Irene M. Harris, (nee: Wortnowska), passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020, at Bayonne Medical Center.  Irene was born in Bayonne where she resided for most of her life before relocating to Cape Coral Florida.  Prior to her retirement, she worked as a custodian for the Cape Coral Hospital and Cape Coral High School. With a feisty demeanor, Irene embraced life her way.  At 94 years old, she enjoyed having whatever foods she wanted and was content just staying home...

Billy Josue Rodas, 46, of Bayonne, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  Born in Honduras, Billy immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 16 years old.  He was employed as a manager at Rite Aid in Bayonne for many years. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Rudolfo Rodas and Leonore (nee: Medina) Zelaya and his sister Kelly Nicholson and her family. Cremation was privately held at Rosehill Crematory in Linden, NJ.

Patricia Ann Jester, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020, at Bayonne Medical Center with her loving family by her side.  “Patsy” as she was known by all, was born in Jersey City and resided most of her life in Bayonne.  Patsy’s deep compassion and desire to help others inspired her to pursue a career as a private duty caregiver, a position she dedicated herself to for many years and where her patients held her in the highest regard for her kindness...

Josephine Mincieli (nee: Sokolow), 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Bayonne Medical Center with her loving family by her side.  Born in Jersey City, she resided most of her life in Bayonne.  A graduate of Bayonne Hospital School of Nursing, Josephine went on to enjoy a rewarding and successful nursing career throughout the years with Bayonne Hospital and the Military Ocean Terminal as well as head nurse for the United States Postal Service,...

Charles R. Farrar, 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Columbus Hospital, in Newark, NJ.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, he resided most of his life in Bayonne.  Charles served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  After completing his military duties he worked as a letter carrier for 25 years for the United States Postal Service at the Bulk Mail Center in Jersey City, retiring in 1990. Charles was an...

Exi M. Parrales-Baque, 66, of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Bayonne Medical Center.  Born and raised on a farm in Equador, Exi enjoyed taking long walks in the forests and spending time listening to Ecuadorian style music.  In 2013 she came to the United States, settling in Jersey City.  Exi was a clerical worker for the Century 21 Department Stores Distribution in Secaucus, NJ, where she was a valued employee for 4 years. ...

John Edward Kuchler Jr., 68, a lifelong Bayonne resident, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Jersey City Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  John was a machine operator for the Manischewitz Company in Jersey City, prior to that he worked for the City of Bayonne in the Sanitation Department and then as a maintenance engineer for Jersey City State College.   John took pride in his ancestors and the fact that he was part Apache Indian and his...

Milagros Asturias (nee: Zara) entered into eternal rest peacefully at home on Saturday, May 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Born and raised in the Philippines, Milagros settled in Bayonne many years ago where she and her husband proudly raised their family.  She worked as a certified nursing assistant for the Atrium Post Acute Care of Wayne.  In her leisure time she enjoyed going to Atlantic City, taking long walks and spending time with her family...

Daniela C. Kawa (nee: Baran) passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020, comforted by her deep and abiding faith in God.  Born in Poland, she emigrated to the United States, settling in Bayonne many years ago. Prior to her retirement, Daniela worked as a seamstress for the You and Me Sewing and Dressmaking Company in Jersey City. A faithful parishioner of St. John Paul II Parish, she was a member of the Ruch Rodzin Nazaretanskich, where she devoted herself to...

Anna Chlasciak (nee: Kobialka), passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2020 at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ.  Born in Poland, she emigrated to the United States many years ago, settling in Bayonne. Anna worked as a bank teller for the BCB Bank in Bayonne, a position she proudly held for 17 years and where she was known for her high-spirited and welcoming demeanor towards the bank customers.   She was a loving and devoted mother who...