JOSEPH WALTER KACMARCIK, age 97, of Saddle Brook passed on May 25, 2023. Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Simler), loving father of Mary-Ellen Butcher and the late Joseph Kacmarcik and father-in-law of Clair Kacmarcik. Dear grandfather of Niki-Lynn Butcher, Ryan Butcher, Laurie Barcia and Cheryl Nielsen.  Joseph is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Carol and Pat, Ginger, Dawn, Michael, Tom and Rhonda, Larry and Marianne, Joey, and Annie and John.

Joseph was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Garfield, NJ before living most of his life in Saddle Brook, NJ. He owned and operated a Bar & Grill named the Triangle Bar & Grill in Elmwood Park, NJ for many years.  Joseph also loved bowling and was real good at it.

Joseph was a proud veteran serving with the U.S. Army during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.  Joe was a life member of VFW Post 3484 and American Legion Post 415 in Saddle Brook.

Funeral services from Kugler Community Home For Funerals, 311 Fifth St. Saddle Brook. Visiting hours on Tuesday May 30th from 4-8pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday May 31st 10am at St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church in Garfield. Burial immediately following in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Saddle Brook.

DANIEL P. ROEDEMA, age 80, of Saddle Brook passed on Monday May 15, 2023.  Daniel was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Rodak) for 59 years, loving father of Daniel P. Roedema Jr. (and his wife Beth Ann Brown), Michael D. Roedema, and predeceased daughter Cheryl Ann Kahn. Dear grandfather of Barbara Chinchilla (and her husband Jordan), Stephanie Kahn, Kimberly and Danny Roedema, and great-grandfather to Jace and Bryce Chinchilla, and Dominic and Aubrey Pavao.  

Funeral services from Kugler Community Home For Funerals 311 Fifth Street Saddle Brook, NJ.  Visiting hours on Thursday May 18, 2023 from 10am-12noon and prayer service to begin at 12 noon.  Burial immediately following in St. Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery in Saddle Brook.

MARY ANN P. PICARDI, age 71, of Saddle Brook passed on May 11, 2023.  Mary Ann is the beloved wife of Ralph Picardi, loving sister of Michael Sonn and his wife Joan, Steven Sonn and his wife Belvisa (Belle), Richard Sonn, Barbara, and Rosemary Sonn and her partner Joe, sister-in-law of Virginia Sonn, Gerry Picardi and Jane Povlow and her husband Larry. 

Mary Ann is also survived by her nephew Steven Michael, her nieces Maureen (and her husband Chris), Amanda (and her husband Nelson), Jessica (and her husband Derrington), Lauren, and Julia Leah. Also survived by her grandnephews Patrick and Jayden, and grandniece Kaylei.  

Mary Ann was predeceased by her father John J. Sonn Jr., her mother Julia Sonn and her brother John J. Sonn III.

Mary Ann was born in Passaic and lived in Saddle Brook most of her life.  She was a Customer Service Representative working at several large electronics corporations and was also an Admissions Officer at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Bergen Community College.  After her retirement, Mary Ann worked as a part-time school aide at Saddle Brook, Fair Lawn and River Edge public schools.  Mary Ann was also a Eucharistic Minister at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Saddle Brook.  

Funeral services will be held at Kugler Community Funeral Home 311 Fifth StreetSaddle Brook.  Visiting hours on Tuesday May 16 from 4 to 8pm, with chapel prayer services to begin at 7pm. Cremation and placement of Mary Ann to her final resting place to be scheduled in the near future.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary Ann's name can be offered to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps or Saddle Brook Volunteer Fire Department.

STEVEN “Reno” KALINOWSKI, age 62, a lifelong resident of Saddle Brook passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 21, 2023.

Steven is the beloved husband of Darlene and father of Steven and Nicole. Loving son of Ann Kalinowski and the late Bernard A. Kalinowski (2005). Dear brother of Bernard Kalinowski, son-in-law of Olive DiZinno, brother-in-law of Lisa Ruggeri and her husband Robert, and Robert DiZinno.  Loving uncle of Douglas and Jillian Kalinowski and Jordan and Joshua Ruggeri.  Steven is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, co-workers and dear friends.

Steven was an Information Technology Manager for Apollo Distributing Company, a floor covering distributor, of Fairfield, NJ. Prior to his position at Apollo, Steven worked at Hoboken Floors of Wayne, NJ.

