Obituaries

Van Christopher Bard, 52, died on December 8, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Richard H. Cowan, age 86, of Livingston, N.J. passed away at Overlook Hospital, Summit, on Friday May 19, 2023 after a nearly two-year battle with lung cancer.

Samuel E. Battista, Jr., 78, of East Hanover, died on Tuesday, May 16, in Livingston.

Leonard Fichtel, 91, of Livingston, died on Tuesday, May 16. He is predeceased by his wife Irma Fichtel; and his mother and father, Claire and Morris Fichtelberg.

Anthony Siino passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, leaving a hole in the hearts of all who knew him. At just 48 years old, he was taken from us far too soon after a courageous battle with cancer. Anthony showed incredible determination and strength throughout his battle, never giving up and fighting until the very end. His unwavering spirit was a true testament to his character Born on June 3, 1974, Anthony was the youngest of four boys to Frances and the late Joseph Siino. He was raised in Livingston and graduated Livingston High in 1992. He went on to attend Rutgers University, where he earned his bachelor of arts in economics in 1996. As a proud Rutgers alum, he cherished time spent with his family and friends, especially during Rutgers tailgates, where he was master of ceremony and commander of the grill.

Toni DiTonno, age 59, passed away on May 3, 2023.

Claire Rieser, 90, died on Saturday, April 22.

Marie Cangi (née Pica) age 95, of Livingston died on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Charles Francis Harrop, 69, of West Caldwell, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, after having never fully “recovered” from surgery on March 14.

Anna Fusco, 89, of Livingston, died on Wednesday, April 12.

Catherine Marie “Minnie” Frances Flynn passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023 after celebrating her last St. Patrick’s Day. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 1, 1924 to Catherine and Joseph McGuirl.

Richard “Rick” Meeker passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was 73 years old.