Martin Scott Dinzes, lovingly known as Marty, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 74, surrounded by the family and friends he adored. A lifelong resident of Passaic & Clifton, New Jersey, Marty lived a life full of laughter, generosity, and deep connection. Born on September 28, 1951, in Passaic, NJ, Marty was the beloved son of the late Doreen and Harold Dinzes. He brought positive energy wherever he went and had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcome, supported, and seen. Marty found joy in many things: his plumbing business, a good round of golf, swimming in just about any pool he could find, and cheering (sometimes loudly) for the New York Mets and New York Giants. He had a special fondness for baking banana bread, dressing ripe tomatoes with crumbled blue cheese, watching The Three Stooges, and building sandcastles, no matter his age. Above all, Marty cherished being surrounded by family and friends. He was fiercely loyal, endlessly giving, and had a natural way of becoming a father figure not only to his own children, but to many others lucky enough to cross his path. Marty is survived by his children, Chad Dinzes and Samantha Buckley; his daughter-in-law Elysa; his son-in-law Graham; and his four grandchildren, Jackson, Jordyn, Juliet, and Jared, who brought him immeasurable pride and joy. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Joanne Dinzes, and his cherished brother, Richard Dinzes. Marty will be remembered for his consistent sense of humor, his sincere generosity, and his instinct to always put others first. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and love that will continue to be felt by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 18, at 10:00 a.m. at Jewish Memorial Chapel, 841 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ.

Norma Schulman Shapiro, 98, of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, formerly of Montclair, New Jersey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on January 7, 2026. Norma was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on December 7, 1927, to Harry and Helen Schulman. She grew up in Passaic, attended New York University, and later worked for Hoffmann-La Roche. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving Shapiro for nearly 50 years and the sister of the late Sondra Trachtenberg. Norma and Irving eventually settled in Montclair, where they proudly owned and operated Shapiro’s Confectionary for more than 30 years. Norma was deeply committed to charitable causes, particularly those benefiting Deborah Hospital. During her retirement, she remained very active, participating in numerous senior citizen organizations throughout the Montclair area. Her last 15 years in Montclair were spent at PineRidge of Montclair where she enjoyed time with friends and was involved in various activities to keep her busy. In her later years, Norma moved to Lawrenceville, New Jersey with her daughter and family, where she continued to stay socially engaged through Scrabble, cards, cooking, baking, and emailing—earning herself the affectionate nickname “Email Queen.” Norma is survived by her loving children: Robert Shapiro (Nancy Rubenstein) of New York, New York; Carl Shapiro (Susan) of Stamford, Connecticut; and Andrea Eggert (William) of Lawrenceville, New Jersey. She was a devoted grandmother to Harrison Shapiro (Elana), Mitchell Shapiro (Maddie), Steven Eggert (Kristen), Peri Keller (Nat), and David Eggert (Alexis), and a cherished great-grandmother to Dylan Shapiro and Sophie Shapiro. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Norma’s wonderful caretakers who showed compassion and kept her comfortable in her final years; Damaris, Ismay, Joanne, Denise, Blanca, Yusimi, Laney, Shawnette, Florence, and Carine. The family would also like to thank their extended family and friends for their constant love and support. In accordance with her final wishes, Norma hoped to be remembered as a kind-hearted person—something all who knew her would readily affirm. Funeral and burial services will be private. The family will welcome visitors at 7 Pembroke Court, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., and Monday, January 12, 2026 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. She was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Norma’s memory to Deborah Heart and Lung Center (https://demanddeborah.org/) or Serenity Hospice Care (www.serenityhospicenj.com).

Michael Allan Midler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted family man, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 89 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 16, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Louis and Lilian Midler and brother of H. Patricia Moss (deceased). Michael is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois Midler; his children Laurence Midler (Shari), Rick Midler (Samara), and Caryn Midler(Brian Goldstein); his five grandchildren Todd, Alex, Judah, and Elijah Midler, and Raven Goldstein. He was educated at Midwood High School and graduated cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1958. Michael proudly served the United States as a member of the New Jersey National Guard, Passaic (NJ) Unit, Military Division. Michael enjoyed a distinguished career in the food industry, serving as President of Bernan Foods, a prominent frozen food manufacturer also known as “Barney’s”, and as President of the National Prepared Frozen Foods Processors Association. He also served as a Trustee on the Board of Trustees of The Daughters of Miriam nursing home in Clifton, New Jersey He raised his family in Clifton, New Jersey, and spent his later years at Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida. An avid tennis and golf player, Michael was also a lifelong sports fan, remaining fiercely loyal to his Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Knicks, and New York Giants. Above all else, Michael loved his family. His devotion to his wife, children, and grandchildren defined his life and legacy.

Born on January 31, 1927, Willa Jurow passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, one month shy of her 99th birthday. She leaves behind Stuart, her loving husband of 83 years together, a son Steven and daughter Jessica, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, and myriad nieces, nephews, and cousins. Willa lived a full and varied life, working for and retiring from the City of New York Department of Personnel in a senior management capacity, providing emotional support and intellectual guidance to work colleagues, friends and family, traveling widely with her husband and friends, enjoying tennis into her mid-80s, and socializing regularly with friends and family. Willa brought life and wit to every encounter, and enjoyed favorite-aunt and great-aunt status from many. She was loved, and she will be missed. Burial services will be provided by the Jewish Memorial Chapel of Clifton, NJ, with services at 11:00 a.m. in the basement common room at 926 Bloomfield Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ, followed by Willa's internment at the New Mount Carmel Cemetery, 83-45 Cypress Hills St., Glendale, NY 12385 at 2:00 p.m. Visitors and fellow mourners will be received on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m at the residence at 926 Bloomfield Avenue, Apartment 4F.

