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Bruce Christian Seibel

Bruce Christian Seibel

Apr 20, 2023

Bruce Christian Seibel, 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on April 20, 2023. He was born to Christian and Lois (nee Candee) Seibel on January 4, 1952 in Norwood, NJ, where he was raised. Bruce married Dawn E. Seibel (nee Frosco) in 1976 and went on to have two children together, Jason, and Kimberly. Bruce worked for...

Elaine Barbara Oshust

Elaine Barbara Oshust

Apr 15, 2023

 

Elaine Barbara Oshust, 76, a lifelong resident of Union County, passed away at the University hospital in Newark, NJ on April 15th with her immediate family by her side. Elaine became a resident of Cranford in 1976 when she and her husband John found their home.  She resided in their home for 47 years, becoming only the second family to...

Spiros Exarhos

Spiros Exarhos

Apr 14, 2023

 

Spiros Exarhos, 94, of Elizabeth, NJ, died on Friday April 14, 2023 at his residence. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Harilaos and Agatha Exarhos, he lived most of his youth in Iperos, Greece. He returned to America with his family, where he lived in Washington Heights, NY, NY.

Spiros worked for many years in the fur clothing...

Genevieve (nee Fucetola) Cugini

Genevieve (nee Fucetola) Cugini

Apr 11, 2023

Genevieve Cugini (nee Fucetola) 97, passed away on April 11, 2023 of renal failure. She was with her family as she transitioned. She is survived by her loving daughter, Adrienne Feiger, son in law, Michael Feiger and beloved grandchildren, Teddy and Matt Feiger. Her husband, Carmine Cugini, and her siblings, Minnie, Joe and Jimmy predeceased her.She was born in Boonton...

Carolyn R. Ryan

Carolyn R. Ryan

Apr 10, 2023

 

Carolyn Reville Ryan, 74, 

long time Westfield resident,

passed peacefully on April 10th. 

She graduated from

Holy Trinity High School in 1966.

Daughter of Joseph P & Dorothy S Ryan (nee Sinclair)

she is fondly remembered by her brother, 

Gregory L Ryan, sister-in-law Alberta Capria-Ryan, 

her nephew Gregory L Ryan, Jr, 

nieces Theresa Lyn Ryan & Brigid Ryan Bielak, 

her...

Leonor L. Castillo

Leonor L. Castillo

Mar 28, 2023

Leonor L. Castillo passed away on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at Overlook Medical Center in Summit.

Born in Oruro, Bolivia, she was a resident of Cranford for many years.

Surviving is her loving husband,  Walter V. Castillo.

Visitation will be on Friday from 5pm until 9 pm at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.   Funeral services...

David Scott Curtis

David Scott Curtis

Mar 16, 2023

 

David Scott Curtis passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home in Branchburg, NJ on Thursday, March 16, at the young age of 50.

David was born in Summit, NJ on September 15, 1972 and was the son of Jane W. Curtis of New Providence, NJ, formerly of Westfield and the late G. Graydon Curtis. David was raised in Westfield...

Giacinta (Jennie) Kaczynski

Giacinta (Jennie) Kaczynski

Mar 13, 2023

 

Jennie Kaczynski

 

Mrs. Jennie Kaczynski passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 13, 2023.

 

Jennie was born in Jersey City, NJ to Vincent and Carmella Iacovantuono.  She started her career as a bank teller and later became the office manager for the business that she built with her husband Bill—Woodbridge Builders Corp.  She raised her...

Richard D. Woitowitz

Richard D. Woitowitz

Mar 7, 2023

 

Richard D. Woitowitz, of Roselle, NJ passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 after a two-month-long illness.   Born on May 8, 1933, Richard was raised on the lower east side ofManhattan in New York City with his three sisters and one brother.  In his late teens and earlytwenties, he served his country honorably in the United States Army. Professionally, Richardworked...

Margaret Irene (Nee Sammons) Meyer

Margaret Irene (Nee Sammons) Meyer

Feb 26, 2023

Margaret Meyer (nee Sammons), 98, of Roselle Park, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Margaret was born in Bayonne, NJ, where she met her future husband Haroid. They were married in 1946, having been married for 76 years. In 1949, Harold and Margaret moved to Kenilworth, where they raised their two children. Margaret was a...

