Category Archives: Heavenly Sky Background

Katherine Albano, (née Czarneski), 90, of Oradell, passed away on October 17, 2026. Katherine was born in Jersey City, NJ to Anna (née Urhrin) and Michael Czarneski, was raised in Bayone, and was a resident of Oradell for over 60 years. Katherine is predeceased by her husband of 67 years, John V. Albano (2024) and […]

Anne Marie Jerlinski (née Daly), 73, of River Edge, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a family who will forever hold her close in their hearts. Anne Marie was the beloved wife of the late Peter Jerlinski, who predeceased her in 2024. She was a […]

Carolyn A Kempf-Raimondi (nee McIlwain), 84, passed away on June 1, 2026. Carolyn was born on February 10, 1942 in North Bergen, NJ to Louise and Earl McIlwain.  She grew up in River Edge, and then raised her family in Paramus. Later in life, she moved to Wyckoff and eventually made her home at the Bristal Senior […]

Sheila Ann Lane (née Sutton), 80, of Newtown, CT (formerly of River Edge, NJ), passed away on March 14, 2026.  Predeceased by her husband, Edward F.P. Lane (2021).  Survived by her children Kathleen (Christopher) Caslin, Maureen Lane, Eileen (Fiachra) Grisewood, and her grandchildren Andrew, Kiera, Ronan and Orla. Sheila was born on August 10, 1945 […]

Barbara Anne Connolly, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Vincent Connolly. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Biango (late Joseph Biango); her sons, Daniel Connolly (Dawn) and Sean Connolly (Anneli); six cherished grandchildren, John, Joelle, David, Matthew, Jenna, and Dylan; and six adored great-grandchildren, […]

Peter Anthony Ponzini, 80, of Saddle River, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jeanne Ponzini (née Pindulich). Peter is survived by his two loving sons, Peter Ponzini (Jennifer) and Nicholas Ponzini (Lucy), and by his most cherished grandchildren, Juliana, Peter, Victoria, Valentina, and Sebastian, who brought him […]

Donald Charles Younger (1935 – 2025) Donald Charles Younger, 90, of River Edge, NJ, died peacefully with family by his side on August 25, 2025. He was born in Staten Island, NY in 1935 to Charles and Eleanor Younger and moved to River Edge as a kid, attending Roosevelt Elementary School. Donald proudly served his […]

Richard J. Raska, 77, of River Edge, passed away on July 14, 2025.  Beloved husband of Sharon Smith-Raska.  Cherished Dad to Matthew and his wife Kenix, and Brynn and her husband Scott.  Loving Grandfather to his three grandchildren: Charleston, Samuel and Stevie.  Dear brother of Douglas Raska. Richard was born in Hackensack, NJ to Irene […]

Joan E. McClister (née Pendlebury), 93, of River Edge (formerly of Seaside Park), passed away on April 22, 2025.  Survived by her devoted daughter, Debbie McClister and her loving granddaughter, Lauren Turner.  Predeceased by her son, Wayne McClister (2019) and grandson, Craig Turner (2015). Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York to Sarah (née Dougherty) […]