Mark Gregory Willow, 70, of Linden, New Jersey passed away at Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation Center in Lakewood, New Jersey after a long illness surrounded by his family. Mark was a radio repair specialist at Bayway Refinery in Linden, NJ for 40 + years. Mr. Willow was predeceased by his parents, Mary and James Willow.  He is survived by his daughters: Dianne Four and her husband, Henry, and Patricia Bunce and her husband, Michael; and survived by a son, James Willow.  Mark has...

Kristian (Kris) Kaari, 52, of Toms River, NJ passed away suddenly on April 15, 2022. Kris was born in September of 1969 to Raymond and Jeanette Kaari. He served his country as a member of the United Stated Army Reserves where he was part of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Kris was a Marksman and a member of the 78th Logistics Division Group and was Honorably Discharged and awarded the Army Service Medal and a National Service Medal. Kris received his Associates Degree from Ocean County...

Nestor P. Echemendia-Alizar, 83, of Union City, NJ died at Hackensack Meridan Palisades General Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Echemendia was born in Cuba and emigrated to Union City several years ago.  He was a printer while in Cuba. Nestor was predeceased by his wife, Norma, several years ago, a son, Nestor Louis Echemendia, and sisters, Angela Echemendia and Ramon Echemendia. He is survived by his dear sister, Zeyda Echemendia, of Union City and two special nieces,...

Eleanor Sorensen, of Freehold, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2022. A leap year baby, Eleanor celebrated 19 birthdays during her 77 years on Earth. Ellie, as many called her, was a wonderful cook. Her Sunday sauce was legendary, and you would consider yourself a lucky soul if she baked you her famous apple pizza. She loved her pets, the many animals that she and her family adopted through the years and was known for never forgetting to feed the neighborhood cats and deer. She...

Carmen Margarita Santiago Perez, 73, passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Santiago Perez is survived by her husband, Franklyn Perez, her sons, Omar Ernesto Perez and his wife, Martha C. Pagnlllo, and Marco Alberto Perez.  She also is survived by her grandchildren: Elisa Margarita, Xavier Antonio, and Amaya Christie. Carmen was a social worker with the New York City Board of Education. Services were private.

“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” John 11:25 NLT Barbara Louise Granholm (nee Langford), a resident of Andover, NJ for the past 12 years went home to be with her Savior on January 15, 2022. Barbara was born in Manhattan and raised in Queens. She prided herself on being a true New Yorker. She moved to Rockland County, NY after she got married, where she resided for 36 years and raised her children. Barbara was a beloved...

Emily J. Hornaday, of Lawrenceville, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11th, at Spring Hills Post Acute Care in Hamilton, NJ, after a six-month illness. She was 65. Known to most family members and friends as Em, she had a kind and gentle spirit and was full of love for people, animals, and the environment. She was outgoing and friendly and quick-witted. This allowed her to easily strike up conversations and make meaningful personal connections with a variety of people. Animals could also...

Jessica Lindsay McGlade, born on April 5, 1981, passed away on December 30, 2021.  She as the daughter of Karoline McGlade and James McGlade. Jessica was a graduate of Union High School and Seton Hall University. All arrangements will be private.

On December 23, 2021 Virgin Gloria Maldonado loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully joined her beloved mother Rosa, grandsons Jamie and Devin and her dog BJ in heaven. She peacefully passed with her 4 children and granddaughter by her side.Her world were her 4 pollitos (little chickens) as she affectionately called them and her dog BJ. She loved watching her novlies and enjoyed planting flowers in her garden. She was full of life and never stop fighting. She is...