With the deepest of sorrow, we announce the passing of Laura Ann Hines from natural causes on Sept. 11, 2025 in her home in Dumont, NJ. She was seventy-nine years old. An avid reader and student of life, Laura’s greatest comfort came in the company of friends and family. Born in the Bronx on April …
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Angela M. Vala
Angela M. Vala (née Auletta), 91, of Dumont, NJ, entered into eternal life on September 4, 2025. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael Vala (2012). Loving mother of Nancy Vala and her wife Lorraine Trestka, Renee Vala, Michele West and her husband Daniel, Michael Vala and his wife Caroline. Cherished grandmother of Shawn and his …
Carmelo Savoia
Carmelo Savoia, 91, of Bergenfield, NJ, entered into eternal life on August 31, 2025. Beloved husband of Rosaria Savoia. Loving father of Rosaria (Lorenzo) Cafasso, Antonina (Carmelo) Gramuglia, Giovanni (Joyce) Savoia, Vincenzo (Michelle) Savoia. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Jessica, Cynthia, Andrew, Alyssa, Lorenzo, Michela, Mia, Kayla, Joseph, and Vinnie, and great-grandfather of Lucas. Predeceased by …
Emma G. Jackson
Emma Jackson (née Santana), 84, of Bergenfield, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Jackson and a devoted mother to Liza (Dwaine) and Alma (Brandon). Emma was a cherished grandmother to D.J., Jovani, Xavier, Maya, Layla, and Joley, and a great-grandmother to Zylah. She is survived by …
Imelda Bautista
Imelda Bautista, 84, of Dumont, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Agripino Bautista and was predeceased by her brothers Edgardo and Conrado Benitez. Imelda leaves behind her loving children, Eric and Kenneth Bautista, along with their spouses, and her cherished grandchildren Tyler, Harper, Xander, and …
George D. Milne
George D. Milne of New Milford, New Jersey, a 43 year member of I.A.T.S.E. Local One, passed away at home on August 5, 2025 at 64 years old after an all too brief battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 36 years to Michaela (née Owens) and devoted father to Melissa and Jessica. A third-generation Broadway …
Alfred De Rosa
Alfred De Rosa, 70, of Dumont, born June 19, 1955, passed away June 29, 2025. He married his beloved wife, Josephine, in 2014 and they lived in Dumont. He was a devoted father of Alfred De Rosa II and step-son, Jeffry Fox. Cherished grandpa (Pops) of his four adoring grandchildren: Madison, Alyssa, Allison and Olivia. …
Jewel Thompson
Dr. Jewel Annabelle Taylor Thompson, born on October 27, 1935, in Kinsale, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:10 pm. She was the daughter of Rev. Dr. Waverly Edward Taylor, Sr. and Ella Joyce Holman Taylor and was one of six siblings: Phyllis Taylor Hall of Baltimore, Maryland, and the late Joyce …
Maria Baroutoglou
Maria C. Baroutoglou, 68, of Dumont, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025. She is survived by her two cherished daughters, Anastasia and Antonia, as well as her two loving brothers, Savvas and Stefanos. She is also survived by her dearest grandchildren, Giorgio and Christos. Maria will be dearly missed by her beloved family and …
Dennis Stewart
Dennis Stewart, 69, of Dumont, died on May 18, 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia (née Gillespie) (2021). Devoted father of Gregory Stewart, Carly (Steven) Subota and Jeffrey Hilts. Cherished grandfather of Christopher and Audrey. Dear brother of Gregory (Sheila) Stewart. Dennis was born in Montclair, NJ to Margaret (née MacDonald) and William A. …