All Obituaries

Dorothy Snedeker of Highland Park passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Parker Landing Lane. Dorothy had served as President on the Board of Parker many years earlier, She was born in Gillman City, Missouri and lived in Highland Park for most of her life. She was an artisan who devoted her time to learning new creative skills. She earned many awards as a member of the Historical Society for her exceptional work. Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years,...

Walton, Richard Francis, age 70, died on October 7, 2020 at JFK Hospital in Edison, NJ surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Lakewood, NJ on June 2, 1950. He graduated from Toms River High School. He joined the US Navy and served on the USS Sperry, a submarine tender, during the Vietnam War. He enlisted in basic Submarine School and the fireman course. Richard received an honorable discharge and returned to the United States. Mr. Walton worked in several mechanical apprentice jobs...

Mascolo, Paul, age 73, of Nutley passed away on September 18th at home surrounded by his family.  Growing up in Bloomfield he moved to Nutley in 1977. Paul joined the Nutley Police department in 1972 where he rose to the rank of Deputy Chief in 2004. After retiring in 2012 he returned as a Special Officer until July 2019, totaling 47 years as a respected police officer.  He attended 181st session the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA in 1995 and was a member of the...

Lionel Everett, born December 19th, 1968, transitioned to Heaven on the evening of August 28th, 2020 after an audacious 15 year battle with cancer. Lionel's legacy is marked by heroism and courage, honesty and compassion, a loud voice and laughter, love and baseball. An adored son, father and grandfather, Lionel is survived by his parents, Margaret Ann and Gerald Bailey, his children Nicole, Joshua, and Jordan with their mother Sandy, and his grandsons Riley and Maximus. Though an only...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Bohdan Guran announces his passing on July 31, 2020 at the age of 85. Bohdan, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and uncle was welcomed into the arms of our Lord after enduring a stroke over a week ago. He passed away at The Springs community in North Port, FL which was his residence since February. Bohdan was born in the village of Blaziv, south of the city Sambir, Ukraine in 1934. Following World War II, his family immigrated to America in...

Milicia, Delores (nee Frazer), age 88, of Highland Park passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Perth Amboy, NJ and has been a resident of Highland Park for over 50 years. She was a communicant at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church in Highland Park. Mrs. Milicia was a secretary at a local real estate office before her retirement. Delores was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, in 2017 and her son, Frank. She is survived by her...

Andrulewich, Ben Francis, 92, of Edison passed away at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital on Thursday after a brief illness surrounded by his family. Mr. Andrulewich was born in Strong, PA and graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in PA. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Legion Bugle and Drum Corps for several years. Ben served in the US Navy immediately after WWII. Ben moved to Edison and was an active member of St. Paul the Apostle RC Church serving as a lector, altar server, and Eucharist...

Gytha Addy (nee Rupp), 90, passed peacefully in her sleep into the hands of God on the morning of June 24, 2020 at the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge with her husband nearby. Gytha is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas Addy Jr, two nephews: Carl Rupp and Kurt Rupp, and one niece: Kristen Deckert (nee Rupp), fourteen great and great-grand nieces and nephews, and two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. She was predeceased by her brother, Henry R. Rupp. Mrs. Addy was born in New...

Edilberto “Bert” Zoleta, 79, passed away at home on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Born in Manila, Philippines, Bert was a resident of New York City and Jersey City before settling in Edison, where he lived for many years. He served in the United States Navy and was a long-time employee at Macy’s in Herald Square, New York City before his retirement. Bert was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Eleanor, who passed away on May 8, 2020. Bert and Eleanor shared a passion...

Eleanor Atienza Zoleta, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2020 surrounded by her family. A longtime resident of Edison, NJ, Eleanor was born in Batangas, Philippines and immigrated to the United States in 1967. Before her retirement, Eleanor was a senior finance executive at American International Group (AIG) in New York City. She was proud of her long career and was a loyal and trusted employee for more than 35 years. Eleanor loved to travel and had the privilege of...