sisti was a Grocery Buyer for Grand Union, Pantry Pride and Food Fair spanning a career of forty-nine years before his retirement in 1992.

Bill was very active in and dedicated to his Catholic faith and held many positions and offices to further his church life. He was a member, past president and treasurer of the Paterson Dux club, a founding parishioner of Annunciation RC Church in Wayne having served as a member and Past President of the Annunciation Men’s Council, member Past President and Treasurer of the Annunciation Prime Timers, a Church Trustee, active member in the Divine Mercy Mass Activities, Member of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 1250, Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11923. He was also a member of the Annunciation Pastoral council choir, active Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Greeter and a daily communicant at Annunciation Church.

He leaves his family and many friends and fellow parishioners with wonderful memories of a true gentlemen. Bill was very sociable and extended his personality in a very warm and caring manor. One of his finest personality traits was his selfless attributes that put other’s needs ahead of his own and caused him to reach out to others in their time of need.

Bill and Victoria had fifty-three years of “wonderful loving” marriage together. His family will always cherish his memory as a wonderful and nurturing father and grandfather.

Surviving are his loving wife Victoria (nee Guarini) Sisti; one son William Sisti and his wife Elisa of Oakland; one daughter Mary Jo D’Alessio and her husband Raymond of Cypress, Texas; three brothers Armand Sisti and his wife Rose Marie of North Caldwell, Robert Sisti of Wayne and Frank Sisti and his wife Flora of Randolph; cherished grandfather of William John and Damara Sisti of Oakland and Raymond D’Alessio III of Cypress, Texas and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary Sisti; his sister Josephine Chakaris died earlier and his sister in law Mary Sisti in 2000.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Bill’s memory are asked to consider The Pime Mission, 34 Grandview Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Eleanore “Elly” Kostick (nee Jablonski) age 77 of Wayne died Friday, September 28, 2007 at the Atrium Health Care Center in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while she was receiving the love and care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in Passaic and had lived her formative years in Wallington later living in Clifton before moving to Wayne forty-seven years ago.

Eleanore received her formal education at Lodi High School graduating with the Class of 1948.

Elly was self employed and ran her own business known as Eljude Jewelers in Wayne.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne.

She leaves her family with fond memories of a devoted and loving mother.

George and Eleanore had forty-seven years of “loving marriage” together until George’s passing in September 2000.

Surviving are one daughter Debra DeAngelo of Pequannock; two sons John Kostick of Pequannock and George Kostick III of Wayne; four grandchildren David and Brian Kostick and Gina and Nicholas DeAngelo; five great grandchildren Dylan, Taylor, Justin, Danielle, Amber and Joseph.

Doris Simet age 82 of Wayne died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at home receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born and raised in Paterson and has lived in Wayne for the past fifty-one years.

Doris graduated from Saint Johns High School, Paterson with the class of 1942.

She was a secretary for the Wayne Board of Education for over twenty years having worked at the George Washington Junior High School her entire career.

Beloved wife of fifty-eight years to Raymond Simet; loving mother of Mary Ann Simet and her boyfriend Andrew Bruno, Jr. of Park Ridge, Joanne Higgins and her husband George of Wayne, Amy Simet of Wayne, Richard Simet and his wife Claudia of Franklin, Laura Wetzel and her husband Glenn of Branchburg, and Elizabeth Simet and her husband Gary Ludwig of West Glacier, MT; cherished grandmother of Kevin and Colleen Higgins and Christopher and Brian Wetzel.

Memorial donations can be made to the St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Dorothy (Jackie) Cardaci (nee Caltigerone) (no age)of Wayne on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Home. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Garfield and had lived through her formative years in Passaic later living in Clifton before moving to Wayne forty-three years ago.

Dorothy received her formal education at Passaic Grade School No. 7.

Dorothy previously worked for General Electric in the 1950’s and later she was self employed and owned JoMar Clothing Store in Paterson and previously owned Clifton Liquors in Clifton.

She was a parishioner of The Prince of Peace RC Chapel in Haledon.

She leaves her family with many cherished memories of a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A loving mother, caring grandmother, always protective, always the life of the party, and energetic optimist, who loved and lived life to it’s fullest. You could accurately say that she had a zest for living. She was always the life of the party who’s optimism had no end. Family was her life’s endeavor. Mom was a wonderful cook and used her culinary skills to gather her family together for special Sunday dinners and holiday celebrations. Her children recall that Mom’s restaurant was open twenty-four hours every day.

Perhaps the arrival of grandchildren and great grandchildren touched Dorothy’s innermost heart. She adored each of them and loved them to pieces.

She was a loving, caring and protective wife. John and Dorothy had fifty-one years of “affectionate” marriage together.

Surviving are her loving husband John Cardaci Sr.; one son John Cardaci Jr. and his wife Roberta of Holmdel; three daughters Michele LaPlaca and her husband Jack of West Milford, Doreen Steinberg and her husband Stuart of Wayne and Mary Landy and her husband Tony of Wayne; two sisters Marion Kovalincik of Garfield and Pauline DeMassi of Upper Montclair; thirteen grandchildren Joseph and Jackie LaPlaca, James and Jackie Barnhill, Michele Walsh, Karen Lewis, Adam Steinberg, Taylor and Toni-Marie Landy, Michael, Kyle, Victoria and John Cardaci III; ten great grandchildren Juliana and Benjamin Barnhill.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Dorothy’s memory are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street Hackensack, NJ 07601.

(nee Griffin) age 79 of the Packanack Lake section of Wayne

Sophie M. Kaminski (nee Griffin) age 79 of the Packanack Lake section of Wayne died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital. Her passing was quiet and peaceful as she entered her promised eternal life. Her loving family were at her side.

She was born in Hoboken and had lived her formative years in Hoboken later living in Jersey City before moving to the Packanack Lake section of Wayne fifty-five years ago.

She was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne. She lived the life of a lady devoted to her Catholic faith in a very meaningful way. One of her wonderful traits as a Mother to her eight children was instilling Catholic values into their lives. She did that by her own personal life practices and example and also providing them with a wonderful Catholic Parochial education at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. The community and her family hold her in deep admiration for how she imparted all of this to her children.

Sophie was a founding parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Wayne where she also served as a Eucharistic Minister. She also spent much of her time and energy at Immaculate Heart of Mary School voluntarily to see to it that her and other children received a fine Catholic education.

Sophie was also active in the community as a member of the Packanack Lake Community Association, at the Passaic County Board of Election for over twenty-five years. She was a member and past president of the Ladies auxiliary of Packanack Lake Fire Company #5 and for eight years on summer vacations at Seaside Heights she was a Blue Bird Lady a group that monitored the beach.

Sophie was a world traveler visting many place and some of her most memorable trips included visiting Jerusalem, Fatima, Lourdes and her ancestral home town in Ireland and a family trip to Our Lucaya. She also survived a cross country trip with her husband Peter and three teenage girls.

She leaves her family with warm feeling about how her dedication as a Mother, Wife and grandmother and great grandmother influenced their individual lives in such a meaningful way. Mom was always there for her children taking them to sporting events and school activities so that they would grow up well rounded and very special. She succeeded and lived to see that her efforts triumphed as a “Super Mother”. Among the childrens loving memories are the whole family enjoying the polka dance done at family gatherings

Her family has fond memories of always receiving home cooked meals and very special holiday celebrations where her cooking made their life special.

The entire Kaminski family has special memories of the round table where countless late nights were shared and created.

Peter and Sophie had sixty years of “wonderful and devoted” marriage together.

Surviving are her loving husband Peter Kaminski; two sons Nick Kaminski and his wife Maria of Tampa, Florida and Walter Kaminski and his wife Janice of Greenwood Lake, NY; five daughters Sophie Westfield of Lincoln Park, Patricia “Tisha” Weninger of Wayne, Mary Ann Sernau and her husband Richard of West Hills, California, Lucy D’Anna and her husband Joseph of Budd Lake, Pauline Kaminski of Wayne and Terry Vollmin and her husband Craig of Oakland; two sisters Helen and her husband Charles of Butler and Margaret “Marge” Donlon of Lafayette, Louisiana’; twelve grandchildren Jonathan Westfield, Marc Kaminski and his wife Patti, Adam Kaminski and his wife Jamie, Michelle Hodge and her husband Erik, Tracy and Kristen Sernau, Joshua D’Anna, Samantha, Jacob, Joseph, Alexis Kaminski-Mainardi and Andrew Vollmin; six great grandchildren Jack and Dallas Kaminski, Gavin Kaminski. Mikayla, Mya Sophia and Erika Hodge.

M. Edith Busko “Tootie” (nee Wicky) age 72 of Wayne on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at home. She died quietly and peacefully with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Paterson and had lived her formative years in Haledon later living in Wayne and West Milford before returning to Wayne in 2007.

Edith received her formal education at Paterson Central High School in Paterson graduating with the Class of 1953.

Her family and many friends had their lives enriched having known her. Edith was gifted with a selfless personality that was always welcoming others and presenting herself as a genuine caring person.

Family was very important to Mom and she was always concerned and always nurturing her children even into adulthood. She orchestrated many family gatherings treating those present with good food and wonderful hospitality. Edith maintained an open door policy and always welcomed and entertained her children’s friends. You might say she even adopted the children’s friends to be her own friends.

Jerry and Tootie had fifty-one years of “devoted and loving” marriage together.

Surviving are her loving husband Jerry Busko; one son Jerry P. Busko and his wife Kathy of Windham, New Hampshire, Susan Bennett of Butler, Lori Lindstrom and her husband Howard of Wayne; one sister Phyllis Laganella and her husband Anthony of Mahwah; eight grandchildren Derek, Holly, Ryan and Owen Busko, Shawn and Brandon Bennett, Brianne and Kyle Lindstrom; and her loving nieces and nephews.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Edith’s memory are asked to consider St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105-2729.

Alice Jaasma (nee Rozendal) age 97 of the Holland Christian Home in North Haledon died Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at the Holland Christian Home, North Haledon.

She was born in Prospect Park where she spent her formative years, later living in Little Falls for many years before moving to her present residence at the Holland Christian Home in North Haledon sixteen years ago.

Alice received her formal education at Central High School in Paterson graduating with the Class of 1928.

She was a dedicated member of the Second Reformed Church in Little Falls. Perhaps her family’s fondest memories of her center around her unwavering Christian Faith.

Alice was an active member of the Mission Circle and Women’s Guild for Christian Service at the Second Reformed Church and also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Holland Christian Home, North Haledon.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a loving, caring and concerned wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family and all of their well being was an important part of her life’s dedication She loved her family with all of her heart.

Alice and George Jaasma had fifty-seven years of “devoted and loving” marriage together until George’s passing in 1990.

Surviving are one daughter Marilyn Rijkse and her husband Hendrik of Wayne; one son Edward Jaasma and his wife Dorothy of Colts Neck. Two granddaughters Donna Veenstra and her husband Jerry of North Haledon, Lisa Dykstra and her husband Donald of North Haledon; two grandsons Kyle Jaasma and his wife Amber of Mountain Home, Idaho, Keith Jaasma and his wife Amy of Houston, Texas; ten great grandchildren Andrew, Allison and Adam Dykstra, Alyssa, Kelsey, Brianne and Jenna Veenstra, Ella, Juliana and Henry Jaasma; one niece Nancy Rozendal and Gordon Lisker of Providence, RI; nephews Wilbur Jaasma and his wife Agnes of Dothan, AL and Dennis and his wife Dianne Jaasma of Blacksburg, VA.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Alice’s memory are asked to consider the Holland Christian Home, 151 Graham Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508 or the Eastern Christian School Association, 50 Oakwood Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508.

Salvatore Kleinow, age 41, of Pompton Lakes died Monday, September 24, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains, after a courageous battle with cancer. His passing was quiet and peaceful with his loved ones present at his bedside.

Sal was born and raised in Paterson, lived Clifton and West Paterson before moving to Pompton Lakes four years ago. Sal was a Parishioner of Saint Mary’s RC Church in Pompton Lakes. Sal was a Computer Engineer, employed by Quikteks Computer Systems Support Group in Fairfield. He received his formal education at Passaic County Vocational High School. Sal's talents with computers, lead him to continue his education in the computer field, where he earned multiple certifications over the last decade.

Among Sal's joys were riding his ATV with his family, snowmobiling, and vacationing with his daughter, including trips to Disney World. Sal was also proud of his collection of beer steins that his late grandfather began collecting and Sal took over.

Fatherhood brought Sal the greatest joy of his life, as he loved his daughter Krystina with all of his heart.

