All Obituaries

Edward “Ed” Komsa Jr. was called home to God on April 10, 2024.  Edward was the devoted husband of Jacqueline Komsa (Ceccarelli), with whom he shared the deepest love since high school, marrying in 1976. Their love blossomed into a family when they welcomed their first daughter, Christina, followed by two additional blessings, Lauren and Matthew. As a husband, father, and grandfather, Ed was a beacon of love and support.  His grandchildren, Alexis,  Ryan, Helena,...

Lisa M. Scavone, age 62, of Highland Beach, FL, formerly of Mahwah, NJ was called home to the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with her loving husband by her side.  Lisa was born in Jersey City and had been a resident of Mahwah before moving to Highland Beach, FL.  Prior to her retirement, Lisa was an Equities Trader with Bear Sterns in Manhattan, for 10 years.  Lisa was a parishioner of St. Lucy’s RC Church, Highland Beach, FL. Lisa is survived by her loving husband,...

Philip Stavropoulos, age 72, of Midland Park New Jersey, passed away 04/13/2024. Born in Greece, he lived first in Fort Lee, NJ with his wife Nopee of 45 years before moving to Midland Park in 1988.  He loved spending time with his family, traveling with his wife, and cooking steaks on the grill.  He was passionate about politics, philosophy, and family.  Philip was the Manager of Matthews Diner in Waldwick, NJ where he was known and beloved by the many patrons and...

  Having lived a long and happy life, spent with family and friends, Joe passed from the arms of his loved ones to the arms of our lord, on April 11, 2024 Joe was born in Paterson NJ to Mike and Marge Kelleher and entered life a few minutes after his twin, and partner in crime, Frank. His sister Anne joined the boys a few years later. Growing up in Paterson, he was a member of the Paterson Skating Club for years where he competed and was quite successful.  Following graduation...

Timothy B. McBride, retired tax and financial advisor, passed away on April 10, 2024 in Wyckoff, NJ. Widower to his beloved Marcia (d. 2021), father to Adam and his wife Sally, and grandfather to Max and Alex, Tim was a cherished member of the extended McBride family, and a friend to so many in the communities he adored, including Washington, D.C., Westhampton, NY, and Sea Island, GA. Tim earned both a Law Degree (1975) and a Master of Law in Taxation (1980) from Georgetown University. He...

Orazio Carmine Troiano,JR.,age 92, of North Haledon and formerly of Wyckoff, died on April 10, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, lived in Wyckoff before moving to North Haledon, 25 Years ago. He served as a Corporal in the US Army for four years. He then became the owner of Modernage Photographic Services, in NYC as CEO and President for 40 years. He was an avid golfer and was a member at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota, Florida for 27 years. He is survived by Patricia...

Kathi Harnig of Glen Rock, NJ, age 85, died on April 10, 2024, after a year’s long battle with dementia. Born in 1938, she was the 4th of the 6 children of John and Alice Ahearn of Queens, NY and studied nursing, earning her RN from the St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn. She married her husband John in 1961. They moved to Pittsburgh, PA and had their one and only daughter, Gretchen in 1966. They lived in Framingham, MA for one year before settling in Glen Rock, NJ...

   Otto Anthony Payonzeck of Wanaque, New Jersey and formerly of Williamsburg, Virginia and Franklin Lakes, New Jersey passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024. Otto’s greatest love was for Polly, his beautiful wife of 60 years and his children and grandchildren. In the summer of 1962, Polly caught Otto’s eye while he was in the midst of singing “10,000 Men of Harvard” at a local watering hole on Cape Cod. They were married the following summer. Otto was a...

Robert John Occhipinti, Jr., age 30, of Waldwick passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2024. Robert is survived by his parents Robert Occhipinti, Sr. and Donna Mancinelli and his brother Michael Anthony Occhipinti. He was a beloved nephew to Laura DeForne, Richard Mancinelli, and Denise Occhipinti. Robbie was a beloved cousin to many - John and Julianna Occhipinti, Melissa and Jeffrey Woodhouse, John and Daniel DeForne, Paula and Mike DiPilla, Christopher, Danielle, RJ, Ryan, Matthew and...

Janet Ann Parkhurst of Wyckoff passed away on April 7, 2024.  She was born in Ridgewood. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Hopper of Waldwick and Glen Rock.  She was a graduate of Ramsey High School in 1950. Beloved wife of Clark H. Parkhurst, Jr. who predeceased her in 1995. Janet is survived by her sons Todd T. Parkhurst and Clark H. Parkhurst III and 2 grandchildren, Jessica & Clark IV. At Janet’s request, the Parkhurst family will hold a private...