HACKENSACK, N.J. -- John Kempf, of Hackensack, died on Wednesday, March 22. He was 81.An Army veteran, Kempf worked for PSE&G before he retired.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann (Vallinino) Kempf; children John Kempf and his wife Stephanie, Tracey Stracener and her husband Phillip, and Amy Mondelli and her husband Todd; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sisters ...

CLIFTON, N.J. – New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich will be starting his seventh year with the team this year, and on Saturday, March 25, he'll be helping one Clifton restaurant celebrate five years.Muscle Maker Grill provides "healthier fuel for your active lifestyle," for athletes, those getting in shape – or wanting to stay there – and just folks wanting to eat ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America’s favorite foods. We asked for your top picks in the county; five finalists are in the running, with each has been profiled this week.Who will win? It’s up to you, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. East Coast Burger, ...

PARAMUS, N.J. – Virginia Schmidt – a Belvidere resident, formerly of Long Island – died on Tuesday, March 21. She was 83.Before she retired, Schmidt worked for the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union Local 342 as a meat wrapper.She is survived by her son, Ronald Schmidt and his wife Kay of Paramus; granddaughter Yuna Tsuji; and siblings Harold Schmidt, Madeline Kuil and her husband Bill, and ...

WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Charisma 7 Antiques in downtown Pompton Lakes is bursting with items on a spectrum of value.Its owners have had an eye for things whose time may have technically passed but which may yet find a new audience."My mom chose the name," said owner Jen Fleming of West Milford, who runs the shop that her mom opened in 1983."She chose 'seven' for the ...

MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Michael Soriano, of Maywood, died on on Sunday, March 19. He was 91.A Navy veteran of World War II, Soriano worked for the New York Racing Association for 44 years as a horseman, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Bergen County Harley-Davidson Club. Soriano is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Dickson); longtime companion Marcia David; children Jean Roberts and her ...

FORT LEE, N.J. – Community members are again rallying around the Lopez family of Fort Lee.Briana, 12, was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2016. The family is again teaming up with Be the Match and the Icla da Silva Foundation to host a donor drive, this Saturday, March 25."We're still desperately searching for a match," Max Almenas told Daily Voice. He's director of ...

BERGENFIELD, N.J. – Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America's favorite foods.We asked for your top picks in the county; five finalists are in the running, with each being profiled this week.Who will win? It’s up to you, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Rony's Rockin' Grill, ...

PALISADES PARK, N.J. -- Albert Madorran, of Palisades Park, died on Thursday, March 16. He was 84.An Air Force veteran, Madorran was a native of the Bronx who moved to Palisades Park in 1967.He worked for many years as a credit manager for various companies, and he retired from Dowling Oil in Ridgefield Park. Madorran is survived by his children, Michelle Mackey and Jean Marie Harner, ...

EMERSON, N.J. -- Margaret Anna "Peggy" Erickson, of Emerson, died on Sunday, March 19.  She was 94.Erickson began her career in New York City, typing scripts for a radio broadcasting company. "After marriage and moving to the suburbs, she was a devoted wife and mother who brought her creativity and love of the arts to all who knew her," information from the funeral ...