Obituaries

May 7, 2025

Kurz, Sheryle Ann nee: Addvensky, age 66, of Cliffside Park, on Wednesday May 7, 2025.  She was born on May 12, 1958, in Jersey City, NJ, attended Palisades Park H.S. and was a homemaker. She served as a crossing guard for several years in Leonia and was beloved by the children and families she crossed every day on their way...

May 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John D. Mitchell of Cliffside Park, New Jersey, who died peacefully in his sleep on May 3, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in the Bronx on November 28, 1948, John was the son of the late Clifford and Nancy (O’Connor) Mitchell.

John is survived by his loving wife,...

May 3, 2025

Hagop Shahe Jebejian 

(1938-2025)

Hagop Shahe Jebejian, of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, entered his eternal rest on May 3, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Aleppo, Syria in 1938 to parents Sarkis and Mariam Jebejian, both from prominent families in the historic Armenian city Aintab in Eastern Anatolia. Shahe attended French schools in Aleppo and Beirut, Lebanon, eventually enrolling in the American...

Apr 30, 2025

Grace Hi Kyung Lee, née Chang, age 80, of Fort Lee, NJ, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on April 30th, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, she dedicated her early life to education as a teacher. She later immigrated to the United States in 1969 with her husband, Eui Yong...

Apr 29, 2025

Mercedes Nazario Santana

Mercedes Nazario Santana (Titi Chin), of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico passed away in Jersey City, NJ on April 29, 2025, with family by her bedside. She was 92 years old.

The family will receive their friends on Friday, May 16th from 9am-10:30am at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home in Fort Lee, NJ. A funeral mass...

Apr 25, 2025

Chieko Bernard, (nee Kawabe), age 89 of Leonia passed on to eternal life on April 25, 2025 to join the love of her life Nicholas Xavier. They were married for over 53 years before his passing. She was born in Fukuaka City, Japan and came to the United States in 1955.

Chieko worked for Robinson and Anton Textile in Farview for...

Apr 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Konstantine (Dean]) J. Lolas, of Fort Lee, NJ, age 58, on April 23, 2025.

Dean was the beloved son of Paul (deceased) and Alice Lolas, brother of Phyllis Lolas, Debra DeSena, and brother-in-law of Anthony DeSena, long-time companion of Terry Gwynn, and a true father to her children, Dominique Ambrosio,...

Apr 24, 2025

John Peter Sercia Jr.

June 29, 1965 – April 24, 2025

John Peter Sercia Jr., age 59, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away on April 24, 2025. Born on June 29, 1965, in Englewood, New Jersey, John was a lifelong resident of the Fort Lee area and a devoted member of the community he loved so dearly.

John was educated in the...

Apr 21, 2025

Zagacki, Emily M. nee: Law, age 93, of Leonia, passed surrounded by family at home, on Monday April 21, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and attended Katharine Gibbs secretarial school. Most of her life she enjoyed helping her son run Cherokee Tree Service. Emily selflessly gave her all to her family who meant everything to her. She was...

Apr 20, 2025

Keiko Mori, age 90, was born in Karafuto, a Northern Territory of Japan that is now Sakhalin, Russia.

Her best childhood memories included berry picking with her sisters, and skiing to school during the snowy and frigid winters.

After the war, her family relocated to Yokohama. There, she attended Tsurumi High School, an all girl’s Buddhist school, and upon graduation she worked...

Apr 19, 2025

Apr 13, 2025

Jenny M. Celestino, age 95, of Mahwah , formerly a long-time resident of Fort Lee and Eastchester, NY, passed peacefully on Sunday April 13, 2025. Jenny was full of life and worked until the age of 93 ½. She started working as a switchboard operator for Lord and Taylor and then transitioned into a receptionist for financial institutions retiring from...

Apr 7, 2025

Zaida Guzman, (nee: Cruz), age 86, of Fairview, NJ. Passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday April 7, 2025. Zaida was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1970. Beloved wife of the late Juan Pablo Guzman. Devoted mother of Teresa Becker and her husband Robert. Cherished Grandmother of Amanda Nafash and Emily Becker. Adored great grandmother...

Apr 7, 2025

Michael S. Harvey, 81, of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away on April 7, 2025, after a sudden illness. Mike was born in Port Chester, NY. The first child of Michael Harvey and Kathleen Hennessey Harvey. He resided in Paramus in his early childhood, before moving to Manhattan. He was a graduate of Manhattan College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree...

Apr 5, 2025

Ramon (Ray) Nardone was born on May 27, 1930, in Westerly, Rhode Island. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, Class of ’53 with a degree in civil engineering. Following graduation, Ray served briefly as an officer in the United States Air Force until the conclusion of the Korean War. He later joined the National Guard.

Ray’s professional accomplishments include...

Apr 4, 2025

Janice A. Hernandez, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, Nanny, sister, and friend. She was the heart and soul of her family—an angel on earth who gave everything for those she loved. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, and raised in North Bergen, Janice met the love of her...

Apr 3, 2025

Alexander C. Lim age, 73, on April 3, 2025.

All are asked to Assemble Thursday April 10th at 11:00 AM in Holy Trinity R.C Church, Fort Lee, NJ 

Apr 3, 2025

Helen Garry nee: Wagner, age 100, of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday April 3, 2025. Born on November 12, 1924, in New York City to the Late Joseph and Frances (nee: Roth) Wagner. Beloved wife of 60 years to the Late Michael Garry. Loving Mother to Carol, Michael (and wife Laura), and the Late Stephen...

Apr 1, 2025

Rosalyn Celentano, 95, passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 37 years, Joseph, who left her side 29 years ago.

Rosalyn is survived by her only son, Joseph Celentano, and his wife, Sherri, who blessed her with two cherished grandchildren: Joseph Celentano and Justina Petillo (married to Angelo). Her grandchildren were the light...

Apr 1, 2025

Sean J. Carney, age 58 of Hillsdale, NJ formerly of Palisades Park, NJ, on April 1, 2025. Raised in Palisades Park, a graduate of Palisades Park High School Class of 1985. Sean was an entrepreneur from a young age, he owned telemarketing companies and was a real estate investor and developer. Sean was very generous and known to give blood,...