All Obituaries

Edward W. Basta, Jr., age 62, of Woodbridge, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2019, at the Overlook Medical Center, Summit. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Memorial Gathering on Tuesday April 23, 2019, from 11am-1pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 1 pm, at the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, NJ. In lieu of flowers, as per Edward’s wish, kindly offer donations for the benefit of Sean E. Lavin. Born in Elizabeth, to Edward, Sr. and...

Barbara Jean Vallette Shafer, of Winfield Park, formerly of Pompton Lakes, NJ, passed into Glory the morning of March 27, 2019.  Born on Staten Island to Raymond and Mildred (nee Attlesey) Vallette on July 26, 1941, Barbara’s youth was spent in Cranford and Winfield Park, NJ.  In Junior High, Barbara left Winfield Park and entered boarding school at the Bob Jones Academy in Greenville, SC.  Once graduated, she attended Shelton College in what is now known as Skylands...

Alexander Dowzycki, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 16th at CareOne The Highland nursing home, Edison.  Born in Elizabeth he has resided in Clark for 59 years. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Memorial Mass, 10 am, at St. John the Apostle R. C. Church, Linden. Arrangements are under the direction of the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211 Westfield Avenue, Clark. As per Alexander's wishes, kindly omit flowers and offer donations to the...

Marie E. Kluge (nee Milochik), age 79, of Clark, passed away on Thursday March, 14, 2019. Born in Perth Amboy, to George and Elizabeth Milochik, she resided in Edison for most of her life until recently moving to Clark. Marie worked for over 20 years as an executive secretary for Johnson & Johnson of Raritan, NJ. She graduated from Essex County College as Valedictorian of the class of 1962. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Tuesday March 19,...

Encarnacion Leyva (nee Mojena), age 78, of Hialeah, FL, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday March 11, 2019, at the Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah, FL. Mrs. Leyva was born to Alsibiade and Gregoria Mojena in 1941. She worked as a machine operator in the pharmaceutical industry for many years. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Entombment/Committal Service on Monday March, 18, 2019, for 11 am, at the Marlboro Cemetery, Morganville, NJ. Mrs. Leyva...

Anna M. Kovtun (nee Matrunich) age 89, of Linden, died on Friday March 8, 2019, at the Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge. Born in Elizabeth, Mrs. Kovtun was a longtime resident of Linden. She was a co-owner and operator of Big John's Tire and Auto Sales of Roselle with her husband John for 13 years. She also was a longtime employee of several of the major phone companies through the 1950's and 1960's. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on...

Veronica “Vera” Dorio (nee Komar), age 91, passed away on Wednesday  February 27, 2019, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving children. Born in Jersey City, she moved with her young family to Clark in 1954. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Saturday March, 2, 2019, at 8:30 am, from the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, thence to St. John the Apostle R.C. Church, Linden, where a Mass of Christian...

Helen L. Perry, age 76, passed away on Thursday January 31, 2019 at her son’s home in Rahway, while comforted with the love of her family. Born in Newark, where she would later meet her husband, Peter, whom she was married to for 40 years until his passing in 2008. Helen and Peter had one child, David, who they were devoted parents to. Their relationship with each other and their child was the epitome of love. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her...

Robert E. "Bob" Weber, age 57, of Clark, died suddenly on Friday January 4, 2019, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rahway to Thomas J. and Joan Weber, Mr. Weber was raised in Linden and has since resided in Clark for the past 34 years. Mr. Weber was a 36 year employee of PSE&G at the Linden Generating Station where he worked as an electrician. He was a proud member of IBEW Local Union 94 where he held various...

John “Jack” E. Bartlebaugh, age 87, of Lumberton, died on Sunday December 23, 2018, at the Virtua-Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly. Born in Rahway, to Boyd and Ruth Bartlebaugh, Mr. Bartlebaugh was a longtime resident of Clark and most recently resided in Lumberton. He was employed by L’Oreal of Clark for over 20 years. Mr. Bartlebaugh honorably served in the US Army from 1951-1953 serving in the Korean War.  He was also a member of the V.F.W of Rahway.  Relatives...