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Mary Gargiulo
Apr 10, 2026
Mary Gargiulo
September 15, 1958 — April 10, 2026
Loving mother of Daniel, Michelle, and Eric, she was predeceased by her husband, Sal. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Anne McGowan.
Born in Queens, New York, she was a longtime resident of Cranford, New Jersey, where she developed lifelong friendships throughout the town.
An avid Cranford sports supporter, she found great...
Ramon Lago
Apr 5, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ramon Lago on April 5, 2026 at the age of 94.
Ramon was born in Spain and spent his late teens and early twenties in Cuba, experiences that shaped the richness of his character and the depth of his spirit. Among the many milestones of his well‑lived life, one of the greatest was...
Sarah Russo
Mar 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sarah Russo, on March 29, 2026.
Sarah was born on October 5, 1929, to Donato and Theresa Colabelli. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 60 years, John Russo; her brothers, Joseph and Gerald Colabelli; and her son-in-law, Ralph Penna.
She leaves behind her loving children: Joanna...
Michael A Davino
Mar 25, 2026
Michael Angelo Davino, 78, of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mike devoted his life to the people who mattered most — his family, his friends, and the educators, players, coaches, and leaders he taught and mentored across four decades in public education.
A devoted...
Bryan J Johnson
Mar 11, 2026
Bryan J. Johnson, 56, of Jersey City, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born in Ocunto, Wisconsin, Bryan moved at a young age with his family to Riverton, Wyoming, where he grew up. He served as a nurse in the US Navy. He later attended Columbia University, NY, while working for the former Republic Bank, which became HSBC Bank. Bryan...
Bruce E Witzel
Mar 9, 2026
Bruce Witzel, 89, beloved father, grandfather and companion, passed away at his residence in Scotch Plains, NJ on Monday March 9, 2026.
Bruce enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an organic chemist. He spent 32 years as a Research Fellow with Merck & Co. in Rahway, where his work helped advance important medicines, including Merck’s anti-inflammatory drug Clinoril (Sulindac), which...
Margaret M. Boyle
Mar 7, 2026
After 84 wonderful years of life, Margaret Boyle, of Cranford, NJ, passed away on March 7, 2026, surrounded by family at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ.
Margaret was born April 6, 1941, to Grace Love and Archibald Miller. She grew up in Jersey City, NJ, where she graduated from high school and developed a close and special bond with her sister,...
Emily Vitale
Feb 11, 2026
Emily Vitale (nee Sorvillo), 101 years old, of Cranford, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Atria in Cranford. Born in Newark, Emily was the beloved wife of the late Mario Vitale Sr., and her beloved son, the late Mario Vitale Jr. She is survived by her son: Anthony F. Vitale. Her funeral service was February 12, 2026 in...
George John Cummings
Feb 10, 2026
George John Cummings, a lifelong resident of Westfield, NJ, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous 14 month battle against bile duct cancer. Beloved husband, father, Gramps, brother, and friend, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marijane (Buck), daughters Lacy Lee Benanti and her husband David of Belford, Tierny Louise Fernandez and her husband Daniel of...
Patricia Mary Palmer
Feb 7, 2026
Patricia Mary Jesinkey Palmer, 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away on Saturday February 7, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to William Jesinkey and Elizabeth Jesinkey (nee Lowery). Patricia grew up as the middle child with four siblings; William (Billy) Jesinkey, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Perrin, Eugene (Gene) Jesinkey and Mary...
Beverly Kaye
Feb 6, 2026
Beverly Kaye, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, as well as an enthusiastic contemporary art lover, talented artist, pioneering fashionista, proud New Yorker, and gifted plant whisperer, passed away peacefully at the Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT, at the age of 96.
Family was her world, and although Beverly didn't grow up with the love and support, she yearned for,...
Jorge E Rodriguez
Jan 27, 2026
Jorge Eliu Rodriguez, 82, of Cranford, NJ, passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2026, at the Birchwood Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cranford, where he had resided for the past 6 years. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he retired from the City of Chamblee, Georgia, where he was a city planner. Jorge is survived by, Rachel Rodriguez daughter, of Cranford,...
Joan Marie Bongort Laezza
Jan 13, 2026
Our dear mother, Joan (Bongort) Laezza, 91, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026 with her family, including her loving caregiver, Pettol by her side.
Born in New York City, Joan was raised in Leonardo, New Jersey. She graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School, then went on to Drake Business School. She took a job at Joseph J....
Roger Leslie Aldredge
Jan 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roger Leslie Aldredge on January 9, 2026 at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his loving family and left a legacy of love for his family and friends.
Born in 1939 and raised in Hillside, Roger was a graduate of Hillside High School. He met the love of his life Dorothy...
William H Covert
Jan 8, 2026
William H. “Bill” Covert, 81, of Westfield, NJ, passed away peacefully at home. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Susan L. Covert, his daughters, Amity Covert McGinnis & Whitney Covert Swain, his grandchildren, Blake P. Swain and May V. Swain. His grandson, Justin A. Saenz preceded him in death.
Bill was a resident of Westfield for over five decades. Bill...
Glenda J Albert
Dec 30, 2025
Glenda Joan Albert, 91, passed away on December 30, 2025 surrounded by her family.Glenda was born October 31, 1934 to Irving Pines and Jesse (Poris) Pines. Sister to Paula (deceased) and Judy. Wife to Mitchell Aaron Albert (deceased). Mother to Cecily (deceased), Hugh, Craig, John, Meredith. Mother-in-law to Darla, Sheryl, Dola, Johnny. Grandmother to Darya, Emily, Ashley, Michael, Avery, John,...
Doris E Weichert
Dec 27, 2025
Doris Elaine Weichert (nee Werkheiser)Cranford and Long Beach Township NJ – Doris Elaine Weichert, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love of family and faith.
Born in 1933 and raised in Bloomfield, Doris was a 1951 graduate of Bloomfield High School. She met the love of her life, David Arnold Weichert, while working...
David L. Guanzon
Dec 24, 2025
David L. Guanzon, 45, of Cranford, NJ, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind many broken hearts on December 24th, 2025. He was born in the Philippines and came to the United States at a young age, later attending William Paterson University where he met his loving wife Nicole. Together they built a beautiful life, which was enriched even more with the...
Carol Yates Fricke
Dec 20, 2025
Carol Yates Fricke, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky, after battling lung cancer. Born on February 24th, 1947, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Alfred J. Fricke and Barbara (Reiner) Fricke. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Deborah Fricke.
Carol grew up in Cranford, New Jersey, and spent most...
Lenore Edith Grabowski
Dec 18, 2025
Lenore E. Grabowski, age 86 and a resident of Westfield, NJ since 1969, died peacefully on December 18th at the Morristown Memorial Hospital. She was born in Forest Hills, NY and graduated from Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, NY. Thereafter, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in English from the State University of New York at Albany. She was employed...
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