Observer Obituaries — July 28, 2021

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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Obituaries MICHAEL NAJUCH

Michael W. Najuch, 75, passed died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Clara Maas Medical Center, Belleville.

Michael was born in Kearny, where he remained a lifelong resident. His career as a mechanic at TWA/American Airlines spanned 40 years. He greatly enjoyed all sports, the outdoors and was a hunter and fisherman. Michael loved planting gardens and proudly sharing his harvests with his family.

Through the years, Michael made many local friends by assisting in renovating their homes.

Michael was the beloved husband of 49 years to the late Christina Najuch; devoted father of Diane Nunn and husband Laurence; loving son of the late Helene and Lewis Najuch; dear brother of Patricia McCormick and Ruth Najuch Dienemann and the late Stephen Najuch; cherished grandfather of Jake and Holly Nunn, as well as a fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

Michael was a proud provider for his family with a big heart and smile to match and he will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, on Friday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, also in Kearny.

LUIS GARCIA

Luis Garcia, 56, of Kearny, died July 21, 2021.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend to a visitation Saturday, July 31 at 9:15 a.m. at Stephen’s Church, 141 Washington Ave., Kearny followed by a memorial Mass in celebration of Luis’ life.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home.

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Luis moved with his family to Newark in 1969 before residing in Kearny since 1982. He owned and operated ClassAct Painting, LLC, Kearny, for many years.

Luis was a man of deep faith and enjoyed time spent spreading the teachings of Jesus.

He was always there to help people in need, especially those afflicted with addiction. Luis knew this was his true calling.

He spent many days feeding the homeless in New York City and New Jersey, handing out food and being there for them during their difficult times.

A beloved friend to many, Luis’ car club is planning a memorial drive and show in his honor.

The son of Emilia and the late Luis Garcia, Luis was the beloved husband to Cristina Fernandez; loving father of Sonia Garcia and Cristina Garcia, dear step-father of Samantha Almeida and Amanda Buchanan, cherished brother of Jorge Garcia and his wife Lisa and Rosa Crowley and her husband Scot. He is also survived by his loving Godson Antonio Garcia, nieces Arianna Garcia and Em-

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NANCY M. HANSON

Nancy M. Hanson nee Mahony was born in Jersey City July 17, 1953 and died on her 68th birthday while residing at Masonic Village in Burlington.

She previously lived in Kearny for 45 years.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents Tom and Edith Mahony.

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She is survived by her sister Roseann Watt, brother Tom Mahony Jr. and sister-in-law Lori Mahony, and sister Laura Mahony and brother-in-law John Doyle. She is also survived by her niece Kate Mahony and nephew-in-law Charlie Solberg and nephews Kyle Mahony, Connor Mahony and Quinn Doyle.

Nancy graduated from Rutgers University Newark in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree

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Continued from Page 5 Dunbar, 19, both of Newark.

Both men were charged with burglary, conspiracy, theft and criminal mischief.

Scott was found to be the subject of a no-bail arrest warrant for a prior burglary charge out of Newark. Dunbar, meanwhile, was named in an Orange arrest warrant carrying $750 bail for a prior charge of theft.

Based on criminal justice reform procedures, Scott’s current charges were lodged on a warrant and he was transferred to the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny.

Dunbar’s current charges were lodged on a summons, after which he was turned over to the Orange Police Department to be held on that warrant.

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Continued from Page 7 a lifeline to sustain local residents with food and provide empathy and kindness during this challenging period. I’m personally humbled by the efforts these individuals gave of themselves selflessly and demonstrated their true calling to service.”

The Hudson County Juneau site in South Kearny is transformed Tuesdays from a vaccination site to massive food distribution center with three tractor trailers of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as shelf-stable provisions such as rice, oatmeal, canned veggies and juices. Not long after, the community groups and local municipalities pick up boxes of food

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The Observer | www.theobserver.com ••• On July 6 at 2:22 a.m., Officers Anthony Oliveira, Mat Lopez, Pedro Pina, Nick Funk and San Martin, and Sgt. Wuelfing were dispatched to Devon Street and Oakwood Avenue on a report two men and one woman had attempted to illegally enter parked vehicles and a residential garage. Officer Oliveira located the suspects at Midland Avenue and Elm Street after Officer Lopez broadcast their descriptions as given by a witness.

After further investigation, officers arrested 30-year-old Eric Carlen, 29-year-old Joseph Ferguson and 30-yearold Dana-Jenae Cooper, all of Kearny.

While searching Carlen, Officer Oliveira reportedly recovered from the man’s pants pocket four glass vials of crack cocaine, one Clonazfor weekly distribution in their communities. The operation is staffed and operated by several Hudson County offices and departments including the Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Parks Department and the Department of Roads.

“Each week on Tuesday, either myself or one of our volunteers travels to Kearny to pick up food for our pantry such as rice, oatmeal, shelf-stable milk, beans, potatoes, and more,” Olga Chechina, organizer of the Greenville Community Fridge, said. “We have many families in the community who wait for this day when this donation arrives. We are grateful to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and all who make this possible each week.”

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The family would greatly appreciate donations to one Continued from Page 13 of Nancy’s favorite charities, the Wounded Warrior Project, missed by her family and many the Humane Society or the friends.

Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s A private memorial service Foundation.

epam pill and paraphernalia consisting of a glass pipe with a copper filter, a ball of copper wire and a metal rod.

Officer Funk searched Carlen, finding in his pants pocket two glass vials of crack cocaine and one glass pipe with a copper filter.

Officer Pina searched Cooper, finding on her four empty glass vials, a small container, and a Ziploc bag, all containing crack cocaine residue.

All three suspects were

charged with attempted burglary, conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia. Carlen was also charged with possession of Schedule II and IV drugs.

Ferguson was additionally charged with possession of a Schedule II drug. Carlen and Cooper were released with summonses.

Ferguson rated a warrant-complaint so he was transferred to the county jail.

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