Obituaries

Apr 4, 2025

Walter "Ace" Kolpaczyk, 84, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Freehold, New Jersey. Born on November 12, 1940, in Tarnopol, Poland, he lived a life marked by dedication to family, a passion for bowling, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew him.  Growing up in Perth Amboy, Walter lived most of his adult...

Mar 31, 2025

Michael Wade Fox was born in Waynesboro, PA to Joseph and Gene Pryor Fox and resided in Sabillasville, MD.  He would grow up with his 3 brothers: Jack, Chuck, Greg and "sister" Marsha.  Many called him "Micky", a nickname that would stick forever.  Mike was a 1964 graduate of Thurmont High School.   In 1966 he left home and moved...

Mar 31, 2025

Marga Schmidt Dworak peacefully passed during the evening of Monday, March 31, 2025.  She was 92.

Born in Germany, Marga was the daughter of the late Adam and Anna Schmidt. She emigrated to the United States in 1955.  Not long after settling in the Fords area she spent time as a "candy striper" at the then Perth...

Mar 30, 2025

Robert S. Hudak died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was 81.

Born in South Amboy, Robert was raised in Hopelawn and lived there most of his life. Robert volunteered for the U.S. Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. He worked for 23 years with Max L. Brown in Carteret as...

Mar 30, 2025

Dorothy (Kommer) Jerome, of Edison, passed away of natural causes on Sunday March 30th, 2025, at the age of 92.

Dorothy was the daughter of the late Elsie Conran (Kommer) and Henry Kommer.

Born in Elizabeth, she spent 52 years in Menlo Park Terrace NJ where she built a beautiful home with her husband, Joseph...

Mar 30, 2025

Lois M. Wiuff, 87, of Fords, passed away at JFK Medical Center on March 30, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1937, in Perth Amboy, where she attended local schools and was a graduate of PAHS Class of 1955. Lois was also a graduate of the Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School NYC. She was a Legal Secretary...

Mar 27, 2025

Elsye T Crossin, age 97, of Edison, NJ died peacefully on March 27, 2025, at her residence.

Born and raised in Kearny, NJ, she was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickenson Univ. with a degree in Merchandising.

Elsye was a passionate interior designer, helping many happy clients at Ethan Allen in Watchung and later establishing her...

Mar 26, 2025

Lillian K. Bacardi passed away during the early hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Hackensack Meridian/JRK Medical Center in Edison. She was 85.

Lillian K Bacardi peacefully passed away during the morning hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Hackensack Meridian/JFK Medical Center in Edison.  She was 85.

Lillian was a native...

Mar 25, 2025

Mary Anne Waggner, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, after a short illness. Born on March 4, 1949, in Jersey City, she was raised in Avenel by her parents, Frances and Robert Waggner.  Mary resided in Avenel until her move to Phillipsburg approximately 30 years ago.  She...

Mar 22, 2025

Cathleen T. Baptista, 70, of Edison, NJ, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at RWJUH in New Brunswick following a recent accidental fall.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Cathy spent much of her life in Edison and Highland Park before returning to Edison 25 years ago. She was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School...

Mar 20, 2025

Arlene Dorothy Comollo of Woodbridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after a well fought battle with cancer. She was 73 years old. She enjoyed quality time with her beloved family and friends throughout it all.

Born on November 29, 1951, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Arlene was the youngest daughter of the late...

Mar 19, 2025

Deena L. Mikkelsen peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was just two months shy of her 99th birthday.

Deena is preceded in death by her husband Christian Mikkelsen in 1998.

Funeral services are under the direction of the Flynn and Son/Mitruska Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords.

Mar 17, 2025

Thomas J. Crotty passed away in Fairfax Virginia after a courageous fight with cancer on Monday, March 17, 2025.

There will be a visitation on Tuesday, March 25, 2025  from 10:00am - 11:00am at the Flynn and Son/Mitruska Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords. The Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:30 am in Our Lady of...

Mar 16, 2025

Harry Joseph Ramos, 76, of Edison, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center on March 16, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1948, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Harry was the Vice President and Compliance Officer for the Savit Collection Agency. He enjoyed cultivating Bonsi Trees and fly fishing. Harry was a fan of the NY Yankees,...

Mar 16, 2025

David Mirabella, 60, of Fords, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  He was born in Perth Amboy and lived in Iselin, before moving to Fords, in 1991.  David was currently employed as material handler for US Foods, Perth Amboy for over 10 years.

David was an avid Mets...

Mar 16, 2025

Esteban "Steve" Perez, 77 of Perth Amboy, passed away at The Venetian in South Amboy on March 16, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1947, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. Steve was a Veteran of the US Army and he fought in the Vietnam War. He was an Oil Deliveryman for Banas Oil in Perth Amboy....

Mar 14, 2025

Charles "Charley" Joseph Addalia, 77, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, March 14, 2025.   Born May 27, 1947, in Elizabeth, NJ, to Charles and Ann Addalia (nee Larocco) Charley was a lifelong New Jersey resident, having lived in both Linden and Fords. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Mar 14, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Cairns "Peggy," of Suffern, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and children.  She was 81.

Margaret was born and raised in Perth Amboy, the daughter of the late Margaret and Ambrose Fagyas.  She was a graduate of Rider University.  After college, she went on to marry her...

Mar 12, 2025

Jeffrey DiPillo, 45, of Brick, passed away on March 12, 2025. He was born in Edison on February 23, 1980. Jeffrey grew up in Avenel and then lived in Parlin before moving to Brick five years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Laurelton in Brick. Working as an Operations Manager, Jeffrey was...

Mar 7, 2025

Marian (Wilson) Zelesnik, of Fords, passed away in her home with family on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 98.

Born in Bayonne, Marian moved to Fords in the mid 1950s, where she built a beautiful life with her husband, John F. Zelesnik, and their two daughters, Andrea and Doreen.

Marian pursued a...