Christine M. Mellas
Sep 27, 2026
Christine M. Mellas, age 86, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Matawan, NJ.
Christine was born on August 23, 1940 in Perth Amboy, NJ to the late Ralph and Rose (Zega) DeMaio. She grew up and spent her childhood in Perth Amboy, where she also graduated from St. Mary’s high school in 1959. After graduating high school, Christine...
Edward Moreira Sr.
Sep 22, 2026
Edward Moreira Sr. 91, of Fords, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1935, in Walpole, MA. He was a Specialty Gas Technician, for Union Carbide in Keasbey. He enjoyed building, fixing and inventing things. Edward had a great sense of humor and liked spending time with family and friends. He and...
Francis "Frankie" Serio
Sep 18, 2026
Francis “Frankie” Serio, 56, of Edison, New Jersey, passed away on September 18, 2026.
Born on October 24, 1969, Frankie was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend who loved his family deeply. He found happiness in the things he loved most - listening to classic rock, watching his favorite cartoons, cheering on the New York Giants, enjoying his...
Karen A. Yacovelli
Sep 17, 2026
Karen A. Yacovelli, 73, of Fords, NJ, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on September 17, 2026.
She was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, on June 28, 1953, and was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Class of 1971. Karen lived in the Fords and Keasbey sections of Woodbridge Township, where she worked, made lifelong friends,...
Byju Thomas
Sep 17, 2026
Byju Thomas, 66, of Edison, NJ, passed rather unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
He was born in Kerala, India and immigrated to the United States in 1993, settling in Edison, NJ.
He received his Masters in Commerce degree while living in India.
He brought his passion and warmth to the Newark...
Duane Travis
Sep 15, 2026
Duane Travis, 61 of Monmouth Junction, passed away on September 15, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Duane was born in Patterson to Harry and Charlotte Travis and lived in Edison before moving to the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick.
He was employed as a Printer for Dow Jones, South Brunswick before working for the Middlesex County...
Michael Hynes
Sep 13, 2026
Michael Hynes, age 68, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Born on August 13, 1958, in Elizabeth, NJ, Michael was the son of the late John and Josephine (Wernoch) Hynes. Michael spent his childhood growing up in Elizabeth, where he graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1977. After graduating, Michael met his beloved wife of 33 years, Denise...
Bruce A. Goldman
Sep 12, 2026
Bruce A. Goldman, 68, passed away on September 12, 2026, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born in Brooklyn on October 26, 1957. Bruce was a Speech Pathologist with the Hunterdon Developmental Center. He enjoyed playing pickleball, tennis, hiking and biking.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Monica Goldman, of Metuchen.
Memorial visitation will be at...
Casimir Piegdon
Sep 11, 2026
Casimir Piegdon, 85, of Edison, passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born in Perth Amboy on August 7, 1941. Casimir was a retired lieutenant with the Edison Fire Department. He was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1959. Casimir was a communicant of Good Shepherd Parish and a member of the Good Shepherd Seniors.
Cas was...
Dorothy Perz
Sep 7, 2026
Dorothy Perz, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at The Delaney of Bridgewater Senior Living Community in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Born on July 18, 1943, in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Alois and Aloisa (Tramposh) Perz. After graduating from high school, Dorothy built a successful career as a payroll coordinator and...
Mary B. Pasacano
Sep 5, 2026
Mary Pasacano was born to Joseph and Mary Vargo on November 5, 1928, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. She attended Our Lady of Hungary School and graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1946.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary Vargo; her brothers, Stephen and Michael; her beloved husband, Joseph, who passed away on April 12, 2001; and...
Irene Y. Bartosiewicz
Sep 2, 2026
Irene Catherine Yapczenski, 97, passed away on September 2nd quietly at home. In her career Irene was also known as Irene Bartosiewicz and Irene Bart, although her marriage to John Bartosiewicz in 1951, ended in civil divorce and church annulment.
Irene was born December 21, 1928, in Carteret, N.J. to the late Adam Stanley and Catherine Theresa (Dziekan) Yapczenski. She graduated...
Veronica Fernandez Rabillas
Sep 1, 2026
Veronica Fernandez Rabillas, 82, of Edison, NJ, passed peacefully, with the love of her family at her side, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at RWJ University Hospital , New Brunswick, NJ.
Born in Naga Cebu, Philippines, she had immigrated to the US in 2012 settling in Edison, NJ.
She was a retired self employed Hair Stylist owning her own hair salon in...
Barbara Diane Cleary
Aug 25, 2026
Barbara Diane Cleary
Barbara Diane Cleary, beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt, friend, and animal lover, passed away surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew her.
Barbara was born on March 2, 1943, in Petersburg, Virginia, to William and Olive (Langan) Cleary. At the time, William was stationed in Virginia but the family returned home to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where...
Rita M Ramirez
Aug 23, 2026
Rita M. Ramirez passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Atlantic Care Medical Center in Galloway Twp, NJ. She was born in Brooklyn, moved to Avenel, Fords, then lived in Little Egg Harbor for more than 35 years.
She was a graduate of Colonia High School “Class of 1971” and worked as a supervisor for the Garden State Parkway for...
Carol Nancy Rose
Aug 19, 2026
Carol Nancy Rose, 84, of Ligonier, PA, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA.
She was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, and was formerly of Jackson Twp., NJ, before moving to Ligonier, PA, 18 years ago.
She was a graduate of Woodbridge High School with the “Class of 1961.”
Carol was predeceased by her beloved parents,...
Janice Cucchiara
Aug 17, 2026
Janice Cucchiara, age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Hackensack Meridian Hospital in Hackensack, NJ.
Janice was born on November 14, 1954, to the late Dominic and Mary (Nicolais) Casimiro in Passaic, NJ. She grew up and spent her childhood in Lyndhurst, NJ. After high school, Janice lived in Edison and worked as a Recreation Leader...
John Sarisky
Aug 17, 2026
John Andrew Sarisky, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Monday, August 17, 2026, at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ.
John was born on March 13, 1975 in Perth Amboy, NJ. He grew up in Avenel, NJ, but later moved to Edison after getting married to the love of his life, Suzanne. John was a...
Madeline Carol Bishop
Aug 15, 2026
Madeline Carol Bishop, 87, of Middlesex NJ, passed suddenly on Saturday evening August 15, 2026, at the JFK Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Edison.Born in Perth Amboy, NJ was formerly of Perth Amboy and had resided in Middlesex for the last 4 years.She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School with the "Class of 1956".She was a retired Para...
Angeles Cauz Lopez
Aug 13, 2026
Angeles C. Lopez (nee Cauz), 96, of Toms River, New Jersey, formerly of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, passed away on August 13, 2026, at Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree in Norwood, MA. Born February 25, 1930, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to the late Benigno Cauz and Carmen Cauz, she spent her childhood in New Brunswick before moving to Perth...
