Charles T. Kashauer
Charles T. Kashauer died Jan. 1, 2020, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
He was 67.
Charles was born and raised in Kearny and was married to wife, Terri McKeown Kashauer for 45 years.
Charles is survived by his brother James Richard Kashauer and his sister Joan DelGuercio.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mary Kashauer and by his brother-in-law Joseph A. DelGuercio.
He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years. He couldn’t wait, each spring, to see the Yankees play
A private service took place graveside in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Donald J. Plaugic
Mr. Donald J. Plaugic of Kearny died Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, with his family at his bedside.
He was 85.
Relatives and friends may visit on Friday, Feb. 7, in the Condon Funeral Home 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny, from 4-8 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Don had been a machinist with Standard Tool in North Arlington for 40 years before retiring. He was an avid fisherman in his spare time.
He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Pauline (nee Gerstenmaier) (2013) and is survived by his children, Debra Diglio (Paul), Paula Bardzilowski (the late Ron), Donna Pedati (Phil) and Donald J. Plaugic Jr. (Angie). He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren to cherish his memory.
Thomas G. Quinn
Thomas G. Quinn died Feb. 3, 2020.
He was 61.
Born in New York City, he lived many years in North Arlington before moving to Kearny seven years ago.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Entombment of his ashes took place at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Cremation was private.
He was the beloved son of the late Fred and Joan Quinn. Dear brother of Colleen and the late Freddie and Kelly Quinn, he is survived by his nephew Frederick Quin and was predeceased by his niece the late Karly Tylenda.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in his memory made to the American Cancer Society.
Roger J. Yogg Jr.
Roger J. Yogg Jr. of North Arlington died Feb. 2, 2020.
He was 32.
A memorial service for Roger took place at the Christian Faith Center, Bloomfield. The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge.
Roger was a fantastic athlete. He was always the “life of the party” with his quick wit and great sense of humor. What was most special about this big-hearted and loving person was his gentle and humble personality.
He was the loving and cherished son of Diane (nee DeStefano) and the late Roger J. Yogg Sr. Beloved nephew of Paul Yogg, David Yogg, John Garrison, Michael DeStefano and Toni Schetlick, he is also survived by many loving cousins and friends.
Katia M. Alancantra
Katia M. Alancantra of Kearny died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb.4, 2020.
She was 46.
Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave. Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Her interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
To send a condolence message to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.
Born in Lima, Peru, Katia came to the United States in 1987 and settled in Kearny. Katia was a parishioner of St. Cecilia Church. She graduated Hudson Community College with a degree in business anagement in 1998.
Katia is survived by her husband Merlinhg, her children Melvin, Kevin and Ashley, her siblings Monica and Maria Roca and her parents Roberto and Rosaura Oriondo and Guido Roca.
The family requests donations to the funeral home to help defray Katia’s funeral expenses, in care of the funeral home, in loving memory of Katia.
Anthony M. Costanzo
Anthony M. Costanzo died Jan. 26, 2020.
He was 74.
Born in Jersey City, he lived most of his life in Kearny.
Tony’s cremation is being handled privately and there will be a memorial visitation on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. There will be a funeral prayer service at 3 p.m.
Tony owned and operated Costanzo Plumbing for many years. He also worked as a plumber for the Kearny Board of Education.
He is survived by his sons and their wives, Christopher and Sarah Costanzo and Anthony and Jacqueline Costanzo. He was the brother of Sal, Frankie, Josephine and Bobby. He is also survived by his grandchildren Morgana, Rhiannon, Paden, Anthony, Audriana, Juliet and Jillian, his good friend Kenny and his four legged friend Harley.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Maria M. Hernandez
Maria M. Hernandez of Kearny died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.
She was 65.
Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison.
Born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Maria moved to the Bronx in her teenage years, before moving to Kearny in 1998. She worked as an electrical tester at L&R Manufacturing, Kearny, for 19 years.
She is survived by her children Jensy Molina (Milagros), Darlene Mercado (Ivan), Manuel Hernandez, Alvin Hernandez (KaSandra), Zelmira Collado (Nicholas) and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Maria was predeceased by her mother Valentina Rodriguez.
