All Obituaries

Nancy Regna, 65, of Ridgefield Park, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019.  Nancy retired after many years as a Special Education Teacher with the North Bergen Board of Education.  Devoted mother of Katie Pohlmeyer, her husband Jeffrey, Kimberly Miller and her husband Chase.  Cherished grandmother of Connor and Nora Pohlmeyer and Jack Miller.  Loving daughter of Maryann Pankewicz and the late George Pankewicz.  Dear sister of Mark Pankewicz and Tim Pankewicz. A...

John “Jack” Dalton, 84, of Florham Park, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019.  Jack is a US Army Veteran and worked many years as a teacher for the Newark Board of Education.  He was extremely active in various organizations within his community. Beloved husband of Rose Dalton.  Devoted father of Jennifer Dalton, her husband Dan Moran, Christine Dalton and her husband Vincent Armeli.  Loving grandfather of Max and Ava Moran.  Visitation at the...

Addolorato “Al Costello” Piccirilli, 96, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019.  Al was a New Jersey native. He proudly served in the US Navy before & during WWII.  Al had a successful career for many years as a singer and bandleader, under the name “Al Costello”, with his beloved late wife, Rose, as his keyboardist.   Al retired from Suburban Propane after many years.    Beloved husband of 60 years to the...

  Anne Annette Dorf-Hills (Pinkowitz), 88, of Cherry Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 18, 2019.  Anne worked many years as a teacher and reading specialist for the Deptford Township Public School System.  She was a member of the League of Women’s Voters, active in the JCC and an active amateur poet.  She enjoyed playing bridge, loved dancing and was very proud of her late father Hyman Pinkowitz whom was a famous artist.  She leaves...

Faustina "Tina" Stefanelli (Mascia), 91, of Florham Park, formerly of South Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 17, 2019.  Faustina earned her BS in teaching from Newark State and her PHD from Seton Hall University.  She worked as an educator with the Newark Board of Education for 42 years before retiring.   Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Oreste Stefanelli.  Devoted mother of Cesare Stefanelli, his wife...

Rhoda C. Accardi (Bardner), 85, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 15, 2019.  Rhoda spread her love and laughter to everyone she knew and will be cherished in everyone’s memory forever. Beloved wife of 63 years to her high school sweetheart; Joseph Accardi.  Devoted mother of Maria Adams, her husband Jeff, Anthony Accardi, his wife Lisa, Lisa Humphries, her husband John, Cristina Mirda and her husband Michael.  Cherished grandmother...

Henry R. Kuhlmann, 89, of Parsippany, formerly of West Orange, passed away peacefully and holy at his home surrounded by his family on May 9, 2019. Beloved husband of 67 years to the late Josephine (Selvaggi) Kuhlmann.  Devoted father of Beverly Petrozzino, her husband John, Maryann Kuhlmann, Lisa Belott, her husband William, and the late Marilyn Kuhlmann. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Axentiou, her husband Christopher, Johnny Petrozzino, Michael Belott and Ashley Belott. ...

Helen Marateo, 89, of East Hanover, formerly of Orange, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019.  Helen worked many years with National Newark & Essex Bank, M&M Farms and Cosimo’s Market before retiring. Dear sister of Cosimo T. Marateo, Joseph S. Marateo, his late wife Nancy, and the late Alberto Marateo.  Beloved daughter of the late Liberato and late Cosimina Marateo.  Loving aunt of Joseph R. Marateo, his wife Vicky, Karen Marateo Rothenberger and her husband...

Julio Ho-Lui, 44, passed away suddenly on April 30, 2019.  Julio was born in China and raised in Panama before moving to the United States at the age of 12.  He resided many years in Brooklyn, NY before moving to East Hanover, NJ where he raised his family.  Julio was an avid photographer, fisherman, a jack-of-all-trades and loved to help others in need.  He was always the first one there to help and volunteer his time.  Julio was especially proud to be father and...

Jean Paternostro Mattia, 91, formerly of Newark, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019.  Jean was the former owner/operator of One Hour Martinizing in Belleville for many years.                            Cherished aunt of Carmine DeMaio, his wife Marysue, Linda Fabio and her husband Joseph.  Great-aunt of Sam, his wife Sue, Sherri, her husband Ugo, Marissa and her husband Peter.  Great-great aunt of...