Obituaries

Feb 18, 2024

Stuart Slovak, "Stu", age 60, lifelong resident of Ridgefield, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday February 18th, 2024. Stu was the Vice President of Sales for Shawnee Trucking of Clifton. A true fan of his children, he spent much of his time involved in their activities and coaching all of his children's sports teams.

Beloved husband and best friend...

Feb 18, 2024

Jeffrey S. McCartney

1951 – 2024

Jeffrey (Jeff) McCartney, 72, of Leonia, passed away peacefully at home on February 18. He is the beloved husband of 48 years to Robert (Bob) Leap and cherished father to their daughter, Emily McCartney-Leap. Born and raised in Fairview, NJ, Jeff was preceded in death by his parents Robert (Buddy) McCartney and Joan Juliano...

Feb 18, 2024

Geraldine Reynoso Compuesto is a warmhearted wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Through her extensive 8-year battle with cancer, she peacefully passed away on February 17th in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Born on September 5th, 1968, in New York City, Gerri always had an indomitable spirit. As the eldest of four children to Butching & Edna, she cares deeply for...

Feb 17, 2024

George Angelidis, Age 61, of Montauk, N.Y., formerly of Fort Lee, N.J, passed away on February 17, 2024. He grew up in Fort Lee, N.J. and attended Fort Lee High School where he became a New Jersey state championship wrestler. He attended Bergen Community College with a degree in Computer Programming. He spent his career working as a programmer for...

Feb 14, 2024

Feb 5, 2024

Raymond L. Willms, age 80, of Leonia, formerly North Bergen, passed away peacefully on Monday February 5, 2024. Born in Jersey City he was the owner of General Taxi of Union city.

Beloved husband of the Late Palma Willms (nee: Petronzio). Devoted father of Randall Willms and his wife Danielle, and the Late Russell Willms. Adored Grandfather of Olivia, Zachary...

Jan 29, 2024

Jan 26, 2024

Neugebauer, Rita Ann (Guido), age 94, of Leonia, on Friday, January 26, 2024. She was born in Bronx, NY and was the beloved wife of (previously deceased) Bernard (Buddy) Neugebauer for 72 years. Devoted mother of Jeanne Churchill (Steve), Peter Neugebauer (Pat), Paul Neugebauer (Jackie), Joan Montgomery (Ian) and Phillip Neugebauer (Liz). Loving grandmother of Ryan (Allison), Elizabeth and Christopher...

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

FILOMENA (Fay) GALLO left this world peacefully on January 24 surrounded by the light and love of the God she so worshipped in life. The first of five children, she was born in the Bronx to Frank and Laura (Miele) Gallo and predeceased in 1935 by her 2-year-old sister Gloria Marie and by her beloved brother Joe, tragically killed in...

Jan 21, 2024

Timothy J. Zagacki "Timmy", age 63 of Norwood, NJ passed on Sunday January 21, 2024. Born and raised in Leonia, NJ, Timmy was well known throughout Bergen County as the owner of Cherokee Tree Service. He was a movie buff with an impressive collection, a major fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers — watching the games religiously — and listening to...

Jan 21, 2024

Jan 19, 2024

Diana Lee Guida Brown

October 4, 1935 – January 19, 2024

Throughout a career in social work at New York area hospitals, Diana Guida Brown gave passionate voice to the needs and dignity of hospital patients when she perceived them as being overlooked, sometimes going to the state house in Albany to fight for new legislation, or advocating for policy...

Jan 12, 2024

Eileen Heil (nee Kirk) of Oakland, passed away on January 12, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

She was a long-time resident of Oakland. Born in Jersey City to James and Edith (nee Joest) on March 5th, 1951. She loved growing up on her father’s boats, the beach and had a passion for horses and all other animals.

Eileen...

Jan 10, 2024

John E. Romais, age 65, of North Bergen, formerly of New York City, on January 10, 2024. Born in Jersey City, raised in North Bergen, he worked primarily as a Journalist and wrote several articles for NJ Today magazine. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English and continued his post graduate work at Columbia in film studies,...

Jan 9, 2024

Nicolo Romana, age 88 , of Fort Lee, formerly of Palisades Park, NJ, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday January 9th, 2024. Born in Caltavuturo Sicily, Italy he immigrated to the United States in 1962. He was the Owner of Romana Builders & Son of Palisades Park. His passion was work, building residential homes throughout Northern Bergen County. Always...

Jan 3, 2024

Frank Scamporino, age 91, of Monroe, NJ, formerly of Edgewater and Leonia, passed peacefully on January 3rd , 2024.

Beloved husband of 65 years to Ethel (nee: Dilger). Devoted father of Denise Sokolich and her husband Mayor Mark Sokolich, Frank Scamporino and his wife Terry, Sherri Giaquinto and her husband Joe, and Michele Bilali and her husband Lumi. Adored...

Jan 3, 2024

Joseph Xavier Meehan, Jr., age 79, of Pompton Plains, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in New York City. Born March 5, 1944, in Orange, NJ to the late Joseph Xavier and Helen (nee: DePaul) Meehan. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Diane (nee: Villavecchia), his children Meghan Whalen (nee: Meehan) and Joseph Xavier Meehan,...

Jan 1, 2024

Satya Dev Mohin was born on March 23, 1933 in Punjab, India. One of 6 siblings, he was a devoted son, father, brother and grandfather. He married his devoted wife, Sarish, in 1962 and they emigrated to New York City in 1971 where he began his career as the VP of logistics for a toy company. In 2012 he moved...

Dec 29, 2023

CATHERINE STALTER

Catherine “Cathi” Stalter (née Dunderman), 76, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 in Stamford, CT. Born March 27, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, Cathi was the cherished daughter and youngest of four children to the late Walter H. Dunderman and Margaret E. Dunderman (née Doyle).

She is survived by her son, Steven M. Fortunato (Lisa); her...