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The families we have the honor of serving
Linda J. Conklin
November 28, 2025
Linda Conklin, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, born on June 27, 1953 passed away at the age of 72. Residing in Oakland NJ for most of her life with her loving husband, Bruce.. Linda courageously battled cancer for 5 years, and bravely made the decision to keep her illness private to protect those who loved her the most. Her journey...
Albert Frank Kuchler Jr., DMD
November 27, 2025
Kuchler, Jr. DMD, Albert F., age 73, of Ringwood, NJ on November 27, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, raised in Voorhees, NJ by his wonderful late parents Albert Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Marko) Kuchler. Albert later lived in Teaneck and Hackensack, NJ for seven years before moving to Ringwood in 1980.
Albert attended Paul the VI High School, Haddonfield, followed...
Rosanne James
November 4, 2025
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Rosanne Colletti James, born June 10, 1946 transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 surrounded by loved ones, at age 79.
Through her colorful journey, Rosanne touched many lives with wisdom, humor, strength and, most of...
Patrick Burns
October 19, 2025
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Patrick J. Burns, 80, of Franklin Lakes, NJ, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. Born on December 9, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, Patrick lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to country, and a distinguished career.
...Judith Mae Girr
October 16, 2025
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Judy Girr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away surrounded by family. She was the devoted wife of Robert Louis Girr and the cherished daughter of the late Woodrow and Myrtle Martell. She was...
John L Auffret
October 15, 2025
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John L. Auffret, age 87, of West Milford, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 15th, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in New York City to the late Helen and Louis Auffret, John proudly served in the...
Gregory D Kelly
October 8, 2025
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Gregory D. Kelly passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. He was 83 years old.
Greg was born in the Bronx, New York, on December 27, 1941, and resided in Oakland, NJ for...
Elizabeth A Latincsics
October 6, 2025
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Joseph Phillip Vita
October 6, 2025
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Joseph (Joe, Joey, Joe Bear) Phillip Vita, 79, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025. Â Joe was born on April 30, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, to Rocco and Gaetana Vita. Â Â Joe also had two siblings, an older...
Linda Carol Dowhan
October 2, 2025
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Linda Carol Dowhan (née Hanna), born on July 22, 1944, passed away on October 2, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Fairview and Bergenfield, New Jersey. Linda graduated from Cliffside Park High School and went...
Mary M Ferrone
September 30, 2025
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Mary Harrsch Ferrone of Hawthorne, NJ and formerly of Oakland, NJ, Born May 13, 1960, passed on September 30, 2025. She is survived by her husband Andrew T Ferrone and her son Christopher, her brother Peter and his wife Debra...
Joseph J Perz
September 28, 2025
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Joseph J. Perz, of Oakland, New Jersey, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Oakland.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, October 6th at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Oakland, New...
Jon T Beccari
September 2, 2025
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OAKLAND, NJ - Jon, 68, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1957 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ, to Thomas and Ann Beccari. Jon grew up in Waldwick before...
Alice Joanne Jung
August 19, 2025
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ALICE "JOANNE" JUNG
OAKLAND, NJ - Joanne, 92, died peacefully on August 19, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1933, in Cleveland Ohio, the oldest daughter of Charles E. and Alice...
John W Kluchinski
August 15, 2025
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Arlene Beverly Novak
August 14, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Arlene B. Novak (née Tuschman), on August 14th, 2025, at the age of 84. Arlene was born on March 2, 1941, to Fair Lawn Police Captain Arthur J....
Priscilla E Cowen
August 11, 2025
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Priscilla Elaine Cowen
August 23, 1940 - August 11, 2025
Priscilla Elaine Cowen, 84, of Jeffersonville, NY, and Merritt Island, FL, passed away...
Florence J Fahmie
August 10, 2025
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Florence J. Fahmie, 85, a resident of Goshen, NY and formerly of Middletown NY and Oakland, New Jersey died August 10, 2025. She was born July 4, 1940 in Paterson, NJ to the late George and Gladys Fahmie. She was...
Judy Bardgett Goldhersz
August 9, 2025
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Judith Bardgett Goldhersz passed away on Saturday, August 9 th at the age of 77 to join her beloved parents, Walter and Marion Bardgett, and her brother, Walter Bardgett Jr., in heaven.
...Joseph Ellsworth Smith
August 3, 2025
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The Oakland Memorial Home, founded in 1962, has proudly served families in Oakland, New Jersey, and the surrounding Bergen County communities for generations. As a trusted funeral home, we are dedicated to helping families share the stories of their loved ones through carefully written obituaries that celebrate lives well lived. Our obituary services provide a lasting way to honor and remember individuals, offering friends and neighbors the opportunity to come together, reflect, and pay their respects.
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