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Barry Roy Jackowitz

Barry Roy Jackowitz passed away on March 18 at the age of 74.

Raised in Hewlett, New York, Barry then lived in Livingston for over 20 years. Barry was a paper and packaging salesman, selling tissue paper and boxes to designers like Donna Karan and North Face. He was a lover of music, golf, politics, baseball, basketball and Seinfeld.

A graveside service was held on March 20 at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Queens. Barry is survived by his two children, Stefanie and Howard, and his grandchild, Olivia.

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Services are Held For Mrs. Goldberg

Wilma Goldberg, 88, of Livingston, died on Friday, March 22.

Born to Charles and Mary Sobelman in Philadelphia, she spent much of her life in Blackwood, New Jersey.

While working and raising her three children, she went back to night school. It took her almost ten years, but she earned an associate degree in accounting.

Mrs. Goldberg was the wife of Charles Goldberg; mother of Marlene Laveman (Larry), Scott Goldberg (Kate), and Barry Goldberg (James); and grandmother to five.

A funeral service was held on Monday, March 25, at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston. Burial followed at Montefiore Cemetery in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

Contributions in Mrs. Goldberg’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Shalom at tbsnj.org/; or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at michaeljfox.org/.

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Dr. Norma S. Miller

Dr. Norma S. Miller

It is with great sadness that the Miller family announces the passing of Dr. Norma “Nora” S. Miller. Dr. Miller passed away peacefully on the evening of March 20th, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends.

Dr. Miller was born in Bronx, NY. She attended William Howard Taft High School, graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a Bachelor ofArts, and was awarded a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Fordham University. A long time resident of Short Hills and Livingston, New Jersey, she was an active participant in the Millburn Public School parent teacher associations, the Millburn Public Library, and various writing groups and book clubs. Dr. Miller taught English at Seton Hall University and was dedicated to the success of her students. She was an avid gardener and enthusiastic audience of theater and classical music.

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Ronald F. Murano

Ronald F. Murano, 76, of Parsippany, passed away on Saturday, March 16. Ron grew up in Bloomfield, and then lived in Livingston from 1977 -2022 and then resided in Parsippany. Ron loved to provide, tease, and care for his family. He was a devoted husband, father, PopPop, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

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Services Held For Mrs. Breslow

Eleanor Klein Breslow, 99, died on March 11. She was born in Passaic and was married to Howard Breslow for over 65 years.

She is survived by her children Roy Breslow, (Debbie Streit), Lynn Levy (Jeffrey Levy), and Clifford Breslow (Elaine Breslow); six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.

Services were held at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Funeral Chapel in Livingston on Thursday, March 14. A private interment followed. Shiva was held at the Crown View Manor in West Orange on Thursday, March 14.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation.

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Mrs. Goldbach Dies at 91

Evelyn Doris Goldbach, 91, of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, died on March 6. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Hans Goldbach.

Bom in Newark, she grew up on a family chicken farm in Livingston before moving to Colonia to raise her own family The Goldbachs moved to Honesdale to start a farm and enjoy retirement.

Mrs. Goldbach is survived by her children, Cecilia Spitzer (husband, Howard), Paul Goldbach, Daniel Dawson (wife, Jill), and Katherine Brown (husband, Jemil); ten grandchildren; and one great grandson.

Amass and graveside services will be at a later date. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

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Mr. Jasinski Dies at 93

Frank P. Jasinski, 93, of Holiday City, Berkeley Township, died at his home on March 13.

Born on March 17, 1930 in Newark, he resided in Livingston, before moving to Holiday City. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the 45th Infantry Division in Korea.

Mr. Jasinski was predeceased by his wife, Nancy, and his daughter, Patricia (Tony) Critelli. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen (Tim) Thall; and his son Michael (Jamie) Jasinski; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services were held on March 18. Donations may be made to the Holiday City First Aid Squad.

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Services to Be Held For Mr. Murano

Ronald F. Murano, 76, of Parsippany, died on Saturday, March 16. He grew up in Bloomfield and then lived in Livingston from 1977 until 2022, when he moved to Parsippany.

Mr. Murano is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynne; his son Chris (Amy); and his daughter, Jillian (Darell); and his three grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Frank and Joe, and in-laws. Mr. Murano was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Anne Murano; his in-laws Barney and Joan Garry; and his brother-in-law.

A memorial visitation for Mr. Murano will be held on Saturday, March 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston.

In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Animal Welfare Association.

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Howard Brad Solomon

Howard Brad Solomon, age 61, of North Caldwell, New Jersey passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born in Newark and lived in Livingston for many years. He graduated from Livingston High School where he belonged to their Gordon Cup winning ice hockey team of 1981 and to their cross country track team. He scored the hockey team’s first goal of the season.

Howard was the beloved son of Doreen (Coleman) and Irwin Solomon, cherished brother of Jody Leibowitz (Phillip Friedman) and Andrew Solomon (Ping), devoted uncle of Max, Jed (Reagan), and Kip Leibowitz. He is also survived by many wonderful friends.

He was a hero to all. A funeral service was held at Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ on Sunday, March 17. Burial followed at Beth David Cemetery, 731 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ.

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Private Services for Mrs. Wagenberg

Ellen Wagenberg died on March 5. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Barry Wagenberg. Additional survivors include her son, Lawrence Wagenberg, along with his wife and their sons; her daughter, Melissa Lasher, along with her husband and their children; and her sister.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 25, 1948. After living in Jamaica, Queens, above her dad’s pharmacy and soda shop, her family settled in New Hyde Park, New York. Later, Mrs. Wagenberg attended Adelphi University, where she met her future husband, Barry.

Upon her college graduation, she and her husband moved to Philadelphia, where she taught elementary school. They then moved to the Riverdale section of the Bronx. They moved again to Robbins Air Force Base, in Georgia, when Mr. Wagenberg was stationed there in the US Air Force. The family eventually settled in Livingston. As her children were growing up, Mrs. Wagenberg earned her MBA and later worked as an accountant.

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