All Obituaries

Kiu Lim, age 91, of Clark, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Tuesday May 26, 2020. Born in Malaysia, Mrs. Lim has resided in Clark since 1978. She was a homemaker devoted to her family.  Mrs. Lim is survived by five sons; Thin Soo and his wife Swee, Frank and his wife Kim, Bobby and his wife Chew Lian, Chon and his wife Siew, and Loi and his wife Andrea; six daughters; Carol and her husband Ralph Tang, Helen Liu, Francis and her husband David Mak, Fan...

Douglas Manning, Longtime Westfield Resident, Successful Sales Executive; Family Man   Several days after surviving a heart attack, Douglas Manning contracted COVID-19 and valiantly battled the virus before passing away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in the compassionate care of Center For Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ. Douglas was born in rural Maysville, KY on November 22, 1935 in his grandparent’s house, raised in the...

Anna Wolansky (nee Kurdilla), age 90, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2020, at the Somerby Senior Living Community, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Born in Moessen, PA, to Michael and Anna Kurdilla, Mrs. Wolansky resided in Clark since 1958 and most recently Mount Pleasant, SC for the past 8 years. She was a homemaker who was devoted to her family. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Peter & Paul R.O.C. of Elizabeth. Private services will be offered for the immediate family followed...

Jean D. Greenhouse (O’Toole) died peacefully on April 26, 2020 at the age of 93. Jean was a vibrant woman who lived her life to its fullest. She was the mother of six children - Raymond (Maureen), Robert, Thomas (Nancy), Daniel (Evelyn), James (Debbie) and Joanne Richards (Mark.) She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph. Jean loved her family and treasured time spent with them. She sparkled in social...

Victor Markel Sosna Beloved father, grandfather, cousin, friend. Victor Sosna, age 91 of New York City passed away Saturday, April 25. He spent his later years at the Atria assisted living in Cranford, to be near his family. Vic led an interesting life. He was an electrical technician at RCA in Somerville and lived in New Jersey during this time. He spent several years in Israel as a farmer on a Kibbutz. Upon returning to NY he went back to college and received his baccalaureate degree...

Suzann Marshall (nee Cierpial), age 74, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020, at the Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth.  Born in Elizabeth, to Augustyn and Aniela Cierpial, she has been a lifelong resident of Union County, living in Elizabeth and Union. She worked in customer service and inside sales for the Silverline Windows Co. in North Brunswick for her entire career until retiring. She is survived by her loving son John C....

Elaine Maria Vigil age 72, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020, at the Cornell Care and Rehabilitation Center, Union, NJ.  Born in Newark, NJ to Edward and Liberta Bonnett; younger sister to Edward Bonnett. Elaine graduated from Vailsburg High School, in 1968. She went on to become a loving devoted Mother to three children. Ms. Vigil also sought out careers that spoke to the type of person she was: loving, caring, and kind. For many years she was a nurse’s aid and then became...

Mary Ann Writz (nee Churpakovich), age 78, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2020, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway.  Born in Jersey City, to John and Mary Churpakovich, Mrs. Writz has resided in Rahway for the past 47 years. She worked as the head contract coordinator for the Schering-Plough Corporation of Union from 1959-2002. She loved her animals, dogs and cats, but especially her beloved cockatoo "Captain" of 36 years.  Mrs. Writz is survived...

Nazario “Bonjack” Solomon Jr., of Roselle, NJ, passed away on April 17, 2020. He was born to parents Nazario Sr. and Lourdes on August 11, 1952 in Alfonso Cavite, Philippines. Marking 50 years this year, Nazario married his wife Erlinda on October 3, 1970.  From August 1976 to 1993, Nazario served in the Integrated National Police/Philippine National Police (PNP) in several municipalities of Pampanga. His career...

Gerri, known by most as Nana, was a loving wife, mother and Nana to her 9 grandchildren.  Prior to retirement she last worked part time for Patient Care in Westfield  in customer service.  For many years she worked for Fleming (Royal Foods) in Rahway NJ  where she hand coded the massive food orders for large grocery store chains.   In retirement she and Jack (deceased husband) traveled the United States with their siblings and friends taking in many National Parks...