Obituaries

Jun 12, 2019

Matranga, Ethel Helena (nee: Braun), age 87, of Miramar, Florida, passed away on June 12, 2019. Ethel was born in Ossining, NY to Sarah Agnes Johnson and Leslie Braun. Ethel attended Ossining High School and graduated in 1949. Ethel worked as a waitress for 13 years at the “Half Moon Restaurant” and later at the Holiday Inn in Hollywood Florida...

Jun 12, 2019

Kramer, Donald age 70, of New York City, on June 12, 2019. He was born in New York and graduated from St. Francis College, LIU Post MS Special Education, Fordham University MA Supervision and Administration, Education, Teacher, Elementary School Principal, Accomplished Pianist, Organist, Singer and Great Cook. He had a passion for music, especially classical & liturgical, he sang with...

Jun 10, 2019

Georgiou, Achilles age 85, of Palisades Park, on June 10, 2019. He was born in Lefkara, Cyprus and came to the United States in 1953. He was the Owner of Achilles Jewelers, Astoria, NY. Cherished brother of Chrystalla Kanakis and her husband Chris, Demetrios Georgiou and his wife Ingeborg and the late Andrew Georgiou and his wife Yiota. Loving uncle...

Jun 5, 2019

Minutoli, Tony, known to all as “Tony Min”, age 91, of the “Coytesville Section” of Fort Lee, died peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday June 5, 2019. He was a proud World War II Marine Veteran and a life member of the Fort Lee VFW Post #2342. Beloved husband of the late Laura (nee:...

Jun 3, 2019

DiCostanzo, Raffaele age 83, of Fort Lee, on June 3, 2019. He was born in Italy and came to the United States in 1962. He was the Owner of D&D Landscaping, Fort Lee. Beloved husband of Concetta nee; DiMeglio. Devoted father of Ann LoBasso and her husband Onofrio, Francesca Liao and her husband William. Cherished grandfather of Damiano and his...

Jun 2, 2019

Schiess, Fred of Leonia, age 90 on Sunday June 2, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne (nee: Fritz); Devoted father of Robert (Mary), Kenneth, Donald (Tracey), and the late Dennis (Janet); Adored and cherished grandfather of Michael, Stephen, Cindi McLean, Brian, and Kimberly; Dearest great-grandfather of Maya, Rachael, Cam, Michael, Heaven Rose, Joshua, Elijah, and Isaiah; Dear brother of...

Jun 2, 2019

Elfers, Friedrich, A., age 81, of Leonia, on Sunday June 2, 2019. Born In Germany to Walter and Anni Elfers. Beloved husband of 50 years to Elena Elfers (nee: Faltings). Dear brother of Heinrich and Wilhelm. If so desired donations may be made to the MS Society. Services are private.

May 30, 2019

May 28, 2019

Richard Giancola, 70, of Oradell, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 28, 2019. Born in Jersey City and raised in Fairview, Richard moved to New Milford in 1986. He leaves behind former wife of 41 years; Christine, daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law Leonard; and 3 beloved grandchildren: Caleb, Paige and Reagan. He is survived by his sister, Linda; brother, John and his...

May 27, 2019

May 25, 2019

Marko Melnitschenko of Englewood Cliffs, 84, passed away during The Memorial weekend on May 25, 2019 after a long battle with Diabetes. He was born on March 2, 1935 into a family of holistic medicine grandfather, a grandmother whose roots stem from Colonel of Poltavian Cozaks under Hetman Khmelnytsky, a prominent artist father and a nurse mother in Cherkassy, Ukraine....

May 19, 2019

Squeo, Cosmo age 91, of Palisades Park, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019. He was born in Molfetta, Italy in 1927 and moved to the United States with his family in 1934. He was raised in Hoboken, N.J and graduated from Demarest (Hoboken) High School. He loved baseball, especially his Yankees, and was voted to the First Team, All...

May 16, 2019

May 14, 2019

May 13, 2019

Arscott, Yamile Maria nee: Azar, age 51, of Cliffside Park, on Monday May 13, 2019.

She was born in the Dominican Republic and was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of John Arscott. Her Devoted parents Sonia Diaz nee: Fernandez and her husband Ruben, Henry Azar and his wife Marisol, also John’s children John Arscott, Katherine Sheil and Matthew Arscott. The family...

May 12, 2019

TOMS RIVER – Kevin Gus Karros, age 70, of Toms River, N.J., formerly of Leonia and Cliffside Park, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Born in Englewood, New Jersey on July 17, 1948, Kevin is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Jeannie (Virginia) and is the loving and devoted father of Catherine Rork and her husband Matthew...

May 12, 2019

Roberts, Muriel nee: Sheridan, age 103, of Hillsborough, on May 12, 2019. She was born in Jersey City and was an Executive Secretary for the Jersey City Board of Education. She Volunteered at St. Aloysius her home parish in the office and counted the Sunday Collection until she was 90. Muriel enjoyed her family, reading and trips to Atlantic City....

May 5, 2019

Mazzariello, Jennie nee: Cavallo, age 101, longtime resident of Cliffside Park, on Sunday May 5, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William Andrew Mazzariello. Devoted mother of William and his wife Barbara and the late Ann Stark-Hess and her husband Kenneth. Cherished grandmother of Charles “Scott” Stark, Jennifer Stark, Amy Mazzariello and Billy Mazzariello. Adored great grandmother of Justin and...

May 5, 2019

LoBue, Joseph, age 85, longtime resident of Leonia, on Sunday May 5, 2019. A native of New Jersey, he was a proud Veteran of the Army who attained the rank of Captain in the Signal Corps. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Saint Peter’s College, his Master’s Degree at Marquette University and his PhD at New York University. He was...

May 5, 2019

E. Carter Corriston, Sr., 84, of Englewood Cliffs passed away peacefully after a sudden illness near his winter residence in Boca Raton, FL, on May 5, 2019. Born on March 21, 1935, in Englewood to Edwin F. “Corky” and Gertrude Corriston, Carter was raised in Cliffside Park. He graduated from the Englewood School for Boys in 1953, obtained his B.A....