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Vera Sarokwash, 93, of Oradell
ORADELL, N.J. -- Vera Sarokwash, of Oradell, died on Jan. 22. She was 93. Before she retired, Sarokwash was a personal assistant of 40 years for the Community Service Society, in New York City.
She also belonged to VFW Post 4290, in Oradell.
Sarokwash was predeceased by her husband, Peter.
Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Rd., in Oradell, followed by a 12:30 p.m. funeral mass at St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church, in Jackson. Interment will follow at St. Vladimir's Cemetery, in Jackson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial dona…
Robert Bewighouse, 88, Longtime Rutherford Resident
RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Robert Bewighouse, of Rutherford, died on Sunday, Jan. 22. He was 88.A radio operator in the Navy from 1948 to 1950, Bewighouse was a baseball coach for the farm league in Rutherford. He played softball for K Realty, for a team called the Ageless Wonders.
He worked in the skilled profession of embroidery, and he last worked for All American Emblem in North Bergen, for 25 years, before he retired in 1987. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Regina Council 1688 of Rutherford, and he was a driver for Archbishop Peter Leo Gerety for many years.
Bewighouse is survived…
Bertha E. Wharton, 98, Longtime Fair Lawn Resident
FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Bertha E. Wharton, a longtime resident Fair Lawn, died on Saturday, Jan.21. She was 98.Born in Withee, Wisconsin, Wharton grew up in Pennington, New Brunswick, and Passaic before moving to Fair Lawn 70 years ago. "She was proudly employed with Curtis Wright as a centerless grinder machine operator during World War II," information from the funeral home noted.
She was a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, in Fair Lawn. "An avid gardener, she will be remembered best for her love of family and friends," the funeral home added.
Wharton is s…
Doris (Battaglia) Futia, 95, Lifelong Rutherford Resident
RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Doris (Battaglia) Futia, a lifelong resident of Rutherford, died on Friday, Jan. 20. She was 95.Futia and her husband owned and operated Charlie's Tavern in Astoria, Queens, for 40 years. She enjoyed playing cards, poker, bingo and Pokeno.
"She especially enjoyed her beautiful, growing family of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren," information from the funeral home noted.
Futia is survived by her children, Jean Gelok and her husband Bob, and Barbara Jessen and her husband George; grandchildren Melissa Centurion and her husband Robert, Stephanie S…
Werner E. Mayerhoffer, 87, Longtime Maywood Resident
MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Werner E. Mayerhoffer, of Maywood, died on Saturday, Jan. 21. He was 87.Born in Heidelberg, Germany, Mayerhoffer and his wife immigrated to America in 1956. He lived in Maywood for 55 years.
Before he retired in 1996, he was employed by Bliss Electric for over 20 years as a licensed electrician. He was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, in Maywood.
Mayerhoffer is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elisabeth, and his son, Eric. He was predeceased by his brothers, Karl and Wolfgang.
A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Our Lady Queen…
Marie E. McKenna, 88, Bergenfield Resident
BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Marie E. McKenna, of Bergenfield, died on Jan. 20. She was 88."(McKenna's) family truly was her pride and joy," information from the funeral home noted. "Her home was filled with photographs of all those she loved, and she spent much of her time bragging about the accomplishments of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
"Even though she was quite the neatnik, she hosted parties and holidays, prepared elaborate meals, and all were always welcome in her home. She was an avid reader and shopper, and fierce debater of politics"
McKenna was als…
Louis A. Lissi, 91, Northvale Resident
NORTHVALE, N.J. -- Louis A. Lissi, of Northvale, died on Friday, Jan. 20. He was 91.He is survived by his children, Donna and Louis Jr. He was predeceased by his wife, Lucy (D'Ercole); sisters Catherine Lissi and Mary Marcason; and brothers Fred and Bruno Lissi. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Rockland Cemetery, in Sparkill. Pizzi Funeral Home, in Northvale, is assisting with arrangements.
