All Obituaries

After a prolonged battle with lung cancer, Sister Ellyn Flores-Cabralles died on December 1, 2023 in Wyckoff, NJ at the age of 54 surrounded by her loving family at 0800 am. She leaves behind her husband, Ferdinand Cabralles; her nephew Zion and niece Zavia Flores. Ellyn was born on May 21, 1969 in Manila, Philippines to father, Neptali Flores who predeceased her and mother, Lilia Flores. She grew up in a large, loving family with three sisters, Everlie, Emily, Elgen and one brother,...

John James Galvin, 87, died peacefully in Ridgewood, NJ on November 30, 2023. John was born on June 19, 1936, in New York City, the son of John and Mary Galvin. He was the third of their six children. He is preceded in death by his brothers Daniel, Patrick, James, and Edward. He is survived by his sister Kathleen, his beloved wife Deidre, his sons, George and John, their wives Beth and Mary, and his four grandchildren Natalie, Rylee, Sean, and John junior. John was put on this earth to help...

Eugene K. Hucke, 82, formerly of North Haledon and Wayne, NJ passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023. He was born in Paterson, NJ to Herbert and Evelyn (Schmitz) Hucke. Gene attended Central High School in Paterson before entering the United States Navy. He was stationed in Nice, France aboard the U.S.S. Springfield. Upon his return home from service, he was employed by Mayfair Home Improvement in Hawthorne, NJ, where he worked before eventually becoming owner and president for over 45...

In loving memory of Frank DeMaria, Jr. MD, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. A well-known and loved pediatrician to many in Northern NJ, he passed away peacefully at home on November 27th at the age of 89. With his wife of 64 years, Carolyn DeMaria MD, 'Doctor Frank' co-founded Valley Pediatrics, caring for children across northern NJ for 42 years. He served as a Lt. Commander in the US Navy and as President of the Medical Staff at Valley Hospital. In his retirement, he...

Peter Joseph Marzullo, a cherished husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 2, 1943, to Jack and Catherine Marzullo. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Janet, and his son Marc. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy, and his children Christine (Eric), John (Karina), and Alicia (Ben). He had 5 grandchildren, Evan, Ella, Cara, Catherine, and Dylan. He was a brother-in-law...

Smt. Raj Kumari Mehra passed away peacefully from this life on November 25, 2023, in New York City with her beloved family by her side. She was born on November 29, 1926, in Lahore, India, as the eldest of Shri Mulkh Raj and Smt. Shanti Devi’s five children. Raj Kumari and her siblings attended the Arya Samaj School affiliated with their Temple and enjoyed a happy childhood among family and friends. In 1942, she married Shri Milkhi Ram Mehra, a textile merchant and they welcomed two...

In loving memory of Dr. Ashok Sharma, a devoted husband, father, and distinguished cardiologist who passed away at the age of 71. Born in India, he graduated from Amritsar Medical College and completed his fellowship in the United States, showcasing his commitment to medical excellence. In 1978, Dr. Sharma moved to the United States, where he built a remarkable career as a cardiologist. Since 1985, Dr. Sharma served on the staff at Valley Hospital, where he played a pivotal role in...

Norbel W. Van Der Velde, 80 passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023. She was born in Paterson, NJ to Norman and Isabel Hopper. She was predeceased by her mother Isabel in 1975 and father Norman in 1991. Her parents raised her in Hawthorne NJ where they had deep roots in the community. She was a Hawthorne High school graduate where she then went on to William Paterson University to receive her bachelors degree in early education. She went on to have a teaching career with the...

Edward F. Mault, age 94 of Mahwah, NJ, formally of Wyckoff, NJ, earned his eternal reward in heaven on Monday, November 20, 2023.  Ed died peacefully at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born and raised in Paterson, NJ and had been a longtime resident of Wyckoff before moving to Florida and returning to reside in Mahwah in 2020.    He was a faithful parishioner over 50 years at St. Elizabeth RC Church, Wyckoff. Ed was a US Army Veteran serving...

Norman Taranto, Jr, 81, of Oakland and formerly of Wyckoff, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.  Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Norm lived in Wyckoff before moving to Oakland in 2003. Norman’s career in education adds up to 10 years as a health and physical education teacher plus 17 years as the supervisor for the Ramapo athletic department. In 1970 Norman introduced for the first time wrestling along with many sporting opportunities for girls at all levels including...