All Obituaries

Richard "Ricky" Meigs, age 58, of Iselin, passed away on Sunday December 29, 2019, at the Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel.  Born in Elizabeth to the late George and Mildred Meigs, Ricky lived in Clark for many years before moving to Iselin 15 years ago. He loved music and time with his family. Ricky is survived by his siblings, G. Raymond Meigs, Karen Bauer, Diane Meigs-Poznanski and her husband Tom, Linda Meigs, and Patricia Saracino and her husband Frank; and many nieces...

Mildred D. Lallasher, age 97, lifelong resident of Linden, passed away on Wednesday December 25, 2019, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway. Born in Linden, to Anicada Strazdas and Mary (nee Steffon), Mrs. Lallasher was a lifelong resident of Linden. She worked as a waitress for 50years at the Dorothy Dennis Restaurant of Elizabeth, NJ. She was a member of the Linden Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Lallasher is survived by her children, Rich G. Lallasher, Jr. and his...

Thomas F. Kellman, age 64, of Winfield Park, passed away on Tuesday December 24, 2019, at his residence. Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Kellman, has resided in Winfield Park for most of his life. He worked for the Huls America Inc. Miplom Division of Elizabeth for many years, as well as the Winfield Park First Aid Squad. He is survived by his sister Mary T. Haury and many cousins.

Frances Tropeano, age 77, of Toms River, NJ passed away peacefully in her home while being surrounded by the love of her family.  Frances was born in Hoboken, NJ to Anthony and Anne Rullo. Throughout her life, she lived in Elizabeth, Roselle, and Toms River. Her passion in life was always selling goods and meeting new people. This passion was first achieved when she opened and owned Tropeano’s Deli in Elizabeth. She also worked as a bus driver aiding special needs children in...

John A. Palac, age 91, of Clark, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation at Shrewsbury. Born in Elizabeth NJ, to Andrew and Anna Palac, he has resided in Clark for over 50 years. Mr. Palac served in the US Army following WWII from 1946-1948, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Singers Manufacturing of Elizabeth for 36 years as a repairman and in shipping and receiving. Mr. Palac was a longtime parishioner of St. Agnes...

Sheri Anne Hudak, age 51, of Clark, passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2019, at her residence.  Born in Rahway, to Ronald and Lizbeth Hudak, Ms. Hudak was a lifelong resident of Clark. Ms. Hudak worked for over 30 years for Verizon in Cranford in the accounts receivable department. She is survived by her brother James M. Hudak; 1 niece Kaylie Hudak; and 1 nephew Matthew Hudak. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visitation on Friday December 13, 2019, from 4-8 pm,...

Louis Mastropasqua, 88, of Clark passed away at home on November 20, 2019.  Lou is survived by his bride and best friend of 63 years, Elaine. Lou and Elaine met at the skating rink in Bayonne and after his time in the crash crew in the Marines during the Korean Conflict, they married on May 6,1956 at Sacred Heart Church in Jersey City. He lived in Jersey City and Roselle before moving to Clark in 1978. Also surviving are his four children who were the light of his life. JoAnne...

Charles P. Messina, age 92, of Bayville, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 31, 2019.  Born and raised in Irvington, to Frank and Mary Messina, Mr. Messina lived in Clark for 30 years and most recently Bayville for the past 29 years. Mr. Messina honorably served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked as a plasterer for Local #4 I.U. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers from 1950 to 1989. Mr. Messina was a member of the Knights of Columbus Linden Council #2859. He thoroughly...

Herbert F. Hendricksen, age 96, of Rahway, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2019.   Born in Perth Amboy, to Chris and Elizabeth, Mr. Hendricksen has since resided in Rahway. He worked 25 years as a machinist for the Hyatt Roller Bearing Co. of Clark, NJ. Mr. Hendricksen was a member of the Rahway Retirement Club. He loved to go fishing, was an avid bowler and enjoyed his many trips to Atlantic City. Mr. Hendricksen treasured his many family cruise vacations. His favorite...

James M. Baran, age 71, died on Saturday October 12, 2019. Born in New York City, NY, to Metro and Lillian Baran, he has most recently resided in Plano, Texas. Mr. Baran was a well known engineer that worked at several different companies over the years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years Patricia Lapchak-Baran; step daughter Alexis Beshara; one sister, Martha Kamichoff and her husband Curtis;1 nieceAlicia Bolen; two nephews, Michael Bolen and Andrew Kamichoff;...