obituaries

Dec 23, 2025

Don Lehmann, 81, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on December 23, 2025.  Don was a professor at Columbia Business School and coached dozens of football teams in Bergen County.  A longtime resident of Norwood, NJ, he was known by many as 'Coach.'  Don showed unreal strength and determination over a decades-long battle with cancer.

Dec 23, 2025

A great, kind, and wonderful man Louis E. Kayser died peacefully at good Samaritan Hospital on Tuesday December 23, 2025 with his family by his side. Born on February 7, 1929 to Louis and Anna Kayser (Nèe Kiernan) in New York and raised in the Bronx. He was married to Alice Kayser (Nèe DiFabio) the one and only love...

Dec 22, 2025

Dino Elio Leone, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on December 22, 2025. Dino was born on October 28, 1946 in Corato, Italy to Antonia Malcangi and Cataldo Leone.  He was raised and loved by Giuseppe Soldano. He came to America when he was five years old with his brother Luciano where they lived with their...

Dec 21, 2025

Frances Elizabeth Byrne (née Alison), age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 21st, 2025.  She was the wife of Edward Byrne and mother to four children.

Frances devoted most of her life to her family and home, tending to the many details that shaped her family's everyday world.  She always made sure that the life of...

Dec 19, 2025

Florence Poris, 100, of Harrington Park passed away on December 19, 2025, with grace and dignity in the presence of family. Florence lived in Haworth for 68 years before moving to Allegro, a senior living residence in Harrington Park, in 2021. She served as the Haworth Public School's K-thru-8 librarian from 1968 to 2001 and on the public library...

Dec 9, 2025

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Dec 2, 2025

Angelique Kulaksiz, 92, longtime resident of Dumont, NJ passed away on December 2, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Turkey, she immigrated to Canada from Greece in 1964 and eventually arriving to the United States in 1979. Angelique resided in Teaneck, NJ where she was a seamstress for Beacon Looms for many years before retiring in 1998. She...

Dec 2, 2025

Eleanor Frances Meade (LaRosa) 95, passed away peacefully at her home on December 2, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph. She is survived by her four children Patricia, Joseph, Donna and Edward, eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A Bronx native, Ellie enjoyed sewing and was masterful with a needle and thread. She loved listening...

Nov 27, 2025

Daniel Bolla passed away peacefully on the evening of November 27th at the age of 79. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Daniel built a life rooted in dedication, curiosity, and quiet strength.

Daniel enjoyed a long and successful career as a mechanical and industrial engineering professional, specializing in heat transfer. Outside of his career, Daniel found...

Nov 22, 2025

Griffin Arthur Urruttia-Orme of Rockland, NY, escaped this mortal coil at 28 years old on‬ November 22nd, 2025. He left behind his heartbroken family, a fluffy Pepper kitty and he surely‬ forgot to take his gold chains with him.‬

‭Griffin is survived by his parents Karen and Louis, Aunt Christine, and remaining siblings‬...

Nov 11, 2025

Hans G. Petersen, 84, of Norwood, NJ passed away on Tuesday, November 11th surrounded by his family. Hans was born in Flensburg, Germany and relocated to the United States in the early 1970's. Hans was an electrical engineer for Volkswagon of America for over 30 years.  Hans was a past master and active member of Harmony Lodge #199 up...

Nov 3, 2025

Richard Gerard Vitalo, 75, of Closter, NJ, passed away on November 3rd , 2025.

Richard was a Brooklynite, a title he wore like a badge of honor, even when he was quick to poke fun at his own roots.

A steamfitter by trade, Richard took immense pride in his work.  But the true foundation of...

Nov 1, 2025

John B. Lounibos entered eternal life unexpectedly on All Saints Day, November 1, 2025 at the age of 91.

Born in Petaluma, California, on March 21, 1934, a true Renaissance spirit, John embraced life fully. In his youth, he was a talented athlete, competing in track, football, baseball, and boxing. He was proud to quarterback the undefeated,...

Oct 31, 2025

Harry Feuster, 93, of Orangeburg, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Harry was born in Garbenteich, Germany to Arthur and Emilie (nèe Lind) on September 20th 1932.

Harry immigrated to the United States in 1953 and made his new home in New York. He married the love...

Oct 30, 2025

Mathew (Mathai) Ouseph Melathe was born in Vembilly, Kerala, India on June 26th,1947, to Aley and Ouseph Melathe; the eighth of nine children in the family. In Kerala, he worked as a school teacher for five years until he immigrated to the United States in 1977. For the next 48 years, he made New York his home — first...

Oct 29, 2025

Closter - Brendan Anthony McPartland, affectionately known as "Pop", went peacefully to his heavenly reward at 1:49 PM on Wednesday October 29th in Englewood Hospital at the age of 65. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Kathleen McPartland (nee McCullough), his five children – Colleen (husband Michael), Francis, Abaigeal (husband Peter), Thomas, and Peter. Brendan...

Oct 27, 2025

Joannne B. Ramsthaler of Harrington Park and formerly Closter, NJ. Passed away peacefully surrounded by love ones on October 27, 2025. Born on December 10, 1932 to Vincent and Maellen Greene

Predeceased by twin sister Joya Frye (2014), son in law Thomas F. Hills (2017), son John F. Thompson (1981) and two Husbands James Y. Thompson (1969)...

Oct 22, 2025

Michael G. Brown, 74, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Sparkill and Orangeburg, NY, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025.

Mike was a graduate of Tappan Zee High School (1970).  He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War Era.  He was a longtime member of the Orangeburg and Sparkill Fire Departments.

Mike was...

Oct 17, 2025

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Oct 17, 2025

James (John) Corcoran passed away peacefully on October 17th. After being born and raised in the Bronx, John spent over 60 years building a life and community in Rockland County.

John's greatest joy was his family, especially his beloved wife, Eileen. He was cherished for his warm sense of humor, which brought laughter and comfort to all...