All Obituaries

Barbara P. Palumbo (nee Gillio), 80, on January 19, 2021 of New York City. Beloved wife of the late Robert Palumbo. Loving mother of Patricia Henry and husband Michael and John Palumbo and wife Cynthia. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Megan, Molly, Mackenzie and Ella. Dear sister of Marilyn, Eleanor, Joan and the late Patricia. Barbara was a devoted and loyal friend. She was a beyond faithful catholic with the most giving soul. Barbara was also the #1 Steph Curry fan she loved the Golden...

Helen Noreen McGowan (nee Smith), Mahwah, NJ On January 15th, 2021, after blessing this world with her kindness, smile, humor and love for 80 years and 4 months, Helen Noreen McGowan passed through this world, with Francis Michael “Frank” McGowan, her husband of 59 years, holding her hand. Helen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, college professor and so much more. The daughter of Irish immigrants Ultan Nicholas (Co.Cavan) and Nora Smith (nee...

Rose M. Grisi (nee D'Elia) 99, on January 14, 2021 of Mahwah, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Michael (1963). Loving mother of William Grisi and wife Marianne and Linda Grisi. Cherished brother of the late Albert and wife Stephanie D'Elia, late brother Arthur and his late wife Bena and his late brother Anthony and his late wife Jean. Dear brother-in-law of the late Charles and Edward Grisi and late sister-in-laws Virginia, Mary and Louise. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday,...

Nancy C. Christopher (nee Rivela), 78, formerly of Brooklyn, NY and Mahwah, NJ, died peacefully in her Bluffton, SC home on January 12, 2021.  She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate of 55 years, Edward J. Christopher.  Nancy was an extraordinarily devoted and loving mother of Nadine (Woodford J.) Mooers, James T. (Donna) Christopher, and Scott E. (Christine) Christopher.  She treasured and wanted nothing more than to be with her family and especially her children...

Patrick Joseph Begley “Pop”, 79, on January 18, 2021 of Mahwah formerly of Ramsey, NJ. Beloved husband of Linda for 54 years. Loving father of Pamela and husband Rich Weiner of Newport, Oregon, Patrick Begley Jr. and wife Julie of Upstate New York and Melissa Berndt Gugleberger of Allendale, NJ. Adored “Pop” of Alexander, Brielle, Jeneca, Shane, Katelin, Emma and Olivia. Loving son of Bessie Louise Begley and the late Alexander Joseph Begley. Dear brother of...

Samuel “Sam” “Papa” “Chief” Alderisio,  85, on January 17, 2021 of Mahwah, NJ. Sam was a 70 year Mahwah resident. Survived by former wife, Joan. Loving father of Laurie Dombrowski, Lisa Pandise, Lynne Parkin and Tony Alderisio. Cherished grandfather of 8. Sam was a USN Veteran on the USS Coral Sea. He had a 36 year Law Enforcement career, 16 as Chief of Police and was a Mahwah Town Councilman. Sam was also a private pilot, aircraft mechanic, auto...

David Robert Goris, 67, on Dec.10, 2020 of Glenfield, NY. Beloved husband and soul mate of Robyn Harz Goris. Father of Garrett Robert Goris, Father to Travis (Alina) Hershner and Angela Dennison. His close and most trusted friend Frank Gonzalez. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren Antonio & Gabriella Gonzalez, Hailey Goris, Mikel, Mason & Maddox Hershner and Giana Dennison. Dave loved and enjoyed spending time with his in-laws Linda & Les Anderson, Charlie...

William C. Vietheer, 84, on January 13, 2021 of Pompton Plains formerly of Westwood. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Vietheer. Loving father of Bonnie and son-in-law Paul and Peter and daughter-in-law Kim. Adored grandfather of Christopher and wife Rebecca, Megan and husband Jason and Jessica and husband Greg. Cherished great grandfather of Savannah, Liam, Tyler, Dylan and soon to be born Lucas. Dear brother of Eileen. Bill was a warehouse manager for a printing company for 30 years. He...

Siegfried Bader, 89, of Mahwah, died peacefully on January 13, 2021. He was born on September 5, 1931 to Michael and Emilie (Breinich) in Werschtez, Yugoslavia. He lived in Salzburg, Austria before immigrating to the USA in 1956 with his wife, Anna and baby daughter Hannelore. He is predeceased by Anna on 12/10/2020 after 65 years of marriage. Also, by his nephew John Seidl, his daughter Hannelore, godson Jon Baker and his best friend Henry Baker. He is survived by his children, Christina...