Julie and Sal were best friends. Their marriage exemplified their true love for each other. Sal readily reached out to others with a generous spirit, especially when he saw others in need. Sal was a truly selfless person. He was well loved by all who knew him and will remain in our hearts forever.

Sal was predeceased by his father Walter, in 1990 and his brother Johnny, in 1991. Surviving are his cherished daughter Krystina Kleinow of Wantage and Pompton Lakes; his beloved wife Julie DiDomenico-Kleinow of Pompton Lakes; loving mother Patricia Kleinow of Clifton; sister Kathy LeBron of Paterson, brothers Karl Kleinow of Clifton, Walter Kleinow of Wayne; son in law of Tony and Andrea DiDomenico of Clifton; brother in law of Anthony DiDomenico of Wayne and Andrew DiDomenico of Hackensack. Sal is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and Godchildren who adored their "Uncle Sally-boy".

In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the "Krystina Kleinow Education Fund” c/o Hallock and Cammarota LLP, 600 Valley Road, Suite 101, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Edward Joseph Brodhead was born in Scranton, PA, on February 24, 1918, eighth of nine children of Calvin Easton Brodhead and Gertrude (neé McNulty) Brodhead. He died on Monday, September 24, at Renaissance Gardens at Cedar Crest in Pompton Plains, NJ. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers William, Anne (Sister Anne Marie, Sisters of Charity), Katharine, Philip (Father Martin Brodhead, T.O.R.), Mary, Laura, Gertrude, and Daniel. He is survived by his wife Doris (neé Pettigrew), four daughters, Judith Brodhead (Gary Smith), Patricia Brodhead (Joseph Eastburn), Joan Brodhead (James Mog), and Doris Brodhead (Susan Tracy), as well as eight grandchildren: Matthew, Sarah, and Garrett Smith; Chloe Eastburn; Andrew and Eddy Mog, and Ted and Annie Brodhead.

As a youngster, Ed lived in Glenburn, PA, and later in Redbank, NJ, Bethlehem, PA, and East Orange, NJ, where he graduated from East Orange High School in 1935. His first job after graduation from high school during the Depression was for Macy’s department store in Newark. Because of his lifelong love of the ocean and seagoing vessels, after the war broke out he joined the Coast Guard in 1942. He served at various Coast Guard stations on the Atlantic coast and was then assigned to a Destroyer Escort (the U.S.S. Vance) in 1945, which patrolled in the Pacific. He entered the Coast Guard as Yeoman 3rd class and was honorably discharged as a Yeoman 1st class.

Ed and Doris met at a Christmas party in 1949 and their first date was at Rod’s Road House. They were married on November 18, 1950 at Holy Name in East Orange and were later parishioners at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Wayne. They raised four children in the red Cape Cod on Hillcrest Drive. They bought their house in 1952 and lived in it for 52 years.

He was a lover of sailboats from childhood and enjoyed sailing on Packanack Lake in both a Snipe and a Sunfish. Judy, Pat, Joan, and Doris have many fond memories of their father teaching them how to swim in the summer and ice skate in the winter at the lake. They often invited friends and family to swim at the beach followed by a barbecue at the house.

Ed attended classes at Seton Hall University in South Orange in the early 1950s while working for Peter Kero Construction. Beginning in the mid-1950s he worked for Schiavone Construction Company in Secaucus, N.J., as one of the early employees of the company. He retired in 1982 and spent many years as a volunteer for Skylands and the Wayne Township Public Library. In addition to making many close friends at Schiavone, he and wife Doris enjoyed the yearly trips longtime company employees made together to locations such as Bermuda and Barbados, and as recently as last year attended a Schiavone party at Fiddler’s Elbow in Bedminster. After his retirement, he and Doris enjoyed traveling to Canda, Europe and around the United States, as well as visiting their children and grandchildren, who settled near Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

As an adolescent he spent so much time playing pickup games of ice hockey (breaking his nose twice) that he said he played ice hockey in his dreams. Ed had a wonderful baritone voice, and he and his wife Doris, who also loves to sing, would return from Broadway shows during the 1950s and 60s and sing along with the cast albums of shows like My Fair Lady and Camelot for their children. Later they enjoyed attending the Metropolitan Opera and held season tickets for many years. He also loved crossword puzzles and did the New York Times crossword puzzle into his early 80s.

Ed loved playing bridge with his men’s group and with couples before their move to Cedar Crest as well as playing Crazy Eights with his youngest grandchildren Annie (4) and Ted (7) quite recently. He was a member of the local Toastmasters chapter for several years along with many of his neighbors

Betty Amregian (nee Semonian) age 75 of Manchester Township on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in Bloomfield and lived through her formative years there later living in Wayne for thirty-seven years before moving to Manchester Township eleven years ago.

Betty received her formal education first at Bloomfield Grammar School and then at Bloomfield High School graduating with the Class of 1949.

She was a member of Saint Leon Armenian Apostolic Church in Fair Lawn and God’s Eternal Universal Religion in Redondo Beach, California.

Betty leaves her family with many wonderful memories of a very loving and devoted Mother who was always very generous, caring and very protective.

George and Betty Amregian had forty-nine years of “lovingly complimentary and devoted” marriage together until George’s passing in June of 2004.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Betty’s memory are asked to consider St. Leon’s Armenian Church, 12-61 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn 07410 or God’s Eternal Universal Religion, 124 Sapphire Street, Redondo Beach California 90277.

Harry Sovyrda age 75, a forty-six year resident of Wayne, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at home. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and had lived in Little Falls before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

He received his formal education at Coughlin High School in Miners Mills, Pennsylvania with the Class of 1950.

Mr. Sovyrda was a maintenance foreman for Malcolm Konner Chevrolet, Paramus for over twenty years before retiring in 1997. Previously he worked for the Clarke Equipment Company in Elmwood Park for ten years.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne. He was instrumental in the building of the original chapel on Surrey Drive in Wayne that was used for worship prior to completion of the new church which was to be named Our Lady of Consolation RC Church.

He served in the Army during the Korean conflict in the 101st Air Born Division and attained the rank of Corporal. Harry received the National Defense Service Medal.

Harry was known for his excellent carpentry skills, his strong will and independence. He was generous with his time and talents and was the first one to lend a hand to anyone in need.

He loved to cook and he was good at it. True to his Russian heritage he specialized in pierogies and kielbasa at one point in time he built a special smoke house in the back yard to fine tune his skills.

He leaves his family with many cherished memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was always nurturing his children with love and caring and was always there for them in each of their life’s endeavors.

Harry and Cecilia had fifty-three years of “loving and devoted” marriage together.

Surviving are his devoted wife, of fifty-three years, Cecilia (nee Januszko) Sovyrda; beloved father of Gregory Sovyrda and his wife Cathy of Wayne and Diane Duffen and her husband Andrew of Land-O-Lakes, FL; devoted grandfather of Jennifer Villafana and her husband Juan of Wayne, Brian Sovyrda of Wayne and Rachel Duffen of Land-O-Lakes, FL; much loved brother of Mary Yankovich of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Helene Krom of Manahawkin, Theresa Sterba of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and Ted Sovyrda of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Harry’s memory are asked to consider the Hospice of New Jersey, 400 Broad Acres Drive, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

Russell Compesi, age 82 of Wayne, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 18, 2007.

He was born in Lodi and graduated from Lodi High School with the class of 1941. He went on to join the United States Navy and served in the Pacific theatre on a submarine, the USS Chub; SS 329. Chub received three battle stars for WWII service after completing three successful war patrols and is credited with having sunk a total of 4,200 tons of shipping. Russell was awarded the American Theatre Medal, the Victory Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Medal for his service during the war.

After the war he married Concetta and they lived in Wood Ridge, NJ for 6 years before moving to Wayne 49 years ago.

Russ played golf in his younger years. He also enjoyed playing poker, especially on trips to Atlantic City. He was a ‘big’ Yankees fan and enjoyed watching the Giants and Knicks too.

Russ was truly a “family man”. Family dinners and holiday celebrations were an especially treasured time for him. He was a devoted and loyal husband and father. His children describe him as being “honest, kind, compassionate, loving, and sensitive”. His family was the most important thing in his life; second to nothing else.

He and his wife enjoyed 59 years of “beautiful” marriage together; they were “best friends”.

Surviving are his wife, Concetta (DeBonis), two sons; Gary and his wife JoAnn Compesi of Wayne, and Alan Compesi of Wayne; one daughter Eileen Lehault and her husband Bill; and five grandchildren: Michael Lehault and his wife Allison of Chadwick Beach, NJ, Christopher Lehault of Brooklyn, NY, William B. Lehault III of Wayne, and Jenna Compesi and Philip Compesi, both of Wayne. He was predeceased by one brother, James Compesi in 2006. His father, Philip passed in 1995 and his mother Nancy (Pignatore) died in 1998.

Billy Connelly age 49 formerly of East Rutherford died suddenly and unexpectedly in an Automobile accident on Monday September 17, 2007 along with his brother Arthur Connelly.

Billy was born in Passaic and lived in East Rutherford until moving to Beaufort, SC about 4 years ago.

His family and friends will always remember him as having a smile on his face, and the carefree attitude he had toward life. Billy enjoyed playing the guitar and just having a good time and was always able to lighten up things no matter what the situation.

Surviving are his son Billy Jr. of Wayne; two Brothers Bob Connelly and his wife Meral of Wayne, James Connelly and his wife Nicole of Long Beach, LI; one sister Lisa Begly and her Husband Christopher of Flushing, NY; and two Nephews Arthur of Beaufort, SC and Andrew of Munford, TN.

Gertrude Ajjan (nee Fattell) “Gert”age 84 of Lavallette on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Hackensack University Hospital. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while she was receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Paterson where she also lived her formative years in the Mill Street area. She later lived in Clifton, North Haledon and Monroe, NY before moving to the home of her daughter Karen in Lavallette six years ago.

Gertrude received her formal education at Paterson Public School #3 in Paterson.

She was a member of Saint Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church in West Paterson.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was always extending her love and caring and concerns for her family’s well being. Mom showed great devotion to her family nurturing her children well into their adult lives.

Mom was a wonderful cook specializing in Arabic recipes and pastries to her family’s delight. Family gatherings were often orchestrated and centered on her cooking.

George and Gertrude Ajjan had fifty-seven years of “solid and devoted” marriage together until George’s passing in May of 2005.

Surviving are one daughter Karen Stein and her husband Hilton of Lavallette; two sons Dr. George M. Ajjan and his wife Mary Joan of Franklin Lakes and John B. Ajjan and his wife Frances of Monroe, New York; two sisters Julia Reichel and Mary Fattell both of Clifton; eight grandchildren, George Charles Ajjan, Brian Ajjan and his wife Chamin, Kevin Ajjan, Vanessa Karam and her husband Jean-Pierre, Valerie Ajjan, Marc Stein, Jenny Ajjan and Lauren Stein; and one great-grandchild Kevin Brian Ajjan.

She was predeceased by her brother Anthony Fattell and her sister Anna Lozy.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Gertrude’s memory are asked to consider Holy Name Health Care Foundation, Attention: Jane Boyle, Executive Director, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666.

Valentina Verdugo (nee Casuso), age 88 of formerly of Newark and Lyndhurst died Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Born in Williamstown, Vermont Valentina moved with her family to New York City as a child and then Newark, NJ. She married her childhood sweatheart, Peter Verdugo, Jr. on Christmas eve 1939 and settled with her loving husband in Newark and Lyndhurst for many years with her before moving to Sunrise, Florida and later Ocala, Florida.

As a young woman, she was learned to be a seamstress and used those skills throughout her working life and for pleasure. She loved to sew, crochet, garden and cook. She will be remembered by family and friends as a good natured person who took great pride in keeping her home pristine, enjoying time and laughing with friends and being a loving wife to her husband Pete for 68 years prior to his death in 2006.

Surviving her are her two sons Peter W. Verdugo of Wayne and Robert W. Verdugo and his wife Karen of West Windsor; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Victor Casuso and four sisters Petra Casuso, Mildred Hackett, Ann Ricucci and Elena "Cookie" Leming.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater NJ, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 would be appreciated.

Lena Ferraro(nee DiMartino) age 97 of Brick, formerly of Fair Lawn, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at home.

She was born in Paterson and lived in Fair Lawn before moving to Brick fifteen years ago.

Mrs. Ferraro was a school teacher for the Paterson Board of Education for over twenty years having retired in 1965.

She was a parishioner of Saint Anne’s RC Church, Fair Lawn and more recently Saint Dominics RC Church, Brick.

Lena had a love of traveling, gardening and was a terrific cook. She will be remembered for being extremely independent, family oriented and very social.