The pain in our hearts is unimaginable. The words come out and regardless of how positive and caring they may be, there is nothing that will ever describe what Steven accomplished in his life and what he did for what meant most to him.  Steven was the most handsome, generous, kind, smart, athletic and loving husband to Darlene and father to Steven and Nicole. He was the best son to his beloved mom Ann. If he was with anyone at any given time, you may have heard nothing else other than how happy he was to be a beloved husband to Darlene and a loving father to Steven and Nicole. There would be no doubt about that. We were beyond blessed to have this.

Steven was a great athlete in his day. He received this from his own dad and passed this on to Steven and Nicole. One of his greatest joys was to watch them compete on the field. He was beyond proud of all of their academic accomplishments through the years but most of all proud to be their dad.

Steven was an avid sports fan. He loved the New York Yankees and his favorite sport was college football. He was a coach for Saddle Brook little League. Steven enjoyed the fall season of the year.

Steven will be remembered as the person he always was. A true family man. He always, 110% of the time, put anyone’s needs above himself. He loved his family the only way he knew how. By working harder than anyone else and using his resources to make things happen. We knew he was tired when he got out of work, but he kept chipping away because that is what a true man does. He was never going to just give up when times were tough. He always knew how to get it done. And most importantly, he showed us love and affection in a way that only he can articulate. Reno’s way.

Please take a moment for prayer and think of one thought that would make you smile and remember this man we all loved so very much. He is now a beautiful angel with wings.

Funeral services and gathering from Kugler Community Home For Funerals 311 Fifth Street Saddle Brook. Visiting hours on Wednesday April 26th from 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Philip the Apostle Church 488 Saddle River Road Saddle Brook on Thursday April 27th 9:30 am. Committal service immediately following at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson.

WAYNE WALTER PETZOLDT, age 69, of Fair Lawn, passed away on April 21, 2023. He is the beloved husband of the late Nina Meklenburg. Father of David & Olivia (wife) Petzoldt, Robert Petzoldt, Allison Petzoldt, Marc &
Shela (wife) Petzoldt and Felicia Meklenburg. Grandfather of Joseph, Jacob, Alyssa and Zachary Petzoldt. Loving uncle of Christine Nivelles and Sharon Banak. He is also survived by his two sisters, Karen McLean and Judy Asmus.

Wayne was an employee of A&P for over 50 years. He enjoyed fishing at the Jersey shore with the love of his life, Nina. He was a top bowler with an average of over 200 for many years. Wayne will be buried with Nina so they may be together again. Wayne lived a quiet life dedicated to his family and friends. He will be missed by all of us who knew him.

Visitation will be held at Kugler Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, N.J. on Tuesday April 25, 2023 from 9am-12pm. Interment in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

EUGENE SENTE, age 58, of Lodi NJ, passed away on March 30, 2023.

Eugene is the beloved husband of Kelly Sente (nee Sullivan.) Loving father of Michael Maguire, Jessica Dion, Angelica Sente, Tara Sente, and Shannon Sente. Dear brother of Chad and Stephen Sente. Eugene is also survived by his loving aunt Maryanne Anderson, his grandchildren Hayley and Aiden,father in law Joseph Pietrowicz as well as many other nieces and nephews. He is predeceased in life by his parents Stephen and Janine Sente, his siblings Joseph, Robert, Michelle and Anthony Sente and his nephew Anthony Alberti. 

Services from Kugler Community Home For Funerals, Saddle Brook NJ. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 2-4pm. 

STELLA RUSIN (née Kapusta) passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023 at the age of 92. Stella was born in Poland, the daughter of Maria and Frank Kapusta, and came to the United States in 1948. She married Joseph Rusin in 1950 and they bought a home in Garfield N.J. where she lived until her passing.

Before her retirement Stella worked as a quality control inspector at Electro Scan. Stella enjoyed giving away the babka, pierogi, gołąbki and Polish pastries she made, and the vegetables she grew in her garden to friends and family. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.  Stella is survived by her sister Victoria Kmiec, her brother John Kapusta and his wife Barbara, her sister-in-law Patricia Kapusta and numerous nieces and nephews, who affectionately knew her as "Ciocia Stella." 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Rusin, her sister Anna Sudal, her brother Stanley Kapusta and brother-in-law Joseph Kmiec. She was a very proud and determined woman with a warm and accepting heart - giving, contributing and religious.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place on March 27th 2023 11am at St. Stanislaus Church. Burial immediately following in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Saddle Brook. 

Spoczywaj w pokoju (Rest in peace)

PAUL R. VOIGTLANDER, 75, of Garfield, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Paul was born on June 11, 1947 in San Francisco, CA and lived there until his family relocated to Glen Rock, NJ.

