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Mary Ann Di Sabato Obituary
Mary Ann Di Sabato, a loving, thoughtful, and selfless woman, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Clifton, New Jersey, at the age of 90.Born on April 23, 1936, in Throop, Pennsylvania, she carried the values of faith, family, and hard work throughout her life. She was a Christian whose gentle spirit and steady presence touched the lives of many who knew her. Mary Ann was raised with a deep appreciation for family ties and the importance of caring for others, qualities that remained at the center of her life from her earliest years through her final days.Mary Ann pursued some college education and went on to build a respected and accomplished career. She began her professional life as a comptroller at Benmar Conditionaire in Clifton, New Jersey, where she served faithfully for 20 plus years. Her work was marked by diligence, intelligence, and a strong sense of responsibility. She later became a Realtor-Broker at her family’s Century 21 Di Sabato Realty in Harrison, New Jersey, where she continued to demonstrate the same commitment and professionalism that had long defined her. Through her 30 plus years in real estate, she became a familiar and trusted presence, and she was active in many organizations, Realtor associations and committees, reflecting her dedication to her profession and to the community she served.Mary Ann took great pride in her family and cherished the relationships that shaped her life. She was the beloved mother of Robert G. Pellegrino and the late Regina B. Pellegrino; Stepmother of Dennis Di Sabato and stepmother of the late Joseph P. Di Sabato, Jr. Mary Ann is also survived by many nieces and nephews and many cousins, all of whom will remember her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.
Frances Adelaide “Addie” Scattaglia passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, after a long illness.
Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Archibald Murray Donaldson and Annie (née Black) Donaldson, Addie was the third of their five children.
As a young woman, Addie discovered her lifelong love of travel, joining one of the first American tour groups permitted to enter the Soviet Union following World War II. She later became a stewardess with Colonial Airlines, the predecessor to Eastern Air Lines, during the early, glamorous era of commercial air travel.
Addie went on to join KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, working in the airline’s Fifth Avenue office in New York City. It was there that she met the love of her life, Gene Scattaglia. They married and, a year later, welcomed their daughter, Nadine.
Several years later, on the advice of their close friends Tom and Kathleen Burklow, Addie and Gene settled in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.
Addie loved life in Pompton Plains. She joined the First Reformed Church, played tennis at the Pacquenac Tennis Club, and volunteered at Chilton Memorial Hospital. In time, Addie became a realtor and joined Schlott Realtors in town, most recently working for Century 21. She was passionate about helping people find their homes and especially enjoyed getting to know her clients. Addie was truly a “people person.”
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Marc Leger of Marc Agency in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a longtime Broker and valued member of the NCJAR community. Marc passed away on September 12, 2026. He will be remembered fondly by the many friends, colleagues, and clients whose lives he touched.
First licensed in real estate in 1980, Marc devoted more than four decades to the profession and was a dedicated member of the North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS®. His contributions to the real estate community—and the lasting relationships he built—will not be forgotten.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Marc’s life at the following services:
Visitation
Friday, September 25, 2026
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Galante Funeral Home-Union
2800 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
Funeral Ceremony
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 AM
Holy Spirit and Our Lady Help of Christians Church
17 North Clinton Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
Merton C. Hodge passed peacefully at home on July 28, 2026. He shared 82 years of love, kindness and quiet generosity with everyone in his life.
Born in Massachusetts, Mert moved to Parsippany as a teenager, where his father worked as a farmer. It can’t be confirmed or denied...but this may have contributed to his love of chickens & dairy as the years unfolded.
Mert graduated from Parsippany High School and went on to build a life focused around family, service and community.
Mert was blessed with five children. Later in life, he found love with Jane, embracing not only her, but also her daughter. As his family grew, he was filled with love from grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Always a hard worker, Mert held several jobs throughout his lifetime. He owned and operated “Mert's Imported Auto Parts”, where he earned the trust of customers through his integrity. He enjoyed another profession as a realtor, where his friendly nature made him a natural.
Mert found a career he truly loved behind the wheel, spending many years as a chauffeur with Atlantic Town Cars, Manhattan Limousine, and Carey Limousine. More than simply driving passengers to their destinations, he loved an opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. His personality, quiet wit, and genuine interest in others led to countless lasting friendships that he treasured long after the rides had ended. To Mert, his clients and coworkers became much more than acquaintances—they became dear friends who enriched his life.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ernest Scheidemann in Pequannock, New Jersey, born in Passaic, New Jersey, who passed away on May 18, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends.
