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Recent obituaries in Closter, New Jersey & Tappan, New York .
The obituaries in the Rockland County, NY & Tappan, NJ area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Rockland County, NY & Tappan, NJ history and identity.
Barbara J. Guile
Aug 15, 2024
Guile, Barbara J. 77, of Closter, passed away August 15, 2024. Barbara retired from Cresskill High School as the secretary to the principal. Barbara was on the Closter Board of Health where she also served as president. Barbara was a faithful servant of St Paul's Lutheran Church. She is survived by her devoted children, Kimberly Luikert and her husband...
Richard J. Ruhl
Aug 14, 2024
71, an Air Force Veteran, originally from Norwood, NJ, passed away on AUGUST 12, 2024. Loving son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Ruhl. Survived by loving sister, Laura Surniak and husband Frank.
Leaves behind many cousins. Nieces and nephew: Jennifer, Andrea, and Jason; great-nieces and nephews: Hailey, Ethan, Alyssa, Rachel, Helen, Henry and River.
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Brigid 'Della' Kivlehan
Aug 13, 2024
Brigid "Della" Kivlehan of Orangeburg, died Aug. 13, 2024 at home. She was 86.
Mrs. Kivlehan was born May 18, 1938, in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland to Patrick and Mary Oates. She was married to Denis Kivlehan of Tubbercurry, County Sligo. A resident of Orangeburg since 1970, she formerly lived in the Bronx.
Mrs. Kivlehan...
Ilse Christine Heinz
Aug 6, 2024
Ilse Heinz, 72, of Washingtonville, NY (formerly of Tappan NY), passed away peacefully on August 6th 2024. Ilse was born on February 13,1952 in Pearl River NY. She graduated Westwood High School in 1970 and married the love of her life George in 1977. Ilse worked for many years at Lederle Laboratories before devoting her life to raising her...
Roy 'Mickey' Mooney
Aug 3, 2024
Roy "Mickey" Mooney
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roy "Mickey" Mooney, aged 72, born in Staten Island, New York on June 3,1952. Mickey resided in Sparkill, New York for 34 years.
Mickey dedicated his life to his family and had many passions. He was known for his unwavering support...
Maria Paz Young
Jul 31, 2024
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Maria Paz "Patchie" Young (nee Manalili), passed away at the age of 75. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and fought hard for life until her very last breath.
Paz is remembered for her tremendous strength, her loving nature and her incredible sense of fashion. Â Anyone who met Paz...
Robert Scott Irving
Jul 15, 2024
Robert Scott Irving passed away July 15, 2024. Robert was born in Teaneck, NJ, October 28, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of Haworth, NJ. He attended the Haworth Public Schools and Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ. Robert had early interests in nature, scouting and rock collecting but struggled with mental illness throughout adulthood, living with his...
Noreen Anna Stevenson
Jul 2, 2024
Noreen Anna Stevenson (Barry) was born to Nora Barry and David Barry in NY, NY on December 28, 1946. Â Noreen was their first, and only child. Â She grew up with her mother in an apartment in Yorkville and spent her weekends at her grandmother's apartment surrounded by her cousins. Â Close in age to two of those cousins, Rosella and...
Diana J Garland
Jul 1, 2024
Diana Jean Garland, age 73, of Dumont, New Jersey died on Monday evening, July 1st, 2024 at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains. Born on December 20th, 1950 in Englewood to Virginia Rose (Meola) and Edward Neil Garland, she is survived by her brother Richard (Rita) Garland, of Beaufort, SC and Portsmouth, RI, a niece, Allison Kleszczewski Mullican and...
Frederick Berberich
Jul 1, 2024
On Monday, July 1, 2024, Frederick (Fred)Berberich, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 84 in Orangeburg, NY. Â He was a loving husband, father and grandfather as well as being a life-long, loyal Yankee fan and a world-class "teaser".
Fred is remembered for his tremendous strength, his loving nature and his incredible sense of humor. Â Anyone who...
Eric Holme
Jun 26, 2024
Born in Manchester, England May 24, 1939 and passed away June 26, 2024 in his home in Sparta, NJ. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Holme and Jennifer Bagley, and her grandsons, Cole Milsom-Holme, Izaac Alan Holme Bagley, Beckett Milsom-Holme and Bode Eric Holme Bagley. He was a strong, devoted ( yet infinitely silly) husband and father. He...
Regina Ann Denicola
Jun 21, 2024
Regina Ann DeNicola, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher, passed away on June 21, 2024 at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family. Regina was the daughter of Robert and Charlotte Rosenbaum, stepdaughter of Roy C. Keiper. She is survived by her brother Michael Rosenbaum and preceded in death by her sibling Cliff Keiper.
Regina...
Mary C. Collins
Jun 19, 2024
Mary C. Collins passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 19th. Mary was born on August 17, 1932 in the Bronx, NY to Edward and Katherine (née Crotty) Casey. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Denis and her brother Edward Casey. Mary was a graduate of Aquinas High School and worked...
Paula M. Kolacia
Jun 12, 2024
( nee Schwamb ) Resident of Demarest. On June 12, 2024. Beloved wife of Joseph "Mick" Kolacia. Devoted mother of Michael K. Kolacia and his wife Adrienne. Loving grandmother of Taylor and Lila Kolacia. Funeral services was private.
Catherine T. Heffernan
Jun 4, 2024
Catherine "Kathleen" Heffernan (nèe Donohue), 87, of Nanuet, New York passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024 at the Joseph Raso Hospice Residence in New City.
Kathleen was born on August 12, 1936 to Anne (Conlon) and John Donohue in Loughill, Balla, County Mayo, Ireland. She moved to the United States in 1953 and proudly became a...
John Coritsidis
Jun 4, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Coritsidis, a man whose life was defined by love, service, and a deep sense of community. Born on the serene Greek island of Nisyros in 1948 to Constantine and Maria Coritsidis, John's journey was marked by remarkable milestones and enduring relationships.
In 1960, at the age of 12,...
Rosemarie 'Ro' Mcpartlin Stage
May 31, 2024
Rosemarie "Ro" McPartlin Stage was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on May 31, 2024, at age 67.
She was born to Francis and Mary McPartlin on October 31, 1956. After graduating from St. Vincent Ferrer High School, she pursued her dreams of serving others as a Registered Nurse by attending...
Robert Charles Scherer
May 14, 2024
Born and raised in Closter, NJ Formally of Milford, PA
Survived by his daughter, Jennifer Lynn Boschetti, son-in-law, Keith Boschetti, granddaughter Lindsey Boschetti, sisters, Joyce DeLongis and Patricia Giannotti, nieces Grace Mancini, and Lisa Vreeland, the Janetzko and Merlo families, and long time friends Joe and Donna Whalen. Predeceased by his dear wife of 53 years, Marion....
Ronald H. Mclearie
May 2, 2024
Ronald H. McLearie, formerly of Norwood, NJ.
Survived by children Donna, Darren, Bryce, and Sean. Formerly married to and lifelong partner of JoAnn. Also survived by sister Ann Ward, predeceased by his brother, Robert.
Due to a motor vehicle accident in 1981, he became disabled. Ronald overcame his challenges by pursuing higher education and a...
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