All Obituaries

Tindara Cicero, age 93, passed away at CareOne in Edison on Saturday, January 16, 2021 after a brief illness surrounded by her children. Ms. Cicero is survived by her sons, Rosario and his wife, Maria, of Highland Park, and Santo Antonio and his wife, Olena, of Italy and a daughter, Rosa and her husband, Alberto Roland.  She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home is Tuesday, January 19, 2021 between the hours of...

Smith, Alsdorf (Al) died on January 10, 2021 at RWJ University Hospital Somerset. Born in Nyack, NY he was the son of the late Frank and Letha Smith. He is also predeceased by a great nephew and his sister, Lenore Smith Muller. Upon his sister’s death he became guardian of her children and took them into his home. They survive him and are Ruth Muller Parisi of Kansas, Mark Muller of Arizona, Julie Muller Shamy of NJ, John Muller of FL, and Paul Muller of PA. He is also survived by a...

Olga Pochesci passed away January 6, 2021 at the age of 95. Olga was born April 29, 1925 in Leominster, Massachusetts to Michele and Immacolata Colecchi. She was one of five siblings. She married Anthony J. Pochesci Sr., also of Leominster, and they moved to Highland Park, New Jersey more than 65 years ago. She took great pleasure in raising her family. She also took pride in working many years for the Bricklayers Pension and Benefits Fund. After retiring from that job, she continued to work...

Giarlo, Rose, 98, formerly of Highland Park passed away on Dec 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Miss Giarlo was predeceased by her parents, Francesco and Elena Giarlo, her brothers, Anthony, Rosario, and John; and her sisters, Phyllis Walskie, Mary Giarlo, and Lucy Rizco. Surviving are two sisters and one brother. Rose is also survived by a niece, Debra Lembo, three great nieces, Amanda Lembo, Deanna Lembo, and Kristina Lembo, a great nephew, A.J. Lembo and their father, Armand...

Conover, Jacqueline Ann, age 59, of Wilson, NC died on December 13, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by her family. She previously lived in Highland Park, NJ. Jacqueline was a fashion designer and hair stylist for Sports Clips in Wilson, NC. She was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Conover, in 2014 and her brother, Frank Conover Jr., in 2008. Ms. Conover is survived by her loving father, Frank Conover of Rocky Mount, NC, and a sister, Patricia Henry, and her husband Kevin, of...

Apice, Bartolomeo (Bart) Michael, 77, died on November 30, 2020 at the Veterans Hospital in East Orange, New Jersey after a brief illness. Mr. Apice was a Vietnam War veteran and served honorably with the US Army. Bart was an auto mechanic his entire life working at a Ford dealership in Newark, NJ He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Margaret Apice.  He is also survived by two sons, James and Tracey, a daughter Kimberly, and two sisters: Isabel and Andrea along...

Detective Taras Kolosiej, age 59, died suddenly at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, New York on November 8, 2020. Mr. Kolosiej was born in New York, New York and moved to Cuddebackville, New York several years ago. Taras was a proud member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and served the City of New York and its citizens for over 36 years.  His first assignment after the Police Academy was in the 28 Precinct where he served in Uniformed Patrol for 8...

Dolores Vivian Andras, age 79, died suddenly at her home in Edison, NJ on November 2, 2020 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Andras was born in East Orange, NJ to Grace and John Cavallo.  She was employed at Rutgers University as an Administrative Assistant in the Curriculum Lab in Piscataway, NJ.  She also taught Sunday School at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church for over 10 years. Dolores was predeceased by her parents, Grace and John Cavallo, and her son-in-law, Richard...

Nerina Favretto, age 97, passed away at her home in Toms River on Sunday morning surrounded by her family. Mrs. Favretto was born in Umago, Italy and came to the United States as a young child.  Nerina was predeceased by her husband of 75 years, Guerrino Favretto, a brother Mario and his wife, Elvia, a sister, Augusta Giurgevich, and a brother-in-law, Angelo.  She is survived by her son, Julian and his wife, JeanE, of Edison.  Nerina also loved her grandchildren:...

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,...