Jan 22, 2026

Robert "Bobby" Sheehan, aged 74, a long-time resident of Bayonne, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born on March 9, 1951, in Jersey City, Bobby was a man with a formidable presence. 

He spent over two decades working diligently for the city of Bayonne's Department of Public Works, where he was not...

Jan 8, 2026

Anna Dickey, a cherished beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on September 21, 1929, in Bayonne, New Jersey, she lived a full and devoted life.

Anna's early years were marked by a spirited enthusiasm for life that never waned. She grew up in a close-knit family and community. Her...

Jan 1, 2026

Patricia Baran (née Aston) passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Jersey City, in the presence of her two devoted daughters. Her passing came just 45 days after the death of her beloved husband of 71 years, Donald "Red" Baran Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and devotion.Patricia leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, not only...

Dec 24, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

A grief journey through the holidays can be compared to the life of an octopus. An octopus is an adaptive, intelligent creature that survives by constantly shifting its shape, sensing its environment, and finding refuge when the world becomes too overwhelming. Like the octopus extending its many arms in different directions, grief reaches into every part of life, often unexpectedly....

Dec 10, 2025

Hipolito "Polo" Castro, a cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on December 10, 2025, in Jersey City, NJ, at the age of 93. He was born on January 29, 1932, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.

He was employed at Steelcraft in Newark, NJ for over 40 years.

Polo is survived by his loving wife of over...

Dec 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of June Ann Detto, born on June 21, 1954, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She peacefully departed this life on December 5, 2025, in Bayonne, New Jersey, at the age of 71.

June was a dedicated employee of Woolworth Corporation and continued her career before retirement at Vitarroz, where she contributed...

Dec 1, 2025

Maria Teresa Gerace, pre-deceased by her Loving Husband, Raffaele Gerace, was a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully December 1st, 2025, at the age of 92, in Kershaw, South Carolina. Born on November 2nd, 1933, in the picturesque town of Arena in the Province of Catanzaro, Italy, Maria brought the warmth of the Italian sun to everyone she...

Nov 16, 2025

Donald "Red" Baran, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Waretown, NJ on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Born in Bayonne in 1934, Red was widely known for his respected roofing contracting business-an enduring legacy that continues today under the leadership of his grandson, Brian Baran Jr.

After retiring, Red moved from his beloved...

Nov 10, 2025

Robert Schumann, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on July 10, 1961, in Jersey City, NJ, Robert's life was marked by his unwavering love for his family and his passion for the simple pleasures in life.

The son of the late Marie and Donald Schumann Sr., Robert was a devoted...