OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Clifton, NJ
The obituaries in the Clifton, NJ Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Clifton's history and identity.
Caren White
Jul 28, 2025
Caren White, age 65 of Woodland Park, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Born and raised in Paterson, NJ to Joseph and Catherine White, Caren was the sixth of nine children in a bustling household. She was educated at Saint Mary’s Elementary School and Kennedy High School in Paterson. Caren spent most of her years as an administrative assistant...
Sandra Weldon
Jul 25, 2025
Sandra Veronica Weldon (née Grecco) passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, in New York City. She was 76.
Sandra is survived by her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Louisa and Paul Schooling, and her brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Ellen Grecco. She also leaves behind four cherished nieces and nephews and their spouses: Kara and Christopher Niles, Jason and Ashley Schooling,...
Adelchi Camillo Rold
Jul 25, 2025
Adelchi Camillo Rold, 93, of Clifton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Al, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Santa Giustina, Belluno Italy on October 17, 1931 to the late Guerino Rold and Aquelina (Mares) Rold, and spent his childhood there. He came to the...
Seraphia McCormick
Jul 24, 2025
Seraphia McCormick, 93, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Richard Tuminello and later Charles McCormick, Seraphia was a devoted mother to Deborah Tuminello, Joyce Zasso, and Richard Tuminello. She was also a cherished sister to Ruth Semeraro and John Windish, and the loving daughter of the late John and Julia Windish.
She leaves behind...
Raymond Martin Wolak
Jul 19, 2025
Give rest oh Lord to your newly departed servant Raymond Martin Wolak Sr., 88, on July 19, 2025. He was born November 3, 1936 to Cassie (née Sarama) and John Wolak in Dupont, Pennsylvania. Raymond is survived by his wife of 65 years Elaine (née Nosal); brother John (Judy) Wolak, Leonard predeceased(Gloria) Wolak; Richard (Barbara) Wolak; son Raymond Wolak Jr....
Thomas Klump
Jul 9, 2025
Thomas Robert Klump of Wayne, New Jersey, formerly of Clifton, NJ passed away on July 9th, 2025, his 68th birthday, Thomas is survived by his beloved son Justin, brothers Frank and Edward (Linda); a niece Melissa Klump, nephew Frank Klump (Marissa), and his former wife Cheryl Perrone Klump, step-daughter Leigh Heerbrandt and step-grandson Christopher Cardona. Thomas was predeceased by his...
Aleksandra Hatala
Jul 9, 2025
Hatala, Aleksandra (Bondar), 87 of Garfield, went to be with God and her beloved sister Anna Demchko on July 9, 2025. Loving mother to Hania & her husband Eugene Ferrara. Chosen grandmother to Inna and her husband Ihor Kushla.
Beloved aunt (teta) to Luba & her husband Davis Schwesinger, and Peter A. Demchko & his wife Kitty. Beloved great aunt (teta)...
Tadeusz Jablecki
Jul 5, 2025
Tadeusz Jablecki of Bloomfield NJ, passed away on July 5, 2025 at the age of 66. He is survived by his beloved wife, Krystyna Jablecka, his daughter, Sylvia Krzysztofiak and her husband Henry, his son, Michael Jablecki and his wife Katelyn and his son Pawel. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Natalia, Patrick and Hudson.
Tadeusz was born in...
Claribel Gonzalez Mercado
Jun 24, 2025
Claribel Gonzalez Mercado, 45 of Paterson, passed away on June 24, 2025. She is survived by her beloved children and family.
Visiting will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM at Marrocco Memorial Chapel, located at 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ.
Juan Bautista Torresola
Jun 22, 2025
Juan Bautista Torresola, 88, of Rochelle Park, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, Born in Cataño, Puerto Rico, Juan was a proud graduate of Miguel Such High School in Río Piedras. At just 18 years old, he came to the United States and made Paterson, New Jersey his home for the next seven decades.
A passionate advocate for...
Christopher Jay Blo
Jun 14, 2025
Surrounded by the love of his parents, Jamie and Tom, Christopher passed away on June 14, 2025. Christopher Jay fought against unimaginable odds while in the NICU. He showed so much strength and bravery in his short time. While his time spent with his family will never be enough, we know that Christopher is at peace. A Memorial Service will...
Patrick Gorczowski
May 20, 2025
Patrick Daniel Gorczowski, born on March 12, 2002, in Hackensack, New Jersey, departed this world tragically on May 20, 2025. His bright spirit, which lit up the lives of those he encountered, will be profoundly missed by his family and friends.
A graduate of Elmwood Park High School, Patrick distinguished himself as the captain of the track team, the Crusaders, embodying...
Melania Mychalko
May 16, 2025
Melania Mychalko, lifelong resident of Garfield, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was 95.
Melania is deeply loved and survived by her devoted children, Irene Sawka of Pine Brook, Peter and his wife Linda Mychalko, and Maria and her husband Zenon Betley. She is also survived by her five cherished grandchildren, Deanna Olivo, Matthew and Michael...
Porfirio Carlos Sosa
May 15, 2025
Porfirio Carlos Sosa, 70, resident of Clifton, New Jersey Formerly of Huancayo, Peru, he died peacefully on May 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Rosalina Sosa and loving father to his children. Family and friends are welcomed to his visitation, which will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Mary Belehaj
May 15, 2025
Mary Belehaj of Rochelle Park, New Jersey, formerly of Passaic for 54 years, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was 77.
Mary is survived by her devoted daughters, Lila Sparandeo and her husband Joseph, and Anastasia Beggs and her husband Corey. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joseph John, and Michael Anthony, and her sister Anna. She...
Sarah Lombardo
May 13, 2025
Lombardo, Sarah, 97 of Bridgewater (formerly of Woodland Park and Clifton), died peacefully on May 13, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Fred V. Lombardo. Loving mother to Dr. Joseph Lombardo and his wife Mary and Elaine Potkalesky and her husband Thomas. Loving grandmother to Stephen and Helene Lombardo, Marisah Potkalesky, Andrew Lombardo and Sarah Cole, Philip Lombardo and Alena...
John W. Sadvary
Apr 30, 2025
John W. Sadvary of Woodland Park, passed away on April 30, 2025 at the age of 97. He is survived by his brother Michael Sadvary, daughter Barbara Headman and husband Tony, granddaughter Katelyn Spoont and husband Justin, grandson Ryan McDermott and wife Christina, greatgrandchildren, Raelynn, Jacob, Olivia and Finlee. He is also survived by nieces, Arlene Eckel and husband Peter...
Denise Jean Panayoti
Apr 28, 2025
Panayoti, Denise Jean, of Clifton, passed away on April 28, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved mother of Gregory Panayoti and his wife Gabriela, and Valerie Panayoti Raymonds and her husband John. Devoted grandmother of Joseph, Matthew, and Vincent Peter. Denise is reunited with her husband Peter, as well as her parents, Peter and Helen Condaras.
Born in New York,...

Vladimir Pajcin
Apr 23, 2025
Vladimir Pajcin, of Clifton, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was 85 years old. Born on August 21, 1939, in Serbia, Vladimir was a passionate lover of soccer and a proud member of St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church. He spent many years working for Nabisco Inc. Vladimir had a deep love for travel...
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