Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bergen County, New Jersey

Leeann Powner

Leeann Powner

Sep 17, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of LeeAnn Powner on September 17, 2024, at the age of 62. She was an army wife, supermom, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering generosity.

Born on October 10th, 1961 in Teaneck, NJ, raised in Bergenfield,...

Concepcion N. Laqui

Concepcion N. Laqui

Sep 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Concepcion Laqui on September 14, 2024. She is survived by her husband, sister, four children, and four grandchildren with one more on the way. Concepcion was born in the Philippines on December 7, 1944 and lived an abundant 79 years of life.

Concepcion moved to the...

George R. Sepp

George R. Sepp

Aug 27, 2024

George Robert Sepp, 82, of Bogota, passed away on Tuesday, August 27th 2024.

He was born in Manhattan, NYC on October 10th 1941 to the late Theodore and Mary (Harrington) Sepp.

George is survived by his wife Barbara (Kirby) of 59 years, and his cherished children: Eileen Cieslak, James Sepp and Robert Sepp. He is...

Vincent Galante Jr.

Vincent Galante Jr.

Aug 22, 2024

Vincent Galante

8/4/1954-8/22/2024

Predeceased by his mother, Mary and father, Vincent.  Survived by his sister Noreen and her husband Robert Vido, two nieces and their families.  Vincent was born in the Bronx, NY.  He moved to his beloved Bogota in 1966.

There is a saying, it takes a village to raise a child,...

Eleanor Mcglew

Eleanor Mcglew

Aug 22, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Eleanor McGlew. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Rose Marie Wilson

Rose Marie Wilson

Aug 21, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Rose Marie Wilson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ada Gambuzza

Ada Gambuzza

Aug 15, 2024

Ada Gambuzza has been called home to the Lord on August 15, 2024.  Formally of Bogota NJ, she was born on the 13th of March 1934 in the town of Pozzallo, Sicily to Corrado and Concetta (Iozzia) Viva.

She was the cherished wife of the late Carmelo and the beloved mother to Lucy and her husband Andrew,...

Aurelio A. Villaluz

Aurelio A. Villaluz

Aug 13, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Aurelio Acebeda Villaluz (“Rollie”) on August 13, 2024. Born in the Philippines on November 12, 1940, Aurelio's life was marked by his enduring spirit and indomitable will. Rollie brought immeasurable joy and warmth to those he encountered in his 83 years of life.

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Michele (Moucha)  Pavlik

Michele (Moucha) Pavlik

Aug 6, 2024

Michele Moucha Pavlik, 68, of Fairview. After several years of declining health, Michele passed on August 6, 2024. She was born in Yonkers, NY to the late Elizabeth and Joseph Moucha.

She attended Epiphany School, Paramus Catholic High School, and Ramapo College. She had a lifelong love of music and animals, and the home always had multiple...

Kevin F. Kehoe

Kevin F. Kehoe

Aug 5, 2024

Kevin Kehoe of Hackensack, NJ, (formerly Teaneck, NJ) passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024. Born on July 23, 1952, in New York, he was 72 years old.

Kevin was a devoted father to daughters Rachel Lennon and Dana Martinez, and father in law to Patrick Lennon and Johandy Martinez.  A cherished grandfather to Penelope Martinez and...

Juana Carrion

Juana Carrion

Jul 14, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Juana Carrion. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Vincent Occhiogrosso

Vincent Occhiogrosso

Jul 13, 2024

Vincent Occhiogrosso, 62 of Newark and Bogota, passed away July 13, 2024. Beloved brother of Manny and his wife Diane and loving Uncle of Nicole. Funeral Service Thursday morning, 10am, at Petrik Funeral Home. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting Wednesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the NJ Commission for the Blind, would be appreciated....

Raymonde Bock

Raymonde Bock

Jun 17, 2024

Raymonde Bock, née Bissell, of Bogota, N.J., died peacefully at home on June 17.  She was born on July 11, 1924 in New York City and grew up in Demarest, NJ.  Before she retired she worked at the Bogota Public Library.  She was pre-deceased by her brother Roger in 2009.  She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years,...

Arturo F. Pinero

Arturo F. Pinero

Jun 9, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Arturo F. Pinero. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert Roman

Robert Roman

May 26, 2024

Robert Roman, 78, of Fairview, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 26, 2024. “Mr. Roman” – as he was affectionately known to generations of fifth-grade students at Lillian M. Steen Elementary School in Bogota, NJ – “gave the kids everything I ever wanted in a teacher” during his distinguished 32-year career in the Bogota Public School system,...

Mary A. Wagner

Mary A. Wagner

May 24, 2024

Mary A. Wagner, aged 84, born May 25, 1939 peacefully passed away at her residence in Bogota, NJ, after bravely battling cancer on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, now embraced in the arms of Jesus, her eternal home. Reunited with her husband Charles Wagner, Mary leaves behind her children, Elizabeth Cilino...

Barbara Burghardt

Barbara Burghardt

Mar 25, 2024

On March 25, 2024, Barbara Burghardt passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Little Ferry. She was 76 years old. Born in New York City on December 10, 1947 to Irma and Alfred Kiewe, Barbara was an only child. She is predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband, Philip Burghardt.

Barbara grew up...

Eleanor Dorner

Eleanor Dorner

Mar 24, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Eleanor Dorner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Marilyn F. Kellett

Marilyn F. Kellett

Mar 11, 2024

Marilyn Kellett 68, of Hillsdale NJ passed away March 11th 2024.

Devoted mother of Jennifer Carver (husband Michael); Christopher Kellett (wife Erin); Joseph Kellett and Patrick Kellett. Dear sister of Thomas Clossey (wife Karen); Dawn Schwind (husband Jerry). Loving grandmother of Dylan, Killian and Bradley Carver; Sarah and Valerie Kellett; Vito, Michael and Alessandra Piemonte and great...

Ricardo A. Magbag

Ricardo A. Magbag

Mar 7, 2024

Ricardo A. Magbag 61 passed away March 7, 2024. The family will receive friends 3-5 and 7-10pm, Wednesday, March 13th. All will meet at St. Joseph's RC Church, Bogota, Thursday, March 14th, for the funeral Mass at 10am. Entombment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus