Catherine Taub, Promoter of Varian Fry's Heroism, Dies at 64

The longtime Ridgewood resident was largely responsible for promoting the efforts of Fry, a journalist from Ridgewood credited with saving thousands from Nazi persecution. Fry was not recognized for his heroism until years after his death.

Ridgewood's Brian McGuire Dies at Age 48

He leaves behind a wife and two kids.

James Kozielski, of Ridgewood, Dead at 43

Villager leaves behind a wife and two children.

Ridgewood's William J. Bradley III Dies at 52

The father of two was an attorney and U.S. Marine veteran.

Glen Rock's Margaret Averna Dies at 97

Borough resident was active at St. Catharine's RC Church.

Shirley Kolkebeck Remembered as Passionate, Gifted Educator

The Hawes Elementary School teacher died of heart failure on Feb. 18 while on vacation.

Award-Winning Hawes Elementary Teacher 'Unexpectedly Dies'

Shirley Kolkebeck was an educational specialist at the Ridgewood elementary school.

Journalist Lou Parajos Dead at 64

Former Ridgewood resident is known for leading the New York Daily News' coverage of 9/11.

Former Ridgewood Teacher Dies at 89

Rosemary Rozema taught in Ridgewood schools for three decades.

Charlotte Jane Zack Dies at 83

Zack lived in Ridgewood for nearly 50 years and was active as a community volunteer.

Kevin Michael Walsh Dies at 21

The Glen Rock native was a probationary member of the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department.

Guy Tozzoli, Oversaw World Trade Center Construction, Dies at 90

Guy Tozzoli was the founder of the World Trade Centers Association and a longtime Westwood resident.

Glen Rock's Betty McDonagh Dies at 84

Funeral scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Air Force Veteran, Villager Dies

Lily Lee was 49.

Valley Hospital Co-Founder Dead at 100

Vincent Giudici worked at Valley for more than half a century.

Mark Le Bow, of Ridgewood, Dead at 53

The village resident worked in the IT department of Quest Diagnostics in Lyndhurst.

Battling Cancer, Philanthropic Ridgewood Couple Die Weeks Apart

Sara "Sally" Bruce Snyder passed away on Nov. 6, with her beloved husband John Austen Snyder passing 12 days later. The couple were well known in Ridgewood for donating their time to numerous causes.

Jerome Kinnealy, of Ridgewood, Dead at 70

He was an usher at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for 30 years and a National Guard veteran.

Ed Hallahan, Retired Ridgewood Firefighter, Dead at 85

A life-long resident of the village, Hallahan served the fire department for 30 years.

Ridgewood WWII Vet Robert Pagony Dies at Age 85

Pagony died on Tuesday; his funeral will be held Friday.

'Dean of Motorsports,' Chris Economaki Dead at 91

A native of Ridgewood, Economaki was widely regarded as the world's foremost authority on motorsports. He died at Christian Healthcare Center in Wyckoff on Friday.

Pancreatic Cancer Research Advocate Joseph Grasso Dead at 65

Grasso, who passed on Aug. 31, was a children's author, business man, advocate and consumate volunteer in Ridgewood.

Jeremy Cahill, of Ridgewood, Dead at 26

Wake to be held Wednesday, funeral on Thursday.

Ken Gincley, of Glen Rock, Dead at 43

An avid opera-goer and youth sports coach, Gincley died on Saturday.

Family 'Heartbroken' After Euthanizing Abandoned Kitten

Abandoned in Ridgewood, 2 lbs. kitten "Daisy" had to be put down after contracting what veterinarians believe was pneumonia, according to the adopted family.

Beloved Ridgewood High Teacher Dies at 92

Anita Crivelli taught history and humanities at RHS from 1957-1988.

Ridgewood's Diane Neigel Dies at Age 60

Visitors are welcome on Tuesday, June 12 at Feeney Funeral Home.

Georgette Pfund Dies at Age 72

The mother of former mayor David Pfund, Georgette Pfund was active at Our Lady Mt. Carmel, and with the College Club.

Catherine Eppley, of Ridgewood, Dies at 91

Eppley was a secretary to several Ridgewood High School principals and was known for directing and producing plays at Mount Carmel Church.

Community Volunteer Anne M. Christopher Dies at 83

Christopher was a parishioner at Mount Carmel, a member of Project Pride, a baker for the Ridgewood Fire Department and a mentor for her grandchildren in gardening, sewing and more.

Ridgewood Dentist Oreste N. Passarelli Dies

Oreste Nicholas Passarelli was a dentist in the village for over 40 years; the Florida resident died on Tuesday.

Founding Member of Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra Dies

Allan Parker, 88, joined the symphony in 1939 and served in numerous capacities during his time

Former President of Glen Rock Woman's Club, Mary Novellino, Dead at 99

The social butterfly was a woman of many talents

WWII Vet Joseph Yakowicz Dead at 93

The Ridgewood resident served as a pilot in WWII for nearly five years

James Boyan Dies at 62

Well-known resident died Monday

Thyrza DiModugno Passes at Age 47

DiModugno died on Nov. 21

Matthew Sayles Passes at Age 26

Sayles was a graduate of RHS, Class of 2003 and was a local math teacher

Obituary: Russell E. Huntley

Huntley was 79 years old

Dedicated Volunteer June Ritter Passes at 83

Former village resident from 1974-2004 had served as president of the YWCA, College Club and had taken an active role in volunteering on community boards; she was also a founding member of S.H.A.R.E.

Joan Hartmann, 83

Longtime village resident passed away September 24