OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Wallington & Surrounding New Jersey Area
The obituaries in the Wallington and the surrounding New Jersey Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity New Jersey's history and identity.
Caroline Czopek
May 24, 2012
Caroline Czopek of Wyckoff and formerly of Wallington, NJ died on May 24th, 2012; she was 92. Caroline was born in Garfield, NJ on Feb 11, 1920 to Franciszek and Korolina (Kobylarz) Wojdyla. She had worked as a seamstress and married Michal Czopek. He predeceased her on Nov 8, 1952. Caroline is survived by her daughter Halina and husband Stanley...
Evelyn Malippa
May 6, 2012
Evelyn Malippa of East Rutherford, died on May 6, 2012, she was 78. Evelyn was born in Passaic, NJ on Sept. 11th, 1933. She married John Malippa and was a devoted homemaker and mother. Evelyn is survived by her beloved son Kenneth of East Rutherford. Visiting Thursday, May 10th, 2-4 & 7-9 PM, Warner-Wozniak Funeral Service, 80 Midland Ave. Wallington,...
Stanley Baran
May 4, 2012
Stanley Baran, WWII Veteran of D-day and Iwo-Jima Battles Stanley J. Baran of Wallington, died on May 4, 2012, he was 88. Stanley, a first generation American and son of Polish immigrants was born to John and Magdalena (Kwasnik) Baran of Passaic. He was a 1941 graduate of Passaic H.S., where he played varsity football and was an original member...
Stephanie Prezant
Apr 29, 2012
Stephanie Iris, 22, of Haworth, NJ died on April 29 at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, following a tragic rock climbing accident. She had a glowing personality, a smile that lit up the room and a zest for life. She was known for her enthusiasm, community involvement, curiosity and love of dance and sports. Above all, she loved her...
Genevieve Madey
Apr 10, 2012
Genevieve A. Madey of Wallington, New Jersey, died on April 10th, 2012; she was 78. She was born in Wallington, NJ on December 6th, 1933. She was one of seven children, Ann, Mary, Edward, John, Rose and Fred; only John Marut survives. The most important part of her life was her family. She enjoyed taking care of her husband Edward,...
Diana Surma
Apr 5, 2012
Diana Surma, a longtime resident of Garfield, died on April 5th, she was 70. Diana is predeceased by her husband Jack Surma, who died on March 14th, 2011. She is survived by her five loving children; Steve, Donna, Debbie and Michelle Insalaco and Tom Hines. She is also survived by her two step children, Barbara and Jack Surma Jr. She...
Jan Mulawka
Mar 23, 2012
Jan of Wallington, NJ died on March 23rd; he was 76. Jan was born in Jarocin, Poland on March 12, 1936 to Pawel and Katarzyna (Czerepak) Mulawka. On Oct. 13th, 1957 he married Genowefa Jutyla. The family moved to the United States in 1977, and settled in Wallington 25 years ago. Jan was a machinist at Quality Industry Corporation in...
George Gimon
Mar 11, 2012
George Gimon of Ramsey, New Jersey died on March 11th, 2012, he was 68. George was born in Hackensack on Jan 11, 1944 to John and Amelia (Bross) Gimon. He was raised in Garfield, NJ and graduated from Garfield H.S. Class of 1962. On April, 24th, 1965 George married Beverly Dusheck. In 1971 the family moved to Ramsey. He last...
Irena Podolak
Mar 11, 2012
Irena of Nutley, NJ died on March 11th, 2012, she was 61. Irena was born in Poland on Oct. 16th, 1950 to Witold and Waleria (Podhajska) Wojtolowicz. Irena has been a Supervisor of Immunology at the University Hospital UMDNJ in Newark, where she has worked for over twenty years. Irena is survived by her loving husband Mitch Podolak, her cherished...
Marianne Oakley
Feb 13, 2012
Marianne Oakley, formerly of Wallington, died in Toms River, NJ, on Feb. 13th, 2012; she was 83. Marianne was born in Garfield, NJ on March 28th, 1928, to Michael and Anna (Socha) Kmetz. She lived in Garfield until the age of 10, and moved with her family to Wallington, where she resided until 2007. On June 8th, 1947 Marianne married...
Jozef Fabijanczuk
Feb 13, 2012
Jozef "Joseph" Fabijanczuk of Wallington, died at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Feb. 13th, 2012; he was 75. Jozef was born in Janow Biala Podlaska, Poland, on Jan. 1, 1937, to Jozef and Feliksa (Kowalczuk) Fabijanczuk. He married Zofia Kwasnik on April 22, 1961 in Nowe Wierzchowo, Poland. Jozef and his family came to the United States on...
Irene Bednarz
Feb 12, 2012
Irene Theresa Bednarz, was reunited with her beloved husband of 49 years, Henry; on February 12th, 2012, she was 83. Irene was born in Wallington, NJ on April 12, 1928 to Walter and Anna (Gola) Gurdak. She married Henry Bednarz on April 22, 1951 at the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Wallington. Irene was a member...
Stella Lucksin
Feb 6, 2012
Stella Lucksin of Wallington, died on February 6, 2012, she was 96. Stella was born in Passaic, NJ on March 1, 1915 to Peter and Anna (Kawecka) Cechowski. She was married to Joseph Lucksin on August 10th, 1939. In addition to being a homemaker, Stella was a talented seamstress. She was a long time member of “The Happy Hookers” which...
Walter Kolano
Feb 6, 2012
Walter Kolano of Wallington, died on February 6, 2012, he was 84. Walter was born in Upper Saddle River Township, on May 4, 1927 to Peter and Sabina (Keynsky) Kolano. During WWII, he served in the United States Army. After living in Upper Saddle River, and Passaic, Walter married Emily Tencza and they moved to Wallington. He spent many years...
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