All Obituaries

Barbara Jane Petersen (nee: Oley) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Ruth (nee: Minzer) and Jake Oley, where she attended Our Lady of Victories and St. Dominic Academy, graduating as salutatorian. She moved to Bayonne, where she was long time resident, with her husband and children. Barbara was a bookkeeper for Hudson Awing & Sign Company for many...

Frank E. Young passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, March 1, 2019.  He was born in Bayonne and was a long-time resident, prior to relocating to Barnegat.  He was a boiler operator for the Bayonne Board of Education for 30 years, retiring in 2010. Frank was an avid fisherman and member of the Atlas Boat Club.  He was also a passionate chess player. A devoted family man, he enjoyed barbequing for family and friends and was a famous...

Emily V. Driscoll (nee: Borkowski) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  She was born in New York City to the late Anna and Thomas Borkowski. She was a long-time Bayonne resident and parishioner of the Church of St. Henry. Mrs. Driscoll was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a waitress in the Executive Dining Room at Prudential Insurance Company, Newark, and also worked at the Hi-Hat and DiPietro’s. Mrs. Driscoll was predeceased by...

Clarence Cummings passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019.  He was born in Jamaica to the late Alberta (nee: Ashwood) and Walter Cummings and was an Atlanta resident prior to relocating to New Jersey.  He was a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Cummings was predeceased by his beloved wife, Sybil.  He is survived by his loving children, Samuel Hardy, Lawrence Cummings, Dr. Ruth Cummings-Hypolite, Marva Hardy Brown, Andrea Hayles, Rosemarie Cummings and Grace Cummings;...

Thomas Lee passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019, in his Manhattan apartment.  He was born in the Bronx to the late Catherine (nee: Hickey) and William Lee and was a life-long resident of New York City. Tom retired from a full career at the phone company before teaching for ten years in the New York City public school system. Tom is survived by his immediate family: loving wife, Joan Giambusso, beloved sons Andrew and Simon, and daughter-in-law Katy; as well as his large...

Nicholas Bulka, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at his residence in Columbia, Maryland.  He was born in Bayonne and was a long-time resident prior to relocating to Maryland.  He was a truck driver for F&A for 35 years. Mr. Bulka was a devoted parishioner of St. Joseph's Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council #371. He was also a member of the Fathers’ Clubs at Marist High School and Holy Family...

William James “Bill” Hastings passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Born and raised in Jersey City to the late Louise Matilda (nee: Budd) and George Braker Hastings of Stony Point, NY.  He was a longtime Bayonne resident and local business owner. Mr. Hastings was a graduate of St. Aedan’s Grammar School where he also served the church as an altar boy, and later a graduate of Dickinson High School.  After proudly serving the nation as a Private -...

Gail Sugzda passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  She was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident. Gail was employed at Best Foods for many years and was a custodian for the Bayonne Board of Education, retiring in January of 2013. Gail was the devoted daughter of the late Euphemia Rhode; and loving sister of the late Patricia Mack.  She was the loving niece of Ann Szyskowski and Joseph Sugzda (Mickey); the best friend of Stanley B. Mack, Jr.; the dear...

John C. Nadrowski passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at CarePoint Health at Bayonne Medical Center.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Harriet (nee: Dombrowksi) and Chester Nadrowski.   John worked as a CT technician for Robert Wood Johnson Rahway, Bayonne Hospital and Christ Hospital.  He also worked for General Motors. John was a devoted member of the Bridgemen. John was predeceased by his beloved son, the late Jarrett “Moe”...

Kathryn Fedors, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019, at Peace Care at St. Ann’s, Jersey City.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Anna (nee: Korch) and Vasily Fedors and was a repair technician for Western electric for 44 years, retiring in 1985.She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Bergen Point Seniors and the Royal Arcanum. Ms. Fedors is survived by her dear brother, Robert Fedors, Ph. D.; and several loving nieces and nephews.  She was...