She was a member of the NEA, NJEA, Ocean County Medical Associates, Passaic and Ocean County Retired Teachers Assoc., the Columbiettes and the Cosmos Club of Fair Lawn.

She was predeceased by her first husband Thomas Ferraro(1980) and her second husband John Insinga(1995); one sister Josephine Panebianco(1997), one nephew Carmen Panebianco(1992) and one great-nephew Vincent Pagano(2007).

Beloved aunt of Rosa Linda Albora and her husband Frank of Wayne; cherished great-aunt of Joseph Panebianco and his wife Cynthia of Wyckoff, Lillian Pagano of Paramus, Jina Panebianco of Santa Monica, CA and Cara Shaw and her husband Ben of Raleigh, NC; she was greatly loved by many cousins and great-great nieces and nephews.

Ella M. Varachi (nee Celauro) age 89 of Wayne died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at home. She passed away quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Jersey City where she spent her formative years later living in Queens, NY and Bronx, NY when her husband retired from work she lived in Palm Coast Florida for twenty-six years. When her husband John passed away she went to live with her son John Varachi Jr. in Wayne.

Ella received her formal education at Saint Bridget’s Grade School in Jersey City with the Class of 1934 and Saint Michael’s High School in Jersey City graduating with the Class of 1938.

She was a very active person and she enjoyed cooking, quilting, home decorating and especially square dancing with her husband. She leaves her family with memories of a very loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Family gathers and those special dinners that she prepared are especially memorable.

In Ella and John’s retirement in Palm Coast, Florida they where very active in the Italian American Club.

John and Ella had a very “close and loving” marriage together for fifty-nine years until John’s passing in 2005.

Surviving are one son John P. Varachi Jr. and his wife Geri of Wayne; one sister Catherine Boccaccio of Invernesse, Florida; two brothers Joseph Celauro of Belleville and Eugene Celauro and his wife Zona of Milton, Florida; two cherished grandchildren Joseph Varachi and his wife Christine of South Riding, Virginia and Angela Varachi of Wayne.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Ella’s memory are asked to consider Life Source Services Hospice, 230 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ste 307, Paramus, NJ 07652.

Albert J. Ketterer age 84 of Wayne died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Saint Josephs Hospital, Wayne with family by his side.

He was born in Makefield, PA and raised in Nutley having lived in Clifton before moving to Wayne fifty-three years ago.

Albert was a US Army Veteran of WW II having achieved the rank of Corporal. While in service he repaired all types of airborne communications and navigation equipment and served one year overseas in Newfoundland. He received the American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

He graduated from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY with a bachelors degree in Communications with the class of 1949.

Mr. Ketterer was self-employed in industrial sales and control system design having traded as Clark Transmission and Conic Systems both in Fairfield. In the late 1980’s he scaled back his hours of work but never fully retired. He began persuing a multitude of interests including: family, travel, wine making, painting, clock making, photography and wood working to name a just few.

Albert is the loving husband of fifty- eight years to Mary (nee Clark) Ketterer; devoted father of Kathy Bogert and John of Wayne, David Ketterer and Jeanne of Chapel Hill, NC, Douglas Ketterer and Julann of Lincoln Park , Paul Ketterer and Kathy Coburn of New Foundland, PA , Susan Lynn of Fair Lawn, Victoria Wittersch ein and James of Hopewell Township, Nancy Cohen and Scott of Cedar Grove,; loving brother of Cynthia Gibbons and Patrick of Houston, TX and Lawrence L Ketterer and Judy of Basking Ridge; cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and one great-grandson.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 North Riverview Drive, Totowa 07512 would be appreciated.

Antoinette Bolcato (nee Verrico) age 90 of Wayne died Thursday, September 6, 2007 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock with family by her side.

She was born and raised in Newark having lived in Belleville before moving to Wayne twenty-six years ago.

Mrs. Bolcato was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne.

Antoinette was a loving and caring mother who enjoyed crocheting. She was an accomplished seamstress who made clothes and draperies for herself and family but most she will be remembered as a great cook. In fact her recipes for Minestrone Soup and Clam Chowder were so delightful and especially popular via test marketing with friends and relatives that serious consideration was given to marketing her products commercially.

She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-nine years Anthony J. Bolcato(1999); a daughter Connie Barile(May/2007), a granddaughter Cheryl A. Fredericks(2004), two sisters and three brothers, and a daughter-in-law Mary Ann Bolcato(1999).

Beloved mother of Lucy Zozzaro and John of Wayne, William Bolcato and Ginny of Estero, FL, Louis Bolcato and Joann of Naples, FL, Marlene Fredericks and Tom of Bloomingdale and Annette Bolcato of Wayne; loving mother-in-law to Frank Barile of Mt Arlington; cherished grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Cheryl A. Fredericks Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o NJSO of Cystic Fibrosis, PO Box 3648, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Mary Beth Dutko of Wayne died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson. She passed away quietly and peacefully after a courageous battle with her health. Her passing took place while she was receiving the loving care of her family who where at her bedside.

In her autumn days of declining health Mary Beth expressed the desire to go home and we can be assured that, she is home, God has her in his arms this day.

She was born in Paterson and had lived in Wayne all of her life.

Mary Beth received her formal education at Wayne Hills High School graduating with the Class of 1974.

She had many battles with her health which included several serious surgeries. Within her family she was a very special soul who needed very special love and caring which her family provided.

She was a member of Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church in Wayne.

She also received much support and dedication of Christian love and caring from the Women’s Group of Saint Michaels Episcopal Church. Remembering their special contributions to Mary Beth’s life it is appropriate to come forth with this special quotation: “you can tell we are Christians by our love”. Mary Beth much appreciated that kindness these ladies brought into her life.

Surviving are her Mother Hope (nee Kosachook) Dutko of Framingham, Massachusetts, her father Michael J. Dutko of Wayne; one sister Barbara Jean Dutko of Milford, Massachusetts; she is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Saint Michaels Episcopal Church, 1219 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

William J. DeMarco “Bill” age 61 of Wayne died Monday, September 3, 2007 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with his health. His passing took place with his loving family at his side.

He was born and raised in Paterson and has lived in Wayne for more than twenty years.

Bill received his formal education at Paterson Eastside High School graduating with the Class of 1963. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Seton Hall University and continued on to earn his law degree from Rutgers University Law School.

His law practice focused on Criminal Defense and he was a highly skilled and respected Trial Lawyer primarily in the Passaic and Essex County area.

He also represented many Boards of Education and other administrative boards.

He will be remembered as being passionate about life, work and especially his family.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Victories RC Church in Paterson.

Ellen and Bill had a "crazy love" for one another for twenty years.

His family is left with many wonderful memories of a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family with unconditional love.

His grandchildren whom he loved to pieces called him Pop Pop and Poppy a title that he held dear to his heart.

Surviving are his loving wife Ellen (nee Liman) DeMarco; three daughters Lynda Fabbo and her husband John of West Milford, Felice Nussbaum and her husband David of Livingston and Marisa Fein of San Francisco; two brothers, Tony Maletta and his wife Addie of Rochester, New York and Alex DeMarco of Vandalia,Ohio; four grandchildren Joseph and Louis Fabbo, Nate and Reed Nussbaum.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in William’s memory are asked to consider The Cancer Institute of N.J., For Myelodysplasia Research, 195 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903.

Bruce W. Kober age 54 of Wayne died Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the Hackensack University Hospital in Hackensack. He died peacefully and quietly after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving family was constantly at his bedside.

He was born in Paterson and spent his younger years in Totowa where he lived before moving to Wayne twenty-four years ago.

He received his formal education at Passaic Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1970. He went to Morris Community College in Randolph for two years and then to Nyack College in Nyack, New York were he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

Mr. Kober was a Computer Analyst and Consultant for many different companies of late Securitas Corporation in Parsippany. He worked for CSX Railroad in Kearny as a Train Engineer.

He enjoyed the hobby of Model Railroading and music and enjoyed playing the trumpet.

Bruce was the owner of The Train Shop for thirty years, which was originally located in Wayne and more recently in Butler, NJ

Bruce leaves his family with wonderful and loving memories of a very special husband and father. His personality exuded with a wonderful playful spirit that caused others to enjoy his company. His children experienced a very loving and mentoring father who was always concerned with their education and progress through life. He was very proud of his family and especially the educational achievements of his children.

Bruce and Marilyn had thirty years of a happy and loving marriage together.

Surviving are his loving wife Marilyn (nee Wray) Kober; one son Brian Kober of Bellmore, New York; one daughter Amanda Kober of Wayne; one brother Craig Kober and his wife Darlene of Totowa; two cousins Ruthann Quinn of Totowa and Shirley Bembridge of Pompton Plains.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Bruce’s name are asked to consider Hackensack University Hospital, “Foundation for Cancer Research”, 360 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Thomas D. Deppa age 58 of Wayne died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the University of Medicine and Dentistry Hospital, Newark.

He was born in Salamanca, NY and lived in Olean, NY before moving to Wayne fifty-four years ago.

Thomas was a Sergeant with the Wayne Police Department where he served for the past thirty-one years.

He was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Army – Infantry.

Thomas was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church, Wayne.

He is the beloved husband of nineteen years to Wendy (nee VanSaun)Deppa; loving father of Kevin Deppa of Parsippany, Jason, Thomas Jr., Ashleigh, and Amanda Deppa all of Wayne; much loved brother of Donna Connor and her husband Kevin of Coatesville, PA, Patricia Brightly of VA, Nancy Stockton of ND, Debra Ireton and her husband Michael of Wayne and the late Daniel Deppa(1996); much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Deppa Family Foundation, c/o Wayne PBA Local 136, PO Box 3597, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Mary C. Kohler (nee Gunnip), age 65, of Wayne died Monday, August 27, 2007 at Care One Health Care Center in Wayne. She passed away quietly and peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Her loving family and friends were constantly at her side giving her much love and support.

She was born in Jersey City and lived in Philadelphia, PA and West Paterson before moving to Wayne thirty-nine years ago.

Mrs. Kohler graduated from the Academy of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, NJ in 1959. She then enrolled in St. Josephs Hospital School of Nursing, Paterson and graduated with the class of 1962 as a Registered Nurse. She worked as and was a Registered Nurse for twenty-plus years.

She was a member of the Packanack Lake Athletic Association, coaching both girls Tee-Ball and Cheerleading. She was also a past member of the Packanack Lake Golf and Tennis Clubs.

Mary was an active member and officer of the Packanack Lake Players acting in a number of leading roles as well as in their summer shows.

A parishioner of the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wayne where she served on the church’s first parish council and as a Eucharistic Minister.

Beloved wife of forty-three years to Charles Kohler; loving mother of Maureen Gianinio and her husband Philip of Wayne; cherished grandmother of James, Thomas, Timothy and Melanie Gianinio.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Mary’s name are asked to consider The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1160 US Highway 22, Bridgewater, NJ 09907.