Estelle Sofko

Estelle Sofko

Feb 26, 2023

Estelle Lorraine Sofko, 92 of Woodbridge, N.J. passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at St. Joseph's Senior Home in Woodbridge, N.J. Born in Luciusboro, Pennsylvania she lived in New Jersey, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Estelle was employed at Sears in Irvington, N.J. while raising her three daughters with her husband, John. She loved to draw, play bingo, eat sweets,...

Gloria F Gosselin

Gloria F Gosselin

Feb 17, 2023

Gloria F. Gosselin of Cranford, NJ, died on February 17, 2023. Born in Queens, NY on October 17, 1931, she was the youngest of three children born to John and Mary Fava. The family grew up in a home on Foley Street in the Elmhurst section of Queens. Gloria was a member of the Sigma Psi sorority and was graduated...

Welthy Garges

Welthy Garges

Feb 10, 2023

Welthy Garges passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023. Born in Shanghai, China to Tse-Sung (Ernest) and Chen-Yi (Betty) Lauh, they emigrated to the United States in 1937.Welthy grew up in New York City and graduated from Northfield School for Girls in Massachusetts. She graduated from Barnard College in 1956 and moved shortly thereafter to Cranford. After the birth of...

Robert M. Jackson

Robert M. Jackson

Feb 8, 2023

Robert M. "Bob" Jackson, 89, of Mountainside, NJ passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2023, due to heart complications. He died in the comfort of his home. Being a country boy, Bob was never one to complain because he saw no point in it. He was delighted that he lived to his 90th year. He appreciated the fact that he...

John J. "Johnny" Diaz

John J. "Johnny" Diaz

Jan 31, 2023

John J Diaz, (84), of Westfield, NJ passed away on January 31, 2023. John, fondly known as Johnny, was born to Rogelio and Consuelo Diaz, on March 12, 1938, in New York City, NY. He was a talented athlete who loved playing sports and received varsity letters at Westfield High School for Football & Basketball. His love of sports continued...

Joanne Catherine Cunningham

Joanne Catherine Cunningham

Jan 17, 2023

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Joanne Catherine Cunningham, 79 years of age, passed away peacefully at Hackettstown Medical Center. Joanne was born on June 12, 1943 in Irvington, New Jersey. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend. Joanne enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, going to garage sales, and walking her dog Petey, who she loved...

Beverly J. Van Brunt

Beverly J. Van Brunt

Dec 31, 2022

Beverly Jean Van Brunt passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022. Beverly began her life journey in the small town of McAdoo, PA on March 24, 1943, a coal town 5 miles south of Hazelton, PA. She grew up and attended school in Linden, NJ. There she met friends that she kept for the next 60 years.For most of her...

Blanche K Halvorsen

Blanche K Halvorsen

Dec 30, 2022

Blanche K. Halvorsen died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was 102 years old. She was born in New York City at home to Joseph and Anna Kopecky on October 18, 1920. She grew up in Elizabeth, NJ and, along with her sister Alice, helped at their parents' bakery. Blanche worked as a secretary...

Magdalena C. Peterson

Magdalena C. Peterson

Dec 23, 2022

Magdalena C. (Hirsch) Peterson of Scotch Plains entered Eternal Rest on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was born in Garwood on March 22,1925 to her parents Mathias and Magdalena Hirsch, immigrants from Austria-Hungary and was very blessed by God to reach the age of 97. She is survived by her loving and devoted Daughter, Christine M. Peterson and three generations...

Frances S. Hunt

Frances S. Hunt

Dec 20, 2022

Frances S. Hunt, 93, of Silver Spring, Maryland, departed this life for eternal rest on Tuesday,December 20, 2022. Following a brief illness, she passed peacefully with loved ones by her side.Frances was born on June 22, 1929 to the late Reverend and Mrs. Frank M. Sherlock ofCranford, New Jersey. She graduated from Cranford high school and worked as a secretary...

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