All Obituaries

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...

William M. McCarthy, age 87, of Clark, died at his residence peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday December 21, 2018. Born in Dublin City, Ireland, to Daniel and Amelia McCarthy, Mr. McCarthy has resided in Clark for the past 56 years. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for the College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown for 10 years. He held that same position over the years at Squibb of New Brunswick, Mutual Benefit Life of Newark, and Prudential of Newark. He Honorably served in...

Odette C. Feuerschwenger (nee Livio), age 67, of Linden, died peacefully surrounded by family at her residence on Tuesday December 18, 2018. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Saturday December 22, 2018, at 8:30 am, from the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave., Clark, thence to St. John the Apostle R.C. Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am. Cremation services are private. Visitation Friday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, the...

Isaura Garcia (nee Perez), age 96, of Clark died on Friday December 14, 2018, peacefully at her residence. Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, to Alfredo and Antonia Perez, she lived in Union City and most recently Clark for the past 30 years. Mrs. Garcia worked as a seamstress for the International Ladies Garment Workers Union of NY for over 20 years. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visitation on Tuesday December 18, from 4-8 pm, followed by the Funeral on Wednesday...

Dolores T. Messina (nee Mazur), age 89, died at her residence on Thursday December 13, 2018. Born in Irvington, to Andrew and Hedwig Mazur, Mrs. Messina was raised there, as well, and resided in Clark for 30 years and most recently Bayville for the past 29 years. She was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She was an avid reader, cook and baker. Mrs. Messina was a longtime member of the Altar Rosary Society at St. John the Apostle Church, Linden. She also truly loved her trips to...

William D. DePalma, age 93, of Colonia, died peacefully at his residence on Saturday December 8, 2018. Born in Belleville, to James and Philomena, Mr. DePalma was a longtime resident of Rahway. He worked as the owner of Franklin Auto Parts of Bloomfield for 45 years. Mr. DePalma honorably served in the US Army from 1943-1946 during WWII. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Tuesday December 11, 2018, at 9:30 am, from the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211...

Sophie Pazdro, 86 of Kenilworth, N.J., passed away on December 3, 2018 at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ. Born in Nowiny, Poland, Sophie and her family were relocated to Legnica, Poland during World War II.  Sophie came to the US in 1961 and shortly thereafter met and married her husband, Alexander.  Sophie lived in Irvington, NJ until 1987, before moving to Kenilworth, NJ.  Sophie was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander.  She is survived by her...

Steven A. Howell, age 60, died on Sunday November 18, 2018 at the Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center. Born in Elizabeth, to George and Alida Howell, Mr. Howell was raised in Avenel and most recently resided in Edison. Mr. Howell worked as a service worker for Merck & Co of Rahway for 25 years. He honorably served in the US Air Force from 1976-1977. Mr. Howell proudly worked as an EMT in Sayreville, Morganville, and at Merck & Co. Beloved husband for 15 years of Theresa A....