All Obituaries

Rita G. (nee Pascrell), 91, born June 5, 1932, of Clifton, NJ, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving and devoted mother of James, Jr., Ronald and wife, Donna, Linda and husband, Doug DiFalco, John and Miriam Mendez, and Robert and wife, Laura. Cherished grandmother of Ronnie, Douglas and wife, Deven, Christopher and fiance, Jade, Allie and husband, Matt Cerrato, Anna and Emily, and great-grandmother of Cecilia and Mirabel. Rita was predeceased by her...

Ronald J. Aitken, Sr. passed away February 19, 2024. He was 79. Born in New Jersey to Robert and Nell Aitken, he is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Sharon Aitken, his son Ron, Jr, and his grandchildren Emma Aitken and Thomas Aitken, and his nieces (Kathy (John), Laurie (Kent), and Denise), his nephew Robbie (Sharon) and all of their children. He was preceded in death by his daughter - Jennifer Lyn Aitken, his son - Baby Aitken, his parents (Robert & Nell Aitken), and his brother,...

Joseph Anthony Wardy, 77, of Dover, NJ passed away on January 10, 2024. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army. Joseph, fondly known as Joe, was born to Elizabeth and Charles Wardy in Paterson, NJ on September 24,1946. After returning home from Vietnam, he graduated from Montclair State University, and began his career as a high school business teacher. Joe was an inspiring, beloved teacher who won NJ Teacher of the Year in 1977. Joe went on...

ASLEEP IN THE LORD Please remember in your prayers the soul of LUISE DURO, who went to her eternal rest. Visitation TUESDAY, JANUARY 2nd 9am-11:30am St Ann Melkite Catholic Church 802 Rifle Camp Road Woodland Park, NJ Funeral Immediately Following Luise is the mother/mother in law of Gilda and Charles Audi. Please keep LUISE and her family in your prayers. May her memory be eternal. For additional information, please contact John Gorny at 973-919-4570 or visit gornyfuneralservice.com

Joseph A. Steliga, 97, of Wantage, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, after a brief illness.  Violet, his loving partner of over 33 years, was at his side, together with their live-in caregiver, Nana, who tended to him until the end. Joe was born May 6, 1926 in Clifton, New Jersey, later moving with his family to Garfield, NJ, where he was enrolled in the Garfield school system. Joe's teachers brought his impressive talents to the...

ASLEEP IN THE LORD Please remember in your prayers the soul of Adibeh Moubarak who went to her eternal rest in the loving arms of her Family in Wayne New Jersey.   Shortly after her 90th birthday at the time of her passing, Adibeh had a rich and fulfilling life, having mastery of the art of Lebanese cuisine and cooking her pride and joy was the family- her famous deserts brought crowds from all over and gleaned happiness and smiles everywhere she went.   Born in Beirut Lebanon...

James Thomas Cantisano, 64, of Budd Lake, New Jersey passed away on November 18, 2023, after a long, 10-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. James was born in Paterson, New Jersey and grew up in Totowa, New Jersey before marrying his love, Kathleen (née Potts), and moving to Lincoln Park, New Jersey. They lived there until 1999, when they moved to Ledgewood, New Jersey. For 25 years, James had worked at PSE&G, making many friendships and connections along the...

Lorice Barbara (Sabbagh) Zelhof stepped into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was at her home in Paterson, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving children.    One month short of her 97th birthday at the time of her death, Lorice had a rich, full life. Her pride and joy, and the main focus of her life, was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doing things for and with her family was her greatest joy, whether it was family trips...

Anthony G. Shenekji of 32 Montclair Ave, Clifton, New Jersey, went to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 8th. He graduated from Colorado University, School of Engineering, with a Chemical Engineering Degree. He was employed for many years at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, New Jersey. He was very proud of his accomplishment for his work on the Jupiter Missile. Anthony is survived by his brother, Raymond, and his wife, Marilyn of Wayne. He was predeceased by five sisters—Antoinette...

On October 9, 2023, the beautiful soul of Antonetta Manzi passed on from this world. Antonetta was born on August 8, 1949 in Quindici, Italy to Mario Manzi & Venicia “Cornelia” D’Alessio. At infancy, she was stricken with Polio, leaving her paralyzed at the leg and yet determined in the mind. Antonetta immigrated with her parents and sisters to Venezuela in 1959, where she would be educated and participate in social reform movements throughout the ‘60s. After...