All Obituaries

Catherine Ann Menninger (nee Giordano) of Western Springs, IL passed away October 11, 2021. She was 91 years old. Born in New York City, Catherine was raised in the Italian section of the Bronx. She was a resident of Western Springs, IL for over 50 years. Catherine is survived by her 5 children: Chris Menninger of Arizona, Cathy and Bill Kokontis of Illinois, Carl Menninger and Mike Schwartz of Washington DC, Carolyn and Tom Tucci of New Jersey, and Lisa Menninger of Utah, and her 7...

Kenneth W. Conklin, 87 of Hillburn, NY passed away at home on January 18, 2022. Ken was born on February 23,1934 to Mildred and William H. Conklin in Spring Valley, NY and grew up in Monsey, NY. Ken was the beloved husband of Johanna Conklin, married in October of 1960, they bought a home and raised their family in Airmont, NY. Ken was a loving father to his three children. Daughter, Kathleen Breen and her husband Jay.  Son William Conklin and his wife Lanie. Daughter Maureen De...

Retired Doctor Frank Joseph Appelgate died on January 15th, 2022, in a tragic accident in Moberly, Missouri. Dr Appelgate had resided in Moberly. He was born on March 12, 1953 in Suffern, New York. Dr Appelgate grew up in Mahwah, New Jersey and was educated at Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey. Frank then graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine. His family practiced medicine took him to the Bronx, New York City. He is survived by his...

Arsenia R. Reyes, fondly called by many as Zeny, was born on December 15, 1940 in the Philippines and has gone home to heaven with her creator on January 22,2022. Her earthly life was endowed with many blessings. She completed a degree in B.S. Optometry and practiced her chosen profession for a short period of time to become a full-time mother. Gifted with a lovely face and pleasant personality, she reaped beauty titles in her younger years in her hometown in the Philippines but her...

Jack Thomas Wilson Sr. 78 of Mahwah, NJ  passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at the VA home in Paramus, NJ. He was born in Corry, Pa. and spent his early years living in Erie, Pa. moving to NJ in 1971 after an Honorable Discharge from the military.  The past 23 years he, his wife Ellen and son Robert have resided in Mahwah, NJ.   He was in the Boy Scouts attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.  During the Summer he lifeguarded on Lake Erie.  It was there that...

Virginia Elizabeth Cooper beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away on January 19, 2022. She was born on January 23, 1950 in Suffern, NY growing up in Ramsey, NJ with her Mother, Sylvia Bigham and Father, Archie Bigham. Virginia met her Husband, Victor Cooper while working at a local store. They were married and had been together for over 50 years. They had a son, Michael, who was born in 1987. Virginia worked at the Ramsey ShopRite for over 30 years. Virginia is survived...

Terence J. O'Donohue, 81, on January 17, 2022 of Mahwah, NJ. Beloved husband of Jeannine Mosiello O'Donohue. Loving father of Michele O'Donohue, Nicole O'Donohue-Jacboson (Marc Jacobson) and step-father of Thomas Knipe, Jennifer Akkaway and Daniel Knipe (Elizabeth). Cherished PePa & Poppy of 10 grandchildren. Dear brother of Timothy (Carmen) O'Donohue. Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Terence was a very spiritual man and was an active...

Dr. Ernest Scerbo, of Mahwah, NJ formerly from Fair Lawn, NJ entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2022. Born to the late Dr. Ernest Xavier Scerbo Sr. and Lillian Scerbo on May 15, 1948, Dr. Scerbo spent his childhood and most of his adult life in Fair Lawn, NJ where he also practiced medicine at his private practice for many years. He devoted his life and passion of medicine to his patients both at his private practice and at Hackensack University Medical Center where he practiced for 45...

Mary F. Convery, 83, on January 9, 2022 of Allendale, NJ. Mary was born on April 18, 1938 in Brooklyn to her parents, Mary and John Hillery. Mary and Bernie were married on September 24, 1960. They moved to Allendale, where they raised their family, in 1970. Mary was a born caregiver and loved spending time with her family. Beloved wife of Bernard for 61 years. Loving mother of Patricia Allen and husband Donald, Brian Convery and wife Elizabeth, Thomas Convery and wife Cristina, James...

Shona Silva, 51, of New Jersey gained her wings on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Our Heavenly Father called her home to be with Him. Shona was born on August 2, 1970 at Ridgewood Valley Hospital, the daughter of John G. Sam Sr. and Regina Osborne. She attended Mahwah High School and went on to become an EMT. Later on, Shona volunteered her time at the Hackensack and Maywood Board of Elections. But Shona’s most prized role was being a mother to her beloved son, Hector Sam-Roman of Jersey...