All Obituaries

Mary Ellen O’Donnell (nee: Gallagher) passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jul 5, 2026, at JFK Medical Center, Edison.  She was born in Maghery, County Donegal, Ireland, to the late Catherine (nee: Devenney) and Daniel Gallagher, and was a long-time Bayonne resident prior to relocating to Colonia.  Along with her husband, John, she was the owner and operator of O’Donnell’s Tavern for over 34 years. She was a charter member of the Bayonne Irish American League. Mary ...

Joseph L. Lo Re passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his Bayonne residence. He was born in Bayonne to the late Jean (nee: Miodowski) and Joseph Lo Re and was a lifelong resident. He was a teacher in the Jersey City Public Schools for over 25 years prior to retirement.  He was an avid tennis player. Joseph is survived by his beloved children, Justin Lo Re, and his wife, Jenny Mahoney-Lo Re, and Kristen Lo Re-Ziobro, and her husband, Daniel; his cherished grandchildren, ...

Dianne Danko passed away peacefully at Bayonne Medical Center on Wednesday , June 24, 2026.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Ann (nee Gudaitis) and Alexander Danko and was a lifelong Bayonne resident. Dianne was a chemistry technician at Bayonne Medical Center for over 47 years prior to retirement. Dianne was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Henry’s Church as well as a lector and Eucharistic minister. She was a member of the Holy Family Academy Alumni Mothers’ ...

Dorothy K. Fallon (nee: Paradine) passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her Bayonne residence.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Florence (nee: O’Brien) and Edward Paradine and was a lifelong resident.  She was an administrative assistant at St. Peter’s University prior to retirement. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Fallon.  She is survived by her loving children, John Fallon, and his wife, Anne, and Kathleen Fallon; her ...

Jorge Juárez falleció en paz el miércoles 9 de junio de 2026 en su residencia de Bayonne. Nació en la Ciudad de México, hijo de Asela Uraga de Juárez y Fortino Rosales Juárez, y fue residente de Bayonne durante 35 años. Se desempeñó como representante de servicio al cliente para United Airlines. A Jorge le sobreviven su amada esposa, Andrea Vázquez; sus queridos hijos, Andrés, Julián, David y Andrea ...

Robert Kenneth Eng passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his Lodi residence.  He was born in Passaic, NJ to the late Eva and Paul Eng and was a Bayonne resident for 58 years.  He was a mechanical engineer for Best Foods for 37 years, prior to retirement. Robert proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion, Post #19. He was avid Bluegrass and Country Music fan. Robert is survived by his ...

Joanne Hannah “Joni” Thornton Petersen (nee: Thornton) passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Lincoln, NE to the late Florence (nee: Wolfe) and Arthur Thornton and was a long-time Bayonne resident.  She was a licensed nurse practitioner prior to retirement, working at Jersey City Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center for over 30 years. Joanne is survived by her loving children, Christopher Petersen, Blues Canales, and ...

Marie C. Komar (nee: Higgins) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Mary (nee: Quinn) and Michael Higgins and was a lifelong resident. She was a secretary for the City of Bayonne, where she served four mayors, prior to retirement. Marie was an active citizen and spent countless hours serving the community in various volunteer roles.  She was a member of the New Frontier Democrats, the Rutkowski Association, the BEOF Board, the ...

Jassodra Hanuman (nee: Ramlochan) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her Bayonne residence with her family by her side.  She was born in Caroni, Trinidad and Tobago to the late Dhana and Anand Ramlochan and was a Bayonne resident for 23 years. A homemaker,  she was a lover of flowers, game shows and sweets. Jassodra is survived by her loving husband, Khemraj Hanuman; her beloved son, Kevin Hanuman; her cherished grandchild, AJ Hanuman; and her brother, Suresh ...