All Obituaries

Trina Gertrude Wendelaar, 87, of Midland Park, passed away at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  Trina was born to Gerrit and Gertrude in the house that she passed away in. She was a lifelong resident of Midland Park and a graduate of Eastern Christian High Schools.  Trina was a member of Irving Park Christian Reformed Church and Faith Reformed Church. Trina leaves behind her husband of 68 years, William R. Wendelaar, and three children William, Jr., Linda and her husband Wayne Riker,...

Claire Neuner, born on April 9, 1941, in Brooklyn, was raised by Otto and Emily Cavaliere on Christie Heights St. in Leonia, along with her brother Richard. She peacefully passed away in Franklin Lakes on June 2nd, 2023, at the age of 82. During her formative years, Claire discovered her passion for playing the piano and excelled as the head majorette at Leonia High School. She pursued her education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she focused on Communications, ultimately leading...

Helene Mastrogiovanni, 89, of Paramus died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born and raised in Hoboken, she has lived in Paramus for the past 59 years.  She was an Executive Secretary for Sultan Dental in Englewood until she finally retired the second time in 2015 at the age of 81. Helene is survived by her sons John and his wife Patti, Craig and his wife Marge and her beloved grandson Johnny, her brother Joseph along with many nieces and nephews.  Helene was predeceased by her...

In loving memory of Beata Onefater, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and world champion dancer.  On May 30, 2023, at the age of 45, Beata passed on embraced by her family.  She leaves behind a legacy of grace, beauty, and a kind-hearted spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her.  Born on July 21, 1977, her presence brought warmth, care, and compassion that resonated throughout her entire life. Beata is survived by her loving husband, Zachary; her devoted...

Marie A. Zumbano, 90, of Waldwick, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023.  Born in Little Ferry, she lived in Waldwick for 62 years. Marie was a Casualty Claims Adjuster for Royal Insurance Company until she retired. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Anna, her brother Albert, and husband George Zumbano, Marie is survived by her daughter Kathy Garbaccio, her son Mark Wisnewski and his wife Denise, her brothers Paul, Richie, Steven, Danny, John, three stepchildren, nine grandchildren...

Peter S. Dacales, aged 95 of Waldwick, passed away on Sunday, May 28. He was born in the Oakland section of North Philadelphia, PA, to Speros and Chrisanthe Dacales of Valimitika, Greece. He attended Philadelphia public schools and graduated from the prestigious Central High of Philadelphia, earning a B.S. in Arts in 1946. Central High School is the only high school in the United States with authority to confer academic degrees upon its graduates. After graduation he attended The...

Carol Canariato was born in Queens, NY. She attended classes at Queens College and went on to work at the FAA and ITT as an Executive Secretary until she met the love of her life Sal Canariato. They married in 1966 and transferred briefly to the midwest where Carol worked at 3M Corporation as an Executive Secretary on an Aerospace project. Upon returning to New York, Carol and Sal started raising a family, residing in NJ where they brought up their children. Carol was part of a family...

Anthony Bohaczuk, 74, of Wyckoff, NJ, died peacefully on May 27, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Anthony was born on July 2, 1948, in Bavaria, Germany to Clara and Teodor. He immigrated with his parents to Philadelphia in the early 1950s. In honor of his paternal Ukrainian heritage, Anthony attended Ukrainian Catholic parochial school, where he remembers painting the Basilian Sisters convent as a grade school assignment. By an early age he was fluent in German, Ukrainian, and English....

.  Robert A. Skead (Bob) has taken leave of this place to be with his Savior Jesus Christ. Bob passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age of 97. His wife of 69 years, Mildred, entered heaven five years earlier. Bob was an avid fly fisherman, gardener, wood worker and wood carver. As a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgewood for more than 65 years, Bob served as a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, deacon, elder and as a member of the board of Trustees and...

Elaine Weiss, age 76, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Newton Medical Center with her family by her side.  Elaine was born in Paterson, NJ and had lived in Wyckoff and Mahwah before moving to Sussex, NJ 16 years ago.  Elaine was a graduate of Eastern Christian High School and later Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School.  Although, she did not hold a position in the work force, her greatest achievement in life was caring for her family. Elaine is survived by her devoted...