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Robert M. DiGioia, 76, Of North Arlington
NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. – Robert M. DiGioia, a resident of North Arlington, died Wednesday, July 20. He was 76.
Born in Jersey City, he lived in North Arlington the past 35 years.
He worked as a laborer for the North Arlington Department of Public Works for many years before retiring more than 15 years ago. He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 1992 of North Arlington.
He is survived by his children, Danielle Cachine and her husband Bobby, Jillian DiGioia-Miller and husband Brian and Lauren DiGioia-Kapp and her husband Billy; grandchildren, Brittani, Jenna, Michael, Aiden and Chase; siblin…
Julia Sieminski, 105, Of Wallington
WALLINGTON, N.J. – Julia Sieminski, a resident of Wallington, died Thursday, July 21. She was 105.
Born in Sloydell, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Piesala.
Before retiring, she was a waitress at various restaurants.
She was the wife of the late Lester Sieminski; mother of Arleen A. Van Tuyl and her husband James and the late Paul R. Sieminski; sister of Jennie Midlar, John Kowal and the late Frank, Peggy (Mary), Joseph, Vincent and Stella; and grandmother of Dawn Van Tuyl and Jill Van Tuyl and her partner Cindy
Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Costa Me…
Charles Franco, 88, Formerly Of Maywood
MAYWOOD, N.J. – Charles Franco, a resident of Paramus and formerly of Lakewood and Maywood, died Wednesday, July 20. He was 88.
He worked for the Amalgamated Ladies Garment Workers Union Local #10 of New York as a cutter and then worked for ADP in Parsippany as a payroll delivery driver.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Bob Franco and his wife Cathy, Rich Franco and his wife Sue and Steve Franco and his wife Kim; grandchildren, Jill Triebwasser and her husband Marc, Alli, Deane and Andrea Franco.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Louis, Sal, Frances; and sisters, Josephin…
Irene Griffith, 72, Of Maywood
MAYWOOD, N.J. – Irene Griffith, a resident of Maywood, died Thursday, July 21. She was 72.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.
She is survived by her children, Christopher M.; siblings, Terry Naughton, Margie, Thomas, Donald, Willie and Charlie Mulligan; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Thomas M.; three brothers; and three sisters.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Trinka-Faustini Funeral Service, 439 Maywood Ave., Maywood. The funeral will depart from the funeral home at 10 a.m. Tuesday. A funer…
Mary L. Ehrlich, 93, Of Wyckoff
WYCKOFF, N.J. – Mary L. Ehrlich, a longtime resident of Wyckoff, died Thursday, July 21. She was 93.
She was born in Kansas City, Mo.
She was a homemaker. She also was an active volunteer and parishioner at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff. She was a member of the Ridgewood Country Club, the Ridgewood Choral Society and the Wyckoff Women’s Club.
She is survived by her two sons, John R. Ehrlich and his wife Ann and Steven A. Ehrlich and his wife Amy; five grandchildren, Dana, Douglas, Brett, Caroline and Tara; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased…
Fredrica Joan Hoffert, 89, Rhinebeck Native And Formerly Of Staatsburg
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Fredrica Joan Hoffert, a resident of Selkirk, Rhinebeck native and Formerly Of Staatsburg, died Monday, July 11. She was 89.
Born Sept. 27, 1927, in Rhinebeck, she was one of nine children bron to Herbert Edmond Wadlin and Carrie Theresa Friedman.
After graduating from Rhinebeck Central School, she trained as a registered nurse at the Hudson River State Hospital School of Nursing and was licensed by the State of New York in 1948.
She worked at a hospital in New York City, at the Hudson River State Hospital and at Project Head Start in Hyde Park until her retirement in…
Pamela Jean Johannssen, 63, Formerly Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. N.Y. – Pamela Jean Johannssen, a resident of Valrico, Fla and formerly of Poughkeepsie., died Monday, July 18. She was 63.
She was an energetic and fun-loving person who was adored for her spunky, outgoing personality.
She is survived by her husband Carl Johannssen; brother John Hare; children, Brother John-Mary, CFP (Christopher Johannssen), Lisa Johnson and Sarah Allen; grandchildren Christopher Johnson, Michael Johnson, Grace Allen, Lauren Allen; and a host of friends.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Saint Peter’s Cemetery in Poughkeeps…
John Joseph Wiegard, 53, Of East Fishkill
EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. – John Joseph Wiegard, a lifelong area resident of East Fishkill, died Thursday, July 21. He was 53.
Born May 24, 1963 in Poughkeepsie, he was the middle son of Dolores (Sanfilippo) Wiegard and the late Harald Wiegard.
He grew up in Wappingers Falls and was a 1981 graduate of John Jay High School. He worked with his father at Wiegard and Son Plumbing and Heating, and also worked as a steamfitter for the state Department of Corrections.
He was a 1990 graduate of Dutchess Community College's inaugural police academy. From 1990-96, he was a police officer for the Town o…
Margaret DeBiase, 88, Of Hopewell Junction
FISHKILL, N.Y. – Margaret DeBiase, a resident of Hopewell Junction and formerly of Yonkers, died Wednesday, July 20. She was 88.
Born Feb.6, 1928, in Yonkers, she was the daughter of Matthew and Mary Smith Vance.
She was employed as a teacher’s assistant for Yonkers School District for 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Daughters of Scotia and the Order of the Easter Star in Yonkers.
On Dec. 7, 1963, she married Frank DeBiase.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Linda and Bruce Smith of Hopewell Junction, Patricia and Mark Bax of Ithaca and Deborah a…
Carolyn Joustra, 79, Formerly Of Hawthorne
HAWTHORNE, N.J. – Carolyn Joustra, a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. and formerly of Hawthorne, died Tuesday, July 19. She was 79.
She was born in Paterson and lived in Hawthorne since 1957, before moving to St. Petersburg last year.
Prior to her retirement, she was a receptionist with Atlantic Stewardship Bank in Midland Park. She also was a member of Unity Christian Reformed Church in Prospect Park.
She is survived by her children Mark Joustra of Midland Park, Tim Joustra and his wife Barbara of Florida, Paul Joustra and his wife Debbie of Florida and Steven Joustra of Florida; 11 gr…