He was predeceased by: his wife Elsie Scheidemann; his sister Vera Scheidemann; and his grandson Michael. He is survived by: his significant other Lola Carroll; his children, Annmarie Reidy (Keith), Ernest J. Scheidemann, Jr. (Christine), Susan Mulvihill (Stephen), James Scheidemann (Lori), Barbara Sher, Laura Pizzi (Daniel) and Sara Prout (Mark); his grandchildren, Keith, Casey, Alyssa, Brittany, Bryant, Kyle, Andrew, Alex, Jake, Erin, Sarah, Rebecca, Hannah, Daniel and Jillian; and his great grandchildren, Sam, Mila, Bjorn and Baron.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home (1313 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 at 9:00 AM at the St. Paul R. C. Church (124 Union Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011). A burial will be held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 at 10:45 AM at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (52 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clifton Education Foundation at http://www.cliftoneducationfoundation.org.
It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elisa Kolenut of Weichert, Kinnelon, NJ.
Wake: Friday, January 23, from 4:00–8:00 PM
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 24, at 9:30 AM
Burial to follow at Fairview Memorial Cemetery
VanderPlaat Vermeulen Funeral Home: 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes
We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Kolenut's family and friends.
It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paulette Faulknor of C-21 Elite Realty, Parsippany, NJ.
We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Faulknor's family and friends.
It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tracey Boyd of Tracey Boyd Realty, West Orange, NJ.
Service will be held at Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer Street, Newark, NJ 07103 on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, with a viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the service beginning at 12 noon. Family and friends are invited to gather in love and remembrance.
We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Boyd's family and friends.
Richard Castronova, 69, of West Milford, passed away on Aug. 24, 2025.
Born June 12, 1956, in New York City to John and Grace (Fleming) Castronova, Richard moved to West Milford at age 5. He attended Our Lady Queen of Peace School, graduated from West Milford High School in 1974, and remained a devoted parish usher until his passing.
Richard and his wife, Marion (Laino) Castronova, raised their family in West Milford, where he helped run Mountain View Farms and Valley View Pub. He later worked as a rural mail carrier and custodian with the West Milford Board of Education.
He is survived by Marion; children Richard and Danielle; daughter-in-law Autumn; grandchildren McKenna, Giovanna, and Levi; and siblings Thomas, Susan, and Steven. He was predeceased by his son John, his brother John, and his parents.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, from 4–8 p.m. at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Rd., West Milford. A funeral Mass will follow Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt, with interment at Warwick Cemetery, N.Y.
It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we announce the passing of our beloved Realtor Associate, colleague and friend, Grace Cason, affectionately known to many as “Million Dollar Grace.”
Grace passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, integrity, and extraordinary grace that has touched so many lives within our BHHS Jordan Baris family and beyond.
A viewing will be held at 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 13th, 2025, at Whigham Funeral Home, 580 Martin Luther King Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102.
Grace joined BHHS Jordan Baris in 1986, and for over nearly four decades, she exemplified professionalism, dedication, and selflessness. She was lovingly given the nickname “Million Dollar Grace” by Ken Baris in the 1990s — not only for her consistent success and sales achievements, but for the richness of her character and the value she brought to every client and colleague.
Her humility, genuine interest in others, and that ever-present smile made Grace a treasured presence in all our lives.
We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Cason family and friends.
In Loving Memory of John Franklin Brueske.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Brueske, owner of Agent Photos Online, LLC, and a treasured member of the NCJAR family.
John Franklin Brueske, 64, of Janesville, Wisconsin completed his final road trip on April 25, 2025. Born on August 30, 1960, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Franklin and Rose Brueske. John was a born explorer whose curiosity about the world and the people around him never diminished throughout his life.
John graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a degree in communications. He was an American photographer whose work is held in private collections throughout the United States and Europe. John was self-taught with additional training coming from his father. He also studied photography while attending the University of Wisconsin. John was the owner of Agent Photos Online, LLC and the founding member of the band the Tenants.
Throughout his career, John donated photographs to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The open road was John's true passion. His life was marked by countless road trips. He traveled and lived extensively throughout the United States. John's incredible talent, warm smile and infectious sense of humor brought joy to everyone whether it was a one-time interaction at his favorite gas station or a long-time friend or colleague.
John's legacy will live on through the thousands of memories he captured, reminding us to smile, laugh, and cherish every moment.
A memorial road trip is being planned by the family and a private celebration of John's life will be held later this year.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the John Brueske Memorial Fund, Beal Funeral Homes, Inc, PO Box 266, New Glarus, Wi 53574.
John captured his final picture at the Harbor in Kenosha Wisconsin near Lake Michigan. As a final image, it suggests a legacy of light and direction, standing tall even after the photographer's journey has ended, offering a beacon of memory and inspiration.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to John’s family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
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