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Marcia R. Reardan

Marcia R. Reardan

Jul 13, 2023

 

 

Marcia R. Reardan (née Rike) passed away peacefully at her residence in Lancaster (Willow Street), Pa., on July 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Marcia was born on August 10, 1927 in East Orange, New Jersey. An "Army brat," she lived in and attended school in 15 states before graduating from Delray Beach High School in Florida...

Hope Skaperdas

Hope Skaperdas

Jun 25, 2023

Hope Skaperdas, 98, formerly of Westfield, passed away on June 25, 2023 in Bridgewater, NJ, where she had lived most recently. Born in New York, NY, to Peter and Anna Strezou, she was the loving wife of George Skaperdas, her beloved late husband, and a wonderful mother to Peter and Ted. A kind and gentle lady, Hope was an artist,...

Amy Saccone

Amy Saccone

Jun 18, 2023

 

Amy Saccone, of Cranford New Jersey, passed away on June 18, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after a 2 year battle with colon cancer.

  Amy was a brilliant mind, a beautiful soul, a gracious and generous friend, a loving sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and a dedicated and devoted wife and mother. 

  Amy grew up in Matawan,...

Vasiliki Zourzoukis

Vasiliki Zourzoukis

Jun 14, 2023

 

Vasiliki Zourzoukis, 91, of Cranford, NJ, passed away on June 14, 2023. Born in Greece, she lived in Elizabeth, before moving to Cranford, where she had resided for the past 48 years. Her beloved husband Pangiotis, and dear son Stefanos predeceased her. She is survived by two sons: George and his wife Agatha, Dimitrios and his wife Theresa, two...

Helen Emma Kascin

Helen Emma Kascin

Jun 12, 2023

 

Helen Emma Kascin (Eckert), a lifelong resident of Union County, passed away at home in Flemington, NJ

on June 12, 2023. Helen was born in Newark, NJ on Sept 8, 1919 to Elizabeth and John Eckert.

The family moved to Union and she resided there until marrying her best friend, Michael Kascin in 1949.

Helen and Michael...

Robert Freese Sr.

Robert Freese Sr.

Jun 11, 2023

 

Bob Freese Sr. passed away peacefully on June 11th 2023. He was next to his beloved son-in-law, Steve Pugh, some of his favorite paintings and shadow boxes he created, many pieces of artwork made by family and loved ones, pictures of everyone he loved most in this world, a number of chachkas depicting bulls, alligators, and other animals, and...

Thomas G. Berry III

Thomas G. Berry III

Jun 8, 2023

 

 

Thomas Berry III, age (76) passed away on June 8, 2023. Tom was the son of Thomas Berry Jr. and Maxine Berry and was raised in Westfield, NJ. He moved to Cranford where he raised his family for 25 years. For over 40 years he worked in and ran the family business. NJCC, now known as Verrex where...

Constance R. Simone

Constance R. Simone

Jun 8, 2023

 

Constance Rose Simone “Connie”, age 96 ½ of Westfield, NJ passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of Kazimer and Constance Wlodarski. She was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ where she worked for The Singer Company.

She was the loving wife of Albert who predeceased her in 2005.

She was...

Dale Mancuso

Dale Mancuso

Jun 4, 2023

 

Dale Mancuso, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2023, surrounded by her family.

 

Dale was the daughter of Frederick and Frances Talcott and was raised in Westfield, NJ. She moved to Lopatcong, NJ in 1981 where she raised her family. She was a devoted Kindergarten teacher and retired after many years working for Phillipsburg School District....

Ernest (Ernie) J. Sabato

Ernest (Ernie) J. Sabato

May 26, 2023

 

Ernest J. Sabato, Ernie to all who knew him, was born in Philadelphia on June 15th, 1937 to Giuseppe Sabato and Maria (Mazzola) Sabato.  The youngest of a blended family of seven, he was adored by his older siblings and formed life-long bonds with his beloved nieces and nephews.

 

He was a first generation American and the first...

Sebastian Robert Carvalho Wiegand

Sebastian Robert Carvalho Wiegand

May 11, 2023

 

Sebastian Robert Carvalho Wiegand of Cranford, NJ passed unexpectedly on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  Born June 16, 1997, to Thomas Carvalho and Laurie Wiegand.  Seb attended Cranford High School & Union County College.  He held many occupational specialty certificates, including OSHA, NYFD, NJDCA, and FAA. Seb had a winning personality with the gift of gab. He could strike up a...

Jeffrey Edward Smith

Jeffrey Edward Smith

May 6, 2023

 

Jeffrey E. Smith, 76, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on May 6, 2023 at Mountainside Medical center with his loving family by his side. Jeffrey was born in Brooklyn, NY to Norbert & Frances Smith and raised in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. At Saddle Brook High School he starred in football & baseball, captaining both teams. He...

Melville C. Bailey

Melville C. Bailey

May 6, 2023

 

Melville C Bailey II, 78, of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

 

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Raymond N. Bailey Jr. and Virginia Bailey.

 

Mel was a graduate of Westfield High School, class of 1962, and attended Cornell University where he obtained both...

Fiona Olivia MacLeod-Clark

Fiona Olivia MacLeod-Clark

Apr 29, 2023

 

Fiona Olivia MacLeod-Clark passed away peacefully at her home in Cranford on the morning of April 29, 2023. Fiona was born on December 30,1961 in Plainfield, New Jersey to John and Olive MacLeod. She was raised in Cliffwood Beach and Westfield.Fiona and her husband Richard were married in 1981 and lived in Wyoming and Texas before returning to New...

Bartley P. Carlson

Bartley P. Carlson

Apr 26, 2023

 

Bartley P. Carlson age 71 passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  Born in Jersey City, Bart was a lifelong residence of Cranford, NJ.  He attended the Cranford school system and received an Associate Degree from Union College.

He is survived by his long-time companion Jean Ewing, his brother Don Carlson Sr. and wife Marylou, his nephew Don...

Sharon M. Aitken

Sharon M. Aitken

Apr 20, 2023

 

Sharon M. Aitken (Nee Moore) passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on April 20th after a long courageous battle with cancer. 

Sharon was born in Neptune, NJ and was raised in Spring Lake Heights, Pt. Pleasant, Penns Grove, and Spring Lake, NJ since her father was a Methodist Minister who relocated frequently. Growing up at the Jersey Shore...

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...

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