After high school, Paul started working at the Nabisco company. A few years later, he began his 40 plus year career with New Jersey Transit as a bus operator. One day while driving his route in May of 1970, Paul picked up a special passenger and future wife, Maritza. After two short months of dating, they married. This past August they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Paul is the beloved husband of Maritza; loving father of Paul and his wife Laraine Voigtlander and Monica and her husband Jeffrey Ritkes; dear grandfather of Jared and Zachary Ritkes; brother of the late Jean Voigtlander; uncle of the late Lisa Canonico. He is also survived by his nephews, David and Steven Canonico and mother-in-law, Lily Fernandez.

Paul was a kind man with a generous heart. He treasured spending time with his grandchildren, but before grandchildren, he loved going to casinos in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Paul also enjoyed keeping busy outdoors whether it was mowing the lawn, tending to a garden, grilling dinners, or feeding the birds.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 6-8 pm at Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, NJ.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Paul’s name are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Association - ALZ.org.

DIANE ROSE VONSEE - Beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, partner and friend to many, Diana passed away on February 2nd, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Diana was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by leading with love, kindness, and seeing the positive in each and every day.

Diana was born on July 14th, 1957 in Columbus, GA. As a child, she enjoyed nothing more than playing with her friends outside in the courtyard where she was raised in Elmwood Park, NJ. As she got older, Diana found her passion as a hair stylist where she would later become the manager at Great Clips salon where all of her clients enjoyed coming in to see her.

Diana was undeniably the most caring, loving and supportive daughter and mother there ever was. Even more so, she absolutely loved her role as Nana. She cherished her mother, daughters and her grandchildren with all her heart and never missed an opportunity to show them just that. 

Diana will always be known as the life of the party. She lit up any room she walked into. When she wasn’t around, it was noticed. She loved going out to dinner with friends and was always the first person on the dance floor. With a love for fashion, she was always dressed to impress from head to toe. She also enjoyed making beautiful jewelry in her free time. She had a set to match every outfit! She genuinely loved life and the mark she left on others will never be forgotten. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Zwerin and brother, Robert Zwerin. Survivors include her mother, Gerda Sirbono; daughters Dawn McCoy (Keiyon) and Amanda Ross (Travis); partner, Chris DeLouise; step mother, Pat Zwerin; grandchildren, Erin, Mia, KJ, Carter, Kendrick, Noah, Hunter and Savannah; two brothers Alan Zwerin (Andreia) and Michael Zwerin; nieces, nephews and countless friends. 
      A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 10am-12pm on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at Kugler Funeral Home in Saddle Brook, NJ.
     Diana was compassionate and always saw the light and goodness in people when nobody else could and was known for being the first to offer help to those in need. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the following charities on her behalf:

https://www.eriecitymission.org/ or https://www.ccalliance.org/donate/donate-for-research   or

https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/Donate-to-NAMI

GRACE ETHELLE TRELLA (nee Mullis) age 97, of Rochelle Park NJ, passed away on January 24, 2023. Grace Ethelle was the beloved wife of the late Casimir John Trella. Loving mother of Joel Gregory Trella and his wife Barbara of Saddle Brook, and Jeffrey Trella and his wife Grace, of Canajoharie, NY. Loving grandmother of Christine Pollinger and her husband Benjamin, Joel D. Trella and his wife Denise and the late Kylie Trella. Adored great-grandmother of Nathaniel, Caroline, Catherine, Christian, Max and Violet.

Grace Ethelle was born in Tifton, GA in 1925. She met Casimir John, who was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Tifton, and they married in 1944. The couple relocated to Passaic NJ after WWII, where they resided until they moved to Garfield, NJ in 1962. Upon retiring, they returned to Grace Ethelle's beloved home, Tifton, GA. They enjoyed retirement in the south until Casimir John's death in 1995. She returned to Rochelle Park, NJ to be with her family and lived there for the last 27 years. Grace was known for her easy going nature, sweet disposition, and southern charm. She enjoyed people asking where she was from after hearing her southern accent. She took great pride in her southern heritage and was thrilled to meet former President Jimmy Carter and have him sign his book at an event in Ridgewood, NJ . She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.

Services from Kugler Community Home For Funerals. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 4-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 11am with a gathering before beginning at 10am. Interment following at St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook NJ.

