All Obituaries

Bertha Melia (Nee: Polakowski), 92, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Monday, November 4, 2019.   She was born in Bayonne where she resided for 87 years before moving to Edison to live with her daughter. Bertha worked in the credit union for Maxwell House Coffee of Hoboken for over 10 years.  She was a member of the seniors group at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Bayonne. Bertha was predeceased by her husband Thaddeus Wojtowicz and her second husband...

Rita Marie Smarz (Nee: Pankowitz) entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2019. A lifelong resident of Bayonne, she was a branch manager assistant for Smith Barney. Rita was predeceased by her husband Richard Smarz.  She is survived by her children Janet Fusiak and her husband Stephen Krand, Linda Bomba and her husband the late Richard Bomba, Karyn Smarz and her husband Neil Barton and Richard, Robert and Brian Smarz.  Dear grandmother of Richard, Kristen, Ryan, Olivia, Sophie,...

Jeanette McKenna (Nee: Stray), 93, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  She was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong  resident.  Jeanette worked in the drafting office of Western Electric in Kearny and later for AT&T in New York City for over 40 years before retiring.  She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Andrean seniors group in Bayonne.   She was predeceased by her beloved husband William McKenna. Loving mother of Jack...

Wiesia Ann Wilmanski (Nee: Sikorski), 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Spring Grove Healthcare Center in New Providence.  She was born in Poland and resided in Bayonne for many years.  She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her parents Czeslaw and Stanislawa Sikorski. Beloved wife of Tadeusz Wilmanski.  Loving mother of Ted Wilmanski and his wife Diane and Jeanette Wilmanski and her husband David.  Dear grandmother of Sophie, Natalie and...

Marion Booth (Nee: Golias), 98, of Winston Salem, N.C. (formally of Bayonne), passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  Born to Paul and Helen Golias, beloved wife of the late Alan Booth; devoted mother of Carolann Zukowsky and her late husband Walter, Paul Rapcienski, Stephen Rapcienski and his wife Maribeth and Sharon Metro and her husband Robert.  Loving grandmother of Karen Jimenez, Jill Bligh, Paul Rapcienski Jr., Daniel and Jamie Rapcienski and Robert and Nicole Metro....

Julian Jaworowski, 92, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, August 4, 2019.  He was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident.  Julian served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII.  Julian worked for the Municipal Utilities Authority for the city of Bayonne for over 50 years before retiring at the age of 83.  He was a member of the Polish American Home of Bayonne. He was predeceased by his dear daughter Amy Rose. Beloved...

Michael Vincent Nargi Jr., 16, passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Hackensack Hospital. Michael was born in Summit and lived in Bayonne. He attended Bayonne High School and was going to begin his junior year in September. Michael was predeceased by his beloved father Michael Vincent Nargi (January 2018) and his grandparents Frank and Patricia Prokop and William Nargi. Loving son of Michelle (Nee: Prokop) Nargi. Cherished brother of Michelle...

Steven J. Magelnicki, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Reading Hospital.  He was born in Bayonne to the late John and Mary Ann Magelnicki, Steven resided in Reading PA.  Steven was a Rhodes scholar he attended the New School for Research at Columbia University and NYU where he later taught a film editing class.  He worked for ABC NY doing film editing and later opened his own film editing company.  During this time he was friends with Andy Warhol and Mick...

  Geraldine Ann Pierson passed away peacefully on July 4th. Loved by friends and family alike, Geri touched many lives in her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, as a member of the inaugural class at Seton Hall University and proudly served as the Supervisor of School Nurses for the City of Bayonne. She was also an active member of the community serving on the Bayonne Child Abuse Council, Marist High School...

Lisa M.Podlinski, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, has passed away on June 18,2019 at Jersey City Medical Center. Lisa was General Manager for Country Suite Hotel in Elizabeth , NJ. She was also an active member of the American Legion, Post #19, the Hudson County Bowling Assoc., APA Billiards and BCA Billiards. She was the daughter to the late Robert and Elizabeth Haraskin, and is survived by her beloved husband, Ronald and loving son Dylon; brother Robert and his wife Carolyn, and sister...