All Obituaries

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;...

Joseph J. Leichtnam, Jr. age 89, of Cranford, passed away on Saturday October 5, 2019, at the Overlook Medical Center, Summit. Born in NYC, NY, to Joseph J., Sr. and Margaret, Mr. Leichtnam was a longtime resident of Clark and most recently Cranford. Mr. Leichtnam was an honorary member of the Clark Volunteer Fire Department and a parishioner of St. John the Apostle R.C. Church, Linden. He loved music, especially cowboy music! He was always clapping his hands and tapping his knee to any...

Loving husband, father, and Poppop John (Jack) Baumann of Linden, NJ passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on October 2, 2019. Born in Irvington, NJ to William and Agnes Baumann, Jack and his twin brother Joe were the youngest of five. After serving in the US Army during the Korean War, Jack and his wife, Gerri Baumann, raised their family of three daughters and one son in Iselin, NJ. Jack retired from PSE&G after 42 years as supervisor of the meter department. During his retirement...

 Joseph N. Stacy, age 87, of Clark, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, to Vincent and Amelia Nastasi, Joseph resided in Clark for 60 years. He honorably served in the US Army from 1954 - 1956 and then an additional four years with the Air National Guard. Joseph worked hard and was devoted to his wife and family his entire life. He began his career as a tool maker, and then worked as a machinist. As a young...

On Sunday, September 15, 2019 – Joanne M. Hartmann, age 61, of Linden, passed away peacefully at the Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth. Joanne was born at St. Vincent’s Hospital to Mary and Dennis Keating. She is a graduate of North Hunterdon Regional Highschool (class of 1976) and Centenary College (class of 1978). Joanne worked for Mashios Food Services Inc, of Chester, as a manager for 25 years. She also worked as a manager at the Clinton Elks Lodge...

Dennis Gorman, age 67, of Clark, passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2019, at the Aristacare at Delaire Convalescence Home, Linden. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visitation on Thursday September 12, 2019 from 7- 9 pm followed a by a vigil service that evening. Interment, Friday September 13, 2019, at the New Paltz Rural Cemetery, New Paltz, NY at 11:15 am. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Gerard and Dolores, Mr. Gorman has since lived in Trenton and Clark. He...