John R. “Bob” Dondero, 90, of Riverdale, NJ (formerly of Dumont), passed away peacefully at his home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Virginia “Ginny” Dondero (née Kowantz); a devoted father to Michael Dondero and his partner Roland Hernandez, Peter Dondero and his wife Donna, and …
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Arnold F. O’Callaghan
Arnold “Arnie” F. O’Callaghan, 77, of Dumont, passed away on May 3, 2026. A proud United States Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient who served in Vietnam, Arnie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose humor, resilience, and love for his family left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Arnie is …
Patricia Ann Smith
Patricia Ann Smith (nee Brady), of Dumont for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. She is survived by her loving sons, Vincent (Cara), Kevin, and Keith (Suzie) Smith, and her cherished daughter, Denise (David) Sprengel, as well as her 8 dearest grandchildren; Kelly, Delaney, Donovan, Emma, Rylee, Brady, Rebecca, and Christopher. She will be dearly missed by her beloved …
Kathleen Oates
Kathleen Oates nee O’Reilly of Dumont, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 77. Kathleen was born on June 19, 1948, in London, UK. Her family emigrated to Brisbane , Australia in 1949. In 1963 they emigrated to New York City, where she met her husband. …
Joann M. Pandolfi
Joann M. Pandolfi (née Girardi), 80, of Bergenfield, NJ, passed away on April 8, 2026. Beloved wife of Joseph F. Pandolfi. Devoted mother of Laura Haines and her husband Jeffrey, Anthony Pandolfi and his wife Cheryl. Cherished grandmother of Sophie and Nicholas. Dear sister of Anthony Pandolfi and his wife Susan. Predeceased by her sister, …
Eileen T. Mulroy
Eileen T, Mulroy, formerly of Dumont, passed away on April 7, 2026. Predeceased by her husband, James T Mulroy and survived by her loving daughter Eileen P, Mulroy, her beloved sister, Patricia Pyckowski, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Eileen was born in Brooklyn, New York to Patrick and Madeline Faulkner. She graduated …
Mathew Ceglia
Mathew Ceglia, age 101, of Dumont, NJ (currently of Paramus), passed away on March 21, 2026, at the Veterans’ Home of Paramus. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (née Mongelli) and the loving father of Michelle Ceglia. Mathew was born in New York City as one of seven children to Maria Nicola …
Joan B. Trank
Joan Trank (nee Ahern) of Dumont passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. She was 90 years old. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Trank; devoted and loving mother of her daughters Jo Ann Presky, Mary Trank, Eileen Sheehan and her husband John; cherished grandmother of Sarah Lachenauer and her husband Jeff, …
Helen Vanides
Helen Vanides (nee Regas) October 15, 1935 – March 4, 2026 Helen Vanides (nee Regas) passed away peacefully at Englewood Hospital on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on October 15, 1935, in New York, New York to the late Nicholas Regas and Angulina Regas (nee Katsafouros), both deceased. She …
John Formoso
It is with profound sorrow and abiding love that we announce the passing of United States Marine Corps Major, John Formoso, an adored husband, cherished father, and loyal friend, who passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on October 20, 1971, in Brooklyn to Faustina and Juan Formoso, John was …