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Corrections Officer From Bergen County Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis, 51
The New Jersey Department of Corrections is mourning the loss of Senior Correctional Police Officer Ryan Robert Stemple, who died on Monday, Dec. 2.
Ryan, 51, of Park Ridge (Bergen County), was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer that metastasized to a small area of his lung earlier this year, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his daughter.
"He was a very proud father, great son, brother, cousin and friend to many," writes Jen Van Cleef in an update on the campaign.
"Ryan expressed he was not afraid to the unknown but more sad. He said he is going to miss …
Bergen County HS Mourns Loss Of Senior Joseph McNeice, 18: 'Unimaginable'
A Bergen County high school is mourning the loss of one of its students.
Joseph "Joe" McNeice, 18, of Montvale, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, his obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website says.
"He courageously battled hardships every single day of his life, but he outmatched each obstacle with a positive outlook and smiling face," Joe's obituary says.
A senior at Pascack Hills High School, Joe was a "dynamic force" on the school's bowling team, having learned the game from his older brother, Sean, Jeo's obituary reads.
"Joe loved to live HIS life every day. He was eager to…
Bergen County Native, U.S. Army Officer Alyson Garino Dies, 30 (Tribute)
Alyson Garino, a Bergen County native and highly-respected First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, died on Dec. 2, 2023. She was 30 years old.
A graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy, Alyson went on to attend Penn State University, State College, and graduated with honors in 2015, according to her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website. A Schreyer Scholar, she majored in English and minored in Military Studies. A distinguished military graduate of the ROTC Nittany Lion Battalion, she received the highly respected American Veterans of WWII award.
Alyson served with distinction as a First Lieu…
Jaret DeSande Of Woodcliff Lake Dies, 40
Jaret DeSande, a 40-year-old Woodcliff Lake resident, died on Friday, Sept. 29, according to his obituary.
A passionate chef, DeSande graduated from the French Culinary Institute after growing up in Rockland County, his obituary reads.
He is survived by his son, Logan, his mother Adele, his brother Jason, and numerous other relatives and friends, according to his obituary.
Life is so bittersweet sometimes. I always savor each moment i spend with each person that has ever graced me with their... Posted by Gee Dubz on Saturday, September 30, 2023
A funeral was held on Friday, Oct. 6 at …
Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of Former Pascack Valley HS Football Captain Devin Wolfe, 30
Joe Wolfe always knew his son was well-liked, but he didn't fully understand how loved he was until his funeral last week.
Devin Wolfe, 30, who grew up in River Vale, died in a car accident on Long Island on Saturday, Sept. 9.
His former teammates, friends from childhood, peers from college at Johnson & Wales University, coworkers, coaches, teachers, and relatives flew and drove out to Bergen County for Devin's services Thursday, Sept. 14 and Friday, Sept. 15.
Seeing the nearly one thousand of them lining up for visitation at Becker Funeral Home and spilling out of pews at the funeral…
Fund Launched For Children Of Deceased Retired Washington Township Detective
As the time for final goodbyes nears, many of those who knew and loved retired Washington Township Police Officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Heather Castronova are trying to do what they can for her two children.
Toward that end, Laura Padilla has launched a GoFundMe campaign.
Castronova, 44, died unexpectedly at her home in Allendale on Feb. 8, apparently as the result of a medical condition, those who knew her said.
The Hackensack-born-and-bred Heather Cumming served in the Marines in Okinawa, Japan, as well as at Twenty Nine Palms, CA and Quantico, VA.
She began a public service car…
Supported Surges For Emerson Boys After Mom's Death
Support is surging for a pair of Emerson boys mourning the loss of their mom.
Tammy Black, 46, died on Thursday, March 11.
More than $27,000 had been raised as of March 15 on a GoFundMe for her sons, Stephen IV, Anthony and Vincent Paino.
"All that really needs to be said about Tammy is that she loved her kids, she loved her family and she loved her friends," campaign founder Yasmin Trimble said.
"She would do anything for you without question, she was loved by all those who knew her, you couldn't help it."
Tammy was being remembered for her infectious laugh, and loved attendi…
Former New Milford Salon Owner Donna Salomone, 73, Of Westwood: 'Beautiful Inside And Out'
“When someone dies, people always say how good they were, how nice, etc,” Liz Sciarretta Cammarano wrote of her aunt, Donna M. Salomone of Westwood, who died Tuesday at 73. “In this case, it is the purest of truth.”
Many knew Salomone from when she owned and operated Arthur Angelo’s Hair Salon in New Milford.
“She made me laugh through the craziest times,” former co-worker Sandra Theriaque wrote. “She touched a lot of people.”
Salomone was “truly one of those people [who] deserve all the compliments -- beautiful inside and out.” Yvonne McKenzie Franklin added. “Funny sense of humor, a…
Beloved Park Ridge Butcher Steven Borchers Dies, 59
Longtime Park Ridge butcher, Steven James Borchers, Sr., 59, of Midland Park, died Monday, July 23.
Born in Westwood, he grew up in Hillsdale and lived in Jersey City, Edison and Washington Township, before moving to Midland Park eight years ago. Borchers worked with B&M Market in Park Ridge.
"Anyone that has met Steve knows what a special person he was and how he always had a positive attitude," the business said online in his memory. "He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. He had a fun-loving spirit, was an amazing butcher and made coming t…
Ariana Solimando Of Emerson, 32, Remembered As Inspiration To Many
Emerson native Ariana Veronica Solimando passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1 surrounded by her family. She was 32 years old.
Ariana, who lived in Park Ridge, was a 2003 graduate of Emerson Jr. Sr. High School and an up and coming player on The Emerson Cavos softball team before being struck down by a catastrophic spinal cord injury in the summer of 2003.
Despite her paralysis, Ariana was and still is an inspiration to many.
Surviving are her parents, Kim Dastis of Park Ridge, and Gary T. Solimando and his wife Joann of Emerson; her brothers Gavin Solimando, Justin Rowan, Nicholas So…
