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When I must leave you for a little whilePlease do not grieve and shed wild tearsAnd hug your sorrow to you through the yearsBut start out bravely with a gallant smileAnd for my sake and in my nameLive on and do all things the sameFeed not your loneliness on empty daysBut fill each waking hour in useful waysReach out your hand in comfort and in cheerAnd I in turn will comfort youAnd hold you nearAnd never, never be afraid to dieFor I am waiting for you in the sky!
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Klemt Warren H. on May 12 2026 of Ramsey N.J. Born May 4 1930 in Jersey City N.J. and raised in Carlstadt N.J. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps upon graduation from East Rutherford High School in 1948 and served a fouryear tour of duty. During military service he attended the US Army Engineer School Fort Belvoir Va. and served in Japan and Korea as an electrician. As a member of the First Marine Division he participated in the invasion of Inchon and the capture of Seoul during the Korean Conflict. He was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He received the Navy Presidential Unit Citation with two bronze stars the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal the National Defense Service Medal the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars the Korean Presidential Unit Citation the United Nations Service medal and the Korean War Service Medal. After his military…
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94 a longtime Ramsey NJ resident passed away peacefully Thursday May 14 2026 after a life dedicated to her family and community. She was a woman of steady strength quiet grace and deep devotion to the people around her. She lived her life with kindness humility and a genuine concern for others. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Artie for 69 years and the loving mother of their six surviving children Anne Peter Arthur William Renee Joseph Susan Richard Theresa and Patrick Rachell. She is also survived by her thirteen grandchildren whom she immensely adored and one great granddaughter and her loving brother Charlie and sisterinlaw Helen Beisel as well as many cousins who were very dear to her. Marie devoted herself first and foremost to her family which was the center of her world. She always enjoyed attending her grandchildrens events and hearing about their activities. She…
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Gwin M. Cook 78 of Cheshire passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 12 2026 surrounded by her loving daughters and their families. Born on November 19 1947 in Worcester MA she was the beloved daughter of the late Lucile Parsons Osborne and she was predeceased by her brother Christopher. Gwin worked as an office manager for many years and was a longtime Cheshire resident. She treasured the friendships she built while raising her family and carried those bonds with her always. She was also a friend to many beyond that circle known for her warmth and kindness. To everyone that knew her she was simply "Mimi" a name that reflected how naturally loved and known she was by so many. Mimi lived life with style humor and a lively spirit. A true fashionista she was always put together and full of personality. She was a vibrant mah jong player the…
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Father to Bryan Wyckoff and Elizabeth Jacksonville Florida Grandad to Brianna also Jacksonville Florida and husband to Barbara Wilkinson to whom he was married to for 59 years. Born in Liverpool England to Edward Marjorie Fairclough heemigratedto this country in 1948 after World War II. Edward Teddy served in the British Army as an ambulance driver. The family first settled in Canada before moving to Seattle but soon relocated to New Jersey. David spent his childhood in Paterson and Hawthorne and graduated from Rutgers with a B.A. in Chemistry. He began his career at Hatco but soon moved on to Givaudan in Clifton New Jersey where he worked for 28 years. In 2002 he joined many of his former coworkers at Fleurchem in Middletown New York where he worked for another 23 years before retiring in 2025. All employers benefitted from his extensive knowledge of chemistry. He was a quiet…
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May 10, 2026
Jayne Isabel Meyer Gombach beloved daughter sister wife mother grandmother and friend passed away on May 11 2026 at Windmere in North Haledon NJ. Jayne was born on October 6 1936 in New York City and grew up with her older sister Sondra in Sea Gate Brooklyn on the shore of New York Harbor. From her earliest years the city shaped her she traveled to Harlem with her beloved caretaker Lilly studied dance in Manhattan beginning in middle school and discovered the wider world at summer camp at age ten. Her childhood love of the arts came fully alive in high school where she choreographed her schools production of Finians Rainbow. At Bard College a broken bone redirected her from dance to drama a pivot that proved to be a gift. While there she deepened passions that would define her for the rest of her life religion spirituality theater and…
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Margaret Marge Ernst Balkema 88 of Pompton Plains went home to be with her Lord on Sunday May 10 2026. Marge was born on February 26 1938 in Paterson New Jersey and was raised in Haledon. In 1957 she married the love of her life Henry Balkema Red. Together they built a home in Franklin Lakes in 1962 where they raised their family and created a lifetime of cherished memories. After Henrys passing in late 2021 Marge began a new chapter in March 2023 when she moved from the home she had lovingly cared for over 60 years to Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains. Marges life was defined by her deep faith her love for her family and her servants heart. She was a devoted wife a loving mother a proud grandmother and a joyful greatgrandmother who treasured every moment spent with her family. For more than 50 years…
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May 10, 2026
Eileen Marie Kelley nee Devitt 87 of Park Ridge at The Residence and formerly of New Milford NJ passed away on May 11 2026. Born in Brooklyn Eileen lived in Gerritsen Beach and then moved to Fair Lawn NJ. She graduated from Catherine McAuley High School and went on to work at New York Life. Later in life Eileen attended Bergen Community College where she studied French music and art. She also was a clothing representative for the Carlisle Collection for many years. Eileen had an energy to her own and was incredibly artistic creative and resourceful. Her interest in fashion decorating and crafts was well known to her family and friends. Her hand made birthday cards were always a treasured gift to their recipients. Eileens roomdecorating skills were sought out by many she could make a room look stylish on a budget. Eileen was a devoted mother and sister.…
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It is with deep sorrow and endless love that we announce the passing of Trevor William Major from Wyckoff NJ. On May 10 2026 the Lord called him home. He was a devoted husband loving father son brother and a cherished friend to many. He passed away suddenly surrounded by the people who meant the most to him leaving behind memories filled with laughter love and unforgettable stories. Trevor was a man who truly lived life in full color. He had a passion for muscle cars the louder the engine the bigger his smile. Whether he was under the hood out for a drive or talking shop with friends cars were more than a hobby they were part of who he was. Trevor also had a profound love and appreciation for musicfrom jazz and classical to heavy metal. It was a constant presence in his life speaking to his soul…
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Frederick H. Graf of Mahwah New Jersey passed away on Thursday May 14 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Fred leaves behind a legacy defined by service adventure humor loyalty and deep devotion to his family and community. To those who knew him Fred will be remembered for his inviting smile his kind and steady presence and his natural ability to connect with people. He made others feel comfortable valued and at ease whether they were lifelong friends neighbors children on his bus route or people he had just met. Freds greatest gift was the way he served people not only through his work but also through his presence. He listened without judgment made people laugh offered quiet reassurance and had a natural way of making others feel seen respected and welcomed. Born and raised in Emerson New Jersey Fred later made his home in Mahwah where he lived for…
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Anne R. Isoldi ne Jaquinto 81 died on Tuesday May 12 2026. Mrs. Isoldi was a lifelong resident of Lyndhurst. She worked as an insurance agent for her fathers business Joseph Jay Agency in town for many years. Anneloved spending summers down the shore at Ortley Beach where some of her happiest memories were made with her family and friends. Shealso took tremendous pride in her grandchildren and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer them on from the sidelines at their sporting events.Anne was lovingly described by her family as a true firecracker" full of energy strength humor and personality. Though deeply missed her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of her loving family dear friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Anne was predeceased by her devoted parents Joseph and Italia ne Rizzolo Jiaquintoby her beloved husband Peter Isoldi in 2014 and by…
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