Westwood, NJ Obituaries

Albert J. Zaukas, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 21st, 2026. Born July 2nd, 1934, in the Bronx, New York, Albert, along with his father (Joseph), mother (Marie) and sister...

Hsin Chiao Chang was born on February 11, 1943, in China and has passed away on June 19, 2026. He was a resident of Hillsdale, New Jersey. He worked as a housekeeper attendant at the former Pascack Va...

LORENZ, Richard W., (77), of Westwood, NJ, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2026. Richard was born on January 21, 1949, to the late Arthur and Charlotte Lorenz. He grew up in River Vale, NJ with broth...

PORTUONDO, Kevin L., 49, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, formerly of Wallkill, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Kevin is survived by his beloved wife Kimberley; his children Avery and Brody; his pa...

Grace Mae Behringer passed on June 16, 2026, at the age of 97, and was a resident of Hillsdale, New Jersey. Visitation will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675...

Charles Joseph De Meola (“Chuck”), 76, of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gail. Devoted father of Lauren (and her husband Mich...

Richard Naman passed on June 12, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on January 21, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York, Richard resided in Township Of Washington, New Jersey. Visitation will be held at Becker Fu...

Bruce D. Laughton, 54, passed peacefully and surrounded by family on June 11, 2026. Bruce’s pride and joy in life were his children, Elena and Colby Laughton. He is also survived by the mother of his...

Ann Marie Ludwig of Norwood, NJ passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the age of 70. She was born December 12, 1955 in Bronx, NY to the late Henry F. and Eleanor (nee Devine) Ludwig. She was th...

Helena Caycedo Bretherton, age 92, formerly of Harrington Park, NJ; Dumfries, VA; and most recently Norwood, NJ, passed away on June 9, 2026. Helena was born on April 30, 1934, in Bogotá, Colombia to...

Frank Cancro Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026, with the love of his life by his side. Born on October 30, 1937. Frank lived a full and meaningful life defined by devotion to f...

Marilyn T. Rossi, age 95, of West Kill, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 10, 2026. She was born on February 19, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Paul and Mary Carini. Marilyn was prec...

River Edge, NJ Frank Joseph Goddel, 58, of River Edge, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8th, surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of Coleen Goddel and devoted father of Kelly ...

Jean B. Rowe (nee Bruun), of River Vale, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, to Neils and Anna Bruun, Jean was raised in Bergenfield. ...

Frances Delasey (née Madl) of Westwood, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2026. Born in Bethlehem, PA, Frances was the beloved daughter of Anna and Francis Madl. She graduated Don Bosco H...

Edward Charles Laux, passed away on Sunday, June 7th 2026 at the age of 85. He was born on July 18, 1940 to Charles Laux and Catherine (Darcy) Laux in the Bronx, NY. Ed grew up in the Throggs Neck sec...

Christine O. Terjanian, 84, of Harrington Park, NJ, formerly of Westwood, NJ passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026. Christine is survived by her beloved partner; Stephen Terjanian; and her children; Chri...

Margaret Doris Schott, 86, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, in West Caldwell, NJ. Marge was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, John Schott (2025); her son Ronald Schott (2018)...

Irma Mary Cummings, 92 of Mahwah, NJ passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. She is survived by her sons John Peter, James Patrick and Jeffrey Phillip. Her daughter-in-laws Debbie and Diane. Her g...

Carole M. Schultz passed on June 3, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on January 2, 1941, in Union City, New Jersey, Carole lived in Harrington Park, New Jersey. Math Teacher in High School in the Jersey C...

James Joyce, longtime resident of Township of Washington, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Joyce. Devoted father of Brenda (Alfonso) Hernandez, Kathleen (Stephen) ...

Idella (Dell) Irene Ludwig, 96, a lifelong resident of Park Ridge, NJ. passed away on May 31, 2026 in the same home where she was born July 22, 1929. Dell's parents, Irene and Edward Heath, brother A...

Wolfgang E. Seigismund passed on May 31, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on March 4, 1938. Wolfgang resided in Wanaque, New Jersey.

Nancy Picurro (nee Radulic), 91, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. She is survived by her son Jack, daughter-in-law Nancy, daughter Janis and son-in-law Mark, and many nieces and nephews. Nancy ...

