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Cindy Capitani

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Obituaries

Remembering Henry Heimlich, New Rochelle High Class Of 1937 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Henry Heimlich, M.D., inventor of the famed "Heimlich Maneuver," died on Dec. 17. The 1937 New Rochelle High School graduate was 96. He died at a hospital in Cincinnati after suffering a heart attack at his home Dec. 12. The Heimlich Maneuver has saved thousands of choking victims since its introduction in 1974. He also pioneered lifesaving surgical procedures and invented a chest drain valve that saved thousands of lives during the Vietnam War. At NRHS, Heimlich was active in the Tower Players and the orchestra, served as president of the Current Events Cl…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

News

West Milford Scales Back Jitney Service After Losing Federal Grant WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Senior citizens and people with disabilities in West Milford will start the new year with improved paratransit pickup — but reduced local jitney service. After losing a $110,000 federal grant due to demographics, the local bus service will be reduced to three days a week. It will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and cost $1 each way. It previously ran daily and cost fifty cents. "The grant we've gotten from 2011-16 provided 75 percent of the funds. The operating budget of $147,000 is now reduced to $37,000 and as a result, we had to scale down…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Wayne's Collie Whisperer Albert Payson Terhune WAYNE, N.J. -- Happy birthday to America's first dog lover, Albert Payson Terhune of Wayne. The dog breeder and author was born Dec. 21, 1872 and died Feb. 18, 1942 when he was 70. He would be 144 years old on Wednesday. He lived his life on Sunnybank in Wayne, raising collies at his own Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today's rough collies. He's best known for his novels relating the adventures of his dogs and life as a breeder. He wrote with an emotional appreciation for each of the Sunnybank dogs. Sunnybank is maintained as Terhune Memorial Park and is open to the…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

Obituaries

Kathy Sika, 74, Of Garfield GARFIELD, N.J. -- Kathy Sika, of Garfield, died on Tuesday, Dec. 20. She was 74. She was born June 12, 1942. The funeral mass on is Thursday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, Boulevard, between Kipp Avenue & Washington Place, Hasbrouck Heights. Private cremation will follow.

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

Obituaries

Allan Robert Knies, 87, Of Waldwick WALDWICK, N.J. -- Allan Robert Knies of Waldwick, died on Dec. 1. He was 87. He served as a cook in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked many years as a controller. Upon retirement, he volunteered for the Center for Food Action. He was most proud of his family and believed in his country and work ethic. He is predeceased by his wife, Olga L. He is survived by his children, Nancy Knies, Janice Okoniewski and husband, Dave, and Allan Knies Jr.; grandchildren, Allyson Kubs and husband, Wayne, and Anna Okoniewski; great-grandchildren, Julia and Taylor; siblings, Herbert, Judi…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

Obituaries

John Joseph Pchola, 73, Of Fair Lawn FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- John Joseph Pchola, of Fair Lawn, died on Monday, Dec. 19. He was 73. Born in Passaic and raised in Jersey City, he resided in Fair Lawn for 42 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Rutgers University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a parishioner of St. Anne R.C. Church and an honorary member of Knights of Columbus St. Anne’s Council Post 2853 in Fair Lawn. Prior to retiring, he had a lengthy career in purchasing at Llumas, Teterboro and Lotepro Corporation in Valhalla. He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time on L…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

Obituaries

Maureen A. Portmann, 71, Of Wyckoff WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Maureen A. Portmann, of Wyckoff, died on Sunday, Dec. 18. She was 71. She was the beloved daughter of the late Larry and Mickey Peltier of Hackensack, born in 1945. She grew up in Hackensack, graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi, and Katherine Gibbs in NYC. She was a successful business woman for more than 40 years. In addition to caring for her own family, she was the president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Neptune. She spent her free time tending to the needs of those less-fortunate. She was deeply involved with Holy Innocents Church in Neptune.…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

Obituaries

Leona "Lee" Jean Chilek Of Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Leona "Lee" Jean MacDonald Chilek, of Lyndhurst, died on Dec. 19. She was born in Avoca, Penn. and graduated from Avoca High School. She retired some years ago from Browns Letters. She was a long time member of Mt. Carmel Church Choir and their other organizations, plus both Lyndhurst senior citizen groups. She enjoyed her family, dancing and going to Atlantic City with her long time friend Jean Lacidonia. She is survived by two daughters, Eileen Chilek Wilder (husband Stephen) and Patricia Chilek (fiancée Robert Crevaux) plus sisters Agnes Cunningham, Lois Di…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

Obituaries

Ann Juricek, 89, Of Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- Ann Juricek, of Paramus, died on Monday, Dec. 19. She was 89. She was a parishioner of the R.C. Church of the Annunciation in Paramus. She is predeceased by her husband, Steven J. Juricek. She is survived by her children, Steven T. Juricek, Marybeth Juricek and her husband Bill Mutner, Barbara Bonomo and her husband Frank, Joan Stolz and Thomas Stolz; and grandchildren, Steven A., Emily, Andrew, Nicholas, Douglas and Shane. Family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 South Farview Ave., Paramus. Funeral ma…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

Events

Tackle Tech Devices At Darien Library's Holiday Help DARIEN, Conn. -- The community is invited to visit the Darien Library to learn about new tech gadgets they received for the holidays. Technology drop-in sessions take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Dec. 26-Dec. 30. Patrons can also call ahead and request a particular e-book be ordered in time for the week of Dec. 26. Family Tech Night, offering drop-in assistance for families is being planned for mid-January. One-on-one appointments with one of our librarians can also be arranged for a limited time. For more information email helpdesk@darienlibrary.org. Darien Library is a Libra…

by Cindy Capitani

12/21/2016

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