All Obituaries

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 ...

John Vella, 97, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. A lifelong resident of Elizabeth, John was born on October 10, 1928, to Ettore and Rose Vella, the third of eight children, and spent his entire life in the community he loved. John proudly served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. Following his service, he began his career in the home building business with his brothers before becoming a proud member of Carpenters Local 715, where he worked as a ...

Lorraine M. Sliwicki, 88, of New Jersey, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and joyful tradition. Born on September 29, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Lorraine lived a life centered on family, community, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear. Lorraine was the beloved wife of the late John R. Sliwicki Jr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and dancing—especially to the lively rhythms of Polka music. Together, they built a home ...

June S. Fischer, age 94, of Clark, NJ, passed away peacefuly on March 27, 2026, at Newark Beth Israel Hospital. She was born on December 18, 1931, in Newark, NJ, to. She attended Rutger’s University, Newark and later worked as a bookkeeper for many years. On May 22, 1955, she married the love of her life, Harold Fischer.  June was a woman of many passions.  She was a terrific cook and cooking for her family, friends, and neighbors brought her joy. She was an avid reader ...

Ann Partridge Robinson, 95, died peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Prior to moving to the Center for Hope, Ann had resided in Westfield, New Jersey, for five decades. Ann was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 1930, to the late Russell and Ruth (Powell) Partridge. She was raised in Scranton alongside her cherished sisters, Jane and Ruth. The Partridge and Robinson families were longtime friends who often ...

John Zeff Monahos, cherished husband, father, and grandfather, and longtime resident of Ridgefield, Connecticut and Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home in Florham Park, New Jersey on March 16, 2026 at the age of 93 leaving behind a life defined by love, music, and quiet generosity. Born during the Great Depression in Astoria, New York, he grew up immersed in the city’s rich music culture. As a boy he watched a young Frank Sinatra perform during intermissions at ...

One is never truly ready to say goodbye to someone so special—even at 101 years old.  Eileen Gibbons Rose passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She remained in her home in Westfield, New Jersey with the support of devoted family members and several very special caregivers who helped make it possible for her to live there comfortably. Eileen will be remembered for the kindness and warmth she brought to everyday life. She had a gentle ...

           It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Shaileshkumar Shashikant Patel, better known as “Sammy” and “Bhailu” to his loved ones, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 56.           Sammy was born on November 30, 1969, in Anand, Gujarat, India, to Jyotiben and Shashikant Patel. He was the youngest of four children, with two sisters and one brother. In 1974, Sammy moved to ...

Joan Rae MacDonald (Barner) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026. In her final months, she resided at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Mountainside. She was born on February 26, 1933, in Elizabeth, New Jersey and was a proud graduate of Battin High School in Elizabeth, Class of 1950. Following graduation continued her education at Berkeley School of Business.  On May 5, 1956, Joan married the love of her life, Donald J. MacDonald, affectionately known as "Mac." ...