All Obituaries

Robert Metro, of Bayonne, passed away on April 6th, 2024. Born in New Jersey, he was a Doorman in New York City. He is survived by his wife Sharon (nee Booth), son Robert, daughter Nicole Metro, sisters Karen Kucinski (Mark) and Debra Mernar (Joseph), his mother Helen and his father, the late Nicholas Metro.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm.  A Funeral Mass will be held...

Barbara “Joyce" Gavrun (Nee: Stanislawski), 84, passed away on March 27, 2024 at the Largo Medical Center.  She was born and raised in Bayonne where she resided before moving to Seminole Florida.  Joyce was a nurse at Bayonne Hospital and then for several physicians offices in Bayonne and later in life was an assistant teacher. Joyce was predeceased by her parents Edward and Anna Stanislawski and her sisters Denise Stanislawski and Dorris Schumacher. Beloved wife of...

Carol Mihalenko (Nee: Sabol), 77, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Rehab Center in Cedar Grove.  Carol was born and raised in Bayonne and was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward Mihalenko and her parents Al and Stephanie Sabol. Loving mother of Debbie Olszewski and her husband Bill and Kevin Mihalenko and his wife Danielle.  Cherished grandmother of Billy and Chase.  Dear sister of Lorraine Mack. Services were private.

William Petsch Sr., a longtime resident of Bayonne, passed away at home on Saturday, February 17, 2024.  He was born in Secaucus to the late Harold and Helen Petsch.  William was a meat manager for the Bayonne Shop Rite for many years and later for Pathmark in Newark.   William was predeceased by his beloved wife Jeanette ( Ledestick) Petsch, his son William Petsch Jr. and his siblings Harold Petsch, Barbara Simins and Emmy Swift. Loving father of Christine Williams and her...

Edward Winkel, 73, a longtime resident of Bayonne passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  He was born in Astoria Queens to the late Samuel and Valentina Winkel.  Edward served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked at the Clifton Barnes and Noble for the past 20 years. Edward was predeceased by his brothers Richard and James Winkel. Beloved husband of Faith (Nee: Sawicz) Winkel.  Loving father of Nicholas and Scott Winkel and...

   Peter L. Lee, 79, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Bayonne Medical Center.  He was born in Jersey City and resided in Bayonne. Peter retired from JPMorgan Chase Bank of Brooklyn New York.  Peter coached Little League Baseball in Bayonne and was an avid Giant, Ranger and Yankee fan.    He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Elizabeth Lee. Beloved husband of Dolores (Nee: Cmielewski) Lee. Loving father of Christopher Lee and his...

   Dorothy Strandberg (Nee: Stasiulaitis), 94, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Bayonne Medical Center.  Dorothy was born and raised in Bayonne where she resided her entire life.  She was a home health aide.    Dorothy was predeceased by her parents William and Theresa Stasiulaitis, her beloved husband James C. Strandberg, her children Judy Nicholson and James Robert Strandberg and her siblings William Stasiulaitis, Jean Augustyniak, Ann...

   Lillian Czarnecki (Nee: McKenna), 97, passed away at home on Friday, January 26, 2024.  Lillian was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident.  She worked for the Maidenform Company of Bayonne.    Lillian was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Lillian McKenna and her beloved husband Alfred Czarnecki and her siblings John McKenna, Marian Sroczynski and Dorothy Holton. Loving mother of Susan Czarnecki and Donna Cardona.  Also survived by many nieces...

   Nazral Mohammed, 74, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Jersey City Medical Center.  He was born and raised in Trinidad and came to the U.S. in 1974.  He was a maintenance worker for the Lincoln Hotel in Newark.    Nazral is survived by his wife Octavia Elaine Mohammed, his son Nazim Mohammed and his siblings Carmin Subacz, Hannifer Mohammed, Hartim Mohammed, Nazir Mohammed, Samid Mohammed, Annand Mohammed and the late Edward.  Also survived...

  Lorraine Stachniewicz (Nee: Edwards), 83, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Newark Beth Israel Hospital.  Lorraine was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident.  She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her parents William and Helen (Meehan) Edwards, her beloved husband Norman Stachniewicz, her dearest daughter Janice Stachniewicz and her siblings Richard, Bernie and Bobby Edwards. Loving mother of Steven Stachniewicz, Norman “Butch”...