Helen E. Schaars

Helen Erna Schaars, 82, resident of Arizona since 2005 (formerly of Palisades Park, NJ), passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024.  Devoted mother of Walter Wiegand and Lorraine (Matthew) Dunich. Cherished grandmother of Heather, John, Leighanne, Rebekah, Levi, Rachael, Elsa and Miles.   Loving aunt of William III (Mona) Harrison, John Harrison, the late Donna (Jim) …

Joan M. Magner

Joan M. Magner, 91, of Englewood (formerly of Hoboken), passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024.She is the loving mother of Kevin (Mary), Kelly (Michael) and the late Gerald (2005). She is the devotedsister of William Earl, Arlene Kiely, Rosemary Wiegartner, and Annie Costanza. She is also survived byher six cherished grandchildren, Katherine, Maxwell Album, …

Sheila A. Coppola

Sheila A. Coppola (née Heyart), 70, of New Milford, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024. Survived by her loving son Christopher Coppola. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Louis Coppola (2014) and her daughter, Nora Chlopicki (2011). Sheila was born in Ridgewood, NJ to Helen (née Parker) and Herman Heyart. She devoted her life …

Dorothy M. Knowles

Dorothy M. Knowles (née Zack), 94, of Wayne, NJ, passed away on March 19, 2024.  Predeceased by her husband, Thomas C. Knowles and her son, Kenneth R. Weber (2021).  Dorothy is survived by her daughter-in-law, Rosemarie Weber and two step-children, Barbara Arrowwood and Thomas Knowles. Dorothy was born in Passaic, NJ, and resided in Clifton …

Barbara E. Johnson

Barbara E. Johnson, Beloved Mother, Wife, Nurse, and Advocate, Passes Away at 71 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Johnson, a compassionate nurse, devoted advocate, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and supporter of veterans. Barbara Johnson passed away peacefully after a battle with lung cancer on March 15, 2024, surrounded by her family …

Alice Widman

Alice Widman, 90, of Dumont, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband, Theodore “Ted” Widman. She is also survived by her loving daughters, Laura (Steve) Riccardi and Maryann Widman, as well as her granddaughter, Jessica Pellettere. Alice is predeceased by her brother, Joseph Kopacz, and her two …

Benedetta Vassallo

Benedetta Vassallo, 93, of Bergenfield, passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2024. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph Vassallo. Survived by her loving children, Jochim (Sonia) Vassallo, Anthony Vassallo, and Josephine Milne, and her caring sister Rosalie (Salvatore) Graziano. She is also survived by her dearest grandchildren, Magen (David) Aveta, Alexandra Vassallo, and …

Rosemarie L. Fricioni

Rosemarie L. Fricioni, 90, of River Vale, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023. Beloved wife of her late husband, Dominick Fricioni (2015). Dear sister of the late Salvatore Nocella. Caring mother of Denise (Gary) Hageman and Jodi (Jim) Rodgers. Cherished grandmother of Brianna (Ryan) Dublirer, Lindsey, James, Julia, and Matthew. Loving great grandmother …