Anthony “Tony” J. Corvino, age 69 of Wayne, died at home on Monday, August 27, 2007 while receiving the loving care of his wife and family.
He was born in Danbury, CT. and lived in Wayne for 36 years. He received his formal education at Danbury High School, Danbury, CT, graduating with the class of 1956. He attended Becker Junior College, Worcester, MA, and then continued his education at Boston University, graduating with the class of 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and Personnel Management.
He worked for the Continental Grain Company of New York, in their World Grain Division, for 28 years before retiring in 1998. Before that he worked for Beech Nut Inc., as a Manager of Industrial Relations.
Tony belonged to many organizations including the Creative Counseling Center of Wayne, he was a past-president of the Packanack Community Golf Club, member of the Upper Montclair Country Club, member of the Packanack Lake Community Association and Country Club, and most enjoyable were his days with the “Purple Gang” softball team. He was also involved with the Packanack Lake Athletic Association as a coach for baseball, football, and basketball. Anyone who was lucky enough to know Tony, either through his participation in these organizations, as a coach, or just as a friend, knows that he was always willing to go out of his way to help anyone he could, and in any way that he could. He loved the Packanack Lake community and the many friends that he made there during the past 36 years.
He particularly enjoyed golfing and their group ski trips, including family, friends, and neighbors, to Vermont, Upstate New York, and Pennsylvania. Family trips to Saw Creek Estates in Pennsylvania were also a favorite time for Tony.
He is survived by his wife Judith; two sons, Brian and Craig; one niece JoAnn Dixon and one nephew Patrick Dixon, both of Danbury, CT. He was predeceased by his parents; Pasquale (1998) and Concetta (2003), and one sister; Lena Dixon (1985).
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Tony’s name are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, NJ 07601

Frances Moya (nee Delgado) age 91 of Wayne died on Friday August 24th, 2007 peacefully at home while surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Frances was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She came to this country when she was a teenager and settled in Manhattan. She then moved to Riverdale, Bronx and lived there for forty six years until moving to Wayne, NJ two years ago.
Frances was a medical secretary for Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a secretary for Manhattan College in New York, until her retirement 18 years ago. She belonged to the Preakness Valley United Reformed Church of Wayne.
Frances’ family remembers her as being an avid reader and quite a history buff; she loved birds, nature, and loved being surrounded by flowers. She was very much a lover of music and art and she painted beautifully. Frances loved to travel and was a strong believer in the education of children. Her family also remembers her as being very spiritual and having a deep and profound wisdom. There was nothing more important to Frances than her family and her many cherished friends.
Frances is survived by her Daughter Rosa Conte of Wayne and her son Robert Rosado of Hollywood, FL; nine Grandchildren: Sandra, Anthony, Michael, Kristy, Robert, Frances, Christopher, Randal, and Russell; ten Great Grandchildren: Jonathon, Dominic, Gianna, Amanda, Natalie, Jessica, Matthew, Madeleine, Kyle, and Brandon; and three Great Great Grandchildren: Arthur Arian and Michala.
Both troubled times and sunshine days Were present in her years
With memories strong she carried on Now death holds no more fear
I wonder does she realize The blessings she bestowed
On those around who hold her dear And reap the love she sowed
And maybe she is now aware Of what her life displayed
That God was watching from above And walked with her each day
He knows about her every need The pain she, He bears
And now She’ll never be alone Forevermore…. He’s there

Jane K. Byles, age 86 of Wayne died on Thursday August 23, 2007 at the Sunrise Assisted Living, Fairfield, NJ with her family gathered around her.
Jane was born in East Orange and graduated high school there in 1939. She attended Upsala College, graduating in 1943 with a degree in biology. She worked as a biology laboratory technician before becoming a full-time mother to her five children.
After the war, Jane and her late husband, Howard (2004) moved to Wayne in 1948, when the town was little more than a farming community. They, along with several other families from their East Orange area neighborhood, settled in Packanack Lake. Jane loved her new home and was very active in the Packanack Community Church as well as various clubs and lake associations in and around Packanack.
Jane particularly loved her summers in Manasquan. Her children and grandchildren recall many fond memories of those summers with her at the beach; deep-sea fishing and just enjoying the Jersey Shore.
Jane was a great cook and Christmas was probably her favorite holiday for entertaining, although her home seemed to be the place that almost all holiday’s and family gathers were celebrated.
She enjoyed bowling and was passionate about playing Bridge. When she recently moved to Sunrise Assisted Living in Fairfield, her Bridge partners were no longer close by, so they hired a car service to take them to Jane’s place just so they could play Bridge!
It is also worthy to note that Jane’s father, William Kolb, is credited with inventing the candy apple and the ‘all day sucker’ lolly pop. He had his own confectionery business and later worked for Holsten’s Brookdale Confectionery in Bloomfield, NJ.
Surviving are: one sister, Shirley K. Brown of Marathon, Florida; five children: William Byles and his wife Barbara of Succassuna, NJ; Bonnie Soleau and her husband Glen of Oak Ridge, NJ; Suzanne Sparano and her husband Rick of Caldwell, NJ; Douglas Byles and his wife Meri of Oakland, California; Merry Lynn Daly and her husband John of Nevada City, California; and thirteen grandchildren.

Marguerite Mary Williams (nee Horn) age 60 of Elysburg, PA, formerly of Wayne, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007.

She was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Paterson, Totowa and Wayne before moving to Elysburg, PA ten years ago.

Marguerite was a key punch operator for the Automatic Data Processing Company, Clifton before retiring in 1976.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne.

Wife of nineteen years to the late Barry George Williams(1994); mother of Milda Williams of Sharpsburg, GA and the late Clara Williams(1986); grandmother of John W. Williams and the late Barry George Williams(1995).

Arrangements are by the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

Elvira C. Stellingwerf (nee Panarello) age 93 of Louisville, Kentucky formerly of Wayne passed away on Monday, August 20, 2007. Her passing was quiet and peaceful.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York and had lived her childhood in East Paterson which is now known as Elmwood Park. She later lived in Blairstown and Wayne before moving to her son Ryan’s home in Louisville, Kentucky in 1998.

Elvira received her formal education at Paterson Eastside High School graduating with the Class of 1931.

Mrs. Stellingwerf was a Secretary for the Wayne Board of Education for fifteen years before her retirement in 1974.

She was a member of the Preakness Reformed Church in Wayne until her move to Kentucky, when she became a member of the John Knox Presbyterian Church in Louisville.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a caring and loving mother and grandmother.

Ryan and Elvira Stellingwerf had a “wonderful, loving marriage” for fifty-three years until Ryan’s passing in 1991.

Surviving are two sons Ryan Stellingwerf and his wife Ann of Louisville, Kentucky and David Stellingwerf and his wife Sandie of Riverdale; three grandchildren Laura and her husband Steven Lafronza of Louisville, KY and Sandra Ryanne Stellingwerf of Simms, MT and Ronald “Sonny” Faulseit and his wife Kate of Chicago, Illinois; four great grandchildren Gianna, Vincenzo, Salvatore and Giuseppe.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Elvira’s name are asked to consider Hospice and Palliative Care of Louisville, Box 35425, Louisville, KY 40232-9892.

Olive “Scottie” Kroegman (nee MacLean) age 74 of Wayne died Sunday, August 19, 2007.

She was born in Paterson and lived in Hawthorne, North Haledon and Paterson before moving to Wayne fifty years ago.

Olive graduated from Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne with the class of 1952.

Scottie was a member of the Auxiliary of Wayne Fire Company #3 for over forty-eight years having held several officer positions including past president.

She is best described as an outgoing, straight forward jolly person who was always smiling.

Beloved wife of fifty-five years to Frederick Kroegman; loving mother of Frederick Kroegman of Dyberry, PA, Randy Kroegman and his wife Judith of Haskell and Elisa Fantozzi and her husband Don of Haskell; cherished grandmother of Fred and his wife Jen Kroegman and Gary Kroegman, Casey and Samantha Fantozzi and great-grandson Fred Kroegman; loving sister of Albert, and Ed MacLean, Jim and his wife Carol MacLean and June Miller.

In lieu of flowers Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Martha R. Rangelli (nee Teresinski) age 84 of Wayne died Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the Oakland Care Center in Oakland. Her passing was quiet and peaceful with her loving daughters at her side.

She was born in Garfield and had lived her youthful years there before moving to Wayne forty-five years ago.

Martha leaves her family with very fond memories of a "super mom" who truly dedicated her efforts of motherhood toward her children and later to her grandchildren. She was married to John Rangelli for ten years and gave her all, caring for him, in his declining health. After his passing in 1973 she mustered her strength and with all of her love raised her two daughters to adulthood all by herself. Her daughters truly admire and cherish their mother for her wonderful ways of motherhood.

Surviving are two daughters Linda Tarantino and her husband Michael of Ridgefield and Dale Ambrogio and her husband Aldo of Pompton Lakes; five cherished grandchildren James, Jenna, Isabella, Nicholas and Alexander.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Martha's name are asked to consider the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016.

Caroline E. Milbauer (nee MacConchie) age 76 of Bushkill, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Saint Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

She was born in Newark and had lived her youthful years in Newark before moving to Wayne where she lived for fifty years before moving to Bushkill, Pennsylvania four years ago.

Caroline leaves her family with many fond memories of a “wonderful” mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

John and Caroline Milbauer had a “loving marriage” together for fifty years until John’s passing in March of 1999.

Surviving are one son John J. Milbauer of Wayne; one daughter Debra Antenucci and her husband Edward of Bushkill, Pennsylvania; one sister Dorothy Cyrana and her huband Walter of Carteret; six grandchildren Coby and Krist Jacobs, Tara Antenucci, John Milbauer and his wife Nicole, James Milbauer and his wife Nel, Jennifer Lorusso and her fiancé Mike; eight great grandchildren Haley, John, Cheyenne, Jessica, James, Tom, Brianna and Gina.

Antoinette “Toni” Mitchell (nee Pojkenis) 78, of Butler, formerly of Wayne died Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Hackensack Medical Center, Hackensack.

She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY having lived in Wayne for thirty five years before moving to Butler five years ago.

She graduated from Bushwick High School, Brooklyn, NY with the class of 1947.

Toni worked for over twenty-five years at the Macys Department Store, Willowbrook Mall, Wayne before her retirement. In her retirement she assisted at the Skyline Auto Auction, Fairfield on a part-time basis for several years.

She is best described as a quiet and independent with a good natured, sarcastic, sense of humor. Her love of travel is evidenced by the fact that she would go on cruises and trips all the time. Even the picture posted here is of her on a cruise ship.

Beloved wife of fifty-two years to the late Peter E. Mitchell(2002); loving mother of Linda and Jim Barry of Pompton Plains, Lorraine and Richard Hughes of Marlton, Lois Herman of Vernon, William Mitchell of Butler, Anthony and ToniLynn Mitchell of Jonas, PA, Lori Mitchell of Vernon and the late Peter Mitchell(1992); cherished grandmother of sixteen grandchildren (James, Erin, and Brian Barry), (Tara, Amy, Emily, and Deirdre Hughes), (David and Michael Herman), (Amanda and Jennifer Mitchell), (Melanie, Emma, and Anthony Mitchell), and (Ryan and Daniel Oksienik), and one great-grandchild (Emma Vazquez Herman); sister of the late Edward Pojkenis who passed away prior to her birth.

In Lieu of Flowers memorial donations to the American Cancer Society of NJ, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 or the Humane Society of the US, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington DC 20037, would be appreciated.

Joseph A. Denike age 78 of Wayne died Friday, August 17, 2007 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. His passing was quiet and peaceful culminating four weeks of courageous battle with his health. His family, during that time, were constantly at his side giving him all of their love and attention.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York and had lived there before moving to Wayne forty-five years ago.

He received his formal education at Bishop Laughlin High School in Brooklyn graduating with the Class of 1946. He then went to Saint Francis College in Brooklyn and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in History.

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He joined the Army in 1951 and served as a Corporal in the First Calvary.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne and was a member of the Wayne Golden Age Circle and the Seniors Bowling League of Wayne. In addition to bowling he enjoyed golfing.

Mr. Denike was an Office Manager for National Cold Storage Company in Jersey City were he worked for forty years until his retirement in 1990.

He leaves his family with wonderful memories of a very dedicated and lovable husband, father and grandfather. He was gifted with an outgoing, giving and affable personality which caused him to be a delight to be with. He held his own needs in reserve and made it a practice to reach out to others in their time of need.

Perhaps the most positive highlight in his life was the arrival of grandchildren whom he adored with all of his heart and loving them to pieces.

Joseph and Catherine had a very “warm, loving- lot of fun -happy marriage together” for fifty-two years.

Joseph loved sports and besides bowling and golf he was a Mets fan as well as a Rangers fan.

He made it a practice to teach his children how to play baseball and he continued that with his grandchildren. He was a wonderful grandfather. He was always there for his family.

Surviving are his wife Catherine (nee Donlon) Denike; two sons Michael Denike and his wife Barbara of New Providence, Kevin Denike and his wife Susan of Berkeley Heights; two daughters Marybeth Richardson and her husband Bob of Franklin Park and Patricia Spazante and her husband John of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Brian, Rebecca, Kathryn, Jennifer, Jessica, Stephen, Emily, Robert, Michelle and Shannon.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Joseph’s name are asked to consider St. Judes Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place.Memphis, TN 38105.

Sebastian "Charles" Scelba age 88 of Wayne died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Saint Josephs Hospital, Paterson his family by his side.

He was born in Clifton and lived in Passaic Park before moving to Wayne forty-seven years ago.

He graduated from Passaic High School with the class of 1937 and attended Fordham University, Bronx, NY.

Mr. Scelba owned S-B Engineering Co., a manufacturing firm in Clifton for forty-three years before retiring in 1987.

He was a member of the Lyndhurst Elks Lodge and the Lyndhurst AARP for many years.

Charlie's joy in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family for always putting their needs before his own.

