Obituaries

Mar 15, 2025

La Verghetta Leonard, J., age 99 of Lyndhurst, NJ, lovingly known to his friends and family as “Captain Lenny” entered heavens gates on Saturday March 15, 2025. (Coincidentally the birth date of his late wife Elsie).

Leonard was born in Vasto, Italy (Abruzzi Region) October 25, 1925, to his parents Vincenzo La Verghetta and Michelina nee; Bassi. Predeceased by his brother...

Mar 15, 2025

Our Mother, Dorothy "Joan" Thompson (Jones), Born in Llanddulas, North Wales on New Year's Eve in 1930 the 7th and youngest child of Thomas and Blodwen Jones (nee Griffiths). Joan was raised in Wales, Great Britain during WW II and came to the United States when she was 14. Her family settled in Jackson Heights, Queens, where she worked as...

Mar 14, 2025

Korinko, Christine nee: Buickerood age 78 on March 14, 2025, of Greensboro, North Carolina formerly of Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Loving wife to the late John Korinko. Devoted mother to Deborah Kiss, son-in-law Timothy Kiss, son Michael Korinko and daughter-in-law Nicole Korinko. Proud grandmother to Jonathan Kiss, Reese Korinko and Reagan Korinko. Cherished sister to Michael Buickerood, Darrel Buickerood and...

Feb 27, 2025

Jean O. Thomson, Age 82, formerly of Edgewater, NJ. Born in Englewood, NJ to Martin J. and Bertha (Holl) O’ Brien. She graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, NJ and Claremont Secretarial School.  She was the parish secretary and religious education secretary at St. John the Evangelist in Bergenfield, NJ.  Jean then proceeded to work as parish secretary...

Feb 26, 2025

Patricia Ann “Patti” Dalton (née Castrianni), 72, passed away on February 26, 2025 at home in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Born on February 26, 1953, in Fort Lee, New Jersey and raising her family in Maywood, New Jersey, Patti lived a life filled with love, devotion, and warmth.

Patti was the beloved wife of Thomas Dalton and a devoted mother to...

Feb 26, 2025

Agnese Mastrangelo (nee; DiLizia)  age 84 of Fort Lee, passed on Wednesday February 26, 2025.  Born in Castiglione Messer Marino, Chieti, Italy, Agnese migrated to the United States when she was 16 years old. She found herself in a new world not knowing the language or customs, yet that didn’t stop her from pursuing a new life in the United...

Feb 25, 2025

Robert E. “Bob” Toro Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Born on July 24, 1932, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Mercedes Ortiz and Roberto Seda Toro.

Bob lived a full and dedicated life. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, demonstrating his commitment to his country. Following...

Feb 23, 2025

George James Colvin, age 90, of Leonia, NJ sadly passed away on Sunday February 23, 2025.  Born on Staten Island, NY, raised in West New York, NJ and recently of Leonia, NJ.

George was a beloved father to Thomas Colvin, Terrie and her husband Robert Birk, and Bonnie and her husband John Thorn.  Cherished grandfather, lovingly known as Pop Pop...

Feb 23, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

Natalina Crasci (nee;Surace)  age 93, of Fort Lee, passed on Wednesday February 19, 2025.  Born in Ceramida, Calabria, Italy , Natalina migrated to the United States when she was 16 years old. She found herself in a new world not knowing the language or customs, yet that didn’t stop her from embracing her new country where she ultimately grew to...

Feb 19, 2025

Lenore H. Bevacqua age 93, of Boonton, N.J. passed away on February 19, 2025, after a

brief illness. Lenore was born in New York City in 1931. She lived in Bay Village, Ohio as a child

and moved to Palisades Park, N.J. when she was a teenager. Lenore had three sons with her

first husband Albert Branchick and was active...

Feb 13, 2025

Thomas F. Koenig age 78, of Englewood Cliffs, passed on Thursday February 13, 2025. Born in Coytesville (Fort Lee) and a long time resident of Englewood Cliffs. Thomas had a strong work ethic and never missed a day of work. He was a mechanic by trade in Fort Lee, an arborist and a waste management professional. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting...

Feb 9, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025

Robert “Bobby” DeGast, 47, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away at his childhood home on February 4, 2025. Born in 1977, Bobby graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University and worked in his family’s IHOP restaurants.  We challenge you to find a more passionate sports fan – of any sport really.  But specifically, Bobby was a devoted New York Yankees fan...

Feb 3, 2025

David A. Varina, age 70 of Barnegat, NJ passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born July 2, 1954, in Paterson, NJ. He attended Don Boscoe Tech High School, then went on to Montclair State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He continued his education at Rutgers University obtaining his Master...

Feb 3, 2025

Ok Soon Oh, age 88, on February 3, 2025 of Fort Lee, NJ.  Beloved wife of the late Young Jun Oh.  Devoted mother of Mark, James and the late Tommy Oh.

Gathering on Thursday from 6-7 pm followed by a religious service all in the funeral home.   Friday the family will be meeting at Moravian Cemetery of Staten Island at...

Jan 31, 2025

Corazon Canare, “Nanay” to all, passed away on January 31, 2025. She was born in Abucay, Bataan, Philippines. Her generosity was beyond endless. Her kindness and personality lit up any room she entered. She enjoyed shopping, going on walks, and gardening. She loved spending time with family, friends, and all the 10+ kids she raised as a caregiver.

Nanay is...

Jan 30, 2025

Betty Luther (1924 – 2025)

Betty Luther, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the age of 100. Born to Caroline Williams and John Wesley Roe on September 14, 1924, in Edgewater, Betty was a lifelong resident of the town she cherished deeply.

Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ed,...

Jan 30, 2025