Union City, NJ Obituaries

Daniel P. Petolino, born on March 17, 1937, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Daniel was a resident of Union, New Jersey. Visitation services will be held at McCracken Funeral Home...

Patricia Ann Wraback, born on July 7, 1936, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Elizabeth and Union before moving to Manal...

Ernest L. Smith, a beloved patriarch, devoted family man, World War II veteran, musician, and man of faith, transitioned peacefully on February 5, 2026 at the age of 99. Born on December 23, 1926, in...

Tamara Stoykovich, 65 of Springfield, NJ passed away on Wednesday February 4, 2026, at the Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ. Born in Timisoara, Romania to Nicolae and Rodica Stoicovici. Her parent...

Julia Rosario Calderon, age 66, a long-time resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born in Ecuador on October 4, 1959, to Ede...

Margaret J. Walter, born on July 29, 1955, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 70. Margaret was known for her adventurous spirit and was beloved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her...

John Garofalo (December 8, 1947 – January 30, 2026) John Garofalo, 78, of Union, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Born on December 8, 1947, John lived life to the fullest, emb...

Atanasio Velez passed peacefully on January 30, 2026 at the age of 95. Atanasio was predeceased by his parents Margaro Velez and Maria Longina Gonzalez and his sisters Natalia and Luz Enilda. He is ...

Kristin Karen Petolino Szilagyi, of Cranford, New Jersey, left this world suddenly on January 25, 2026, just one month after her 54th birthday. She is now surrounded by family and loved ones as her so...

Evangelina Rabanal, a beloved and cherished woman, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 13, 1937, Evangelina was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her fa...

Russell Schumann, born on August 25, 1950, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the Rober Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway NJ at the age of 75. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late...

Paul Hitt, born on April 11, 1962, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the Lakeview Rehabilitation and Care Center Wayne, New Jersey at the age of 63. He was a resident of Wayne, New Jersey, formally...

Ina A. Forrest, born on September 25, 1933, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 92. Ina resided in Bridgewater, New Jersey. A memorial service will be held at McCracken Funeral Home, locat...

Marek “Mark” L. Jablonski, 49, passed away suddenly on January 24, 2026. Marek was a man of deep faith who dedicated his life to the Lord and to those he loved. Family meant everything to him, and he...

Isabel Da Lomba Mendes was born August 12th, 1935 to Regina Freitas and João Da Lomba. She grew up on the remote mountainous island of Brava in Cabo Verde, the eldest of three sisters and one brother....

Margaret Ambacher (Peg) January 16th 1942 - January 21st 2026 Peg Ambacher was born in Newark, NJ to her late parents Margaret Lawless (nee Watts) and Thomas Lawless. She was a graduate of Our Lady o...

Italia Labriola (nee Pezzano), age 94, of Union, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home. She was born in Sant'Agata, Italy on March 6, 1931, to Antonio Pezzano and Giuseppi...

Manuel José Almeida, 75, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Manuel was born on February 12, 1950, in Videmonte, Guarda, Portugal. It was there that he m...

Cristobal Colon Velasco, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 85 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cristobal was born on April 26, 1940, in Guayaquil, Ecuador and immigrated to ...

Esther Oro, aged 106, passed away on January 14, 2026. Born on October 6, 1919, Esther was a resident of Union, New Jersey.

Robert R De Amorim, a resident of Mountainside, New Jersey, was born on March 15, 1942, and passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 83.

Linda M. Llamas Roboostoff, born on April 27, 1944, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 81. Linda was a resident of Union, New Jersey. Linda was preceded in death by her dear husband Alexa...

Nancy Howell (nee Mularz), 76, of Hillside passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Nancy’s greatest joy in life was being a loving mother to sons, Jamie and Jason Howell. She is predeceased by he...

Richard “Westy” Edward McKune, age 85 years, of Union, NJ, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Richard was born on July 10, 1940, in The Bronx, NY. He grew up in We...

