Edward Joseph Degeorgis passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ.  A long time resident at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park in Edison, NJ, he was 91. Ed was the son of the late Joseph and Renee (Grugeard) Degeorgis.  His dad was born Giuseppe [Joseph] in Fubine, Italy to Bertoldo  Degiorgis, from Refrancore, northern Italy and Angela Maria Mortara, Fubine, Italy.  His mom was born in NYC, NY in 1897 to Frederick...

Lawrence William Eylward, of Hackensack, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the age of 71 years. Prior to retiring, he was employed in the hospitality industry in New York City for many years. Beloved son of the late Virginia and Lawrence Eylward. Devoted cousin of many loving cousins and his dear friend Miguel Mercado. Dearest bother of the late John and George Eylward. Lawrence, or Larry, as his many friends knew him, was a longtime volunteer at Hackensack...

Corinne E. Capaci was born on August 20th, 1953 in Jersey City NJ. Beloved daughter of Rose Gianinio and Lawrence Capaci. Corinne had been known as Cookie since childhood. Cookie was mother to Maurice Capaci and Delinah La Tempa. She was divorced and living with her son at the time of her passing. Cookie was little sister to Harold Capaci of Minot, North Dakota, big sister to Idamae Renne of Woodland Park, NJ, Rosemary Fattaruso of Oklahoma, Lauren Capaci-Hirtes of Newton, NJ and Pamela...

The sun set on the beautiful life of Tyrone K. Spencer, 80, of West New York, New Jersey happened on December 3, 2018. Tyrone was the youngest son of the late Kenneth and Beatrice (Holder) Spencer. He was born in New York, New York on January 22, 1938. Tyrone was preceded in death by sisters Lillian Jones, Thelma Spencer, and Yvonne Clark and brothers Kenneth Spencer and Robert Spencer. He was the beloved father of Dahlia Williams, grandfather of Yasmine Spencer, Tyrone Williams, Damaris...

The memorial service will be at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home, 17 S. Adelaide Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904

James Sanders passed away October 30, 2018. He was a talented executive chef in New York City for several years. He enjoyed music, cooking, and his dog Mia. James was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend. James will be missed by many. Memorial donations may be made in James’ name to the American Culinary Federation to give young culinary students the chance to pursue the career he was so passionate about. Donations can be made in honor of Chef James Sanders by...

Carolan C. Sommer of Basking Ridge, NJ, 53, passed peacefully on Oct. 2, 2018, in Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ. She is survived by her four children, Elizabeth Sommer of Brooklyn, Michael Sommer of Atlanta, Ga., Melissa Sommer, a senior at Virginia Tech, and Jack Sommer, a sophomore at the University of Colorado. She is also survived by her parents, Arthur and Gail Condon of Bay Head, NJ, and by her brother, Paul Condon and his wife, Renee, and nephew and niece, Sean and Claire, of...

Jeanette Kaari passed away at home on October 1, 2018. She was 84 years old, born February 26, 1934 at Patterson Army Hospital on Ft. Monmouth in Oceanport, NJ. She was the oldest of ten children to her beloved parents, Donald and Thelma Ullery. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kaari Sr., her daughter Pamela who left our world as a child so many years ago, and her adult son Lester. She is survived by her adult children Raymond and his fiancé Nancy, Kristian...

Norman Blagman, a 92 year old WWII veteran died on Sept 28, 2018 at the Actors Fund Home, Englewood, NJ. A songwriter/producer his whole life, Norman loved music.  Among his original compositions were the title song for the Earl "Fatha" Hines album Jazz is His Old Lady, the audition song "Love Power" sung by Dick Shawn in the original movie production of "The Producers" and two songs recorded by Elvis Presley. Norman's many interests continued to be...

Miriam Beatrice Wills (aka Marie B. Wills at birth) passed on Monday, 8/27/18, at the age of 93. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and close friend to many. Miriam was the last survivor of six siblings. She cherished their memories as well as her parents’, Harry & Sophie Wills. She was a beautiful woman in every respect. Feminine, yet a strong woman of clear, independent thought. Every life she touched benefited from her generosity and zeal for life. Born in Savannah, GA,...