To send a condolence message to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.
Owen G. McGonigle
Owen G. McGonigle, 77, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at home in North Arlington.
The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Mr. McGonigle was born in Jersey City, and had lived in Harrison, East Newark and Kearny before moving to North Arlington one month ago.
He was a corrections officer at the Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny for 30 years. He retired in 2007 with the rank of Sergeant Major.
Owen was a member of Our Lady of Grace Council No. 402, Knights of Columbus in Harrison and was a volunteer firefighter with the East Newark Fire Department and was a member of the New Jersey State Exempt Firemen’s Association.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria (nee Kostura) McGonigle; five children, Bernadette Striano and her husband, Paul; Charles McGonigle and his wife Denise; Rosemarie Traynor and her husband, Scott; Catherine Smith and her husband, Christopher; and Owen McGonigle and his wife, Yolanda. He was the brother of Margaret McGonigle. Owen was the beloved grandfather of Sophia, Frank, Michael, Liam, Catherine, Owen, Gavin and Jeremy.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Ellen Ralph and John and Charles McGonigle.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (stjude.org).
Thomas G. Quinn
Thomas G. Quinn died Feb. 3, 2020.
He was 61.
Born in New York City, he lived many years in North Arlington before moving to Kearny seven years ago.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny on Saturday Feb. 8, 2020. Entombment of his ashes followed at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Cremation was private.
Thomas was the beloved son of the late Fred and Joan Quinn; the dear brother of Colleen and the late Freddie and Kelly Quinn. He is survived by his nephew Frederick Quinn and was predeceased by his niece the late Karly Tylenda.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in his memory made to the American Cancer Society.
Mary Dean ‘Maureen’ Woods
Mary Dean “Maureen” Woods (1935 – 2020), born in Paisley, Scotland, on June 7, 1935 to Thomas and Helen Foran, died peacefully with family at her side on Feb. 6, 2020 at the age of 84 in Red Bank. Mary spent her youth in Paisley where she attended St. Margaret’s Convent. Mary worked at Coats & Clark Textile Mill as an administrative secretary and developed a love of music, becoming an accomplished piano player under the tutelage of her father, a professional pianist.
In August 1955, Mary Dean married Ronald Joseph Woods at St. Mirren’s Church in Paisley. Shortly thereafter, together with her father and uncle, all four immigrated to America, the land of opportunity, on the USS American Chief, a merchant marine vessel, from Glasgow and arrived in East Boston.
The couple initially resided with relatives in New York City, before settling in Kearny in 1958, where they resided and raised a family until they retired to Florida in 2002.
In Kearny, Mary was a member of the Arlington’s Players Club (tennis) and an active parishioner of St. Stephen’s Parish. With her husband, Ronnie, she raised a family of five, encouraging and actively supporting their participation in Scouting, Little League, tennis, soccer, music and dancing (both Highland and Irish).
Mary also worked as a waitress at the Argyle Fish and Chip Restaurant in Kearny, before advancing on to become an assistant manager at the Montclair Golf Club in West Orange.
After retiring to Florida, Mary hosted countless visits by her family, providing unforgettable lifetime memories for her children and grandchildren.
Mary, pre-deceased by her husband Ronnie, is survived by her five loving children and their respective spouses: Ronald and Johna Woods of Alexandria, Va.; Dan and Anne Marie (Woods) Logan of Indialantic, Fla.; Dave and Linda (Woods) McAllister of Middletown; Michael and Kathleen (Woods) Gilson of Little Silver; and Toby and Maureen (Woods) Maxwell of Indialantic, Fla.
Mary is also survived by eight grandchildren, Ryan, Tara, William, Michael, Danny, Kelly, Patrick and Jessie, and two great-grandchildren, Steven and Katherine Mary. She is also survived by her two younger sisters, Evelyn Greco of Dunedin, Fla., and Helen Mara of Oceanport and several loving in-laws, nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Scotland.
Mary was a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, a spirited person who cherished many enjoyable times spent with family and friends. She will be missed immeasurably and never forgotten. May God rest her loving soul.
