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.

Michelle Donna Nazar

Michelle Donna Nazar

Nov 16, 2018

Nazar, Michelle Donna,75 of East Rutherford, passed away on November 16, 2018. Cremation Services Private.

Agnes Kruchkewich

Agnes Kruchkewich

Nov 15, 2018

Kruchkewich, Agnes, 97 of Highlands passed away on November 15, 2018. Cremation Services Private.

Anna Derewjanyk

Anna Derewjanyk

Nov 12, 2018

Derewjanyk, Anna (Ferenc), 87, of Clifton on November 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Piotr Derewjanyk.. Loving mother of Michael and his wife Donna of Saddle Brook & the late Jerzy. Mrs. Derewjanyk was born in Wysowa, Poland and came to the US in 1965 settling in Clifton. She was a parishioner of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in...

William Cruz

William Cruz

Oct 31, 2018

Cruz, William Guillermo, 92 of Newark, passed away on October 31, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Hortensia M. Cruz. He was predeceased by four of his children. He is survived by two daughters and two sons, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, many brothers and sisters. William was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico and lived in Newark for...

Josephine R. Piparo

Josephine R. Piparo

Oct 31, 2018

Piparo, Josephine R., 91 of Wayne, passed away on October 31, 2018. Dear sister to John Piparo of Totowa. Aunt to Kathleen Piparo, Dan Piparo, Janey Moreno-Piparo, Madelyn Piparo, John Piparo, Michael Piparo, Elaine Piparo and Joanne Hildreth of the late Alphonse & Mimi Piparo. Josephine was born in Passaic, she lived in Peekskill, NY, Garfield and Clifton before moving...

Dorothy Zaleski

Dorothy Zaleski

Oct 25, 2018

Zaleski, Dorothy (Resch), 86 of Manahawkin formerly of Clifton, passed away on October 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Jules Zaleski. Best friend to Ernestine Semento of Manahawkin. Dorothy is also survived by three children, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dorothy was born in Clifton, she lived there for most of her life before moving to Manahawkin. She...

Joseph John Padula Jr.

Joseph John Padula Jr.

Oct 24, 2018

Padula, Joseph John Jr., 85 of Clifton, passed away on October 24, 2018. Beloved husband to Elizabeth Kuebler Verderosa Padula. He is survived by a son, Michael Padula and step-children, Joe Verderosa & Deborah Verderosa. He is also survived by five granddaughters, three great granddaughters and one great grandson. Joe was born on Valley Rd. in Clifton and lived there...

Vita A. Gower

Vita A. Gower

Oct 15, 2018

Gower, Vita (Corona), 83 of Lincoln Park, passed away on October 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Michael Gower. Loving mother to Annette Gower & her husband John Cammarota, Dr. Donna Cangelosi & her husband Scott James and Anthony Cangelosi. Grandmother to Devyn, Logyn & Joshua Cammarota, Tara Aspen & Noel Sedona James and Rose Cangelosi. Dear sister to...

Michael Hirmann

Michael Hirmann

Oct 11, 2018

Hirmann, Michael, 91 of Clifton passed away on October 11, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Gisela Hirmann. Devoted father to Rosemarie Tintle of Riverdale & Kenneth M. Hirmann of Clifton. Loving grandfather to Erika and Amanda. Great Grandfather to Adaya & Thayla. Mr. Hirmann was born in Northampton, Pennsylvania and lived in Clifton for many years. He was a...

Peter J. Le Masson

Peter J. Le Masson

Oct 2, 2018

Le Masson, Peter J., 73 of Clifton, passed away on October 2, 2018. Cremation Services Private.

Peter Rusynko

Peter Rusynko

Oct 1, 2018

Rusynko, Peter, 96 of Totowa, passed away on October 1, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Maria (Sotocka) Rusynko. Loving father to Orest Rusynko & his wife Irene of Totowa, Roman Rusynko & his wife Barbara of Lititz, PA, and Stefan Bohdan Rusynko of Gaithersburg, MD. Grandfather to Tanya Bosco & her husband Gregg, Tatiana McGrath & her husband Russell...

Sarah Kate Greenspan

Sarah Kate Greenspan

Sep 24, 2018

Greenspan, Sarah Kate, 51 of Little Neck, NY passed away on September 24, 2018. Cremation Services Private.

Claire G. Neglia

Claire G. Neglia

Sep 24, 2018

Neglia, Claire G. (Graglia), of Clifton passed away on September 24, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Neglia. Loving mother of John and his wife Deborah of Clifton & Antoinette & her husband Frank Russin of Clifton. Grandmother of Melissa Curtin & her husband William, Kimberlee Doktor & her husband Michael and Anthony R. Neglia & his wife...

Victor G. Trentacost

Victor G. Trentacost

Sep 23, 2018

Trentacost, Victor G. “Red”, 79 of Toms River, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Victor was born in the City of Passaic on July 31, 1939. He graduated Clifton High School and moved to Passaic in 1959. He was a member of the Brick Layers Union and worked at the Picatiny Arsonal in construction of buildings for...

Deshou Liang

Deshou Liang

Sep 21, 2018

Liang, Deshou, 78 of Woodland Park, passed away on September 21, 2018. Beloved husband to Fuying Dai. Father to Tao Liang & his wife Tracy and Jennifer Liang. Liang was born in Rongcheng Shandong, China. He was a Reasearch Physicist at Drexel University. The family will receive their relatives and friends on Sunday, september 30, 2018 from 12 Noon to...

Ruth A. Rohllf

Ruth A. Rohllf

Sep 18, 2018

Rohllf, Ruth A., 93 of Paterson, passed away on September 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Charles Rohllf. Loving mother to Edward & his wife Camille of Wayne, Robert & his wife Dawn of Wanaque, Daniel & his wife Sarah of Wayne and Charles & his wife Tammy of Wanaque. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six...

Roselyn S. Silverman

Roselyn S. Silverman

Sep 9, 2018

Silverman, Roselyn S., 92 of Clifton, passed away on September 9, 2018. Cremation Services Private.

Eugenia Dziubinski

Eugenia Dziubinski

Sep 7, 2018

Dziubinski, Eugenia (Rodak), 87 of Clifton, passed away on September 7, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Zachar Dziubinski. Loving mother of Julia Karlicki and her husband John and Antonina Oliver and her husband Steven. Cherished grandmother of Adrianna Oliver. Sister of the late Stefan Rodak, the late Tatianna Kuncik, and Miroslawa Zwierchowska. Eugenia was born in Florynka, Lemkivschyna, Western...

James Frederick Eisenring

James Frederick Eisenring

Sep 6, 2018

Eisenring, James Frederick, 70 of Clifton, passed away on September 6, 2018. Cremation Services Private.

Walter Neczepir

Walter Neczepir

Sep 5, 2018

Neczepir, Walter, 92, of Clifton passed away on September 5, 2018. Beloved husband for 70 years of Katherine (Yarynycz). Dear father of Daniel & his wife Anne of Clifton and Paul of Bloomfield. Grandfather to Daniel, Diana, Darciann & Paul. Mr. Neczepir was born in the Ukraine and came to the US in 1947 settling in New York City before...

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