Irene S. Fleck (nee: Barcik), a vibrant soul who brought joy and love to everyone around her, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ.  Born in Hamburg, Germany, she immigrated with her family to the United States at the tender age of 3 and resided in Bayonne for most of her life.   Before her retirement in 2018, Irene possessed limitless determination in various positions of employment over the years including the Bayonne...

Aranka Barta, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her Bayonne residence on October 30, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  Born in the province of Rivne, Czechoslovakia (now Ukraine), Aranka spoke fluent Ukrainian, Russian, Hungarian, and German.  Her natural talent for learning new languages led to a rewarding career as a teacher in Ukraine where she enriched the education of countless children.  In 2001 Aranka immigrated to the United States and...

Maria L. Martinez entered into eternal rest peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 25, 2023. Born in the Dominican Republic she immigrated to the United States in 1994 and has lived in Bayonne for the past 29 years.  Maria's was a proud homemaker whose greatest joy was spending time with her family and taking care of the needs of her grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart.  Her loving nature and selfless spirit will be deeply missed, but her...

Carmen Nieves, proud and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023.  Born in Puerto Rico on February 19, 1946, she settled in Bayonne 8 years ago. Before her retirement in 2008, she worked as an environmental specialist for Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, a position she held for over 25 years. Carmen left an impact on the lives of her family that was immeasurable.  She instilled the virtues of...

The family of Leopoldo Bourdett announces with deep sorrow his passing on October 6, 2023.  Leopoldo was born in Guatemala on September 6, 1955 to parents Leopoldo and Zoila (Milian) Bourdett.  In 1973 he came to the United States where he settled in Bayonne for most of his life.  Leopoldo served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army Reserve for 8 years.  He held longtime positions as a maintenance mechanic with Kenrich Petrochemicals Inc. in...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Smith, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, who peacefully departed this world on October 1, 2023. “Debbie” as she was affectionately known, was a lifelong resident of Bayonne and a point of strength and love for her family and friends. Debbie found joy in life’s simple pleasures, this included good conversation over a bagel and coffee, shopping for pocketbooks, walking Broadway, often grabbing...

Andrew Paul Stoveken (Andy) a lifelong Bayonne resident, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, at Alaris Health in Rochelle Park, NJ, surrounded by his loving family.   Andy was employed with the City of Bayonne as a heavy equipment operator, a position he held for more than 23 years before his retirement in 2014. A true motorcycle enthusiast, Andy enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and living a free spirited life.  A proud and patriotic member of the Rolling...

Josephine Magda (nee: Cicalese) departed this life peacefully at the blessed age of 96 on September 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Newark, New Jersey, she grew up in the Ironbound section (historically called "Dutch-Neck".)  From a young age, Josephine helped out on the family farm by taking care of the horses and doing her share of chores.  After moving to Bayonne years later, she worked as a switchboard operator for the Western Electric...

Ryszard Komuda, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey after a brief illness. Born and raised in Warsaw, Poland, Ryszard immigrated to the United States and resided for many years in Chicago.  Ryszard was predeceased by his parents, Jan and Maria Wanda (Mioduszewska) Komuda.  He is survived by his daughter, Karolina Olejnik, and her husband and extended family members in Canton,...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Richard T. Toczynski announce his sudden and unexpected passing at his residence on September 4, 2023.  Born in Germany on November 4, 1950, to parents Tadeusz and Stefania (Lonski) Toczynski, Richie came to the United States at the tender age of 1, where he resided with his family in Bayonne for most of his life.  Richie served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1972 to 1976.  After completing his military service,...