Helen Van Natta, 55, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.  She was born in Jersey City before settling in Bayonne where she resided for the past 34 years.    Helen worked as a beautician for Jon Anthony Salons in Bayonne, a career that would span for many years.  She had a unique way of making her clients feel confident and beautiful and was considered by many to have the ability to be a “beautician to the...

Mary Ann Bilak (nee: Wasko), 72, of Englishtown, N.J., formerly of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Pinebrook Care Center in Englishtown, N.J.  Mary resided most of her life in Bayonne where she was born and raised before relocating to Englishtown 9 years ago.  While in Bayonne, Mary Ann worked as a home-health caregiver for the Bayonne Visiting Nurse Association and was also a crossing guard for the City of Bayonne.  Mary Ann enjoyed the simple...

Mary Rath, (nee: Szefler), age 99, a lifelong Bayonne resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Peace Care St. Ann’s in Jersey City.  Mary worked as a machine operator for Western Electric for more than 15 years and prior to that she worked as a clerk for General Motors. She was an active volunteer with the Red Cross blood drives and was a longtime member of many local social groups and organizations including the Mt. Carmel Seniors, the...

Steven A. Collin, of Fairfield, N.J., passed away suddenly on March 4, 2019 at the age of 29.  Born in Russia, Steven lived in Bayonne briefly before settling in Fairfield where he resided for most of his life. He attended Saint Aloysius Grammar School and was a 2009 graduate of West Essex Regional High School, both in Caldwell, N.J.  He then went on to receive his associate’s degree from the Institute for Audio Research in NYC. For many years Steven worked as a...

  Josephine Kotula (nee: Olkowska), 91, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Bronx, NY, she resided most of her life in Bayonne.  She was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family.  She was a  parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and a member of the Mt. Carmel Seniors.  She was an avid bowler and belonged to several leagues over the...

  Irene Yurko (nee: Kopacz) a long time resident of Bayonne, N.J., died on February 9, 2019 at the age of 92.  She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Kowalczyk (deceased in 1970) and then the late Joseph Yurko (deceased in 2003) During World War II, Irene joined the war effort working as a welder for Latendorf’s Conveying Corporation.  She also worked at Best Foods in Bayonne, prior to her retirement. Through the years, Irene devoted her time volunteering at...

Andrew Pszonek, 79, passed away on February 2, 2019 at home with his family at his side.  He was the son of the late Andrew and Julia (Zanowiak) Pszonek.Andrew proudly served his country in the army having been stationed at Fort Brag North Carolina for twenty months.  He was a life member of the Mt. Carmel Lyceum and served as its president.  He was also a past member and officer of the Lyceum Intra Club Bowling League and the Bayonne Bocce League.  He served on the...

Regina Chmara (nee: Kaniewski), 85, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019, with her loving family by her side.  Born in Poland, she emigrated to the United States in 1950, residing most of her life in Bayonne. Regina was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, where she was an active member of the Mt. Carmel Seniors and the Mt. Carmel Guild.  A proud homemaker, Regina devoted her life to her family.  She especially...

  Ann T. Tedeschi (nee: Jurkiewicz), 66, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  With a passion for helping others, Ann began her gratifying career as a social worker which began with The Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)  then Bayonne Medical Center and most recently the Jersey City Board of Education.  She was also a member of...

  Ellen Bock (nee: Donovan), 77, of Monroe Township, formerly of Bayonne, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Penn Medical Center in Plainsboro, NJ, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Jersey City, she resided most of her life in Bayonne before settling in Monroe Township 4 years ago.  Prior to her retirement she was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, Jersey City for 25 years.   Throughout the years Ellen displayed warmth and...