Kearny High School New Jersey Alumni Obituaries

The Honorable John Joseph Langan Jr. 78 of Allendale New Jersey passed away on December 30th 2025 surrounded by his family and friends. John was born on August 1st 1947 to Rosemary Earley and John Langan Sr. in Kearny New Jersey. He graduated from Queen of Peace High School later receiving his under...

George A. Karlis, 93, of Somerset, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Born in Chandrinos, Greece (in the Peloponnesus) on April 15, 1932, George immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in August of that same year. He grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, and attended ...

Teresa E. Schlitt (née Effner), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, aficionado of the written word, and collector of quiet beauty—expressed through stamps, figurines, and the stories they carried—passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at the age of 83.Born in Kearny, New Jersey, Tere...

Janice L. Richardson 84 of Lakewood New Jersey peacefully passed away at her residence on January 23 2026. She was born in Newark New Jersey in 1941 to John Turley and Gladys Smith. Janice was a parishioner of St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church in Brick New Jersey. Janice is survived by her husband G...

Janice L. Richardson 84 of Lakewood New Jersey peacefully passed away at her residence on January 23 2026. She was born in Newark New Jersey in 1941 to John Turley and Gladys Smith. Janice was a parishioner of St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church in Brick New Jersey. Janice is survived by her husband G...

Janice L. Richardson 84 of Lakewood New Jersey peacefully passed away at her residence on January 23 2026. She was born in Newark New Jersey in 1941 to John Turley and Gladys Smith. Janice was a parishioner of St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church in Brick New Jersey. Janice is survived by her husband G...

Margaret Donohue a beloved wife mother grandmother greatgrandmother and friend passed away peacefully on January 5 2026 at the age of 87. Margaret was born on December 5 1938 to Robert and Catherine Taylor in Jersey City New Jersey. She grew up in East Newark alongside her seven siblings surrounded ...

Joseph Raymond Barnes 84 of Ramsey formerly of Kearny on February 4 2026. Loving father of Michael Alyssa Lord and their children Olivia and Lilah Michelle and Stephen Walker and his children Madison and Hayley. Survived by former wife Carmen Sterling Barnes. Dear brother of Catherine Maude Elizabet...

John Jack McAveney of Yorktown VA passed away peacefully on Saturday February 15 2025 at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News VA surrounded by his loving family. Jack was the beloved son of the late William and Marion McAveney and a cherished brother to Bill Bob Maureen George Patti Jerry and...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Johnny who left us far too soon. He was a devoted and loving father a cherished brother a remarkable uncle and a true friend. To all who knew him Johnny was steadfast loyal and full of heart. Born in Orange New Jersey Johnny gre...

With a heavy heart we announce that Oswald "Ozzie" Chiarella of Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey passed away peacefully on December 26th 2025. He was 93. A loving and devoted husband of 65 years to Rosina nee Scerbo father brother grandfather friend and member of the community he brought warmth and joy ...