Obituaries

Aug 12, 2025

Jesus Crespo of Perth Amboy, passed away at Spring Creek Health Care in Perth Amboy on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was 97. Surviving are his wife, Rosa (Molina) Crespo; his daughters: Epifania Cortez, Annette Alicea; sons: Jessie Crespo, Eriberto Crespo and granddaughter Maria Crespo.

Family and friends may visit at Flynn and Son/Mitruska Funeral Home, 23...

Aug 11, 2025

Peter Argiro of Edison passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Care One at the Highlands in Edison. He was 77.

Peter is survived by his wife Marie (Marhevka) Argiro; stepchildren: Michelle Sabine and Marie Rosconi and brother in law, John Marhevka.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, August 19,...

Aug 11, 2025

Sandra Ann Husko, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 11, 2025. She was born in Newark, NJ, grew up in Fords and has lived in Edison for the past 53 years. Sandra graduated from the Woodbridge High School Class of 1962 and then worked as a medical receptionist for many years before retiring.

Aug 11, 2025

Dolly Colleen Gomes, 83 of Fords, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 11, 2025.  Dolly was born in Calcutta, India and lived in England and Fords for the past 20 years.  She was a retired Secretary of several offices  - Siemens (India), Blue Star Refrigeration and OMNI Consultancy Services.

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Aug 10, 2025

Frank Varga III, better known to friends and family as "Butch," passed away August 10, 2025, at Saint Peters Hospital in New Brunswick at the age of 80.

Frank was born on June 16, 1945, in Perth Amboy, NJ, to Frank and Edna Varga.  After leaving high school, he enlisted in the U.S....

Aug 10, 2025

Roger E. Boettinger, 81, of Mantoloking, New Jersey, passed away on the morning of August 10, 2025, while riding his motorcycle on his way to visit the cemetery of his beloved wife, Lynn. Even at 81, Roger remained a skilled and confident motorcyclist. He left this world doing something he truly loved.

Born on September 30, 1943,...

Aug 10, 2025

Barbara Baldwin, 85, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1939, in Dover, NJ to the late Thomas and Catherine Toye. Barbara lived most of her life as a resident of Woodbridge.

Barbara is predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Baldwin Sr. (2011); her son, Randall Baldwin; her sister,...

Aug 8, 2025

Spencer A. Sarnoff, 85 of Somerset, NJ, passed peacefully with the love of his family at his side on Friday August 8, 2025. Spencer grew up in Highland Park and graduated Highland Park High in 1957. While serving his country for 6 years in the Air National Guard, Spencer completed his undergraduate and master's degree in special education at...

Aug 8, 2025

Wayne L. Pennyfeather, 75, of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Wayne was a very loving husband to his wife Rose and an excellent father to his stepsons, Sandro and Franco. Wayne had a wonderful and outgoing personality and made friends wherever he went. He Loved...

Aug 4, 2025

Gary Terefenko, 82, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2025. He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late Stephen and Antonia Terefenko. Gary was a lifelong resident of Woodbridge, graduating Woodbridge High School in the class of 1961. He then joined the United States Army, serving his country from 1964 to 1967 as an Airborne...

Aug 2, 2025

Linda A. Kuchie (Amaczi), 71, of Woodbridge, NJ, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at HMH JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ. She was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late John W. and Helen A. Amaczi, resided in Fords, NJ, for much of her childhood, and settled in Woodbridge, NJ, for the remainder of her life....

Aug 1, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Maria Soares Lopes, the eternal source of love and happiness for her family, was fully restored and taken to Heaven on Friday, August 1, 2025, after 85 years of life.

Born April 16, 1940 in Portugal, she spent the majority of her time there in Lisbon. She married Arnaldo M Lopes, 92,...

Jul 29, 2025

Robert S. Carbone, 89, of the Fords section of Woodbridge Township, passed peacefully, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Brighton Gardens of Edison.  Born on January 24, 1936,  he was raised in Jersey City, NJ, where he had resided for most of his life before his move to Fords in 2017.  Robert proudly served his country in...

Jul 26, 2025

Tamara Marie "Tammy" Lund, 49, of Edison, passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home in Edison. Born in New Brunswick, she was raised in Edison, where she had resided for most of her life.

She was predeceased by her beloved mother, Patricia Lund, who died in 2020, and...

Jul 25, 2025

Donna H. Curtis, 82, of Edison, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Easton, PA. She was born in Perth Amboy on October 30, 1942.  She was the Circulation Supervisor for the Star Ledger Newspaper. Donna was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Women's Club in Perth Amboy. She loved spending time with...

Jul 24, 2025

Lorrie Boles, 75, of Sewaren, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 14, 1950. Lorrie spent most of her life living in Fords, until moving to Sewaren 4 years ago. Among many jobs, Lorrie enjoyed working as an arts and crafts school aid for the Woodbridge Township School District....

Jul 23, 2025

Joyce M. Yunckes, 83, of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Raritan Bay/Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ.

Born and raised in Perth Amboy, Joyce was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School with the Class of 1960.  She retired in 2012 after 54 years as Executive Secretary with the...

Jul 17, 2025

Minerva "Mitzi" B. Paradise, 78, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Lakewood.  She was born in Perth Amboy on November 16, 1946, to Sydney and Yvette Spiegel and attended school in Perth Amboy.  In 1967 she married Bruce A. Paradise and with him raised two sons...

Jul 17, 2025

Robert "Robbo" Bishop, 62, of Perth Amboy, passed away on July 17, 2025, in Woodbridge. He was born in Perth Amboy on October 21, 1962. Robert was a Supervisor for Riverview Landscaping in Perth Amboy. He was a member of the IBEW and the Moose Lodge in Perth Amboy. Robert was an avid Raiders fan.

He was...

Jul 14, 2025

Arthur Schoemer, 86 years, of the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp., passed peacefully, on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the JFK/Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Edison.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 2, 1939, he had resided in the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp. for the last 55 years.

He was a retired computer operator...