AUDREY LISI (nee Iwanicki), age 66, of Lodi NJ, was called to God on January 22, 2023. Audrey is the beloved wife of 41 years to Giuseppe (Joe) Lisi. Loving mother to Christopher Lisi, Olivia Grabowski and her husband Kyle, and Juliana Lisi and her wife Mia. Audrey was also a soon to be grandmother to Olivia and Kyle’s baby girl on the way.

Born in Hackensack, NJ to Robert and Julia Iwanicki, Audrey lived in Lodi with her two sisters who she is survived by, Marlene Azzolino and her husband Edward and Sharon Iwanicki. Audrey and her husband Giuseppe started out as high school sweethearts and built a beautiful life and family together. Together they enjoyed family vacations, dinners as a family, and most of all watching their children live the life they always wished to provide for them. Audrey’s true passion in life was being a mom to her three children. She was their rock and has left them with so many beautiful memories that they will forever cherish. One being her love for Christmas and the traditions that followed. Seeing others happy is what gave Audrey joy. Audrey dedicated her life to her students at the South Bergen Jointure Commission for 28 years. Her vibrant personality and love of teaching left a lasting impression on not only her students but anyone that she came across in the community. When Audrey became ill, her husband Giuseppe stayed by her side as a loyal caregiver and husband, and ensured she had the best life possible at home until the end. May her spirit live on- Always.

Services from Kugler Community Home For Funerals, Saddle Brook NJ. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 3-8pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Lodi NJ on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10am. Interment in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Audrey's name.

JOYCE “JOY” EBEL June 29, 1957 - Jan. 12, 2023

On Tuesday, January 12, 2023, Joyce M. Ebel, Loving Marine Wife to Edward Morgan Ebel, Mother to her loving Son Edward Thomas Ebel, and Sister to Diane and Thomas Uzzalino, sadly passed away at the age of sixty-five. Joy was also a loving pet mother as well to, Jazz, Darla and Jackson Marshall Wellington. Joy was a lifetime resident of the Township of Saddle Brook. Joy was known for her passion of being an Italian American and beloved Unico Member. Joy had a huge place in her heart for her friends and family. She loved her dialysis nurses, Yvonne, Shirly, Marita and Lucy. However the one who took up the most place in her heart was her beloved grandson Braxton. Joy would go beyond belief to assure Braxton was loved and had all he wanted and needed. Honorably, she was the first in the family to be able hold Braxton after he was born.

Back in 1972, at Holy Trinity Church, is where Joy would meet the love of her life and future Husband, Edward M. Ebel. Although it was originally set-up as a blind date, that date would lead to forever more. Three years after that iconic day, Joy at the age of 18, and Ed, 19 and now a Marine, had gotten married. It is then they both picked up and moved to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. When Ed was discharged from the Corps, Joy and Ed moved back to Saddle Brook.

An avid New York Mets fan, there was never a single minute missed during the season. Joyce was known as the color commentary of the family. Whether it was a home run or as simple as a base hit, Joy would scurry to her phone to let her loving Son, Sister, Brother and Husband know what had just occurred. Although sometimes frustrated with the result, Joyce would never give up on her team, she loved them dearly. Joyce was also known for her love for football and the Las Vegas Raiders. Her passion for the Silver and Black will forever reign in our hearts and memory.

Joy’s love for music was remarkable. Whether it was classic rock or heavy metal, there was never a single moment that her favorite tunes weren’t blasting. Either in the car or at home, you can hear her music from miles away. Joyces favorite musical artist, Carlos Santana, was constantly being played wherever she went. She also enjoyed listen to bands such as Dokken, Led Zeppelin, Earth Wind and Fire, and Black Label Society, Joy’s passion of music was gifted to her son, Edward T. Ebel. Joy loved her son’s passion for music. She loved when he would play his guitar for her. If it wasn’t for her, there is no doubt that he would not be the guitarist he is today.

Joyce really enjoyed her extended car rides with her loving husband through 7 Lakes Drive. Bear Mountain was one of her ideal places to go. She loved feeding the animals and catching the sounds of nature, sitting by the water and enjoying the beauty of the running streams. She had great times doing this. Joy truly enjoyed tuning into Yacht Rock on SiriusXM radio, jamming to tunes with her husband, dearest friends Marilyn and Joe Z, as they would all go to Monticello Casino.

Gathering and funeral services for Joy will be held at Kugler Funeral Home 311 5th Street Saddle Brook, NJ Tel. (973) 478-2500. Visiting hours on Monday, January 23rd, 2023 from 4 to 8pm with prayer services to begin at 7pm.