All Obituaries

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved father Michael Dominic Gonnella Jr. He passed on September 29, 2022. He was born Septemner 21,1946 in Newark, NJ. He resided in Waldwick, NJ. He was the proud owner of Toni Michael’s hair salon in Ridgewood, NJ. He worked at Morning Glow hair salon in Waldwick, NJ until his retirement in 2021. Our father enjoyed golfing, bowling, cooking and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved to vacation in Myrtle Beach, South...

Allen Stellingwerf, age 92, of Ramsey died September 29, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Hawthorne, NJ, Al was a third-degree Mason. He served his country proudly in the US Air Force from 1951 – 1953 and holds a master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University. Al was the owner of Aldors Cabinet Corner and Swim Center in Wyckoff, NJ until he retired to enjoy his hobby of renovating his houses at Greenwood Lake and Wolf Lake, fishing with his children and...

Marjorie Russo (nee Franklin) age 91 of Wyckoff, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in the West Village of New York City, Marjorie came to the New Jersey suburbs and settled in Wyckoff in 1972. She worked many years in the financial industry in New York City and retired as Office Manager for Alex Brown & Sons Investments in 1998. Her many interests included gardening, cooking, and entertaining her family for holidays and special occasions. Surviving are...

Emily Carey, 91, of Wyckoff, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born in New York to Michael and Emily McKeon, November 15, 1930, and grew up in the Bronx. She worked for MetLife in New York. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph, and loving mother of sons Michael and Stephen, and daughter Noreen (Frank Doyle); sister Alice Bradin; brothers Michael, and Jimmy McKeon; grandson Frank Doyle; and is predeceased by her daughter Patricia, and brother George. She was a...

Amy Tominovich, 58, of Wyckoff, NJ passed away on September 26, 2022. Born in Ridgewood to Michael and Alison Stott in 1964, Amy is the beloved wife of Rod Tominovich; loving mother to Carly Tominovich of New York, NY, Max Tominovich of Wyckoff, NJ, and her furriest son, Collin; devoted sister to Timothy Stott of Wyckoff, David Stott of Chicago, IL, Greg and Dana Stott of Haworth, TJ Stott of Ridgewood, and the late Michael Jr. Stott, who passed away in 1997; adoring aunt to many nieces and...

Jane J. Spittler, 99, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022.  Born in Paterson, she grew up and lived in Fair Lawn before retiring to East Stroudsburg, PA 38 years ago. She was a microfilmer for Curtiss-Wright in Wood-Ridge until she retired.  She was a member of the former 1st Christian Reformed Church in Haledon before moving to Pennsylvania.  She enjoyed sewing and knitting, especially making her own clothing.  She also enjoyed traveling...

It is with a very heavy heart that I share with you the news of the passing of KEITH ROBERT SHEDLOCK, born May 3, 1957 in Paterson NJ. Keith grew up in Clifton, NJ where he was actively involved in The Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Keith was diagnosed with a terminal brain disease in 2007. He remained in the care of his loving family until he required the full- time services of a nursing home in 2017. After being diagnosed, he valiantly fought to live life to the fullest in spite of the...

Roger Turley, 87, of Glen Rock and formerly of Waldwick, NJ passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Born and raised in Jersey City, he resided in Waldwick from 1970 to 2018 when he moved to Glen Rock. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood. Roger loved to summer at the beach with his wife Tina and their extended family. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his great grandchildren. Loving and devoted father of Janice Waggoner and husband...

Frederick F. McCarthy of Ridgewood, NJ lost his courageous battle with cancer on September 22, 2022 at the age of 76. Born to the late Frederick Francis and Mildred May (Heckel), "Fred" grew up in Radburn, graduated from Fair Lawn High School and Farleigh Dickinson University, served in the U.S. Army inVietnam, and then had a long and successful career at Chase Manhattan Bank in...