Bettyann Pfeifer, a resident of Union, New Jersey, was born on March 27, 1934, and passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 91. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a char...

Pauline Pekarek was born July 29, 1926, the second daughter of Anthony and Virginia Blasi. After a successful life of loving God and family, she died on January 5, 2026, at the age of ninety-nine y...

We announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Rocchina Pallitta, 89, of Union, NJ, on January 3, 2026. Born in Picerno, Italy, Rocchina immigrated to the U.S. in 1961 with her husband, Pasq...

Theresa Beronowski, 81, of Hillside, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1944, and lived a life marked by quiet strength, devotion, and care for those around...

Maureen Adele Ray (nee’ Potter), 84, of Scotch Plains, NJ passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. Maureen was born in Newark, NJ to the late William and Mary (McLaughlin) Potter. She was their mid...

Mary Ann Stiles, born on June 6, 1938, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 87 at the Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ. Sher was born and raised in Union, NJ to the late Charles and ...

Rita G. Lopez, a loved and devoted woman, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her family. Born on May 22, 1929, in Cuba, she lived a life marked by kindness and thoughtf...

John Bobrowicz, 57, of Union, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at Overlook Hospital, the place of his birth, on December 26, 2025. Born on April 18, 1968, to Leonard and Irene Bobrowicz, they took h...

Angela Esther Garcia (née Diaz) passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cuba, on Augu...

James A. Lukko, age 75, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. James was born on Sunday, Ju...

Ferman C. DeHart, 70, of Toms River, formerly of Union, NJ, beloved husband of Jean DeHart (nee Reynolds), passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Ferman was born on July 13, 1955, to Ferman R....

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael G. Gómez, who left us peacefully on December 21, 2025. Born in Calzada de Calatrava, Spain, Michael lived a life full of love, family, ...

Marfisa Morabito, 88, of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Marfisa was born in Gioia Tauro, Reggio Calabria, Italy on June 18, 1937. She came...

Garry Anthony Tamburro, age 66, of Springfield, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, held in the thoughts and hearts of those who loved him dearly. Born on April 16, 1959, in Un...

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Frances Suzanne Donnelly, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025 at the age of 93 years. A longtime resident of Union, Fran was preceded in...

Timothy “Tim” Miller, born on February 26, 1974, in Livingston, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 51. Tim was a 1992 graduate of Union High School. Tim w...

George W. Jones III, age 60, of Union, New Jersey, peacefully entered eternal rest at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1965, in Staten Island, New York. Family and fr...

Dennis A. Baker age 75, of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday December 12, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Church 971 Suburban ...

Joanne Russo, a fifty year resident of Union, NJ, passed peacefully into eternal heavenly rest on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Joanne enjoyed a long career as an educator. she was a graduate of Seton...

Marie Guilioza Elise was born on December 8, 1939 in L’Artibonite, Haiti and gained her wings on December 4th at Overlook Medical Center. Grandma was 85 years old, 4 days shy of her 86th birthday. We ...

John J. Ganey, Jr. of North Brunswick, passed away on 12/9/25 at 87 years old. He was predeceased by his parents, John J. Ganey, Sr. and Irene Ganey (née Reid), brother-in-law Ed, and nephews Michael ...

Robert Thomas Pynckels Robert Pynckels, a longtime resident of Union, NJ and formerly of Irvington, NJ, entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2025. Robert worked as a dedicated machinist at Accele...

Henry Gardy Joseph, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born on October 7, 1959, and was raised in Haiti. He was formerly married and was the devoted fat...

Osaheni Godwin Omokaro, born on December 31, 1951, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Hillside, New Jersey. Family and friends are welcome to join a visitation at...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Blanca L. Burke, a long-time resident of Palm Coast, Florida, on December 3rd, 2025. Surrounded by her loving family, Blanca's soul lef...

Dominic Di Gioacchino, a beloved, brave, and cherished man, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on April 10, 1938, in Newark. He lived in Union for 40 years before retiring to Tom...