Hackensack High School Alumni Obituaries

of Kearny NJ passed away surrounded by her family on January 7 2026 at Hackensack University Medical Center. Mary was the daughter of the late James and Marie Doran. She was born and raised in Scranton PA and moved to Kearny NJ while in high school. She was a graduate of Queen of Peace High School a...

Carolyn Lucy Fink Bigwood of Stratham New Hampshire died peacefully at the Hyder Family Hospice Home on Sunday January 18 2026. Carolyn was born in Hackensack N.J. on August 10 1931 the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Myrtle Rose Fink. She grew up in Hasbrouck Heights N.J. attending Hasbrouck Hei...

Patricia J. De Laura nee Schnabel 78 of South Hackensack NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on January 8 2026. Patricia was born January 30 1947 and grew up in Hackensack NJ. After graduating from Hackensack High School in 1965 she went on to study nursing at the Bergen Pines...

With deepest sorrow and heavy hearts we remember and celebrate the life of James R. Fisher Jr. of Maywood who passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 12 2026 at the age of 75. Born in Brooklyn NY Jim was the eldest son of Helen Fisher and James R. Fisher Sr. After graduating Hackensack High Schoo...

Loraine Ronnie DeMatteo age 83 of Perth Amboy NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 27 2026. Born in Sewaren NJ she resided in Perth Amboy for 76 years. She was a graduate of Samuel E. Shull Grammar School and Perth Amboy High School Class of 1960. After raising her child...

James Gregg age 81 of Hackensack New Jersey transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on the morning of Thursday January 1 2026. James was born on July 15 1944 in Florence South Carolina to the late Walter and Renda Gregg. He received his education in the Florence County school system and ...

Linda Joyce Broyles 76 of Englewood New Jersey passed away Saturday January 3 2026. She was born in Hamilton Ohio. Linda relocated to New Jersey shortly after graduating from high school. Throughout her life she attended Rev. Taylor Church from time to time and enjoyed going there she often spoke fo...

William J. Mandara 85 passed away peacefully on January 25 2026. Born in Hackensack New Jersey Bill lived a life defined by dedication curiosity and a deep love for family education and sport. A lifelong athlete Bill was an avid golfer tennis player and bowler. His passion for bowling led him to bec...

Theresa M. Rauscher passed away in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side in Denville on Tuesday September 9 2025. She had shared 77 years of unconditional love infectious laughter priceless wisdom and unforgettable memories with family friends and students. Born in Hackensack to...

John Rennie was born on June 28, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey. He attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Grammar School on Woodside Avenue and Good Counsel High School, graduating in 1951.Along with his three brothers, John worked in the family business, Rennie and Sons Self Service Market on Summer Avenue...

Gail Joyce Fitzgerald 74 of Moonachie New Jersey passed away on September 27 2025 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Peggy Rudolph Catogge and James Catogge and the stepdaughter of the late Maren Catogge. She was predeceased by her beloved parents and her cherished sister ...

Elizabeth Dorothy Mikulik nee Perry 96 of Wyckoff passed away peacefully on October 30 2025 at Christian Health Care Center. Born on November 9 1928 in Jersey City Elizabeth graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946 and married her sweetheart Nicholas Mikulik in 1952. In 1961 the pair moved to Wood...

Maria Mary Homa beloved wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother passed away peacefully at her home in WoodRidge New Jersey on August 8 2025 at the age of 92. Born in Cliffside Park NJ Mary was the cherished daughter of the late John and Ann Krivy. She was predeceased by two loving brothers Geo...

Lorraine Bracey 96 of WoodRidge NJ died at home on November 20 2025. She was born in Jersey City in 1929 to Peter and Kathryn Barcaski. She grew up there living in a cold water flat on Romaine Avenue and attended Dickinson High School where she was known as "Lorch the Torch." She met her future husb...

Marie Ann Williams aka Mary A. Lionelli Marie Ann Williams aka Mary A. Lionelli 91 passed away peacefully on August 8 2025 in Englewood NJ. She was a longtime resident of Moonachie. Born in Hoboken to the late Joseph and Carmela DiLanna Lionelli she was the cherished sister of Anthony Lionelli the l...

David DeWoody age 90 a wonderful husband father and grandfather transitioned to his eternal reward at home on Friday January 23 2026 surrounded by love from his family and caregivers. Born on June 27 1935 in the Township of Irwin Pennsylvania to his parents Paul and Hannah Cross DeWoody David grew u...

Leola Foster age 89 of Hackensack New Jersey peacefully passed away on December 19 2025.Leola was born on September 23 1936 in Chester South Carolina to the late President Foster and Mamie Bell Cheatom Foster. She was educated in Chester and proudly graduated from Finley High School. After graduatio...