All Obituaries

Marjorie Dethlefsen (nee: Hoff) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.  She was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident.  She was an underwriter for the Home Insurance Company and later worked at Globe Delicatessen. Mrs. Dethlefsen was a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church.  She was also a member of the Horace Mann P.T.A. Mrs. Dethlefsen was predeceased by her beloved husband, the late John Dethlefsen; and her cherished daughter, the late Lorraine...

Nadia Munoz (nee: Sanchez) passed away suddenly on July 2, 2018.  She was born in Manhattan to the late Carmen (nee: Ramos) and Domingo Sanchez and was a long time Bayonne resident.  She was an administrative assistant for the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services prior to her retirement. Mrs. Munoz was predeceased by her beloved husband, the late Robert Joseph Munoz.  She is survived by her loving sons, Christopher Munoz, and his wife, Brunilda, and...

Robert Henry Graham passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Ocean Medical Center.  He was born in Jersey City to the late Elizabeth (nee: Miller) and Charles Graham and lived in Bayonne and Bergen County for most of his life.  He was a diesel mechanic for over 30 years employed by Old Dominion and Carolina Freight Mr. Graham proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He was a member of the American Legion...

Florence C. Paradine (nee: Allen) passed away peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.  Mrs. Paradine was born in Bayonne to the late Josephine (nee: Kennedy) and Patrick Allen and was a lifelong resident.  She was a homemaker. Mrs. Paradine was predeceased by her beloved husband, the late James Paradine.  She is survived by her beloved children, Lois Sichler, Jimmy Paradine and Judith Landis; her nine adoring grandchildren; and seven...

Jerry Kelly, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13th at Newark Beth Israel Hospital with his wife, Dolores, by his side. Jerry was born in Bayonne and resided there all of his life. He was employed by Citibank until 1988 and Intercruises, as a ticket agent, after his retirement. Jerry was a heart transplant recipient in 1995. He was a member of the Concerned Citizens of Bayonne, Golden Agers, and Hearty Hearts, and and a past volunteer for the Sharing Network. He was also the...

Thomas J. Kenny, 75, passed away peacefully at the New Jersey Veterans’ Memorial Home, Menlo Park, on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born in Bayonne to the late Rita (nee: Wilson) and Walter Kenny.  He was a licensed blue seal boiler engineer throughout his career. Tom proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Air Force. Tom is survived by his loving daughter, Lori Salmon, and her husband, Toby; his cherished grandchildren, Andie, Emmie and Avery Salmon; and his...

Olga Bilyk (nee: Luba), 87, passed away at her home  on Thursday, May 31, 2018, with her family at her bedside. Born in Zboriv, Ukraine, she came to the United States in 1960 and resided in Bayonne for most of her life prior to moving to Somerset . She was employed by Commercial Trust Company before retiring. Mrs. Bilyk was a former member of the Ukrainian National Home, Bayonne. Mrs. Bilyk was predeceased by her beloved husband, Walter, in 2015. She is survived by her loving children...

James W. Ryan, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21, 2018.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Elizabeth (nee: Leahy) and Charles Ryan.  He was the sexton at St. Andrew the Apostle Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. James is survived by his dear siblings, John (retired Bayonne Fire Department) and Elizabeth Tranberg; his special niece and nephew, Anne Marie and Martin Juenge; and several other loving nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his dear...

Anthony L. Scialabba, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Anna (nee: Bruno) and Dominick Scialabba.  He was employed by Best Foods International, retiring in 1987 after 45 years of service to the company. Anthony proudly served the nation as a member of the United States navy during World War II. Anthony was a volunteer for the St. Andrew’s Bridgemen Drum and Bugle Corps.  He loved visiting 1st Street Park with...

Thomas P. LaConti passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.  He was born in Jersey City to the late Helen (nee: Murphy) and Salvatore LaConti.  A graduate of Our Lady, Star of the Sea Grammar School and Bayonne High School, he was self-employed. Thomas is survived by his beloved sister, Karen E. LaConti. The funeral will be conducted by William Kohoot Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  A funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Mary,...