All Obituaries

Amelia Massarelli, affectionately known as “Babs,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born in Bayonne to the late Amalia (nee: Biondi) and Riccardo Massarelli and was a lifelong resident.  She was a teacher for the Elizabeth Board of Education for 33 years, retiring in 1987.  She then maintained a secretarial position with the athletic department of St. Peter’s University in Jersey City. Ms. Massarelli was a devoted parishioner of St....

Karen O’Hare Mahady passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020.   She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Blanche (nee: Bayer) and James Quinn O’Hare and was a long-time resident of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, prior to relocating to Bayonne in 2014.  Karen was a teacher for the New York City Public Schools for over 40 years prior to retirement. A devoted parishioner of the Church of St. Henry, she was a tremendous contributor to the parish’s food pantry.  Her...

Joyce Garrison passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was born in Jersey City to the late Margaret (nee: Miller) and Harold Eckert.  She was employed for many years at the 26th Street Deli. Mrs. Garrison was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard V. Garrison.  She is survived by her loving children, Richard V. Garrison (Kristen), Linda Bunting (Kyle Jones), and Sandy Mackintosh (Steven); her five adoring grandchildren; her five cherished great grandchildren; and her...

Paul W. Magda passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020.  He was born in Gates, PA to the late Maria (nee: Olavsky) and Paul Magda and was a long-time Bayonne resident. Mr. Magda was a Sergeant for the Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey, serving from 1955 to 1992, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the Port Authority. He proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War.  Mr. Magda was the Commander in...

Anna Yendrey passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Kathryn (nee: Grudinoff) and John Yendrey and was a longtime resident of Pennsylvania, prior moving back to Bayonne three years ago.  She was a nurse at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, PA. Ms. Yendrey is survived by her dear brother, John Yendrey; her loving niece, Debra Picariello; her beloved nephew, John Yendrey; her cherished grandniece, Nicole McDonough; her adoring...

Anne May Prout (nee: Bruno), 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her family’s home in Bayonne. Born in Long Branch to Pauline (nee: Pingatore) and Frank Bruno, Anne was a long-time resident of Monmouth Beach, Tucson, AZ, and Tinton Falls. A graduate of Long Branch High School, Anne worked for the Eatontown Board of Education before retiring in 1982. Anne and her husband spent 23 years in Tucson golfing, entertaining, and enjoying their retirement. Mrs. Prout was a...

Rafael DeLeon passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Bayonne Medical Center.  He was born in Newark to the late Anna (nee: Lopez) and Luis DeLeon Sr.  He was a self-employed mechanic. Rafael is survived by his beloved wife, Blanca; his loving daughters, Justine Kriszten, and her husband, Eric, and Anna Collier, and her husband, Billy; his cherished grandchildren, Jalyzia Mirabal and Joshua and Jeremiah Collier; his dear siblings, Milton DeLeon, Maribel Steuth, Daisy...

Edwin Langley passed away peacefully at Alaris at Essex on Sunday, February 9, 2020.  He was born in Irvington and was a janitor at the YMCA in Bayonne for many years. Friends will gather on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. A service will be held at 9:30 a.m. followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.  

Jay R. Roake passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Florence (nee: Duffy) and Charles Roake and was a long-time resident prior to relocating to Somerset.  He was a phone technician for Verizon in Jersey City for 42 years. Jay proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division.  He was a member of the Canal Walk Veterans and volunteered for Operation Shoe Box. Jay is...

Sofia M. Duarte, 69, of Bayonne passed away on January 29, 2020. Sofia was born in Cuba on September 30, 1950 to Cuban percussionist Angel Duarte and Margarita (Cruz). Sofia immigrated to the United States to offer her daughters a better way of life. She attended HCCC, taking ESL classes, while working as a sewing machine operator in Union City. Soon after she began a sales career with Kirby Vacuum. She loved her job in sales and met a lot of new people who became dear friends. She retired...