All Obituaries

Anthony “Unc” Adornato, 92, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, having lived a full and joyful life centered around family, friendship, and the passions he loved most. Born in 1933 to Filippo Adornato (1890–1978) and Anna Adornato (1909–2004), Anthony was a proud son, devoted brother, loyal uncle, and beloved friend to so many. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Carmen Adornato (1941–2020); his sister-in-law, Andrea Adornato ...

Dr. Issam “Sam” Mouded, 81, of Springfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home on May 10, 2026. Born in Syria on January 18, 1945, Dr. Mouded emigrated to the United States to pursue a career in medicine. Together with his wife of 54 years, Nadwa Mouded, they created an incredible life of family, service, and love. Dr. Mouded received his degree in medicine from Damascus University. He went on to accept a Residency of Surgery from Yale-New Haven Medical Center, ...

Eulalio A. DaCunha, age 94, of Union, NJ, passed away on April 30, 2026. Born on January 2, 1932, in Portugal, he lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to his family, pride in his work, and a deep appreciation for the community and traditions that shaped him. He grew up in Portugal and carried the values of hard work, humility, and perseverance with him throughout his life. At the age of 26, he immigrated to the United States with his beloved wife, Emilia DaCunha, beginning a ...

Brian Stanley, 73, a lifelong resident of Westfield, passed away on April 27, 2026. After graduating from Westfield High School and Rider University, Brian began a 44-year career in community banking with United National Bank—based in Plainfield and later Bridgewater—as well as Magyar Bank in New Brunswick. He valued the many meaningful relationships his career provided with co-workers, customers, and membersof the community. While working in Somerset County for many years, ...

Don Hinds Sr. passed away on April 21, 2026.  He was surrounded by his loved ones, and left behind a legacy of strength, kindness, and unforgettable memories. Born and raised in Jersey City NJ, Don fully carried the spirit of a true Jersey kid throughout his life—tough, funny, and full of heart. He always had a natural gift for conversation, and thrived on having a story ready for every occasion. ...

Joan R. La Greca (nee Fasullo) passed away on April 21, 2026 at the Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Scotch Plains, NJ after a brief illness. Born in Newark, NJ on October 17th, 1943 to Joseph and Ruth (nee Naef) Fasullo.  She was predeceased by Joseph, Ruth and her brother Raymond. Joan was the beloved wife of Sal La Greca with whom shared a lifetime of love.   In addition to her loving husband Sal, Joan is survived by their daughters Dana Marie La Greca ...

Claire Elizabeth Bockenhauer (nee O’Keefe), age 65, of Roselle Park, NJ, passed away at home on Tuesday April 14, 2026.     Claire was raised in the North End of Elizabeth, attending Blessed Sacrament parochial school, St Patrick’s RC High School and Kean College. In her younger years she was a model and was memorably pictured on packaging for a few different toys in the mid 1960s.  Claire cherished her Irish heritage, taking Irish stepdancing lessons and in her ...

The Facts Nancy Haughey, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, was called home to the Lord on April 13, 2026. Born Anna Maria Glackin in December 1930 to Peggy (née Margaret Scullin) and Edward J Glackin of Philadelphia, she was the third of their eight children. Nancy graduated from Rosemont College and received a master’s degree in French from the University of Paris. She raised her three children, Joelle, Jimmy, and Caitlin Haughey, in Mountainside, New ...

Joan P. Williams, 87, of Stuart, Florida, and Westfield, New Jersey, passed away on March 21, 2026, at her home in Stuart, after a private battle with cancer. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1938, Joan grew up in Clark and graduated from Jonathan Dayton High School in Springfield. She later worked in the school office until she met the love of her life, Ed Williams, at Culvermere, a vacation resort in Branchville, New Jersey. Joan and Ed shared a fulfilling 51-year marriage and built a ...

Evangeline Ann Barlas (nee Vafeades) passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Friday, April 3rd at the Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Scotch Plains, NewJersey. Ann was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1941 to Greek immigrant parents James and Dorothy Vafeades (nee Alexiades). Raised in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, she often spokefondly of growing up in authentic small-town America where “everybody knew everyone” and where she spent her youth ...