All Obituaries

Arne Soderlund, 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was a loving Father, Grandfather and a devoted husband. He will be greatly missed. Arne was born in New York City in 1929, he spent his early childhood in Sweden before moving back to the USA in the 1930’s. He served in the USAF during the Korean War and studied electrical engineering after discharge. Arne met Elinor and the two were married in 1960. They lived and raised a family in Long Island, NY before moving to...

Richard (Dick) W. Brady, Sr. of Mahwah, NJ passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023. Patriarch of the Brady clan of Wyckoff NJ, he was deeply loved by his family who will miss him dearly. Born in Englewood NJ in 1929, Dick was the youngest child of Bernard and Gladys Brady.  He and sister Barbara were raised in Fort Lee, NJ where he was an accomplished (state champ) high school basketball player, and a lifeguard at the Palisades Amusement Park pool. A true member of the Greatest...

William “Bill” George Poppe, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bill is welcomed into Heaven by his parents, William and Patricia Poppe. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Poppe, and his sister, Eileen Novelline. Bill is also survived by his former wife, Susan Poppe, and his two sons, Christopher and his wife Dianne, and their daughters Ashlyn and Devin, and Kevin and his wife Patricia, and their children Erin and Daniel. Bill is...

Matthew Torpey, lovingly known as Pat, of Oakland, NJ, previously of Wyckoff, NJ and Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, passed away on February 2nd, 2023 at the age of 84. A loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle; Matthew is survived by his sister, Mary, daughter, Christine, son, Thomas, and his daughter-in-law, Dawn; as well as his grandchildren Lindsay, Megan, Sean, and Matthew. He was predeceased by his loving wife. Joan, his parents, Matthew Sr. and Helen, and his sister, Helen. Matthew...

Jay Ira Wohl (79) passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 peacefully in his sleep after a brave battle with cancer. Jay, fondly known as Butch, was born to Herman and Jessie Wohl in Orange, New Jersey. He worked as an industrial roofer during his life and co-owned his own business (Ramig Roofing Co) for over 30 years until he retired. Throughout his life he enjoyed many days on the golf course, collecting model trains, classic cars and attending Yankees and Giants games with his kids. His...

Glenn Edward Miller, age 62, passed away suddenly on January, 28th, 2023. He was born on March 19th,1960 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ and lived in Midland Park his entire life. He graduated from Midland Park High School and was a master painter by trade. Glenn was known for his quick wit, zest for life, his golf game, and his avid love of fishing. He was predeceased by his father, Jay Preston Miller, his brother, Scott Douglas Miller, and his grandparents, Edward and Dorthea. Glenn is...

Bernard H. Grogan “Bud”, Age 87, of Wyckoff, NJ, Passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Friday, January 27, 2023. Bud was born in Elmira NY on December 30, 1935, the son of Dorothy and Hubert Hyland Grogan Bud graduated from Elmira High School in 1953, served two tours of duty in the United States Navy with 2 additional years with the US Army Reserves. After completing his Military Service, Bud worked a line mechanic for the Crown, Cork and Seal Corporation of North...

Every daughter boasts about how wonderful their father was; how impactful he was as a role model, but never could there be a better example than my dad. For the mere fact that my father stepped outside of his traditional role as a “dad” to be there for my daughter when she did not have one. He exuded kindness with every conversation that he had, for he would always offer his sage advice and words of encouragement to everyone he cared for…and he cared for so many. His smile...

Farhad Nazem, 74, of Hackensack died on Wednesday January 25, 2023, at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack. Farhad spent the first half of his life in Iran and Sweden. He spent the second half of his life in New Jersey with his family. Farhad enjoyed singing, socializing, and spending time with his family and dear friends. Farhad was best known for his jokes and positive outlook on life.  Surviving are his daughter, Sara Nazem, and son, Kian Nazem; brothers, Fereydoun...