Beloved husband of sixty-three years to Elsie Scelba(nee Mustardo); loving father of Janet and her husband Paul Cooke of Wayne, Patricia Speidel and her husband Robert of Lake Ariel, PA, Charles Scelba and his wife Angela of Totowa; cherished grandfather of Dr. Paul Cooke and his wife Jennifer of Cranbury, Linda Wright and her husband David of North Haledon, Lauren Cooke of Belleville, Robert Speidel and his wife Kelly of Tappahannock, VA, Stephen Speidel of Vernon, Anthony Scelba and his wife Lynn of Wayne and Ariana Adamo and her husband Thomas of Wayne; beloved great-grandfather of Paul, Grace and Erin Cooke, Dominic and Damian Scelba, Stephen and Sean Speidel, R.J., Kainen and Garrison Speidel; brother of Nancy Kimble of Wayne.

In Lieu of Flowers memorial donations to St. Judes Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-2729 would be appreciated.

Marija Anastasoska “Mare” (nee Ivceska) age 73 of Wayne died Sunday, August 12, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her passing took place with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Prilep, Macedonia where she lived for the first fifty-four years of her life. After the passing of her husband Blaze Anastrasoski she immigrated to Paterson, New Jersey to join her daughters who had moved here earlier. She moved to Wayne in 1989.

While living in Macadonia she worked very hard in a factory manufacturing tobacco products as well as working with a local farm.

In 1955 Marija married Blaze Anastasoski and they had a “devoted and loving marriage together” for thirty years until Blaze’s unexpected passing at the age of forty-nine years in 1984.

In 1987 she decided to join her youngest daughter and her newest grandchildren in America and immigrated here. Marija had a strong sense of family devotion and decided that she wanted to live here in America and in fact shared the “American Dream” with her family for the last twenty years of her life.

She leaves her family with wonderful memories of a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mom was gifted with motherly warmth that she conveyed to her family daily with all of her love and devotion. She was a wonderful cook and baker that always prepared the best of everything for her family.

Marija was full of ambition and she pursued flower gardening and maintained a beautiful flower garden at her home. In 2005 she became a Jehovah Witness.

Surviving are three daughters Roza Moniroska of Wayne, Suzana Gilveska and her husband Zivko of Bitola, Macidonia and Karolina Dimeski and her husband Marjan of Wayne; six grandchildren Blasko Momiroski, Hristofer Vesovski, Kiril and Alexandar Dimeski, Biljana and Alexandar Gilevska.

Joan “Ty” Nelson Hall (nee Tygert) age 77 of Wayne died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at the Care One Senior Care Facility, Wayne.

She was born in Passaic and lived in Rutherford, Montclair and McCormick, SC having been a resident of Wayne for fifty years.

She graduated from Montclair High School, Montclair with the class of 1947. She continued her education at Hood College, Maryland and received her teaching degree from Mills College, NY with the class of 1952.

Ty was a teacher for the Pines Lake School, Wayne and the Packanack Community Nursery School, Wayne for many years.

She was a member of the Packanack Community Church, Wayne and a member of the church choir.

Ty was a volunteer music teacher at the Packanack Co-Operative Nursery School, Wayne, a swimming and tennis coach for the NJ Special Olympics, a member of the National Audubon Society, a daily Packanack Lake walker, an avid gardener, she loved children and could be found babysitting throughout the neighborhood.

She loved music and was a season ticket holder to the NJ Pac, Newark, the Metropolitan Opera, NYC and often attended the Paper Mill Playhouse productions. Ty also enjoyed reading and keeping up with current events; she read the NY Times every day.

She was predeceased by her husband of forty-four years Sidney H. Nelson in 1997.

Wife of Robert Hall; beloved mother of Karen Nemeth of Newtown, PA and Ken Nelson and his wife Sheri of Moorestown; cherished grandmother of Leah and Larissa Nemeth, David, Dana and Bobby Nelson and T.J. Cassidy; loved sister of Betty Anderson and her husband Leonard of Dalton, MA and the late Jack Tygert; favored aunt of many nieces an nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the NJ Special Olympics, 3 Princess Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 would be appreciated.

Nancy Sorce (nee Guzzardo) age 81 of Port Orange, FL, formerly of Wayne, died Monday, August 6, 2007 at the Port Orange Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Port Orange, FL.

She was born and raised in Passaic and lived in Wayne for thirty-nine years before moving to Port Orange last year.

Nancy was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wayne Elks Lodge # 2181, Wayne, the Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 174, Wayne and the Wayne Golden Key Club, Wayne.

She loved her African Gray Parrot, Beethoven, who was her companion for many years.

Nancy loved her family, trips to Hawaii, and a party as she would often invite family and friends to the house. She also loved to play the slot machines and on her last trip to a casino in Pennsylvania she hit the jackpot on a slot machine just before she left.

Beloved wife of sixty years to Salvatore Sorce; loving mother of Linda Talkington and her husband Doyle of Virginia, Salvatore Sorce, Jr. and his wife Amelia of Pompton Lakes and Denise “Cookie” Lijo and her husband Ramon of Hopatcong; cherished grandmother of Kelly Whitmarsh, Michael and Kevin Sorce, Justin and Jaime Lijo and Tyler and Whitney Talkington and two great-grandchildren Jared and Alyssa Whitmarsh; she was predeceased by her three brothers John, Russell and Joseph Guzzardo and two sisters Jay Guinta and Anne Guglielmo.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Saint Marys RC Church, 17 Pompton Ave, Pompton Lakes NJ 07442 would be appreciated.

Katherine A. Hartwig (nee Johansen) age 86 of Haskell died Sunday, August 5, 2007 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital.

Her passing was quiet and peaceful with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York where she spent her youthful years. She then moved to Haskell where she lived for the past sixty years.

She received her formal education at Port Richmond High School graduating with the Class of 1939.

Katherine was employed as a teller for the First National Bank of Passaic County in Wayne which after a series of bank mergers became Wachovia Bank. She retired as Head Teller in 2000 after forty years of service to the bank.

Katherine was an active participant with the Wanaque Seniors in Haskell. She was gifted with a special green thumb and maintained an especially beautiful flower garden at her home.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of an adoring mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was very special to her family. She was gifted with a friendly personality that was very warm in her relationships with friends.

Christian and Katherine Hartwig had fifty-six years of “happy and productive” years of marriage until Christian’s passing in October 1996.

Great sadness also impacted her life losing two sons William P. Hartwig in 1992 and Richard C. Hartwig in 1996.

Surviving are two sons John E. Hartwig and his wife Susan of Medford and Garry A. Hartwig and his wife Diane of Wayne; also surviving are ten grandchildren Ethan Hartwig and his wife Christine, Erica, Christian, Alison, Jaclyn, Kathryn, Eric and Jamie Hartwig, Kristina Wendt and her husband Kurt and Kimberly Ribinski and her husband Robert; four great grandchildren Richard, Robert and Ryan Wendt and Hannah Ribinski.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Katherine’s name are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Raymond McGrogan Sr., age 65 of Wayne died peacefully with his family and loved ones by his side Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at the Hackensack Medical Center, Hackensack.

He was born and raised in Paterson having lived in Wayne for thirty-five years before moving to Luzerne, PA two years ago.

Ray graduated from St. Johns Grammar and High School, Paterson where he still holds a record for the most points scored in a basketball game.

Mr. McGrogan was a self-employed plumber trading as Ray McGrogan Plumbing & Heating, Wayne for thirty years before retiring in 1999.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne.

Ray was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War having also served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of the American Legion Post 174, Wayne.

He was a member of the Wayne Elks Lodge #2181, Wayne.

Beloved husband of forty-three years to Pauline (Motyka) McGrogan; devoted father of Ray McGrogan, Jr. and his wife Lori Ann of Towaco, Tommy McGrogan of Clifton and Dan McGrogan of Luzerne, PA; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Tommy and Nicolas McGrogan; loved brother of the late Anne Molnar, Jim, Chuck, Harold and Charles McGrogan.

Our father lived life to the fullest, loved everybody, and everybody always said, “I wish my dad was like yours.” He will be missed.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Foundation for the Handicapped, 30 Woodridge Terr., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Albert Berghorn age 69 of Pompton Plains died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at home, while surrounded by his children.

He was born in West Paterson and lived in Montclair before moving to Pompton Plains forty-three years ago.

Mr. Berghorn was employed by the Hoffman La Roche Corporation, Nutley for forty years before retiring in 2002. He maintained his Black Seal boiler license and was certified in Asbestos control.

He was a member of the Nutley Elks Lodge 1290, Nutley.

Mr. Berghorn was a volunteer with the Pequannock First Aid Squad for several years.

He was an US Army Veteran and belonged to the American Legion Post 242, Pompton Plains.

Albert was predeceased by his loving wife of forty-one years, Carolyn (Hughes) Berghorn in 2001.

Beloved father of Todd Berghorn of Pompton Plains and Dana Hilliard and her husband David of Pequannock; loving brother of David Berghorn and his wife Lucy of West Paterson, Viola Appaluccio and her husband Joseph of Sewell and the late Robert Berghorn; cherished grandfather of Kyle and Kira Hilliard.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Judes Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-2729 would be appreciated.

Josephine M. Osborne age 98 of Wayne died Friday, July 27, 2007 at home.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY having been raised in Dumont, NJ where she graduated from Dumont High School with the class of 1927. Josephine returned to Brooklyn, NY and later lived in Englewood, NJ, New Milford, Lanoka Harbor and Crestwood Village in Whiting before moving to Wayne ten years ago.

Josephine was a statistical typist for Bell Labs, NYC for fifteen years.

She was formerly a member of the Rosary Society at St.Josephs Parish in Oradel and always an active volunteer at her church.

Josephine was a member of the Golden Age Circle of Wayne.

She will be remembered for her 'get-up-and-go' and her love of children. Josphine enjoyed her volunteer work at the local school even after her retirement. At the age of 98 she attended her granddaughter's wedding saying "I wouldn't miss it for the world!"

Josephine was one of the original residents of Summer Hill Senior apartments in Wayne. She was admired and loved by many of the residents at Summer Hill. She couldn't walk the halls without getting a kiss and a hug. After her granddaughter visited the office recently she came home and said "grandma is a celebrity in this place,"

She was married to Michael Osborne on July 31, 1937 at Saint Marys RC Church in Dumont and honeymooned in Cork, Ireland. Michael predeceased her in 1979.

Beloved mother of William Osborne of Franklin Lakes, George Osborne and his wife Eileen of Wayne, Claire Huegel and her husband Robert of Flower Mound, TX, Kevin Osborne and his wife Tracey of Jasper, GA and Thomas Osborne and his wife Kathy of Dumont; loved sister of Morita Sferra of Whiting, Joseph Alonso and his wife Mary of Paramus and she was preceded in death by sisters Delores Del Re, Mary Alonso and Helene Heinz; cherished grandmother of seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 would be appreciated.

Ronald L. Bosland age 75 of Wayne died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family, who were at his side.

He was born in Paterson and had lived there and in Fair Lawn before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

Ron received his formal education at Paterson Central High School graduating with the Class of 1949. He then went to Montclair State Teachers College where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with the Class of 1953. He had a strong desire to teach the French language and he enrolled in LaSalle University in Quebec Canada and received a Masters Degree in French.

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He joined the Navy and served during the Korean and Vietnam eras and was discharged with the rank of lieutenant.

Ronald was employed first by the Englewood Board of Education for ten years and later by the Rutherford Board of Education for twenty-five years. He taught at the Rutherford High School specializing in English and French languages. As part of his teaching experience he arranged trips to Europe for students exposing them to European culture as well as the spoken language of the areas they visited. He retired from teaching in 1987.

He had a special love of soccer and encouraged and participated in soccer teams while in college and throughout his career in teaching. He often would volunteer as a mentor or soccer supporter with the Montclair State University Soccer Team program.

He was gifted with a personality that placed other’s needs above his own and would go out of his way to make himself available to help others in their time of need. He was always upbeat about life and the events taking place around him and also served as a father figure to many young folks who, for whatever reason, did not have a dad in their lives. As a result of his very kind and caring ways he developed a strong network of friends.

A particularly fond memory of Ronald was how he teamed up with his sister Dolores to care for their mother during the long autumn of Mom’s life, until her passing. Honoring their Mother and Father was an important priority in their lives, and they endeavored to do so with much love.

Surviving is one sister Dolores Bosland of Wayne and many cousins.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Ronald’s name are asked to consider The Montclair State University Soccer Team, One Normal Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043.

Mildred Frontin (Barth) age 85 of Wayne died on Friday July 20, 2007.

She was born in Jersey City and had lived in Wayne for the past 36 years.

She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s RC Church in Pompton Lakes, NJ.

Mildred’s friends and family were everything to her, especially her friend Dorothy Lee. Mildred and Dorothy met in the fourth grade and remained very close throughout life.

