LEACH, EDWARD R.

73, died January 22, 2015 at Foothill Acres in Hillsborough. Born in Jersey City, Ed moved to Bayonne in 1973 and then to Sayerville in 1989. He worked at Howard Savings Bank in Livingston for 26 years and then NJ Biz Newspaper for several years. He was the husband of Arlene (Ehlers) Leach and father …

Students encouraged to enter state poster contest

HUDSON COUNTY AND BEYOND – New Jersey’s Soil Conservation Districts are now accepting entries for a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. Students may compete in the following categories: Grades 2-3; Grades 4-6; Grades 7-9; and Grades 10-12. First-place winners in each category will receive $200 …

Hoboken unlikely to see a St. Patrick’s Parade in March, 2015

HOBOKEN — Another year, another canceled (or at least postponed) Hoboken St. Patrick’s Parade. Hoboken has not had a St. Patrick’s Parade since 2011. The increasingly popular event was held every year for 25 years on the first Saturday in March, to get the best marching bands ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Residents threw house …

DAVIS, EDITH

97, of Jersey City died January 20, 2015. She worked at Bayonne Hospital for more than 40 years. She is survived by her son, Dr. Lansing James Davis and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Katherine Grant Davis of Newtown, PA; granddaughters Mrs. Jihan Davis Minson (Craig Minson) of Carrollton, VA; and Ms. Tia Halley Davis, who is currently …

DAY, ALICE J.

75, of Branchburg died on January 13, 2015 at Somerset Hospital. She lived in Bayonne prior to moving to Manville. Alice worked at the John’s Manville plant as a secretary, at the tax department, and later in life at Dave’s Men’s and Boy’s Shop. She also held a realtor / broker license for over 40 …

DERADO, JOSEPH V.

94, of Bayonne passed away on January 20, 2015. Born in Benavento, Italy, he moved to Bayonne 60 years ago. Joseph served in the United State Army during WWII. He then went to work for Ryerson Steel Company of Jersey City as a machinist for 34 years, prior to his retirement 32 years ago. Joseph …