Marion Ethel Bilborough passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 100, and was a resident of Hillsdale, New Jersey. A Graveside Service will be held at George Washington Memorial Park, 234 Paramus Rd, ...

Nancy Ellen Farrell, of Mahwah, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Nancy was the devoted and beloved mother of Julie Anne Farrell. She was preceded in dea...

Conrad Wade, 82, of Northvale, NJ, formerly of Tamarac, FL, passed away on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. Conrad, more affectionately called “Papa” in his later years, is survived by his cherished daughter ...

Ivy Verrico, of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her most. Ivy was the beloved wife of the late John A. Verrico, devoted mother o...

MEYER, Leona 'Lee' (nee Kostecki), of Hillsdale, NJ, Matriarch of the Alfred B. Meyer family, passed into the Lord's loving arms on Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Sister to nine. Mother to seven, Grandmother...

With much sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Mila Serrano Dever, of Westwood, NJ on May 22, 2026, affectionately known to her family as Mimi and known to those in Westwood as the neighborhoo...

Angela Pellegrino passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 82. Visitation will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675, US, on May 23, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ...

Robert “Bob” Joseph Moser lived a remarkable 98 years. He was born in St. Louis, MO and moved to NJ in the 1950's. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jane Moser; his four daughters, Connie Netherton,...

Ralph J. Santoro, 90, of Park Ridge, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Ralph lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to his family, community, and work. Ralph proudly served his co...

Raymond Michael Takla, of Emerson, New Jersey, passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on March 16, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, Raymond lived a life centered around family, hard work, and...

Amalia Jens, 85, of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. Born on January 21, 1941 in Pioppo, Sicily, Italy Amalia was the child of Bernardo and Grazia Guardi. She emig...

Nancy Taylor, 86, (formerly known as Ann Teresa Clougher) of Maywood, New Jersey, passed away on May 15, 2026. She was originally from Bronx, New York, and spent 59 years as the beloved wife of the la...

Mario Anthony Inchiosa, Jr., 97, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Elisabeth Harris Stamm. Devoted father of Andrew S. Inchiosa (Leslie), Maria V. Wa...

Homa Farhadi passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born on December 22, 1936, and residing in Teaneck, New Jersey.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Mary Gillies (née Callahan), the heart and soul of our family. She passed away peacefully at home in Park Ridge, New Jersey, surround...

Thomas Absalom October 11, 1950 - May 12, 2026 Thomas "Tom" Absalom passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 75. Tom was the beloved husband of Eugenia "Chiqui' Absalom and a devoted father to Sus...

Stephen A. Barrow, 91, of Township of Washington passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, after prolonged illness. He is reunited with his beloved wife Barbara and his son John, his parents Margaret ...

Francis "Franny" Leale March 30, 1959 – May 10, 2026 Francis Leale, a lifelong Rockland County, NY resident, passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 67. Francis was predeceased by his parents, Sal...

Les Burger, 72, of Hillsdale, didn’t particularly want an obituary. However, he lost his say in the matter when he passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. As he was a well-known and much-beloved frie...

Marie Castrovillari, 95, of Emerson, NJ, Passed away on May 10th, 2026. Marie was born in Emerson, NJ on August the 11th 1930 to Catherine and Dominic Brescia. She was predeceased by her beloved hus...

Anthony Projack passed on January 5, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on July 10, 1945, and was a resident of Cliffside Park, New Jersey.

Joseph A. Panno, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Saddle River, New Jersey. Born on September 5, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, Jose...

PROIETTO, Paul E., 95, of River Edge, NJ, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Paul is survived by his beloved children Paul and his wife Barbara, Lisa ...

Kenneth "Kenny" Peter Sage (1961-2026) passed away on May 7, 2026. Kenny was a lifelong resident of New Jersey and lived for many years in Haworth. He was a high school graduate of the Marie Katzenbac...

Akerlind, Joan K. (Campion) of Woodcliff Lake, NJ passed away on May 8, 2026, at age 96. Born in NYC on January 10, 1930 to Mabel L. & James G. Campion. In her early years Joan had fond memories of p...

Rosina "Rose" Borrello, 78, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed suddenly on May 6, 2026. Born in Sant'Agata d'Esaro (Cosenza) Italy, she immigrated to the United States in 1966 after a handsome GI from th...