All Obituaries

Mary Benford (nee: Anan), 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Complete Care, Westfield. She was born in Jersey City to the late Pauline (nee: Gengerjian) and Joseph Anan and resided in Bayonne most of her life. Mary was the housekeeper at St. Andrews Rectory for many years.  She was a member of the St. Andrew’s Rosary Society, served as a Lector and took care of the church’s Altar linens. She was also a member of the Mothers’ Club at Holy Family...

Bridget M. Scialabba passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at McAuley Hall Health Center, Watchung, NJ.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Mary (nee: Malloy) and Anthony Bonner and was a lifelong resident.  She was an administrative assistant at First Savings and Loan. Mrs. Scialabba was a member of the St. Andrew’s Bridgemen Booster Club and the St. Andrew’s Rosary Society.  She enjoyed cooking Italian food and making a variety of delicious baked...

Robert Schoonmaker, 79, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Bayonne Medical Center. He was born in Hoboken to the late Marion (nee: Harzlak) and Frank Schoonmaker and resided in Jersey City before settling in Bayonne in 1979. Mr. Schoonmaker was a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service in Jersey City. A former member of the K & S Social Club, he was an avid bowler and golfer. He loved vacationing in Aruba and was a Yankee and Giant fan. Mr. Schoonmaker is survived by his beloved...

Kathleen Meehan (nee: Terrible), 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Morristown Medical Center. Born in Bayonne, she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Meehan was a legal secretary supervisor for the law firm of Milbank Tweed in Manhattan for over 50 years. She was an avid knitter. She also created works of art by fusing glass. Kathleen is survived by her beloved husband, William Meehan; her loving siblings, Leonard Terrible (Greg Schramm) and Elizabeth Bella; her sister-in law Thersa...

Eleanor Frances Ann O’Donnell passed away on May 5, 2021. She was born in Bayonne, NJ to Catherine Desiderio and Harold Sullivan in 1924. Her brothers/sisters-in-law are: Harold/Marie Sullivan (both deceased), Thomas/Irene Sullivan and Edwin (deceased)/Carolyn Sullivan. Eleanor moved to Jersey City as a young child and lived on Cator Avenue in the Greenville section. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and graduated from Snyder High School, the youngest student in her class....

Clare Powanda (nee: Murray) passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021 at her Bayonne residence.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Mary (nee: Sugrue) and Raymond Murray and was a lifelong resident.  She was a legal assistant for Morgan Stanley, New York, for over 30 years, and was a 9-11 World Trade Center Survivor. Clare was a devoted parishioner of Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, serving on numerous committees, including the Liturgy and Carnival...

Mark Harrington, 62, passed away on May 4, 2021, at his Bayonne residence. He was born on July 6, 1958 in Jersey City to the late Thomas and Catherine Harrington. A graduate of Bayonne High School, he went on to run the family business, Harrington’s Auto Body and Repair with cousins Daniel Harrington and Charles Harrington.  He spent almost all of his free time in Lavallette cruising on his boats, working on racecars, and spending time on the beach, but most of all, he...

There are few people in this world who pass through like a comet: a celestial anomaly that yields the world to stop in its tracks, illuminate the eyes of those lucky enough to catch a glimpse, and disappear into the cosmos. Brian Law was such a person; a bright, shining star whose presence lingered; a massive presence, evoking a sublime sense of comradery. Everyone he met was his new best friend. And like staring at a comet and basking in the luminescence of its passing, Brian’s life...

Florentin Gonzalez, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Jersey City Medical Center. He was a native of Guatemala and had resided in the United States for over 40 years. Before retiring, he worked for Hartz Mountain Industries, and prior to that, worked as a self-employed taxicab driver. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his beloved wife, Maria (nee: Orantes); his loving children, Amparo Adornetto, Ana Velez, Carmen Condi, Yolanda Sagastume, and Andrea (Patty), Antonio,...

Ricardo (Richard) Traba, 86, of Bayonne passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home with his family at his bedside.  Mr. Traba was born in Spain and resided in Bayonne for over 46 years. He was a self- employed engineer. Mr. Traba is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee: Raiola); his loving children, Rick Traba, and his wife, Christin, Jaime Traba and Silvina Williams, and her husband, Mark; and his cherished grandchildren, Brady and Casey Traba, and Patrick and...