Mildred received the most joy in her life through being kind and helpful to everyone. In fact, many people claim her to be their “second mother” – especially her nephew Hank and her niece Maureen. All of those that knew her understand just how much she enjoyed being helpful to others – whether that meant cooking and cleaning, assisting with math homework, or just being a genuine good friend. She was a person who was extremely generous with all of her heart and soul. It’s sufficed to say that she was entirely selfless and completely devoted to her family and friends. While, at the same time, she was very modest and shyly unwilling to accept any acknowledgement or reward for her acts of kindness.

During high school, she was a very bright student, especially skilled in mathematics. Of course, only a select few were ever aware of this because she didn't want to be praised for her skills. But she gladly put those skills to good use when assisting others. Her intelligence was clearly evident while watching and playing “Jeopardy” on TV – she was very good at it.

Mildred was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1983. She is survived by one daughter, Judith Hancox, and one grandson, Edward Hancox, both of Wayne; one Nephew, Hank Umland and one neice, Maureen Marino. She was also predeceased by her brother Edward Barth, and her sister Dorothy McLellan.

Ann Mae Corsaro age 67 of Wayne died Thursday, July 19, 2007 at home. Her passing was quiet and peaceful with her loving husband at her side.

She was born in Jersey City and had lived there, Union City and Bloomfield before moving to Wayne twenty-five years ago.

Ann received her formal education at Snyder High School in Jersey City graduating with the Class of 1959. She then went on to study nursing at the Jersey City Medical Center School of Nursing where she received her Registered Nurses Degree in 1963.

She was employed as a Consultant Registered Nurse for Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance in Newark and previously she was employed in various hospitals and nursing homes.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne and was a member of the church’s Adoration Society.

Ann loved animals and in particular her pet cat Buddie.

Her family will always have fond memories of a very devoted wife and sister. Her sister Arlene and Ann had a very special inseparable sister to sister relationship. They especially loved traveling together with Lake Placid, New York, Disney World and the Island of Aruba as favorite spots to vacation.

Robert and Ann had seventeen years of “great and loving marriage” together.

Surviving are her loving husband Robert Corsaro; one sister Arlene Racich and her husband Lawrence of Middletown; two nephews Michael Racich of Jersey City and David Racich and his wife Kelly of South Amboy.

Raymond Van Noordt age 102 of Wayne died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at the Care One Health Care Center in Wayne. It is noteworthy that his birthday in September would have made him 103 years of age. His passing was quiet and peaceful.

He was born in Passaic and had lived there before moving to Wayne seventy-seven years ago.

Ray was an Operating Engineer for Union Local 825 of Springfield where he was a member for thirty years before his retirement in 1969.

He was a member and former elder of the Pequannock Reformed Church in Wayne.

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Raymond served in the United States Coast Guard as well as in the United States Navy as a Fireman Second Class aboard the USS Utah. from 1920 to 1923.

He was a Wayne Boy Scout Troop leader for many years.

Raymond and Catherine Van Noordt had fifty-six years of “loving and devoted” marriage together until Catherine’s passing in December 1981.

Surviving are one daughter Marie Davies and her husband John “Bud” of Arlington, Vermont, two sons Raymond Van Noordt and his wife Joan of Caswell Beach, NC and Irving Van Noordt and his wife Joan of Oak Ridge; nine grandchildren Jim, Peter, Jennifer, Todd, Brett, Ross, Glenn, Scott and Jill; seven great grandchildren Ryan, Rachel, Taylor, Caleb, Michael, Wesley and Austin. His helpmate and companion Mary Brightman.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Raymond’s memory are asked to consider the Pequannock Reformed Church, 530 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470.

The Honorable David A. Waks of Wayne died in his home on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at age 66, with his family and friends by his side.

David was born and raised in Paterson, and moved to Wayne forty-one years ago. His education began in Paterson at School 20 and continued at Eastside High School, where he graduated with the class of 1958. Dave received his bachelor degree from Rutgers College, New Brunswick, in 1963, and earned his law degree from Georgetown University in 1966.

Dave practiced law in Paterson for 33 years, over 20 of those with his father, Isadore Waks. He served as a Fifth Ward Councilman in Wayne for 22 years, and Mayor of Wayne from 1994 to 2000. He resigned from his mayoral position in the last year of his second term when Governor Christine Whitman appointed him as a Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey. David sat in Paterson from July 2000 to May 2007, serving in the Law Division, Civil Part and Chancery Division, Family Part.

Dave is best described as humble to a fault, inherently honest, highly ethical and extraordinarily hardworking. He was a proud, lifelong Democrat, but always put public service above political agendas. Dave enjoyed going to Yankee games with his children and Broadway musicals with his wife. He was a devoted grandfather and loved watching his grandchildren in their athletic pursuits.

Dave loved his family and was proud of their many accomplishments. He has a vast network of friends going as far back as School 20 in Paterson.

David was the beloved husband of forty-one years to Joan (nee Gordon) Waks; loving father of Joseph Waks and his wife Nancy Slowe of Bayonne, Jennifer Kennelly and her husband Thomas of Pompton Plains and Melanie Graceffo and her husband Gerald of Cranford; loving brother of Jay Waks and his wife Harriet of Larchmont, New York; six grandchildren Cole, McKenzie, and Aidan Kennelly, and Gordon, Gabriel and Isabel Graceffo; and his two granddogs.

Donations may be made in David’s memory to one of the following: Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 Riverview Drive, Box 1007, Totowa, NJ 07511; DePaul Diocesan High School, 1512 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470; or Office of Farmworker Ministry, 815 S. Park Avenue, Apopka, FL 32703.

J. Chuck Sastre age 49 of Wayne died Sunday, July 15, 2007 with family and friends by his side.

He was born in Kearny and lived in North Arlington before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

His education includes attending Wayne Valley High School, Wayne with the class of 1975; Montclair State University, Montclair where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education and the University of Miami, Miami, FL where he received a Masters Degree in Music and Jazz Performance in both Acoustic and Electric Base.

Chuck was a Professional Bassist having played with well knowned artists. Some of which include:Michael Amante, Julie Budd, Herb Bernstein and many others. Chuck enjoyed playing concerts with many local orchestras. He also appeared on The Emeril Lagasse Show and All My Children.

Chuck was a member of the New York and New Jersey musician unions.

He was a Music Teacher for the Wayne Board of Education, Wayne for the past eighteen years. He was also the Director of the Wayne Valley Marching Band, the Assistant Director of the Wayne Hills Marching Band and served as an Assistant Professor at Farleigh Dickenson University, Montclair State University and the County College of Morris, Randolph.

Beloved husband of nineteen years to Lisa (Rudy)Sastre; loving father of Joseph C. Sastre III and Chantal V. Sastre both of Wayne; devoted son of the late Joseph Charles Sastre(1963) and Marge Smith and her late husband Walter(2000); loved brother of Pam Sastre-France and her husband Steven of Jeffreson Twp. And Greg Smith and his wife Marge of Baldwinsville, NY; much loved uncle of Doug, Matt, R.J., Jonathan, Johnnie, Jessica and Taylor; cherished by many cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the J. Chuck Sastre Music Scholarship Fund, c/o Matthew Paterno, Wayne Hills High School, 272 Berdan Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Richard A. Perazzone age 91 of Wayne died Saturday, July 14, 2007 at home. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in the Bronx and lived in the Castle Hill section of Bronx, New York where he spent his early years. He later lived in Bethpage, Long Island and Belleville before moving to Wayne fifty-five years ago.

Richard received his formal education at Bronx High School graduating with the Class of 1935.

He started his career with Maas & Walstein Company makers of nail enamel for Revlon. Before his retirement in 1985 he was employed at Revlon Corporation in Belleville for fifty-five years as a Nail Polish Chemist. He was responsible for quality control for the many colored enamels required for Revlon’s products.

He joined the Army in 1941 and participated in Allied attacks at Safi, French Morocco and Tunisia. Corporal Perazzone was in charge of a 60 mm mortar squad at the invasion at the bay of Oran on March 28, 1943. He was severely wounded in battle at El Guettar, Tunisia and received the Combat Infantryman Badge and a Purple Heart.

He enjoyed golf and speed ice skating with the Silver Skates of Bronx, New York.

He leaves his family with many fond memories of a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He encouraged his children with much love and caring to pursue their educations and life. He made personal sacrifices and paid for all of his children’s educations and declined when they offered to pay him back. They will always remember him as a wonderful Dad.

Throughout his life, Richard was known for his stability, patience, hard-work, friendship, devotion-to-family, and just being a productive citizen and all-around great guy.

He loved to talk with people, and would constantly engage friends and even non acquaintances in a casual chat. He was fortunate enough to watch his children grow up, graduate from college, marry, and have their own families.

It is with great sadness, yet with profound respect for Richard’s lifetime accomplishments and example, that he is remembered by his family, who are: daughters Darlene Jagger and her husband Bill of Huntington Beach, California and Pamela Kachadurian and her husband Jack of Cedar Grove; one son Rick Perazzone and his wife Ginny of Cedar Grove; five grandchildren Jenna, Kyle and Jake Perazzone, Mark and Chris Jagger; one great grandson Scotty Jagger.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Richard’s name are asked to consider Hospice of New Jersey, 400 Broad Acres Dr., Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

Nike Tseperis (nee Ordolis) age 73 of Pequannock died unexpectedly and suddenly Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Home while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Sparta, Greece and immigrated to New York City in the late 1940s where she met and married her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Nicholas, an internationally famous singer and guitar player.

After they were married, Nike and Nicholas moved to Edgewater, New Jersey where they raised their two daughters, Virginia and Danielle. Edgewater also served as a base for the family as Nike, along with their daughters, often joined her husband on his world tours.

Although family always came first for Nike, she was also an ambitious entrepreneur who owned and managed Nina Record Company in Manhattan, NY and later founded Nicos Gift & Music Center in Astoria, New York which specialized in Music, Bridal and Baptismal gifts. She retired from work in 1999.

Her family is left with many wonderful memories of a very devoted and loving family oriented wife, mother and grandmother. Above everything, her family came first and Mom was the cohesive force that kept family life very special.

Nike and Nicholas moved to Pequannock, New Jersey eleven years ago where she devoted most of her time to her family. She was gifted with a personality that effervesced humor, kindness and generosity that caused others to admire her and left her family with many wonderful memories of a very devoted and loving family oriented wife, mother and grandmother.

Surviving her are her loving husband Nicholas; two daughters Virginia Tseperis and her husband, Henry Mager of New York City, and Danielle Tseperis Kalas and her husband Steve Kalas; one cherished and very special grandson John Kalas of Pequannock.

Thomas R. Doyle age 83 of Wayne died Sunday, July 8, 2007 at the Atrium Health Care Center in Wayne. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his wife.

He was born in Newark and had lived in Lodi, Passaic and Clifton before moving to Wayne forty-eight years ago.

He received his formal education at Seton Hall University in South Orange graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

He served in the Army during World War II as a Cannoneer Gun Crewman. He saw action in Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland. He participated and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. He received the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Tom was employed as an Accountant at Singer-Kearfott Corporation in Wayne for twenty years before his retirement in 1986.

His hobbies included golfing at the Passaic County Golf Course in Wayne and league bowling at Yogi Berra’s Lanes in Clifton.

Surviving is his loving wife of fifty-three years Dorothy (Van Hook) Doyle; one daughter Doreen Doyle of Clifton; one grandson Nolan Doyle of Oak Ridge; one sister Patricia Featherston and her husband Roger of Los Angeles, California.

His only son Brian Doyle predeceased him in 2003.

Linda (nee Fucci) Capone Bougere age 59 of Oakland died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at home.

She was born in Weehawken and lived in Union City and Wayne before moving to Oakland twelve years ago.

Linda graduated from Union Hill High School, Union City with the class of 1966.

Linda enjoyed travel, horseback riding, movies and animals(especially her Doberman Sage).

She was the office manager for the Davco Company, Carlstadt for the past twenty-four years.

She will always be remembered as a dependable, strong, selfless, nurturing and compassionate person.

Beloved wife of James Bougere; loving mother of Vince and Christopher Capone of Oakland and Charles Capone and his wife Rebecca of Annandale; cherished grandmother of Ethan, Christian and Sarah Capone; much loved sister of David Fucci of Clifton, James Fucci and his wife Mary-Jane of Pompano Beach, FL, Elaine Kelly and her husband Jack of Montclair and the late Ginger Fucci; devoted daughter of the late James and Rose(Cosentino) Fucci. Former wife of Charles Capone.

Edmund C. Tesoroni, Sr age 76 of Wayne died Thursday, July 05, 2007 at Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

He was born in Belleville lived through his youth in Nutley moving to Wayne forty-two years ago.

