West Essex High School Alumni Obituaries

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

Robert “Bob” Theodore Mercier, 72, of Newry, ME passed away December 9, 2025 at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, Maine. He maintained his sense of humor and sarcasm to the end.Born October 27, 1953 to Paul and T. Louise Mercier, in Winthrop, MA. Bob grew up in Topsfield, MA and it was here that his ...

Winifred Marie Mortenson Winnie passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach FL on January 22 2026. She was 79 years old. Winnie was born at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu Hawaii on November 7 1946. She is the daughter of John E...