All Obituaries

George Lobo, 76, of Mahwah, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Born in Karachi, Pakistan, he lived there until moving to Mahwah about 36 years ago. He was the CEO of Joseph Lobo Surveyors in Karachi, Pakistan. George is survived by his loving wife Rosie, his children Denise and Stephan Rothe, Karen Lobo and Vipul Mody, Wesley and Barbara Lobo and Gerrard and Ali Lobo; his 5 grandchildren: Elizabeth, Andrew, Anika, Giselle and Emma.     The family will receive...

Rosemary Forte (nee Fischetti), 81, of Saddle River, died September 18, 2023. Affectionately known as “Roe,” she was a captivating storyteller whose boundless warmth could turn a chance meeting into a lifelong friendship.  Roe’s heart overflowed with generosity, she epitomized the holiday spirit, ensuring her table was never without an eclectic mix of family, friends, and often strangers who she quickly made feel like kin. She was an avid book collector and lover of...

Ishani G. Bhatt, age 77 who lived in NY and in later years in NJ and Florida, died peacefully on Monday morning September 18 2023, at Woodcliff Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her family was with her. Born in Mehmadabad Gujarat on May 4, 1946, she was the daughter of the Late Shri Kanaiyalal Shelat and Late Shrimati Jayaben Thaker. She received her master’s degree in economics from Gujarat University. Ishani married Ghanshyam in 1967 and immigrated to England in 1969....

Joseph E Desiderio, 79 of Spring Lake, NJ passed away on August 25th surrounded by his family.  Joe was born in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph Desiderio and Alice Dorothy Cox on February 29, 1944. He is survived by his college sweetheart, Hellin, of 57 years. His children, daughter, Tara (Dan Moynihan) of Charleston SC, son, Gregg (Mindy) of Oakland NJ, daughter, Heather (Dave D’Alessandro) of Hopewell NJ and daughter, Alissa (Adam Heide) also of Hopewell NJ; his grandchildren Jack...

Gaye Hannon, 83, of Wyckoff, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023 surrounded by family and friends-who-were-family. Born and raised in New Jersey, she had a tremendous childhood and adored her parents, Elizabeth and Raymond Kohan. Gaye worked for the Port Authority of NY/NJ before starting her own family. She loved everything about “the Port” and it is there that she met her husband of 46 years, Tom Hannon.  They met on a work sponsored ski trip — though...

Rev. Elizabeth (Betty) L. Johnson graduated to Heaven on September 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Elizabeth Louise Schumann was born April 17, 1930, to Charles W. Schumann and Elsie Toni (Heyssig) Schumann. Elizabeth had an older brother, Charles W. Schumann, and a younger sister Trudy (Gertrude Schumann) Kraetsch, both predeceased. The family lived in Teaneck, and she graduated from Teaneck High School. Her family was Lutheran, but when she married, she converted to being a Methodist. She...

Maria Cristina Gomes, age 95, of Midland Park, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Maria was born in Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal and emigrated to the United States, with her daughter on December 20, 1966.  Maria’s husband followed three years later.  Maria’s greatest accomplishment in life was dedicating her time and talents to raising their daughter and spending time with her husband and extended...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Zannikos, “Papou Yanni” 88, of Wyckoff, New Jersey on September 12th, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, son, papou, uncle and friend. His generosity and kindness to family, friends and even strangers were like no other. John immigrated to the United States when he was a young boy from Chios, Greece leaving behind his parents and eight siblings. His determination for success in finding the American Dream was...

Theodore Edward (Ted) King, Sr. passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 at the age of 89, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in the Bronx, Ted was the eldest of the four children of Theodore & Dorothy King. Ted spent much of his early life in the Bronx, a neighborhood tie which he forever held dear. Here, he attended Mount Saint Michael’s Academy before becoming a Fordham Ram, two institutions he was proud to be a member of and support throughout his...