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Mr. Tesoroni was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War having served as a Staff Sergeant.

He was a self-employed electrical contractor trading as E. Tess & Sons in Wayne before retiring in 1992.

Beloved husband of Marion (nee Polito) Tesoroni; loving father of Lynn Hall of Clifton and the late Edmund C. Tesoroni, Jr.(2000).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Carmela Dina Basile (nee Vitale) age 92 of Wayne died Thursday, July 05, 2007 at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Paterson and lived her early years there later living in Totowa, Passaic and Butler before moving to Wayne in 2002.

Carmela was formerly a member for a number of years of the Italian American Club of Totowa.

She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother who was dedicated to cooking and cleaning her impeccable home. Sunday dinners where always a special time for family to get together. When her husband came home from his day at work, his dinner was always ready and waiting, and there was no talking at the table.

Michael and Carmela had a “loving marriage” for forty-five years until his passing in 1983. Michael was a prominent Patersonian who is scheduled to be inducted into the Paterson Hall of Fame on November 1, 2007 for his work with both local baseball and basketball teams. He coached Little League up to semi-professional baseball also basketball with the Jordan Athletic Club of Paterson. He also coached American Legion Post 227 baseball in Totowa.

Beloved mother of Victor M. Basile and his wife Mary Alice of West Caldwell, Michael R. Basile Jr. and his wife Colleen of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Stacey Dudley, Kim, Ryan, Michele and Michael Basile and much loved great-grandmother of Tre, Christopher, Thomas James (TJ), Jensen and Ashton. She was predeceased by four sisters Antoinette, Tilly, Jenny, Theresa and one brother Sam.

Those planning and expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Josephine R “Joey”. Morano (nee Gesicki) age 85 of Wayne died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at the Sunrise Assisted Living Residence in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while she received the loving care of her family.

She was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania and had lived in Paterson and Totowa before moving to Wayne forty years ago.

Josephine received her formal education at Shenandoah High School in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania graduating with the Class of 1938. She then went on to Georgia Technical College for two years and studied under a special Navy Intelligence agency program.

She served as a WAVE in the United States Navy during World War II in Navy Intelligence, stationed at the Philadelphia Navy Yards.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mom had a very wonderful way of loving her family that enriched all of their lives.

John and Josephine where married for fifty-five years in a very ‘loving and always together” marriage. The highlight of her life was having grandchildren and a great granchild and she was very much into “loving them to pieces”.

She was a member of the Prime Time Seniors of Annunciation RC Church in Wayne as well as the Wayne Golden Agers.

Traveling throughout the United States was a very special delight as well as her devotion to her church and the joy of reading.

Mrs. Morano was a Bookkeeper for Troy Industries hardware manufacturers in Fairfield before her retirement in 1978.

Surviving are three sons Greg Morano and his wife Maureen of Fort Wayne, Indiana, John Morano and his wife Donna and Rick Morano and his wife Elizabeth all of Wayne; seven grandchildren: Mark Morano and his wife Heather, Paul Morano and his wife Melissa, Amy, John Joseph, Jamie, Lisa and Matthew Morano; one great grandson Jared Morano.

Those considering a memorial in Josephine’s memory are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater NJ, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834

Hedwig M. Rohsler “Hattie” (nee Becker) age 77 of Wayne died Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in the Hospice of New Jersey facility in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful after a life long battle with cancer. Her outlook and demeanor through her health challenges were an inspiration to other cancer patients.

She was born in Garfield and had lived there, Hasbrouck Heights and West Milford before moving to Wayne fourteen-years ago.

Her work career was in Office Administration and most recently she was the Secretary at the Little Falls Methodist Church in Little Falls.

Hattie was gifted with a personality that was always reaching out, with helpful sincerity, to others in their time of need.

Her hobbies were knitting, crocheting, crafts and reading. She was very active in the Eastern Star.

Hattie was an active member of the New Jersey Order of the Eastern Star. She was currently a member of Jephtha Chapter #134 and was also affiliated with Little Falls Chapter #224. In the past she served in many positions such as Past Matron of Garfield Chapter, Jephtha Chapter, and Little Falls Chapter. Hattie was also a Past Grand Officer and a Past District Officer. Hattie had a special affection for the Eastern Star Home in Bridgewater, NJ. She faithfully visited the residents at the home and was always ready to provide companionship and comfort.

For this reason, her family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Hattie's memory to: NJ Order of the Eastern Star Home 111 Finderne Avenue Bridgewater, NJ 08807

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her cooking of holiday meals is especially memorable. Perhaps the most delightful highlight of her life was the arrival of her grand sons Raymond and Daniel whom she embraced with much love and devotion.

Raymond and Hedwig had twenty-eight years of “faithful devoted marriage” before Raymond’s passing in 1979.

Surviving are two sons Gerald Rohsler and his wife Maria of Wayne and Matthew Rohsler of Fredon; six grandchildren Raymond, Daniel, Cameron, Katelyn, Cortlandt and Kerrigan.

She was predeceased by her sister Laura Cozic in 1978.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the NJ Order of the Eastern Star Home 111 Finderne Avenue Bridgewater, NJ 08807 would be appreciated.

Daniel B. Haynes of Lincoln Park passed into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at the age of 31, after a courageous battle with cancer. His death was quiet and peaceful, taking place while he was receiving the loving care of his family who were at his side.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Ballston Lake, New York later living in Parsippany before moving to Lincoln Park one year ago.

Dan received his formal education at Ballston Lake High School in Ballston Lake, New York with the Class of 1993 and then went on to the State University of New York “SUNY” in Albany, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting with the Class of 1997.

Dan was a quiet and conscientious man, with a profound sense of duty and honor. He was a faithful disciple of Christ Jesus and a committed church member of Trinity Baptist Church in Montville, where his reliability and faithfulness in his responsibilities were an example to all. As his days drew to a close, his faith in the Lord Christ grew stronger, and his anticipation of heaven purer and more earnest. This faith colored all of Dan’s life, and its shades only grew deeper as the shadows of death lengthened. The abiding memory of many will be his quiet courage as a Christian man in the face of death, living – and dying – in the certain hope of the glory to come.

He was a sacrificially loving husband to Priscilla, whom he married May 20, 2006 and with whom he enjoyed a wonderful marriage. He was an attentive and caring son, a faithful friend, and a hardworking employee. He never enjoyed being in the foreground, shunning the limelight wherever possible, but had an eye for the needs of others and the demands of specific circumstances. He was in private what he appeared to be in public. Once his heart had discerned a need, his hand was quick to reach out and meet it, diligent to a fault. Dan was an electronics enthusiast, who would rather build a top-end computer than buy one, and whose near-legendary spreadsheet skills were the object of much wonder (and occasional teasing) among his friends. He also enjoyed caring for his car, spending many Saturday mornings washing and waxing his beloved Honda, until marriage gave him better things to do with his time! In his last days, he developed – alongside Priscilla – a love of gardening, appreciating many quiet hours in his yard as his strength permitted.

A meticulous workman, in the family home his willingness to attempt new tasks, allied with his determination to complete the job well, made for high-standard if sometimes slower progress. He hated wasting money, and turned tracking down a good deal into a complex and often drawn-out art form. Working in mid-town Manhattan, he honed his mind through listening to audiobooks on the bus into the city, and toned his body (and spared his wallet) through invariably walking the thirty blocks from the bus stop to his workplace. Dan’s primary vice was a deep attachment to Gatorade, although after his wedding it was noted that he cut back to several bottles daily.

Scuba-diving was a long-term enthusiasm, but he had also played a little football in his youth. His slight frame did not always lend itself to the rigors of the sport, but this never dented his willingness. He approached everything with a strength of spirit that often surprised those who knew him less well, but which – to those who were closer to him – only revealed the true heart of the man. The demands of the last months of his life did not form his sterling character, but only served to reveal it in ways that were a testimony to those around him – above all, a testimony to his deep faith in Christ, and of the foundations that could not be shaken when all else had been stripped away.

Surviving are his loving wife of one year Priscilla (nee Worthing) Hayn

Elaine Triolo (nee Caracozzo) age 54 of Wayne died at home on Monday July 2, 2007 while surrounded by her loving family.

Elaine was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton before moving to Wayne 22 years ago. She graduated from Clifton High School in 1971 and attended William Paterson University where she received her B.A., M.A., as well as several addition certifications. Elaine always valued education and felt that continuing her schooling would allow her to be truly successful at her career. She was a teacher in the Clifton and Pompton Lakes School systems. Most recently, Elaine worked in the West Milford School District as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant. She was involved with various learning disability groups, and aided the West Milford District on many special education driven committees. Her teaching career spanned nearly 25 years, patiently helping those with special learning needs. Elaine took great satisfaction from her work, and sincerely felt that she made a difference in children’s and families lives.

Elaine was one to always have a good time, regardless of the circumstances. She was always smiling and laughing. Her sense of humor is something that stood out. Everyone that knew her will never forget the jokes and sarcastic things she used to say. She truly enjoyed life while spending time with her family. Elaine felt that her family was her greatest accomplishment, always instilling those values in her children. Her favorite time of day was dinnertime because it was when Elaine, her husband, and children would sit together to eat, talk, and laugh. Her family was always together for birthdays, holidays, and any special occasions. Elaine’s favorite gathering was certainly Christmas Eve due to how special her mother made it, and then how her brother continued the tradition after their mother had passed. Elaine enjoyed getting out and doing things. One of her favorites was going to dinner and then to see a Broadway show. The Phantom of the Opera was hands down her favorite. Her children recall endless memories of time spent with their mother. In childhood, it was summer days spent at Tom’s Lake. As they grew older it was all the afternoon and weekend shopping trips. Most recently it was the time they spent down the shore with her in Lavallette. Elaine and her husband Joe were married for almost 31 years. They truly were a remarkable couple that loved spending as much time as possible together. They were best friends. Her husband’s favorite memories with his wife include their countless family vacations, Sunday mornings reading the paper and having coffee just the two of them, and of course their long walks on the beach. Elaine’s brother Bob had a special place in his heart for his little sister. He affectionately recalls memories from their childhood when he watched her ride her bike off the ten-foot wall outside their home in Clifton, as well as the time they tried to light a charcoal grill in the rain and he almost set her on fire. As adults, Bob’s fondest memories are of their families getting together and just hanging out.

One of Elaine’s crowning qualities was her baking. She was a wonderful baker who knew what every one’s favorite dessert was. She had the touch, because everything she made came out as well as, or better than a trained chef. Elaine also enjoyed cooking and swapping recipes with her brother or friends.

Elaine loved to travel. There was never a summer where she didn’t plan a trip somewhere with her family. The Jersey Shore was one of her favorite places, specifically Wildwood where she vacationed when she was a child. Later Lavallette became her beach of choice. Venturing outside of New Jersey, Elaine loved to travel to Florida. Her destinations of choice were Vero Beach and Disney World. Elaine’s traveling experience didn’t stop there though. Her favorite trips were the ones that took her out of th

Grace Ann O’Connor Schildkamp (nee Zisa) age 79 of Wayne died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at the Hospice of NJ, Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

The daughter of Stefano and Sarah(Saia) Zisa, who emigrated to this country, from Sicily, through Ellis Island in the early 1900’s. She was born and raised in Paterson having lived in Newark and Totowa before moving to Wayne thirty-eight years ago.

She graduated from Central High School, Paterson with the class of 1946.

Mrs. Schildkamp was a secretary in the personnel department of the Witco Chemical Company, Paterson for twenty three years before retiring in 1986.

Grace was a devout Catholic and was known to visit the St. Anthony’s Shrine in Paterson every Tuesday, without fail. She was a kind and caring person, who devoted her life to her sons. She also had a small circle of ‘solid’ friends that were all very dear to her. She enjoyed a special relationship with her sister Jo. They often spoke for hours on the phone, breaking the call only for meals and rest. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

She moved to Totowa in 1962 and in 1969 married John O’Connor who passed away in 1971. Her years of marriage to John, whom she met at Witco Chemical, were in her words: “the best years of her life”.

Former wife of Raymond J. Ciampi, beloved wife of the late John O’Connor (1971), and former wife of the late Robert Schildkamp; devoted mother of Marc Ciampi and his wife Marie Angela (Pixie) of Riverdale and Raymond Ciampi of Wayne and his longtime girlfriend Cathy Rusyniak of Pompton Lakes; cherished grandmother of Matthew J. Ciampi; beloved sister of Bill Zisa of Paterson, Fran Jannicelli of Lake Hopatcong, “Jo” Josephine Sliker of Wayne, Laura Breitenkamm of Wayne, Mary Letendre of Scottsdale, AZ; the late Joseph and Louis Zisa; cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation to Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, 1799 Hamburg Tpk. Wayne, NJ 07470 or the St. Anthony Shrine at St. Bonaventure RC Church, 174 Ramsey Street Paterson, New Jersey 07501 would be appreciated.

