Obituaries

Jul 3, 2018

Cozette "Coco" Michelle Ruddy 34, of Milltown, entered into eternal rest, July 3, 2018 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.  She was born in Perth Amboy and was formerly of Metuchen before moving to Milltown 2 years ago.

Coco was a case worker with the Division of Child Permanentcy and Protection for 5 years....

Jul 2, 2018

Mario E. Morales, 79, of Fords, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2018 surrounded by his family at home.   He was born in Guatemala and had resided in Fords for 30 years.  Mario was a heavy equipment operator for Trap Rock Industries in Keasbey, retiring in 2016. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Olga (Montoya); his son,...

Jul 2, 2018

Donald Ray "Omar" Jones was born on May 26, 1963, to Jessie James Jones and Mattie Joe Cooke. Omar transitioned his life on July 2, 2018, at home in Perth Amboy NJ.

Omar leaves to cherish his memories a wife, Margaret "Peanut" Jones; two daughters, Shanira Grant (Dwayne) and Shatekah Giles; four grandchildren: Jayla Benson, Aubrey Thomas,...

Jul 1, 2018

Dolores F. Belly (nee: Ferrara), 84, formerly of Long Pond, PA., passed away on July 1, 2018 surrounded by her family at Whispering Knoll Assisted Living, Edison.  She was born in Union and resided in Long Pond, PA for 30 years before moving to Edison.  Dolores was owner of the Fireside Florist in Union for 20 years, before retiring in...

Jun 29, 2018

On June 29, 2018, God called his beloved child, Jessie Irene Jenkins, home surrounded by her family. Jessie was born on June 8, 1924 to the late Carrington McGhee and Georgianna (Thompson) McGhee of Amelia County, VA. Jessie joined Union Branch Baptist Church of Amelia, VA at an early age.  Her parents were deacon and deaconess of the church. Jessie...

Jun 27, 2018

A funeral liturgy celebrating the lives of Helen (Tyilian) Rivas and her brother, Lawrence Tyilian, will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church in Fords, NJ.  Interment of their cremated remains will follow in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Fords with military honors for Lawrence. Lawrence passed away on May...

Jun 27, 2018

Obituary of Frances J. Kandrick

Frances J. Kandrick, 83, of Edison, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. Mrs. Kandrick was born in Carteret to the late Julius and Genevieve Lelesi and had lived in Carteret before moving to Edison fifty three years ago..

She was employed in accounts payable with...

Jun 25, 2018

Monica Lynn Forgione was peacefully called home June 25, 2018 after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. Monica was born and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ and had resided in Edison, NJ since 2006.

Monica attended Mount Saint Mary Academy and graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Economics. She had worked for several organizations,...

Jun 19, 2018

Donna Mozolic-Marhevka, 63, of Fords, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born in Perth Amboy, she had lived most of her life in Fords. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fords, and the Highland Grove Swim Club in Fords and she loved to cook and devoted her life...

Jun 18, 2018

Maxine G. Kuzma, 74, of Sewaren, passed away at J.F.K. Hospital in Edison on June 18, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family.  Born in Perth Amboy, she resided in Sewaren for most of her life.  Prior to her Sales career at the Woodbridge Center Mall with various kiosks, Maxine was employed by the Peppermint Tree Nursey School in...

Jun 18, 2018

Gertrude B. "Trudy" Lund 95 of Fords, entered into eternal rest, June 18, 2018 at the Amboy  Care Center in Perth Amboy.  She was born in Perth Amboy and was a lifelong resident of Metuchen and Fords.

Trudy was a member of the Perth Amboy High School Class of 1941.  She was also a member of the...

Jun 17, 2018

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Robert A. Brown 88, of Edison, entered into eternal rest, June 17, 2018 at Princeton Medical Center in Princeton.  He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, and has resided in Edison...

Jun 17, 2018

John Edward Balwierczak, 93, of Fords, passed away peacefully June 17, 2018, with his loving family by his side at Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center in Edison.  He was born in Perth Amboy and has resided in Fords for the last 60 years. He was graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute, retiring from Hatco Chemical Co. in 1992.  John was...

Jun 11, 2018

Richard "Dickie" Prasnal, 75, of Fords, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.  Born in Perth Amboy, Richard had lived in Fords for 40 years.  He was an avid gardener who enjoyed feeding birds.  He played the guitar, was a Corvette enthusiast and enjoyed flying model planes with friends when he was...

Jun 10, 2018

Pablo Artiles, 99, of Edison passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 10, 2018.  Born in Guantanamo, Cuba he had been a resident of Perth Amboy since 1972.  Pablo was a railroad mechanic for the government in Cuba.

Pablo was predeceased by his wife Edita, his daughter, Erenia Martinez and his sister Clara Artiles.

Jun 9, 2018

Felix Antonio Alberto-Batista, 68 of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Alameda Care Center in Perth Amboy, Born in Bonao, Dominican Republic, he has resided in Perth Amboy for the last 23 years. He was a master Chef at various restaurants throughout his career in the Dominican Republic, most recently of the Ole Restaurant. He...

Jun 8, 2018

Salvatore E. Giaimo, 62 of Freehold, passed away on June 8, 2018, surrounded by his family at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.   He was born in S'Agata, Sicily, Italy and had resided in Freehold since 1991.  Salvatore was a salesman for Musco Food Products in Maspeth, NY and also was a self-employed hair stylist. He was predeceased...

Jun 7, 2018

Mark Progocky, 55, of Hopelawn, passed away at Raritan Bay Medical Center on June 7, 2018. He was born Perth Amboy on November 2, 1962. He was the Sanitation Supervisor for Woodbridge Township. Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed snowmobiling and working on cars and motorcycles.

Mark was predeceased by his father, Gordon Progocky....

Jun 6, 2018

Victoria McLean Ph.D., 71, of Metuchen, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2018. She was born in Hoboken on February 18, 1947. Victoria was a Doctor of Pastoral Counseling. She attended the Evangelical Church of Scotch Plains. She loved to sew and write poetry.

Victoria was predeceased by a son, Eric McLean, in 1983, and...

Jun 6, 2018

Obituary of Mildred Silagy

Mildred Silagy, 98, of Edison, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. Mrs. Silagy was born in Perth Amboy to the late Abraham and Pauline Swerling and had lived in Edison for the past seventy-eight years.

Mildred was a registered nurse. She was formerly employed by the...