All Obituaries

Maribel P. Enaje passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  She was born in the Philippines to the late Adelina (nee: Susa) and Emilio Valdez Parado and resided in Bayonne and Jersey City since 1996.  She was a certified nursing assistant at the Newport Nursing Home in Jersey City. Maribel is survived by her loving children, Gail Pacol, Kristine Pacol, and Mariel Cabantog; and her dear siblings, Neil, Ronald, Johnson, Ramon, Billy, Glanny, Rexson and Kris. Private funeral...

Edward P. Magotch, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Holy Name Medical Center. He was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1932, to the late Andrew and Susan (nee: Jenchik) Magotch, and was a long-time Bayonne resident.  Edward proudly served the nation as a member of the Air Force in which he was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Upon being discharged from the Air Force, Edward moved to Jersey City, New Jersey where he met...

Mary J. Cymbor (nee: Selvaggio) passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Medical City North Hills in North Richland Hills, TX.  Mary was born in Tullahoma, TN to the late Julia Rose Scardaville and Michael Selvaggio and was a long-time resident of Bayonne and Green Brook prior to relocating to Keller, TX. Mary held various jobs throughout her career including serving as the bookkeeper for the Chandelier and in various administrative and clerical roles for Hapag-Lloyd and...

Jerry Barba, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Born in Jersey City, he was a resident of Bayonne since 1957. Jerry was self-employed as he worked for his family business, Hi-Lite Auto Body Shop. He also owned and operated Hi-Lite Tavern. When he wasn’t working, Jerry would spend his time coaching girls’ softball, planting flowers in his garden, racing pigeons and playing the lottery.  Jerry is the last of 11 children of Elizabeth (nee: Mauro) and...

David Villagran passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020.  He was born in Guatemala and was a resident of Bayonne for 16 years.  He was a computer engineer for Maintech International Corporation. David was Pastor of Ministeros El Shaddai in Bayonne. David is survived by her beloved wife, Elizabeth (nee: Hernandez) Villagran; and his loving children, Rachel, Michelle, Deborah and Esther Villagran. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, private funeral services will be conducted by Bayonne...

Michael J. Gawason passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Minnie (nee: Pinteley) and Louis Gawason and was a lifelong Bayonne resident. He was a retired factory worker for Western Electric and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mr. Gawason proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association and the Bayonne Elks Lodge. Mr....

Arthur J. DeJianne passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at his Lacey Township residence.  He was born in Newark to the late Margaret (nee: Bucci) and James DeJianne and was a long-time Rutherford resident prior to moving to Lacey Township upon retirement.  Artie was a special services technician for Verizon for over 30 years, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Artie was...

Marie Botyrius (nee: Mulligan) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at her Monroe Township residence.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Florence (nee: Nisson) and Thomas Mulligan and was a long-time Bayonne resident. Marie was a registered nurse and worked in the Operating Room at Bayonne Hospital for many years.  She was a member of the Bayonne Hospital Alumni Association. Marie is survived by her beloved husband, Rimvydas...

George Kertis passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Care One at Wellington.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Anna (nee: Sabo) and George Kertis and was a lifelong Bayonne resident.  Mr. Kertis was an engineer for Foster Wheeler, Inc. in Livingston prior to retirement. He was a devoted parishioner of Grace Lutheran Church, serving on the Church Council for many years, including terms as President and Treasurer. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons,...

John F. McCarthy passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Mary (nee: Fury) and was a long-time resident of Holmdel.  John proudly served the country as a member of the United States Air Force, being stationed in North Carolina and Greenland before being honorably discharged from service. Thereafter, he became a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating an employment agency in New York City for many years, then opening United Check...