Ramon Maramba, affectionately known as Butch, passed away on May 27, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. He was born on February 20, 1957, in Manila, Philippines, and he lived a life marked by warmth, resilience, faith, and devotion to the people who knew and loved him.
Butch carried with him the values of his upbringing throughout his life. Born in...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Mattiello, who departed this life peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Bayonne, New Jersey, at the age of 95. Born on November 21, 1930, in Buonaventa, Italy, Marie emigrated to America in 1935, embarking on a journey that would lead her to build a loving and devoted family.Marie was...
Deborah Ann Grysko (nee Van Natta), 73, known lovingly to all as Debby, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Jersey City, Debby lived a life marked by wit, warmth, and intelligence.
Debby was the beloved wife of the late Richard Grysko, together they shared a bond of deep affection and enduring companionship. She was predeceased by her...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...