All Obituaries

Edward R. Kraus, age 84, of Clark, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday November 11, 2018, at his residence. Born and raised in Elizabeth, he has since resided in Clark for the past 53 years. Edward worked as a machinist for the American Can Company of Edison, formerly Hillside, for 30 years. He honorably served in the US Army from 1957 to 1959. Edward was an avid landscaper, he enjoyed being outdoors and taking walks. He also was a longtime Little League coach for his...

Nicola "Nicholas" Stanco, age 70, of Beachwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 4, 2018, at his residence. Born in Vallata, Italy, to Pasquale and Carmela Stanco, Mr. Stanco lived in Linden for 18 years, Clark for 5 years and most recently Beachwood for the past 23 years. Mr. Stanco worked as a warehouse manager for the Peerless Beverage Co. of Union for nearly 40 years. Mr. Stanco was a jack of all trades when it came to home improvement, and was also a gifted gardener and...

   Kathleen M. Klimchak (nee Kehl), age 59, of Clark, passed away on Saturday October 27, 2018, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway.    Born in Plainfield, to John and Janice Kehl, Mrs. Klimchak has been a lifelong resident of Clark. Mrs. Klimchak worked for over 30 years with All-State Legal, of Cranford, as an account specialist.    Kathleen was passionate about so many things: her community, animals, her friends. But above all,...

Charles A. Shekon, age 75, of East Brunswick, peacefully passed away on Thursday October 18, 2018, at his residence.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral Service on Tuessday October 23, 2018, 10 am, at the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave., Clark. Entombment to follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the V.F.W. of East Brunswick Post 133. Born...

Anthony P. Butfiloski, age 80, of Clark, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2018, at the JFK Haven Hospice, Edison. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Monday October 22, 2018, at 9:45 am, from the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, thence to St. Agnes R.C. Church, Clark, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am. Cremation Service private. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

Helen M. Zatonski (nee Slobodian), age 94, passed away peacefully at the JFK Haven Hospice, Edison. Born in New York, to Paul and Anastazia Slobodian, Mrs. Zatonski resided in Clrk for 58 years before recently moving to Woodbridge. She worked as a purchasing manager for Bristol-Meyer's of Hillside for 10 years. Mrs. Zatonski was a member of the church choir at St. Vladimir's and also a member of Sweet Adelines International. Beloved wife for 56 years of the late Frank Zatonski...

Leocadia "Lee" E. Karczewski (nee Godfryt), age 94, of Florham Park, passed away on Sunday October 7, 2018, at the Morristown Medical Center. Born in  Bayonne, to Bronislaw and Cecilia Godfryt, Mrs. Karczewski was a longtime resident of Cranford before recently moving to Florham Park. She worked as a teachers aid and administrative assistant in the Cranford school system for 18 years before retiring in 1982, and was a loving mother and homemaker to her family. Mrs....

Maciej Dembiczak, age 54, of Westfield, passed away on Thursday September 27, 2018. Mr. Dembiczak was born in Krosno, Poland, to Francisek and Mieczyslawa Dembiczak. He worked as the owner and operator of Mac Pro Line LLC, trucking company for the past 12 years. Mr. Dembiczak is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years Jolanta (nee Chmiel); his daughter Caroline; parents Franciszek and Mieczyslawa; brothers Piotr and Artur. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend...

Victoria C. Kellman (nee Wojcik), of Winfield Township, passed away on Wednesday September 12, 2018, peacefully at her residence. Born in Elizabeth, to Matthew and Katherine Wojcik, Victoria has resided in Winfield for the past 61 years. She worked as a cashier at the Foodtown of Westfield for 35 years.Beloved wife for 35 years of the late Frank E. Kellman (1983). Victoria is survived by her two children Mary Kellman-Haury, Thomas F. Kellman and many nieces and newphews. Relatives and...

Ruth Granrath (nee Baber) passed away on Saturday August 4, 2018, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Friday August 10, 2018, at 10 am, from the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, thence to Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, for a Committal Service before Entombment. Visitation Thursday from 6-9 pm. In lieu flowers, the family requests donations in Ruth's name to The Arc of Union...