ARTHUR SUKEL OBITUARY 1937-2025 Arthur Sukel (88) was born on May 2, 1937, in North Adams, Massachusetts, one of five children to Nathan and Theresa (nee: Pappa) Sukel. Following his 1955 graduation from Drury High School in North Adams, where he was a standout athlete and lettered in football, basketball and baseball, he joined the United States Army and served from February 7, 1955 through February 6, 1958 as a Specialist Third Class teaching Military Aircraft Radar to the Chinese Army on the Island of Taiwan. Following his Honorable discharge, Arthur attended Bryant University where he first met the love of his life Carole (Oliner) Sukel and graduated in 1960 with a degree in Accounting. On February 20, 1960 he married Carole with whom he spent 65 wonderful and loving years. After Bryant, Arthur started his career as a Junior Accountant, at Leidersdorf & Company (today, Ernst and Young), Certified Public Accountants, New York City. He then went on to become a Financial Analyst for Tidewater Oil Company. New York City. In 1965, Arthur began what was to become a successful and storied career first as an Investment Analyst with CBS. While working full-time at CBS in 1967, Arthur earned his MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. That MBA allowed him to then rise within CBS to first, the Director of Budgets, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, Vice President of Finance, and ultimately the Chief Financial Officer of CBS Magazines. When the unique and once in a lifetime opportunity presented itself in 1985, he was one of four executives who purchased CBS Publishing and its most successful magazines — Woman's Day, Car and Driver, Field & Stream and Popular Photography among others in the CBS portfolio, from the media giant, thus forming Diamandis Communications, Inc. This transaction was recorded at the time as the fastest successful leveraged buyout turnaround in Wall Street history. Its development and operations became a case study in business schools and law schools around the country. In 1990, Diamandis Communications, Inc. was sold to Hachette Publications and then Arthur retired, at 53 years of age. In his retirement, as an avid golfer (with two Holes-in-Ones to his credit), he focused on family and through his successful private investments he was able to aid his children, grandchildren and extended family’s children through financial contributions to their education. Arthur and Carole both believed that a good education was the key to success in life and together they have established endowment scholarships and educational gifts to both Bryant University and Fairleigh Dickinson University, where Arthur served as a University Trustee from 2015 through 2021. In June 2017 at the annual Charter Day Ceremony, Arthur was inducted into the FDU Pinnacle Society, one of the highest honors awarded to alumni for distinction in their chosen career field and outstanding service to the University. Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Carole, Sons Steven and Daniel, Daughter Teresa, Daughters-in-Laws Marla Sukel, and Kim-Parliman-Sukel, Grandsons Justin Sukel, Joshua Sukel and Zachary Sukel. Sisters Patricia Preate, Judy Davis and Marilyn Coyle. He is predeceased by his brother Robert Sukel and parents Nathan and Theresa Sukel. Arthur had 8 nieces and nephews, among them who have their own children. He leaves a lasting legacy of family devotion, love and support.

Joseph “Joe” Wechter of Nutley, NJ passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born to Louis and Rose (Pittinsky) Wechter and raised on the lower east side of New York City. He attended Stuyvesant High School and The City College of New York, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Joe began his career as an engineer at ITT in Nutley. During his career he transitioned into Operations Management, ultimately achieving the position of Executive Vice President for the Timeplex Corporation. In his retirement, Joe lived a healthy lifestyle as an avid jogger and tennis player and was always quick with a joke. First and foremost though, he was a devoted family man who took great pride and joy in his family, especially his grandchildren. Joe is survived by his wife of 65 years Carole (Ditchik), his son Harvey, and his wife Cheryl, daughter Teri Wrobel, and her husband Tim, and his grandchildren Maxwell and Rebecca Wechter, and Jason and Matthew Wrobel. Joe was deeply loved and respected and will be missed by many.

Joel Urdang, 96, of Clifton passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Joel was the son of Herman and Ethel (Goldstein) Urdang. He was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. Joel was a graduate of East Side High School in Paterson and New York University. Additionally, he served in the US Air Force for four years during the Korean War. He was a Certified Public Accountant and lifetime member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs. He began his career as an auditor and later became self-employed, operating his own CPA firm in Lyndhurst, NJ until his retirement. Upon his marriage to Francine (Klotz) Urdang, he moved to Fair Lawn where he resided until 2016 before moving to Clifton. He lived a life filled with purpose, drive, humor, humility, and dedication to causes he believed in. He was a member of and served in leadership roles with the Lions Club International (Lyndhurst, Fair Lawn, and District16-A), Temple Beth Sholom of Fair Lawn, as well as the Jewish War Veterans. Because of his dedication to service he was awarded the Outstanding Service Award by the Lyndhurst Lions six times, as well as the Distinguished Service and Loyalty Award from District 16-A, as well as other accolades. In 1995, Joel and Francine were awarded the Couple of the Year award from Temple Beth Sholom. Most importantly, Joel was dedicated to his family. He was the devoted father of Adam Urdang (his wife Joy) and Shari Urdang, and the loving grandfather of Hope, Aidan and Madison. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Francine, his parents, Herman and Ethel, and his brother, Harvey. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Jewish Memorial Chapel, 841 Allwood Rd, Clifton, NJ followed by burial at King Solomon Memorial Park, Clifton, NJ. The Mourning Period will be observed at Joel’s residence following the burial, as well as both Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Donations can be made in memory of Joel Urdang to the Jewish National Fund USA, JNF.ORG or The Lions Club, Lionsclub.org