Gloria M. Hall age 78 of Wayne died Monday, June 25, 2007 at the Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

She was born in Roscommon, Michigan and lived in East Lansing, Michigan and Clifton, NJ before moving to Wayne forty-one years ago.

Gloria graduated from East Lansing High School, East Lansing, Michigan with the class of 1947.

Her work history includes the Accounts Receivable Department of ADP in Clifton, a Sales Representative for Bambergers Department Store, Wayne and a Home Health Care Aid in the Passaic and Bergen County region for many years.

Gloria’s hobbies include painting, collecting plush bears, arts & crafts, crossword puzzles and most recently Sudoku.

She will be remembered as a good listener, who was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Beloved wife of fifty-six years to Gary M. Hall; loving mother of Margaret G. Grutzmacher and her husband Mark of Wayne, Maureen Matano and her husband Gary of Wayne, Gerald M. Hall of West Milford and George M. Hall and his wife Lynn of Jefferson; cherished grandmother of Lindsey, Lauren, Leigh and Lyssa Matano, Geoffrey, Brian and Michael Grutzmacher, Jaime, Janice, Elizabeth and Christa Hall; loving sister of Cecelia Angel and Kermit Coon both of East Lansing, MI and the late Warren and Quentin Coon.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Foundation for the Handicapped, 30 Woodridge Terr., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Mae H. Maccia (nee Zazzella) age 79 of Wayne died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the Llanfair House Nursing Home in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful after a long and lingering battle with many afflictions.

She was born in Haledon in the same home she lived in for seventy-eight years before moving to Wayne this year.

Mrs. Maccia was an office worker at the Bible Warehouse in Wayne before her retirement.

She was a member of the Bloomingdale Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Ladies Auxiliary.

Her only brother Louis Zazzella recalls that she was a “good and loving sister” all of her life. That she was always a very shy personality that enjoyed sharing humor with others.

Mae married John Maccia late in life, at age fifty, and they had a good and loving marriage for twelve years until John’s passing in 1990.

Surviving are one brother Louis Zazzella and his wife Elizabeth of Wayne; one niece Linda Zazzella of Wayne; one nephew Michael Zazzella and his wife Debra of Vernon.

Dale R. Bogert age 60 of Pompton Lakes died Saturday, June 23, 2007 at home unexpectedly. His death was quiet and peaceful.

He was born in Paterson and had lived his youth and many years in Pequannock before moving to Pompton Lakes twenty-five years ago.

Mr. Bogert was a Security Guard for Premier Security services in Secaucus.

Dale received his formal education in Pequannock Grammar Schools and Pequannock High School graduating with the Class of 1966.

He enjoyed hobbies including picture puzzles, movies, sports and collecting sports cards.

Dale was a very active member of Fardale Trinity Church in Mahwah where he was in charge of the Church’s sound system. His favorite holiday and time of the year was Christmas time.

Dale was gifted with a personality that mingled well with kindness to others. He was always sensitive to the needs of those around him and always very helpful.

Surviving are one brother Norman Bogert of Bloomfield and one sister Ruth Wilson of Baltimore, Vermont.

His mother Helen Bogert predeceased him in 2001 and his father Ralph Bogert passed away in 2001.

Stanley M. Wos, Jr. age 79 of Wayne, formerly of Franklin Lakes, died Friday, June 22, 2007 at the Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

He was born and raised in Paterson, and lived in Franklin Lakes for twenty-five years, before moving to Wayne.

He graduated from Central High School, Paterson with the class of 1945.

He was an US Navy veteran of WWII having served as, and Honorably Discharged as, an aviation storekeeper second class.

Mr. Wos was a Senior Draftsman for the Singer-Kearfott Corporation, Totowa for thirty-two years having retired in 1988.

He was a member of the Golden Age Circle of Wayne.

He is fondly remembered as having a sharp wit, generous and kind hearted; loving golf, bingo, bowling(once bowled a 298 game), crossword puzzles and five o’clock happy hour.

Beloved father of Patricia Lynch and her husband Tom of Wyckoff, Michael Wos and his wife Terry of Oakland and Barbara Vander Wiele and her husband Andy of North Haledon; cherished grandfather of Kaileen Lynch, Jason and Taylor Wos and Andrew and Jack Vander Wiele; and one brother Edward Wos of Florida.

Robert William Taylor age 82 of Wayne died Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Lincoln Park Renaissance, Lincoln Park.

He was born in Clifton and lived in Paterson before moving to Wayne fifty years ago.

Mr. Taylor was a US Navy Veteran of WWII having served as a Pharmacists Mate 3rd Class. For much of his service he was stationed aboard the USS Canberra a Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser.

Mr. Taylor was a bus driver for DeCamp Bus Lines, Montclair for thirty-five years before retiring in 1987.

His children fondly remember family picnics, his proficiency at playing Pinochle, dad’s love of horseracing, and his fondness of reading the racing form and visiting “Uncle George” to place his bets.

Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Hayek) Taylor; loving father of the late Robert Taylor(1977), Thomas Taylor and his wife Janice of Lincoln Park, Kenneth Taylor of Wayne and William Taylor and his wife Lauren of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Westerberg and her husband Robert, Alex, Laura, TJ, Jaclyn, Ava Elizabeth Taylor and much loved great-grandfather of Robert Tyler Westerberg.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimers Association-Greater NJ, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 would be appreciated.

Edwin J. Kaslander age 83 of Clifton passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the Saint Mary’s Hospital in Passaic.

He was born in Clifton and lived here all of his life.

Mr. Kaslander was a self employed Painting Contractor for forty-five years trading as Kaslander Painting Company located in Clifton. Ed had a very strong work ethic and his customers will always remember him as a man of fine taste and perfection with detail. He was a member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.

He enjoyed the hobby of photography and enjoyed making personalized Christmas cards for others.

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Ed served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater of the War. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge.

He was a member of the Richfield Christian Reformed Church in Clifton where he had served as church treasurer and deacon.

Edwin and Wilma Kaslander had sixty-three years of “beautiful marriage” together.

He leaves his family with cherished memories of a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was always lovingly concerned about his children’s and grandchildren’s well being. Dad was a true family man.

Surviving are his loving wife Wilma (nee Vande Vrede) Kaslander; one son Dennis Kaslander and his wife Gloria of Haworth; two daughters Lois Russell and her husband James of Hermitage, Tennessee and Barbara Pluger and her husband Peter of Waynesboro, Virginia; one sister Lee VanEmburgh of Little Falls; ten grandchildren Timothy Dyer and his wife Kara, Geoffrey Dyer and his wife Kristi, Robert and Christopher Dyer; John Kaslander and his wife Stacy and Debra Kaslander, Jennifer, Benjamin, Paul and Leah Pluger; five great grandchildren Lauren, Alyssah, Nora, Samantha and Timothy Dyer Jr. and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother Aren Kaslander and two sisters Adriana Banfield and Lena Dreistad.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Edwin’s memory, are asked to consider the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301.

George W. Rothwell, age 89, of Wayne died Monday, June 18, 2007 at home. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family who were at his bedside.

George was born in Passaic where he spent his youthful years, later living in Elmwood Park and Rockledge, Florida for eighteen years until moving to Wayne ten years ago.

Mr. Rothwell, was a Lithographer for American Can Company in Edison where he worked for thirty years before his retirement in 1978. He served as a Seaman First Class in the United States Merchant Marines during World War II.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne and while living in Rockledge, Florida George was a parishioner of Saint Mary’s RC Church. He was also a Deputy Grand Knight and Fourth Degree Knight at Saint Mary’s and a Deputy Grand Knight at Annunciation RC Church Knights of Columbus Council 11943 in Wayne. He was an active member of the Wayne Golden Age Circle in Wayne. He also was a member and Past President of the Italian American Club.

George loved trips to Atlantic City and enjoyed hobbies including golf, boxing, and league bowling at T-Bowl Lanes in Wayne and also in Rockledge, Florida. In his younger years he was a talented Gymnast and was an accomplished diver having participated in the Passaic Diving Club.

George leaves his family with many fond memories of a very kind and considerate husband, father and grandfather, of beautiful blue eyes and tender strong hands. He gave a lot of himself and even in his autumn years he spent much of his leisure time teaching English to others who lived in his housing complex in Wayne. He had a debilitating event in his life, ten years ago, due to side effects of medicine that caused him to lose his eyesight. Despite that handicap he still played golf and bowled.

George and Fay had sixty-seven years of “loving and devoted” marriage together.

Surviving are his loving wife Fay (nee Amico) Rothwell; two sons George Rothwell and his wife Alice of Napa Valley, California and John Rothwell of Palm Coast, Florida; four daughters Marietta Steransak and her husband Steve of Kinnelon, NJ, Betty Bader and her husband Chuck of Nashville, Tennessee, Terry Durr and her husband Gary of Wayne, Patty Bullman and her husband Gary of Wayne; twelve grandchildren David Rothwell land his wife Terra of Las Vegas, Nevada, Dawn Johnson of Napa, California, Steven Steransak of Butler, NJ, Tracy Burns and her husband Matt of Ramsey, NJ, Jill Bader of Washington, DC, Eric Bader of Nashville, TN, Lisa Durr of New York City, Kelly Durr of Wayne, Ryan and Erin Durr of Wayne, Christine and Michael Bullman of Wayne; three great grandchildren Krystal and Vinnie Johnson of Napa, California and Anastasia Burns of Ramsey, NJ.

He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth (nee McShane) Rothwell, his sisters Margaret Gordon and Harriett Steinert, Isabel Rothwell, his brothers Edward, Robbie, Isabel, Henry and Joseph Rothwell died earlier.

Those considering a memorial in George’s memory are asked to consider NJ Right to Life, 490 Somerset Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060.

Please note: a photo will be added to this site on Monday.

Florence Laudi (nee Norman) age 86 of Wayne died peacefully with her son by her side on Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

She was born in Newark and raised in West Paterson before moving to Wayne fifty years ago.

Florence retired in 1978 as Head Chef from the IBM Corporation, Franklin Lakes where she worked for twenty years.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne.

Florence was a German/Irish woman who could cook great Italian food. Her family has many fond memories of her culinary skills, especially her great cream puffs and manicotti. Her cooking was the reason most all family gatherings and holidays were at her home.

She was the beloved wife of sixty-two years to Bruno Laudi(2005); loving mother of the late Robert Laudi and his surviving wife Barbara of Montville and Bruce Laudi and his wife Wendy of Bethpage, NY; cherished grandmother of Tara Shannon and Matthew Laudi and loved great-grandmother of Robert Shannon. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital Foundation, 224 Hamburg Tpk., Wayne, New Jersey 07470 would be appreciated.

Martin McKay age 70 of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Wayne, NJ died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA.

He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and came to this country in 1962 settling in Wayne where he lived for thirty years before moving to Murrells Inlet, SC eight years ago.

Martin was the loving son of Thomas and Mary(McLoughlin) McKay.

He graduated from the Glenwood High School, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

He was the All Ireland Cycling Champion and held the title of “Fastest Man in Ireland” for one year in both road and track cycling. He represented Ireland in the 1960 Olympics held in Rome.

Mr. McKay was a machinist for the Phillips Lighting Corporation, South Plainfield for thirty years having retired in 1998.

He was a founding member and served on the Board of Directors of the Grand Strand Golf and Travel Club of Myrtle Beach, SC. In Murrells Inlet, SC, Martin was a member of the Elks Club, Moose Club and the local Ski and Outing Club. He was also a member of several cycling clubs in Ireland.

Martin will be remembered as an extremely gentle, loving and caring man. He was very proud of his family, his personal achievements, and often talked about his loving parents. Martin had a passion for golf and travel and enjoyed and had a wonderful sense of humor that was evident even in his final days.

Loving companion of Rose Papaioannou; beloved father of Erica Worell and her husband Brian of Wayne and Martin J. McKay and his wife Ann of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Aidan Martin McKay of Wayne; much loved brother of Tom McKay of Wayne, Isabel Smith and her husband Hilton, Harry McKay and his wife Kathleen and Sam McKay and his wife Vicki all of Belfast, Northern Ireland.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations, in honor of Martin's sister Isabel, can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Assoc. of America, 706 Haddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 would be appreciated.