All Obituaries

John Fitzgerald Mazara, 56, passed away on Sunday February 23, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.  Son of Juan Mazara and the late Carmen Richardson.  He was born January 15, 1964 in the Dominican Republic.  He immigrated to the United States on July 3, 1977.  He attended Science High and Vailsburg High schools in Newark, NJ.  He went on to join the United States Armed Forces serving the US Army at the age of 21 on March 26, 1985. Throughout his 29 years of service...

Jose Wantuiu de Paula, of Newark, passed away suddenly on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the visitation Saturday January 25, 2020 from 3:00pm ~ 5:00pm at Lombardi Funeral Home (AKA Ippolito-Dancy Funeral Home) 9 Smull Avenue, Caldwell, NJ.  Funeral service will be private.  Complete notice to follow. 

Marta Maria Campos Prado,  of Montville, NJ passed away Thursday January 9, 2020.  Born in Paraguacu, Brazil she lived in Newark, NJ before moving to Montville, NJ  several years ago. She is survived by her daughter Rafaela Dos Sontos and son Leonardo Dos Sontos.  Siblings: Berenice,João Ernesto, Beatriz,Flavio Lúcio,Iêda. Marta Prado não so Veio  neste mundo para viver, mais sim para fazer uma diferença. Hoje sei que todos os...

Early D. Jackson Former owner/operator, Jackson Beauty Salon, Newark Mr. Early D Jackson passed away Wednesday December 4, 2019.  He was born in Ashford, Alabama on July 20, 1937 to the late Leonard and Larsie Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 4 brothers; Coley Jackson, Esto Jackson, Connie Jackson and Charles Jackson. Early D attended Ashford High School and relocated to Bronx, NY in 1954 where he attended Morris High School. Early D served honorably in the...

Margaret DeLucca (nee Johnson), 92, a long time resident of Wayne, NJ passed away on September 4, 2019. She is pre-deceased by her husband Harry Clifford DeLucca. Margaret is survived by four sons: Reverend Clifford L. Aerie and his wife Jan; Larry C. DeLucca and his wife Kathie; Michael R. DeLucca and his fiancee Roseann; David B DeLucca and his wife Debra. There are 11 grand children, 7 great grand children and also 4 step grand children with 6 step great grand children. Margaret was born...

Randall Alan De Jong (Randy) 71, of North Haledon, NJ passed away on Friday, July 26th, 2019. 1 He was born on February 1st, 1948 in Wilkes-Barre PA. He proudly served active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1971 and was a retired police officer for North Haledon Police Department where he served his community for 27 years. He attended the Free Reformed Church of Pompton Plains and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. Randy is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy (nee Boer) of 44...

Long time West Orange Resident, Ruth P. (Saari) DeLorenzo, 92 passed away after a long, full lik on July 3, 2019 at Daughters of Israel LTC, West Orange. A daughter of the late Waino and Estelle (Moulton) Saari. Ruth was born on March 24, 1927 and reared in Rockport, Mass. She attended the Rockport Public Schools and began working in local shops as a young girl; waitressing atJohnny’s Restaurant on ‘ Math Street put her in a prime spot to know all the town news; she enjoyed...

WW II U.S. Army Veteran, Longtime Orange, West Orange Resident Charles Anthony Pescatore, “Charlie” 97, of West Orange passed away Friday. Visiting will be held Tuesday Feb. 26, from 6 to 9pm at the Lombardi Funeral Home 9 Smull Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. Funeral will be Wednesday 9:30am at the funeral home followed by the internment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Charlie was born in Orange, NJ where he lived for 84 years before moving to West Orange 13 years ago. He was...

Dorothy McBride of Whippany passed away on Tuesday January 29, 2019 at home. Dorothy was born in Orange living most of her life in Harrison before moving to Whippany 20 years ago. Beloved wife of the late Conrad, loving mother of Sarah, Timothy and Maureen. Cherished grandmother to William and Michael. A memorial service will be held in the immediate future at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Marius R. Lombardi and staff at the Lombardi Funeral Home, Caldwell, NJ.

Phyllis Dori Sellars was born December 21, 1952 in Newark, NJ to the late Hazel Anna Cruse and David Randolph Ford. Phyllis departed this life on January 18, 2019 at St. Michaels Medical Center, Newark, NJ. As a young girl Phyllis loved to wear the color pink, read poems from Maya Angelou and cook, hobby she continued her whole life. Phyllis attended Newark Public Schools, She graduated from Central High School. She continued her studies by becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. Phyllis...