OBITUARIES

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Joan’s life at a memorial Mass Saturday, June 24, 2023 at noon at Queen of Peace Church in North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Joan to the Salvation Army or the Apostles’ House in Newark.

Nicholas Staniewicz Nicholas Staniewicz died March 6, 2023.

He was 72.

Born in Newark, he lived many years in Harrison before moving to Woodsboro, Maryland, three years ago.

He donated his body to science. Memorial visitation will be on Saturday March 18, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. His service will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Nicholas had been a recycling coordinator for Hudson County before his retirement.

Husband of the late Maureen (nee McGeary) he was the father of Amy Kraft (Wyatt) and Karol Staniewicz (Patricia). Brother of Andrea Savage (Stanley) he is also survived by his grandchildren; Avelinn, Quinnlan, Haedyn and Madalena.

In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to The American Heart Association.

Alfred E. Turnbull

Alfred E. Turnbull, 90, of Whiting, formerly of Kearny, died peacefully March 8, 2023. Alfred was born to Sarah and Arthur Turnbull on April 9, 1932, in Kearny. He was an automotive mechanic for North Arlington Motors for 40 years before retiring to the Whiting area. He was also an exceptional carpenter, handyman and loved to spend his spare time in his workshop or garage. While living in Kearny, he was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington.

How to downsize and declutter before moving into a retirement home

A big part of moving into a retirement home is downsizing. This involves getting rid of many of the possessions you’ve accumulated throughout your life. Here are a couple of tips for moving into a smaller space.

Start early

It can take a long time to sort through your belongings. Therefore, the earlier you begin, the better. It’s best to start at least three months before your move. You may want to kick things off by making a list of the items you think you absolutely must have in your new retirement residence.

Tackle small jobs first

To avoid feeling overwhelmed, declutter one room at a time and break things down into manageable tasks. For example, start by sorting through easy spaces like the kitchen pantry, bathroom and front closet. If you can, go to your new residence and plot out where things will go to visualize what you need and don’t.

As a general rule, donate, sell or throw away things you haven’t used in more than a year.

Hire a moving company

Once you’ve decided what you’re keeping, it’s a good

After retiring he continued volunteering in various capacities, including as a trustee of Crestwood Village 4.

Alfred was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years Audrey, who died in 2004. His companion later in life, Dolores Bolen, predeceased him in 2019. He is also predeceased by his son David.

Most important to Al was his family. He is survived by his children, Arthur Turnbull and his wife Mollie, Douglas Turnbull and his wife Patricia, Dena Foote and her husband Allan and Julie Wilson and her husband Robert. Additionally, he leaves behind many beloved grandchildren — Justine Turnbull, Katherine Turnbull, Daniel Turnbull, Nicole Morgan and her husband Jeffrey, Brianna Foote, Patrick Wilson and Kimberly Hampson and her husband Alexander.

All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission.

Alfred is also survived by his great-grandson, Jacob.

Visitation and a funeral service was in Whiting on March 12.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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Arrangements may be made in Spanish, Portuguese or Polish Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221

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Private Parking at 10 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North 973-481-4333 visit us at: www.mulliganfh.com idea to hire a full-service moving company to help transport and unpack your belongings in your new place.

Although difficult at first, downsizing and decluttering can make your life easier. After all, the less you have, the less you have to maintain and the more time and energy you’ll have for your retirement years.

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You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657