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Helen Emma Kascin
Jun 12, 2023
Helen Emma Kascin (Eckert), a lifelong resident of Union County, passed away at home in Flemington, NJ
on June 12, 2023. Helen was born in Newark, NJ on Sept 8, 1919 to Elizabeth and John Eckert.
The family moved to Union and she resided there until marrying her best friend, Michael Kascin in 1949.
Helen and Michael...
Robert Freese Sr.
Jun 11, 2023
Bob Freese Sr. passed away peacefully on June 11th 2023. He was next to his beloved son-in-law, Steve Pugh, some of his favorite paintings and shadow boxes he created, many pieces of artwork made by family and loved ones, pictures of everyone he loved most in this world, a number of chachkas depicting bulls, alligators, and other animals, and...
Thomas G. Berry III
Jun 8, 2023
Thomas Berry III, age (76) passed away on June 8, 2023. Tom was the son of Thomas Berry Jr. and Maxine Berry and was raised in Westfield, NJ. He moved to Cranford where he raised his family for 25 years. For over 40 years he worked in and ran the family business. NJCC, now known as Verrex where...
Constance R. Simone
Jun 8, 2023
Constance Rose Simone “Connie”, age 96 ½ of Westfield, NJ passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was the daughter of Kazimer and Constance Wlodarski. She was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ where she worked for The Singer Company.
She was the loving wife of Albert who predeceased her in 2005.
She was...
Dale Mancuso
Jun 4, 2023
Dale Mancuso, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Dale was the daughter of Frederick and Frances Talcott and was raised in Westfield, NJ. She moved to Lopatcong, NJ in 1981 where she raised her family. She was a devoted Kindergarten teacher and retired after many years working for Phillipsburg School District....
Ernest (Ernie) J. Sabato
May 26, 2023
Ernest J. Sabato, Ernie to all who knew him, was born in Philadelphia on June 15th, 1937 to Giuseppe Sabato and Maria (Mazzola) Sabato. The youngest of a blended family of seven, he was adored by his older siblings and formed life-long bonds with his beloved nieces and nephews.
He was a first generation American and the first...
Sebastian Robert Carvalho Wiegand
May 11, 2023
Sebastian Robert Carvalho Wiegand of Cranford, NJ passed unexpectedly on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Born June 16, 1997, to Thomas Carvalho and Laurie Wiegand. Seb attended Cranford High School & Union County College. He held many occupational specialty certificates, including OSHA, NYFD, NJDCA, and FAA. Seb had a winning personality with the gift of gab. He could strike up a...
Jeffrey Edward Smith
May 6, 2023
Jeffrey E. Smith, 76, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on May 6, 2023 at Mountainside Medical center with his loving family by his side. Jeffrey was born in Brooklyn, NY to Norbert & Frances Smith and raised in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. At Saddle Brook High School he starred in football & baseball, captaining both teams. He...
Melville C. Bailey
May 6, 2023
Melville C Bailey II, 78, of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Raymond N. Bailey Jr. and Virginia Bailey.
Mel was a graduate of Westfield High School, class of 1962, and attended Cornell University where he obtained both...
Fiona Olivia MacLeod-Clark
Apr 29, 2023
Fiona Olivia MacLeod-Clark passed away peacefully at her home in Cranford on the morning of April 29, 2023. Fiona was born on December 30,1961 in Plainfield, New Jersey to John and Olive MacLeod. She was raised in Cliffwood Beach and Westfield.Fiona and her husband Richard were married in 1981 and lived in Wyoming and Texas before returning to New...
Bartley P. Carlson
Apr 26, 2023
Bartley P. Carlson age 71 passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Born in Jersey City, Bart was a lifelong residence of Cranford, NJ. He attended the Cranford school system and received an Associate Degree from Union College.
He is survived by his long-time companion Jean Ewing, his brother Don Carlson Sr. and wife Marylou, his nephew Don...
Sharon M. Aitken
Apr 20, 2023
Sharon M. Aitken (Nee Moore) passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on April 20th after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Sharon was born in Neptune, NJ and was raised in Spring Lake Heights, Pt. Pleasant, Penns Grove, and Spring Lake, NJ since her father was a Methodist Minister who relocated frequently. Growing up at the Jersey Shore...
Bruce Christian Seibel
Apr 20, 2023
Bruce Christian Seibel, 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on April 20, 2023. He was born to Christian and Lois (nee Candee) Seibel on January 4, 1952 in Norwood, NJ, where he was raised. Bruce married Dawn E. Seibel (nee Frosco) in 1976 and went on to have two children together, Jason, and Kimberly. Bruce worked for...
Elaine Barbara Oshust
Apr 15, 2023
Elaine Barbara Oshust, 76, a lifelong resident of Union County, passed away at the University hospital in Newark, NJ on April 15th with her immediate family by her side. Elaine became a resident of Cranford in 1976 when she and her husband John found their home. She resided in their home for 47 years, becoming only the second family to...
Spiros Exarhos
Apr 14, 2023
Spiros Exarhos, 94, of Elizabeth, NJ, died on Friday April 14, 2023 at his residence. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Harilaos and Agatha Exarhos, he lived most of his youth in Iperos, Greece. He returned to America with his family, where he lived in Washington Heights, NY, NY.
Spiros worked for many years in the fur clothing...
Genevieve (nee Fucetola) Cugini
Apr 11, 2023
Genevieve Cugini (nee Fucetola) 97, passed away on April 11, 2023 of renal failure. She was with her family as she transitioned. She is survived by her loving daughter, Adrienne Feiger, son in law, Michael Feiger and beloved grandchildren, Teddy and Matt Feiger. Her husband, Carmine Cugini, and her siblings, Minnie, Joe and Jimmy predeceased her.She was born in Boonton...
Carolyn R. Ryan
Apr 10, 2023
Carolyn Reville Ryan, 74,
long time Westfield resident,
passed peacefully on April 10th.
She graduated from
Holy Trinity High School in 1966.
Daughter of Joseph P & Dorothy S Ryan (nee Sinclair)
she is fondly remembered by her brother,
Gregory L Ryan, sister-in-law Alberta Capria-Ryan,
her nephew Gregory L Ryan, Jr,
nieces Theresa Lyn Ryan & Brigid Ryan Bielak,
her...
Leonor L. Castillo
Mar 28, 2023
Leonor L. Castillo passed away on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at Overlook Medical Center in Summit.
Born in Oruro, Bolivia, she was a resident of Cranford for many years.
Surviving is her loving husband, Walter V. Castillo.
Visitation will be on Friday from 5pm until 9 pm at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Funeral services...
David Scott Curtis
Mar 16, 2023
David Scott Curtis passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home in Branchburg, NJ on Thursday, March 16, at the young age of 50.
David was born in Summit, NJ on September 15, 1972 and was the son of Jane W. Curtis of New Providence, NJ, formerly of Westfield and the late G. Graydon Curtis. David was raised in Westfield...
Giacinta (Jennie) Kaczynski
Mar 13, 2023
Jennie Kaczynski
Mrs. Jennie Kaczynski passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 13, 2023.
Jennie was born in Jersey City, NJ to Vincent and Carmella Iacovantuono. She started her career as a bank teller and later became the office manager for the business that she built with her husband Bill—Woodbridge Builders Corp. She raised her...
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