Estelle M. (Stella) Gers (nee: Szot) 98, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2020 after a long and meaningful life well lived.  Prior to her retirement, Stella was a dining room hostess for the Exxon Corporation and the Hi-Hat Caterers in Bayonne.  A communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, she was a dedicated member of the Mt. Carmel PTA and actively participated in the school cafeteria preparing homemade lunches for the students. Stella’s greatest...

  Hector J. Martin, 77, of Bayonne, passed away at home on Friday, October 9, 2020 with his loving family by his side.  Born in Columbia, South America, he came to the United States in 1973 and resided in Bayonne for the past 47 years. Upon receiving his Natural Doctorate (ND), Hector began his long career as a nuclear medicine technician for both Bayonne Medical Center and NJ Heart/NJ Medcare in Linden.  In his leisure time he enjoyed oil painting and traveling to...

John R. Nelson Sr., 88, of Bayonne, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Bayonne Medical Center. Born in Jersey City, he resided his whole life in Bayonne. A man of honor, integrity and intense patriotism, John served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War.  With his military duties fulfilled, he began his 45 year career as a chemist for the D.A. Stuart Oil Company then for the Industrial Tube Corporation, both located in Somerville, NJ....

Joan Rose, 76, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Bayonne Medical Center. Joan enjoyed spending time in the comforts of her home caring for her precious feline friends, Frisky and Millie and was especially passionate about helping the most vulnerable neighborhood feral strays who found refuge in her compassion. Joan was predeceased by her dearly beloved husband Harold Sr. and her cherished son and...

Thomas Hugh Mason, age 63, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Lincoln Park Care Center, in Lincoln Park, NJ.  “Tom” as he was known by all, was born in Queens, NY., and resided most of his life in Bayonne.  He worked as a freight technician at APA Transport Corp., in North Bergen, a position he held for many years. Blessed with an artistic flair, Tom had a passion for creating various works of art and teaching his sons how...

  Maria A. Garcia, 63, of Bayonne, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Bayonne Medical Center with her loving family by her side.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she relocated to Brooklyn, NY, at the age of 18 before settling in Bayonne for the past 30 years.  With a passion for helping others, Maria proudly began her career as a homecare provider 25 years ago with the Visiting Homemaker Service of Hudson County.  She was highly regarded and respected in...

  Anna Czupyk (nee: Rusyniak), age 82, of Bayonne, passed away at home on Friday, September 4, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Bielanka, Poland, she immigrated to the United States in 1991 ,where she resided in Bayonne for the past 29 years. Anna was a proud homemaker who treasured times spent with her family.  Her outstanding cooking and baking skills made her home warm and welcoming for all who entered.  She had a “green thumb” which was...

Nellie T. Matlosz (nee: Rapcienski), 95, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 31, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Nellie was born and raised in Bayonne where she resided for most of her life before relocating 3 years ago to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, then to Summerland Key, Florida. Prior to her retirement in 1987 from Best Foods in Bayonne, Nellie worked in various positions, including: Ogden’s, Maidenform, Adams Tavern, and General...

Geraldine Stass (nee: Murphy), 83, a lifelong resident of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on August, 31, 2020 at Bayonne Medical Center.  A proud homemaker throughout the years, Geraldine was fiercely dedicated to caring for her family and her love for them was boundless and unwavering.  Her positive energy and determination in life was a true inspiration to all who knew her. Geraldine was predeceased by her beloved husband Carl Stass Sr., her parents,...

Kristine J. McClanahan, 55, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Jersey City, she resided in Brick for most of her life before settling in Bayonne. Kristine passionately embraced her role as a proud homemaker caring for the needs of her family.  She was the true definition of what a most genuine, loving wife and mother was.  Known to many for her easy-going personality, the simplest things...