Bertha C. Arcink
Bertha C. Arcink, 101, died on Nov. 11 at Brighton Gardens Nursing Home in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Born in Paterson, she lived in North Arlington before moving to Port St. Lucie, Fla. four years ago. Before retiring, she was a bookkeeper for McCampbell Industries in New York City.
She is predeceased by her siblings Joseph Ardziuk and Ida Arcink.
Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny, followed by a funeral Mass at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce, Fla. Sympathies may be left for the family at www.armitagewiggins.com.
Lenore Gans Bartner
Lenore Gans Bartner passed away Nov. 13 after 87 years as a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother in Kearny. She passed as she lived her life – as a benevolent matriarch surrounded by a family based in love, togetherness, laughter and food.
Born on Aug. 1, 1924, in Newark to Louis and Jennie Gans, Lenore was a member and officer of Congregation B’nai Israel of Kearny and an officer of the Temple Sisterhood.
Lenore is predeceased by her husband Milton Bartner (1986) and survived by her sister Irene Lewis of Kearny, daughters Sue-Ann Sullivan of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., (husband Ed Sullivan, children Robert Sullivan and his wife Sarah, Lori Burns and her husband David Burns and their children Moira, Ian, and Claire) and Abbie Griffiths, Brick, (husband Randy Griffiths, daughter Jenna Griffiths), sons Jeff Bartner, Midland, Mich., (wife Cathy Bartner and daughters Lisa, Amy and Jenny Bartner) and Howard Bartner, Colorado Springs, CO (wife Pamela Bartner and daughter Margaret Jane Bartner).
Lenore served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944-45 and was a member the Sanford L. Kahn Post 538 of the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion, Kearny Frobisher Post 99. Lenore worked at the Louis Schlesinger Realtor Co., L and R Manufacturing, the Motor Club of America, ACT Air Freight, West Hudson/South Bergen Chamber of Commerce and Scandia Packaging Machinery Co.
Services were held at Menorah Chapels, 2950 Vauxhall Road, Union, followed by interment at B’nai Jeshurun Cemetery, Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation B’nai Israel or the Temple Sisterhood, 292 Belleville Turnpike, Kearny, N.J. 07032.
Helen Orlowicz
Helen Orlowicz, 85, died at home on Nov. 18.
Born in Pennsylvania, she was a lifelong resident of Kearny. Before retiring, she was a bus aid for Cross Country Inc., in North Arlington. She belonged to the Rosary Sodality at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Kearny. Helen loved to go to Atlantic City and was an avid Bingo player.
She was predeceased by her loving husband John Orlowicz. Helen is survived by her cherished children John Orlowicz (Margaret), Edward Orlowicz (Charo), and Lisa Ostroman (Joe). Along with her eight grandchildren John, Joseph, Andrew, Kyle, Sean, Cynthia, David, Edward; also surviving is her loving companion “Ace.”
Private Arrangements were handled by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A memorial Mass will be on Friday, Nov. 25, at 11a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, in Kearny. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.armitagewiggins.com.
Norman A. Martin
Norman A. Martin, 88, formerly of Kearny, died on Nov. 16 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, Pa. Born in Kearny, he was the son of the late John S. and Florence M. Ferguson Martin. He was married for 67 years to Elizabeth A. Waugh Martin.
Norman served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a chemical engineer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Kearny, where he was a deacon, trustee, and choir member. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop #1, Kearny, for over 25 years and received the Order of the Silver Beaver Award. He was a member of the VFW Post # 8885 in New Jersey and the Birding Club in Ft. Myers, Fla. Norman enjoyed traveling and playing golf.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: two daughters, Karen E., wife of Robert DeBell of Gaithersburg, Md., Barbara M. wife of George Droz of Lancaster, Pa; two grandchildren, Daniel R. and Dana E. Droz. He was preceeded in death by his brother, Robert J. Martin.
Funeral Services were held from the First Baptist Church 650 Kearny Ave.. Kearny, on Nov. 16, with interment following in Arlington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to either the VFW post #8885 or Boy Scouts of America.
For other information or to send an online condolence to the family, visit our website at www.KASnyderFuneralHome.com.
David A. Brown
David A. Brown, 80, died on Nov. 15 at Community Medical Center, Toms River.
Born and raised in East Newark, he lived in Bradenton, Fla., before moving to Toms River two months ago.
He was a past president of the Irish American Club of Kearny, and in the Soccer Hall of Fame in Harrison.
He is predeceased by his wife Betty J. Brown in 1998. Surviving are his three daughters, Elaine Brown of Newtown, Pa.; Linda Brown of Phoenix, and Mary and her husband Joseph Tunnero of Toms River. His twin brother John and his wife Pat Brown of Freehold, and his younger brother Richard Brown and his late wife Claire of Manahawkin; two grandchildren Connie and her husband Frank Barreto and Joseph and his wife Patricia Alfieri; also surviving is his five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 995 Fischer Blvd., Toms River. A funeral service was held at the funeral home with private committal. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Michaeljfox.org. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.
