Obituaries in Belleville, NJ

Nancy Lee PalumboIt is with profound sorrow we announce that Nancy Lee Palumbo, a resident of Milford, PA, passed away in her sleep on November 20, 2025. The daughter of the late Hermine Concevitch and George Roland Huntley, Nancy was born on September 25, 1950 in Linz, Austria.After immigrating to...

Stephen Joseph McMullan Jr., 44, of West Orange, NJ, unexpectedly passed away on December 6, 2025. Born on June 10, 1981, in Livingston, NJ and raised in Bloomfield, NJ. Stephen loved going to the beach with his family. Stephen worked as a roofer for many years before being employed as a buildi...

“Celeste Paterno was born December 18, 1962 in Newark and passed away January 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. She lived in Newark and Belleville throughout her life.She was a caretaker who raised her four beloved children, then took care of her father, Charlie, and her mother, Joan until they pass...

Phyllis M. Soto, 48, of Denville, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.Affectionately known as Phylly by her family and as “Bambina” by her coworkers, she touched the lives of many.Phyllis was born at Columbus Hospital in Newark, NJ and lived on 12th Street for the first few years of her life. She ...

Anibal Borrero, 89, of Newark, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025.Anibal is survived by his sisters Edith Velez, Olinda Borrero, Mercedes Arroyo, Georgina Borrero, and many nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his parents Juan and Carmen, and siblings Antonio Borrero, Luis Borrero, Daniel B...

Lastenia Orellana de Sanchez, lovingly known as Abuelita, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Guided by faith throughout her life, she was called home to be with the Lord.Abuelita was the eldest of nine children, with three brothers and five sisters. A devoted woman of God, ...

Maryann P. Gagliano (“Mare”), a lifelong New Jersey resident, passed away surrounded by love.Born in Belleville, NJ, and raised in Newark, NJ, Maryann dedicated her life to her family and her work. She was employed as an Administrative Assistant at Wilfred Academy, a manicurist at Salon Salon in Liv...

Andrew passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 97 in Land O’Lakes, FL. Andrew was born to Andrew F Pecora, Sr and Angelina Pecora (nee Restaino) on October 3, 1928. He attended Barringer High School where he lettered in baseball and track. After high school, he enlisted in the United Sta...

Sara H Ramos 82 of Jersey City NJ went to Heaven on April 24 2025. Sara was born on March 2 1943 in San German Puerto Rico. After leaving Puerto Rico Sara began working in Hoboken New Jersey in a factory sewing buttons on garments. In 1979 Sara gave birth to her only child Jesse. Sara enjoyed going ...

Joseph Steven Schilling known fondly to friends and family as Joe or Steven passed away on July 16 2024 in Newton New Jersey. Born on February 19 1964 in Newark New Jersey He was a proud graduate of Essex County Vocational School where he honed the skills and discipline that would define his career....

Magdalena Sese Villablanca age 77 unexpectedly passed away on June 10 2024. Born on September 6 1946 she lived a life full of love kindness and generosity. Magdalena is survived by her devoted husband Ramon Villablanca Sr. and her cherished sisters Rosita Valencia and Corazon Marquez. She was the be...

James was born on December 17 1936 in Jersey City NJ. After the passing of his mother Margeret Masker he was raised in Kearny NJ by his aunt Lilian Murphy and his uncle George Murphy where he attended both primary and high school at St. Cecelia. James served proudly in the N.J. Air National Guard an...