Obituaries

Jul 2, 2017

Obituary of Mary T. Guth

Mary T. Guth, 93, of Parlin, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the Roosevelt Care Center in Old Bridge. Mrs. Guth was born in Carteret and had previously lived in Fords for over fifty years before moving to Parlin in 2005.

She was homemaker. Mary is predeceased by her husband Andrew...

Jul 2, 2017

Elizabeth Strako Sisolak 84, of Matawan, entered into eternal rest July 2, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Matawan.  She was born in Perth Amboy and lived there most of her life.

Elizabeth was a Retail Manager with Woolworth's in Perth Amboy, Menlo Park, and Woodbridge for over 50 years before retiring in 1997.

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Jun 30, 2017

Maryann (nee: Vachitis) Hansel, 94, of McConnells, SC, passed peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017, at the Piedmont Medical Center, Rockhill, SC. Born in Plymouth Twp., PA, she was formerly of Perth Amboy and Fords, NJ before moving to McConnells, SC, 22 years ago. She was a former member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Perth Amboy, the Fords/ Keasbey...

Jun 29, 2017

Irene Stetson Zboyan 87, of Perth Amboy entered into eternal rest, June 29, 2017 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.  She was born in Glen Lyon, PA, and has resided in Perth Amboy since 1939.

She was a former communicant of Holy Spirit R C Church, a member of the Holy Rosary senior citizens, and...

Jun 29, 2017

Matthew Weiner, 68, of Metuchen, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on June 29, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 13, 1949. Matt was the Owner/Operator of Marmat Men's Clothing. He then went on to become a Teacher in many central Jersey school districts. He was a graduate of Fordham University and also attended the...

Jun 29, 2017

Patricia Mary Broumay, 79, of Brooklyn, NY, passed peacefully, on Thursday June 29, 2017, at the King David Nursing Home in Brooklyn. She leaves behind her three beloved children; Lorraine P Clark and her husband Robert J. Clark of Edison, Stephen Valladares of Brooklyn, NY and Neil Valladares and his wife May Lynn of Fords, her six dear grandchildren and ...

Jun 28, 2017

Carol (Shumny) Hmieleski, 67, of Carteret, passed away on June 28, 2017 at ManorCare Health Services in Mountainside. Born in Perth Amboy, Carol was a life-long resident of Carteret.  She was a graduate of Rider University with a Duel Teaching Certificate.  Carol was employed by Turtle and Hughes, Linden for 7 years as a bookkeeper, she also worked for...

Jun 27, 2017

Margaret T. Healy, (nee: Mullen), 93, formerly of Fords, passed away on June 27, 2017, at the Regency Heritage Nursing Center, Somerset. She was born in Perth Amboy and resided in the Woodbridge area for 55 years. Margaret was a factory worker for 24 years at Mosher Jewelers in Perth Amboy, retiring in 1963. She was a Past President and...

Jun 24, 2017

Roberta "Bobbie" Lois Reuter Dowling, 80, of Edison, entered into eternal rest, June 24, 2017 at her home.  She was born in Perth Amboy and has resided in Edison most of her life.

Bobbie was an Event Planner with DeGussa formerly Metz Metalurgical in South Plainfield for 15 years before retiring in 2002.  During her career she...

Jun 22, 2017

Jessica R. Strucich Joynes, 36, of South River and formerly of Fords, passed rather suddenly, due to complications of COPD, on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at RWJU Hospital New Brunswick. She was an alumnus of Woodbridge High School. She was an avid fan of the NY Football Giants, the NY Yankees, and of all her daughter Haley's softball teams. She...

Jun 21, 2017

Edward Milano, 82, of Metuchen, passed away on June 21, 2017, at JFK Hospital. He was born April 17, 1935, in The Bronx, NY. Edward was a Toll Collector for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. He was a Marching Band Parent for the Metuchen High School Marching Band. He enjoyed traveling, cooking and spending time with his family. He was...

Jun 21, 2017

James "Jim" J. Curtis, 77, of Easton, PA, passed away on June 21, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was formerly of Edison, NJ, prior to his move to Easton 13 years ago. Jim was a Plant Engineer for PSE&G in Linden for 25 years and then was employed as a driver...

Jun 19, 2017

George Anis, 64, of Edison, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on June 19, 2017. He was born in New York City on November 2, 1952. George was a retired Tractor Trailer Driver for New England Motor Freight. He was a Shop Steward for IAM. George enjoyed playing billiards and was politically attuned. He was predeceased by his...

Jun 19, 2017

Sharon Bolger, 65, of Metuchen, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, June 19, 2017, with the love of her family at her side. She was born and raised in North Plainfield and was formerly of Belle Meade. Sharon was the daughter of Herman and Elizabeth Van de Vaarst, and grew up in North Plainfield, NJ. In her early 20's,...

Jun 18, 2017

Barbara R. (Nemeth) Fraundorfer, age 85, died peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017, surrounded by her loving daughters and their families. She was born in Hopelawn, NJ, to Antal and Julia (Mohary) Nemeth. Barbara was married to her forever love, Edward Fraundorfer for 54 years until his death in 2007. They lived in Edison for over 40 years until moving...

Jun 18, 2017

Connie DeMarco, 97, of Toms River, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 18, 2017.  She was born in Newark to the late Luigi and Jennie Caiola.  She moved to Union with her late husband, Jack, where they raised their family.

Connie is survived by her three children and their spouses, Rachel Fagan of Warrington,...

Jun 16, 2017

Heather Kujawski, 29, of Iselin, passed away at home on June 16, 2017. She was born in Perth Amboy on September 16, 1987. She was employed by the Burger King in Colonia. Heather is survived by her mother, Yvonne Downes, of Iselin; a brother, Mark Kujawski, of Iselin; sister, Selena Alcaide, of Iselin; grandmother, Geraldine Hersey, of Avenel; aunt, Alice...

Jun 16, 2017

Raymond Horn, 83, of Fords, passed away on June 16, 2017, at Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center, Edison. He was born in Queens, NY and has resided in Fords for the last 23 years. Raymond was the Owner and Salesman for Ventura Sales in Franklin for 25 years, retiring in 2007. He served in the US Air Force from...

Jun 15, 2017

Robert Nicholas Vacca, 69, of Homosassa, FL, entered into eternal rest June 15, 2017, at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, FL.  He was born in Newark and was formerly of Piscataway before moving to Homosassa 13 years ago.   Robert was the Manager of World Wide Computer Security with Merck and Co. in Rahway, for 35 years before retiring in...

Jun 12, 2017

Obituary of Barbara Louise Hodan

Barbara Louise Hodan, 83, of Fords, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center in South Amboy. Mrs. Hodan was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Cecil and Polly Dee Williams and had previously lived in Norfolk, VA and had resided in Fords for the last sixty two years....