Richard W. Schmude

Richard W. Schmude, 77, a 45-year resident of Dumont, NJ, died on April 23, 2023 at Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck.  Loving husband of Maureen (née Murphy).  Devoted father of Lisa Ninchritz and her husband André, Richard Schmude and his wife Marianne, Daniel Schmude and his wife Theresa, Michael Schmude and his wife Danna.  Cherished …

Andrew J. Mirto

Andrew J. Mirto, 95, of Dumont, died peacefully at his home on April 14, 2023.  Beloved husband of Eileen F. Sisti Mirto.  Loving father of  Michelle Minier.  Cherished grandfather of Andrew Thomas Bath. Andrew was born in New York City to Laura (née Coluccio) and Ettore Mirto.  He was a Corporal in the United States …

Salvatore Carramusa

Salvatore Carramusa, 83, of Hackensack, died peacefully on April 6th.   Salvatore was born in Palermo, Italy. He grew up during the post-war era in that northern Sicilian city where he began working early in life and learned his craft in masonry and construction. As a teenager and young adult, he was an avid cyclist …

John L. Ernest

John L. Ernest, 84, of Dumont, NJ, died peacefully on April 4, 2023 with his family at his side.  Beloved husband of Loretta (née Brennan).  Loving father of John L. (Laura) Ernest, Sharon (James) Mullins, Stephen Ernest, Mandy (Christopher) Galati, Charles (Barbara) Ernest and Madeleine Ernest.  Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Ryan) Magee, Jessica, Samantha, Alexis, …

Helen E. Lortz

Helen E. Lortz (née Voelz), 91, of Dumont, died peacefully on April 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter John Lortz (1963).  Loving mother of Peter, Jr. and his wife Olympia, David and his wife Pauline, Sherri Bottomley.  Cherished grandmother of Peter John III, Michele Angela, Lisa Marie, Melissa …

Catherine A. Cotrone

Catherine A. Cotrone (née Rollo), 92, of Bergenfield, died peacefully on April 2, 2023.  Loving mother of Vincent and his wife Lori, Toni Hayes and her husband Tom.  Cherished grandmother of Danielle, Alison, Michael and Megan. Catherine was born in New York City to Michael Rollo and Antoinette (née Daniele).  She was a secretary with …

Brian M. O’Connell

Brian Michael O’Connell was born on February 17, 1933 in Limerick City, Ireland. He was one of fourteen children to Daniel and Anne O’Connell. He worked in a grocery store in Limerick City before immigrating to New York City in 1954 with his late sister Nancy (Anne) Johnson by ship through Ellis Island. Upon arrival, …