All Obituaries

Pamela May Olsen (Magginnis), 62, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 13, 2024..  Pamela was a beautiful soul who transformed everything she did into an art. An insatiably curious person, Pamela lived many lives as a classical vocalist, a gifted massage therapist, and as President of NY Toastmasters.  Pamela was active at an early age, and loving softball, she excelled as a catcher at bringing the ball over the plate to try to trick the umpire, who often was her dad. ...

Henry “Harry “Wright, 72, entered into the arms of Jesus with family and friends surrounding him on April 9, 2024, at his Bayonne residence. He was born in Jersey City to the late Isabelle (nee: Marcario) and Harry Wright and was a Bayonne resident for many years. A graduate of Bayonne Hospital School of Nursing, where he was honored as the Salutatorian, and St. Peter’s College, Harry was a registered nurse and was employed at numerous health care facilities over his...

Joyce Wiadzionek (nee: Gallagher) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her Bayonne residence.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Helen (nee: Mateicka) and John Gallagher and was a long-time Bayonne resident.  Joyce was an antique dealer at the Point Pavilion Antique Center. She and her husband loved traveling, especially to Europe, and did so frequently in their younger years. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Edward Wiadzionek; her beloved daughter,...

Theresa Sullivan passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her Bayonne residence.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Harriet V. (nee: Witczak) and Jeremiah J. Sullivan and was a lifelong resident.  She was the office manager at B. Eisler Company in Bayonne prior to retirement. Ms. Sullivan was a devoted parishioner of the Parish of Blessed Miriam Teresa at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church.  She was a member of its Rosary Society, a bingo worker, a member of the...

Thomas Fienan, 79, died peacefully at Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens Nursing Home in Brick, NJ on February 28th after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family. He is the son of the late John and Helen Fienan (Wysowata). Devoted husband of 58 years to Aldona Fienan (Bicica). Tom grew up in downtown Bayonne and was a graduate of St. Andrews School and Bayonne High School. He proudly served on the Bayonne Fire Department for 26 years and later worked as a 9-1-1 dispatcher for the...

Mary E. Murray passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024, at her Bayonne residence surrounded by family.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Mary (nee: Sugrue) and Raymond Murray and was a lifelong resident.  A 1956 graduate of Holy Family Academy and “Pizza Club” member, she was an executive secretary for Barclay’s Bank, New York, prior to retirement. A devoted parishioner of Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Mary was a member...

Karl Prokop passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at John F. Kennedy Medical Center.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Margaret (nee: Lesho) and Frank Prokop and was a long-time resident prior to moving to Edison in 2015. He was a flavor maker for Robertet Flavors prior to retirement and also worked for Jay Cee Labs and his family’s gas station. Karl was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee: Zigari).  He is survived by his loving children, Karl Jr.,...

Jane Marie Boehm (nee; Stewart) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her Bayonne residence.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Jane (nee: Ebbinghaus) and Richard Stewart and a lifelong resident of Bayonne.  She was employed at Bayonne Medical Center for 15 years prior to retirement. Mrs. Boehm loved children and nothing brought her more joy than the time spent with family. She was predeceased by her beloved late husband, Donald.  She is survived by...

Leo E. Nardone, of Bayonne and Forked River, passed away peacefully at Morristown Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 11, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Newark to the late Rose (nee: Sheridan) and Vincent A. Nardone and was a resident of Maplewood, prior to residing in Bayonne. A graduate of Columbia High School in Maplewood and St. Leo’s College in Florida, he was employed at American Water for over 25 years. Leo was a member of the Cranford Elks Lodge,...

John A. Wanko passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He was born in Bayonne to the late Lydia (nee: Perhach) and Andrew Wanko and was a long-time Bayonne resident, prior to relocating to Tinton Falls. A graduate of Jersey City State College and Seton Hall University, Mr. Wanko was employed by the Bayonne Board of Education for 46 years, serving as a teacher and guidance counselor. He later became a beloved principal for 26 years, known...