Charles W. Knotts

Charles W. Knotts, 92, of Dumont, NJ, passed away peacefully November 23, 2024.  Predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances (née Traverso).  Devoted father of Cheryl Knotts, Maria Schackner and her husband Bob.  Cherished grandfather of Ryan and his wife Sarah, Sarah Flammia and her husband Domenic, and great-grandfather of Anna, Nora, Mason and Jackson.  Dear …

Demetrio E. Echon

Demetrio E. Echon, 91, of Hackensack, NJ (formerly of Bergenfield, NJ) passed away on December 17, 2024.  Beloved husband of Natividad (née Manglicmot).  Devoted father of Jaime (Jerry Nida), Jeanet E. (Angelito) De La Cruz, Joseph (Lyza), Joey (Grace) and Julie Echon.  Cherished grandfather of 11 and 15 great-grandchildren. Demetrio was born in the Philippines …

Rafael Khoury, Jr.

Rafael Khoury, Jr., 41, of Lodi, NJ passed away December 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Devoted son of Rafael Khoury, Sr. and Luz De Alba Ramirez.  Loving brother of Carlos (Treechada) Khoury, Felix Khoury and Susana (Thomas) Sanchez Torres.  Also survived by cherished nieces and nephews. Rafael was born in New York City, and was an …

Joyce L. Castagna

Joyce L. Castagna (née Barnickel), 93, of Lyndhurst (formerly of North Arlington and Jersey City), passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Carmine A. Castagna (2009).  Joyce is survived by her children; Philip Castagna and his wife Karen and Susan Fasching and her husband Joseph, her grandchildren; Jaimie and Joseph …

Bridget O’Connor

Bridget O’Connor, 84, of Mahwah, formerly of Dumont, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, Patrick O’Connor (2011). Bridget was the loving mother of Noreen Twiss and her husband Edward, Patricia MacEwen and her husband Robert, Bernadette O’Connor and John Senos, and Kerri Compton and …

Elisa G. Garcia

Elisa G. Garcia, 65, of Bergenfield, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 41 years to Jose Garcia. Loving mother of James (Julieanne), John (Janina), Joey, and Jay. Cherished sister of Ciso, Gino, Manny, and Romel Garcia. Devoted grandmother of Vincent, Emmanuel, Isabella, Mireya, Jelo, Jaden, and …

Sandra Marie Rufo

Sandra Marie Rufo (nee Callaro), 71, of Dumont, passed away November 11, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Beloved wife of Dante Rufo, Sr. for 51 years. Adored mother to Daina Ronne (widowed; Ralph), Dante Rufo (Raquel), Jamee Crotty (Terrence). Grandmother to Alexa Ronne, Joseph Ronne, Guilianna Ronne, Grace Rufo, Emily Rufo, Terrence Crotty, Jr., …