All Obituaries

SMITH, IRENE M. (nee Lesko), 88, of North Palm Beach, FL and Wyckoff, NJ, formerly of New Hempstead, NY, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She graduated from Spring Valley High School and went on to start her own business with her husband, Henry, as a successful utility contractor in the tri-county area.  She retired in 1994 and enjoyed golf, walking and biking in her leisure time. Irene is survived by her beloved children Bruce Smith and wife Susan of...

Catherine F. Maimone (nee Favaro), 92, on March 3, 2021 of Allendale, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Maimone Sr. Loving mother of Joseph Maimone and wife Laura and Christopher Maimone. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Christiana and Dean. Dear sister of Rose Marie Grippa and the late Carlo Favaro and Ernest Favaro.  Visitation will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 1-5 PM with a service being conducted at 3 PM at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave,...

Debbierose Pernice, 60, on March 2, 2021 of Mahwah, NJ formerly of Passaic. Loving daughter of the late Rose (Ferrara) Pernice and Salvatore Pernice. Loving sister of Salvatore Pernice (Joanie) and Lisa Rodriguez (Carlos). Adored aunt of Sal Jr. (Dolores), Nicky, Dina (Frank), Vinny (Marissa), Melanie, Tony (Samantha), Marco and Gabby. Lifelong best friend of Lori Ruda Monica. She will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her poodle Milee Rose is heartbroken. Debbie was...

Angeline Menichetti (nee Cunningham), 95, was born on July 28, 1925 and passed peacefully after a brave fight on Wednesday February 24, 2021.  Angeline was born in Ireland and came to America with her family when she was 2 years old. She was the youngest of 3 sisters, and predeceased by our beloveds Joan Harnish and Carmel Wolfe. The oldest of her 2 brothers, Desmond Cunningham, a talented actor still lives in Ireland and just celebrated his 103rd birthday in December. Their...

Reinhold P. Gramsch of Upper Saddle River N.J. died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 86. He started Reinhold’s Quality Bakery of Waldwick in 1959 and retired in 1997, he then handed the bakery over to his son Glenn. The bakery is still owned and operated by the family. Outside of baking his passions were flying, soccer and tennis. Reinhold is survived by his wife of 63 years Hannelore, son Reinhold Jr. of Waldwick, daughter...

Thomas Lee Rinaldi, 70, of Mahwah, NJ, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 22, 2021 after a short and difficult battle with cancer. Thomas, “TR”, “Tom, Tom the Atom Bomb” was born on April 16, 1950, to Joe and Peggy Rinaldi in Teaneck, NJ. A life-long Bergen County resident, Tom graduated from Ramsey High School in 1968, and attended Fordham University. Tom was an artist in his own right. He spent his professional life creating beautiful, solid...

Wallace A. Krzeminski of Ramsey, NJ (known as Jud to his family), died February 27, 2021 at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, following a short illness.  He was born 88 years ago in Passaic, NJ, to Stella and Wallace Krzeminski and raised in Wallington, NJ.  Wallace was a proud graduate of Bucknell University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education and Columbia University, where he earned a Master of Arts.  Wally’s beloved family includes his wife...

Sophie R. Thorson (nee Prokop), 84, on February 19, 2021 of Mahwah. Beloved wife of the late David Thorson (1998). Cherished daughter of the late Edward Prokop (1990) and Stella Prokop (1998). Dear sister of the late John (1994), Tom (2004) and Harry (2019). Sophie is survived by her loving nephews Robert Prokop, Thomas Prokop Jr., and John Prokop, Jr. and her loving nieces Stella Dubee and Jennie Prokop. Sophie worked for William F. Dator. She was the past treasurer of...

Mae Pilz (nee Beckett), 91, on February 25, 2021 a longtime resident of Upper Saddle River, NJ.  Beloved wife of the late Herbert Pilz. Loving mother of Diane Bochet and husband Ernie and Barbara Broderick and late husband Peter. Cherished grandmother of Heather, Daniel and wife Kim and Julie and husband Brian. Adored great grandmother of Lexi, Evan and Lila. Arrangements are being handled by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, Ramsey.