Constance "Connie", Staugaitis (nee: Helwig) 86, of Irvington, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020, at the CareOne Nursing Home in Holmdel. Connie was born in Irvington, to Florence and William Helwig, where she was a resident for the past 63 years.  She married the love of her life, Frank Staugaits and together they proudly raised twins, Robert and Cynthia. Connie was a master cook, baker, and candy maker. She had a love for Broadway shows, dance, and...

Alvaro R. Ortega Jr., 39 of Bayonne, formerly of Jersey City, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the University Hospital in Newark.  Alvaro was employed for many years in the meat-packing industry for the Green Village Packing Company in Chatham, NJ. Alvaro will be most remembered for his generosity and kindness toward others as well as his sense of humor and outgoing personality. In his leisure time he enjoyed music of all types and had a passion for classic...

John M. Baran, age 79, of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, formerly of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 1, 2020, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania with his loving family by his side.  John was born in Plains, Pennsylvania before moving to Bayonne, where he resided for 38 years, he then settle in Tobyhanna, where he resided for the past 23 years. John was employed as an assembler for the General Motors Corporation in Linden for 38 years,...

Eva Toczynski (nee: Golaszewski), 64, of Bayonne, entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2019, at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. Born in Poland, Eva emigrated to the United States in 1980, residing in Bayonne for the past 39 years.  Eva was employed for many years as a nursing assistant at CarePoint-Bayonne Medical Center.  In her leisure time she found peace and relaxation in gardening as well as traveling abroad to various...

Regina  (Davis) Migosi, 47, a lifelong resident of Jersey City, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the Jersey City Medical Center.  Regina was employed for many years as a nursing assistant for the People Care Home Health Services.  She was known by her colleagues and patients as a woman who spread smiles and good cheer with a sassy personality to match.  In her spare time she enjoyed playing her favorite card games, Rummy and Pitty...

Martin P. Sulovski, 85, of Elizabeth, NJ, passed away, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  Born in Newark, NJ, Martin was a graduate of Central High School in Newark, class of 1953.  A man of honor, integrity and intense patriotism, Martin served in the United States Navy as a radio operator.  After completing his military duties he went on to become a self employed diamond setter.    Martin was a member of the American Legion Connecticut Farms...

Geraldine f. Pongrac, 58, of Bayonne, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 with her loving family by her side.  Geraldine was born in Passaic, before moving with her family to Secaucus, then later settling in Bayonne, where she resided for the past 16 years.   Geraldine’s will be remembered as an extraordinary woman who modeled generosity and compassion, while expecting nothing in return. As a talented hairstylist, she worked at home where she provided a warm and...

Donna Bielinski (nee: Foglia), 65, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in San Paolo, Italy, Donna came to the United States as an infant with her parents and siblings where they all settled in Bayonne.  Later on she met and married the love of her life, Richard.  In the early years of their marriage they embraced life as a free spirited couple who enjoyed riding motorcycles...

Helen Ann Chojnacki (nee: Tesh), 68, of Bayonne, passed away on December 4, 2019, at Bayonne Medical Center with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Jersey City before settling in Bayonne many years ago. A homemaker, Helen had a joy for cooking and spending time with her family.  She will be deeply missed and remembered for her selfless nature and fun loving personality.  Some of her interests and hobbies included, collecting...

Mayra Golabiewski (nee: Rosales), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  Born in Guatemala, Mayra came to the United States in 1989 and had resided in Bayonne for the past 30 years.  Mayra was employed with the Bayonne Board of Education where she took great pride in her many years as a Spanish teacher.  Throughout her career in the education field her main priority was the success and wellbeing of her students.   Mayra will be deeply missed and...