All Obituaries

David P. Ockay passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at his residence.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Mildred (nee: Rakowski) and John J. Ockay and was a lifelong resident.  Dave was a dedicated mailman for the United States Postal Service for over 40 years and “neither snow nor rain” ever kept him from delivering for “his people.” But his true vocation was as a husband and as a father. A man for others, Dave was the king of thoughtful gestures, big...

Betty A. Murray (nee: Boyce) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018.  She was born in Brockton, MA to the late Ruth and Ed Schaler and was a long time Bayonne resident. Mrs. Murray was a devoted parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Church.  She was a member of its Rosary Society and the Andreans and was a dedicated volunteer for many parish functions. Mrs. Murray was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bayonne Fire Captain Joseph P. Murray; and her loving son, Daniel...

Theresa Pankowski (nee Mierzejewski), 88, of Bayonne, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Peace Care at St. Ann’s, Jersey City.  Born in Bayonne, Theresa was a lifelong resident. She was employed by Exxon , New York City and Linden, as a secretary for many years before retiring. Theresa was a lover of animals especially cats and loved to catalog shop.She was also a member of the Exxon annuitants. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Barbara Buehler and her...

Alex Gobruk, 68, passed away peacefully at Arbor Glen Center, Cedar Grove, on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Alex was born in Bayonne and resided there most of his life. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Genevieve (nee: Serafin) and Alex Gobruk; and his dear sister, Catherine. He is survived by his devoted friends, Gerard and Betty Anne Ruane and their family. The funeral will be conducted from the William Kohoot Funeral Home, on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. A funeral Mass will be offered...

Mounir Morcos passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater.  He was born in Egypt and was a Bayonne resident.  He was an accountant and the financial director for the Washington Heights Home Care Program. Mr. Morcos is survived by his beloved wife, Yousria; his loving son, Medhat Morcos, and his wife, Rebecca Cisek; his two adoring grandchildren, Valen and Zara Morcos; and his dear siblings, Magdy and...

Julie Glock, 69, of Bayonne, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick after a short illness. Julie was a school nurse in the Bayonne School District for the past 25 years at Mary J. Donohoe and Horace Mann schools. She prided herself on her compassion in caring for others’ children while at school, and made each child feel as though his or her issue was the most important one facing her that day. She began her nursing career working in emergent care before...

Catherine G. Condon passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Peace Care St. Ann’s.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Violet (nee: Carter) and James Condon.  A graduate of Bayonne High School, Class of 1942, and St. Peter’s College, Ms. Condon was an accounting clerk for Western Electric for over 30 years and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Stanley Holmes Chapter. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, a member...

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...