Mario Micchelli
Mario Micchelli, 91, passed away on Nov. 16 in the University Hospital, Newark.
Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral liturgy was offered in St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com.
Mario was born in Newark and has lived in Kearny since 1958. He graduated from East Side High School in Newark in 1938. He served in the Navy from 1940 until 1948. After being honorably discharged, he studied photography and graduated from the Fred Archer School of Photography in Los Angeles. He returned to Kearny in 1950 and opened the “Little Studio” on Halstead Street. In the late 1960’s, he moved the “Little Studio” to Kearny Avenue where worked until his retirement in 1998.
He was an active member of the Kearny Afternoon Optimist Club an served as president in 1977 and 1978
He is survived by his wife Lucy (Attanasio); his children Maryanne Conte (Andrew) Luanne Vigna, Mario R., Jr. (Candace) and William L.; brother Slavatore Micchelli and his beloved grandchildren Cara and Amy Conte, Melanie Micchelli, and Alexander and Rebecca Vigna. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents William and Carmela (Stanzione) Micchelli and his siblings Roslyn Viggiano, Anne Carisi, Louis Micchelli and William Micchelli.
Debi Kazor
Debi Kazor (nee Richmond) suddenly passed away on Nov. 1. She was 56-years-old.
Wife of Robert Kazor, she was the daughter of Doris Richmond; mother of Dwayne and his wife Christine and Peter and his wife Lisa; grandmother of four grandchildren; sister of Darren and Robert, Diane, Denise and Donna.
Private services were held on Friday, Nov. 4, with private cremation by Condon Funeral Home.
Janet E. Eckel
Janet E. Eckel (nee Kington), 82, of Vero Beach Fla., died on Nov. 6 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Fla.
She was born in Kearny and was a resident of Vero Beach for 40 years after moving from Westport, Conn.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years John A. Eckel of Vero Beach Fla., daughter Karol-Lynn Leiser of Staford Va., son Kurt Eckel of Black Mt., N.C.; son Kent Eckel of Plant City, Fla., sister Doris McCracken of Barnegat; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren
Private services were by All County Funeral Home and Crematory Treasure Coast, Florida. Donations may be made to VNA Hospice House, 901 37th St., Vero Beach Fla. 32960.
Diane Riedel
Diane Riedel (nee Donohoe), died on Nov. 15 in Clara Maass Medical Center. She was 55.
Born in Kearny, she was a lifelong resident.
She is survived by her husband Charles Riedel, her children Layla and Casey Riedel and her sister Arlene.
Private arrangements and cremation were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Visit www.armitagewiggins.com to sign the sympathy register.
Andrew Kuklevich
Andrew Kuklevich, 59, passed away on Nov. 10.
Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, followed by interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
He was born in Newark and was a life long resident of Kearny.
Andrew worked for the U.S. Postal Service in the light package department in the Secaucus Distribution Center for many years.
He is survived by his son Andrew, one sister Catherine Patla and a grandson Michael. He also leaves behind two nieces and one great niece.
Rita M. Melesky
Rita M. Melesky died on Nov. 19 at home. She was 69. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Harrison before moving to Kearny 42 years ago.
Arrangements are by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Wife of Richard Melesky, she was the mother of Nancy Graham (John), Janice Campbell (Randy) and Allison Melesky; sister of Bernard, Thomas and the late Catherine Tuite; also surviving are her grandchildren Adam, Danielle and Erin. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Walter Gerard (Gerry) Mason
Walter Gerard Mason died on Nov. 20 in St. Michael’s Medical Center. He was 51.
Born in Kearny, he was a lifelong resident.
Private arrangements are by the Armitage and Wiggins funeral Home in Kearny.
A graduate of Kearny High School, he attended Jersey City State College. Gerry was a customer service representative for Fischer Scientific for 18 years and the past three years worked in the same capacity for Becton Dickinson.
Son of the late Gertrude (nee Durkin) and Walter Mason, he was also predeceased by his sister Joy and brother James. He is survived by his sister Jill and her husband Paul Wiss of Flanders, and his brother Robert and his wife Dorothy of Tampa , Fla.
He also leaves behind nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Online condolences register may be found at www.armitagewiggins.com.
Alice D. Komes
Alice D. Komes died on Nov. 17 in Manahawkin. She was 89.
Born in New York City, she lived many years in North Arlington.
She owned Tingaling Gift Shop in Kearny. She was also an executive secretary for The Federated Department Stores and worked at The NJ Law Journsl. Alice wanted to acknowledge the kindness and friendship of the Szpila family, Ron and Danette Graham, Mauro Greco, Mary Basner and Dr. Robert Hanlon and his office staff.
Visiting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Burial will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hastings on Hudson, N.Y.
