Obituaries

Oct 8, 2015

Elizabeth Cohen, 93 passed away peacefully on Thursday evening October 8. She lived in Perth Amboy for many years before moving to Metuchen and finally to Lakewood, where she passed away.

Elizabeth was married to Isadore Cohen, of Perth Amboy. He was the love of her life. Elizabeth was the mother of two sons, Brian and his...

Oct 8, 2015

Joel Ira Greenspan, 85, of Matawan, entered into eternal rest on October 8, 2015, at the Monmouth Care Center in Long Branch. He was born in Perth Amboy and had resided in Matawan for 40 years. Joel graduated Perth Amboy High School and Utica College of Syracuse University with a degree in Marketing. He began his working career at Flagstaff...

Oct 7, 2015

Stephen P. Sromovsky, 92, of Edison, passed away at home on October 7, 2015. He was born in Perth Amboy on November 28, 1922. He resided in Edison for over 50 years. Stephen was an Electrician for Germinsky Electrical in South Plainfield. He was the Owner/Operator of Mike's Tavern in Perth Amboy. He was a communicant of Our Lady of...

Oct 7, 2015

Dorothy T. McCormack, 99, of Fords, entered into eternal rest October 7, 2015, at J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. She was born in New York and had resided in Fords for the past 54 years. Dorothy was a Travel Planner with AT&T in NYC for 32 years before retiring in 1973. She was a Sergeant in the Marines faithfully serving...

Oct 6, 2015

Raymond Blatt, 75, of Woodbridge, passed away on October 6, 2015, at Raritan Bay Medical Center. He was born August 3, 1940, in Perth Amboy. He resided in Woodbridge for the last 41 years. Raymond was a Forklift Operator and Driver for L'Oreal in Clark. He was a communicant of St. James Church in Woodbridge. Ray loved: WWE Wrestling, going...

Oct 5, 2015

Michael J. Androvich, 53, of Neptune, passed away on October 5, 2015, at Jersey Shore Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1961, in Elizabeth, NJ. Michael was a Theater Owner/Operator throughout Monmouth County that included the Thalia's Theater in Tinton Falls and the Jewel Box Theater, where he acted in and produced many plays. He was a member of...

Oct 5, 2015

Louise D. Floyd (nee: DiLello), 82, of Edison, passed away on October 5, 2015 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was born in Plainfield and resided in Edison for the last 35 years. Louise worked in the packing department at Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories in South Plainfield for 20 years. She was a communicant of St. Matthew the Apostle...

Oct 3, 2015

Dolores Rita Muska, 84, a longtime resident of Edison, passed away on October 3, 2015. She was 1948 graduate of St. Mary's High School, Perth Amboy, where she met her husband of 64 years. After graduation, she attended Drake Business School and was then employed as a secretary at Merck & Company and at California Oil. Mrs. Muska was PTA...

Sep 30, 2015

Christopher Daniel Kinsey 22 of Fords entered into eternal rest, Wednesday September 30, 2015. He was born in New Brunswick and was a lifelong resident of Fords. Christopher was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace R C Church and an honorary member of the Keasbey Vol. Fire Dept. He is survived by his parents Donald and Christine Pellitteri Kinsey,...

Sep 30, 2015

Deborah Livio, 58, of Metuchen, passed away on September 30, 2015. She was born June 30, 1957 in New Brunswick. She has resided in Metuchen for many years and was a self-employed caretaker. She was a graduate of Metuchen High School, Class of 1975. Deborah loved animals. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Maureen Romanowski. Deborah is survived...

Sep 26, 2015

Phyllis A. Arrington 61 of Rahway entered into eternal rest, September 26, 2015 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway. She was born in Vance County, NC and was formerly of Perth Amboy before moving to Rahway 20 years ago. She was a dietary Aide at Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet for the past 13 years....

Sep 21, 2015

Irene D. Murray Henry 91 of Fords entered into eternal rest, September 21, 2015 at the Bey Lea Village Care Center in Toms River. She was born in Perth Amboy and has resided in Fords for the past 66 years. Irene was a Red Cross Volunteer during WW II at the hospital in Camp Kilmer and also worked at Titeflex...

Sep 20, 2015

Rosalie Trabalka, 73, of Perth Amboy, passed away on September 20, 2015, at Raritan Bay Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1942, in Enid, OK. Rosalie was a retired Sales Clerk with Walgreens in Perth Amboy. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Rosalie was predeceased by her husband, Frank Trabalka, in 2014. She is survived by two sons,...

Sep 19, 2015

John E. Honan, 92, a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully, with the love of his family at his side, on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, South Amboy. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the US Army. John received his BS degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in 1962. He...

Sep 19, 2015

Denise Maria Farmer-Daniels, 56, of Edison, passed suddenly, at her home on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she had resided in Edison for more than 20 years. She had been employed as an Office Manager/Executive Secretary with NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. in Manhattan for over 20 years. She was a member of the Metuchen...

Sep 18, 2015

Dr. Joseph E. Scerbo, 89, of Jackson, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, September 18, 2015, with his loving family at his side. Born in Jersey City, was formerly of Colonia and Bridgewater, before moving to Jackson 3 months ago. He was a veteran of WW II, serving with the US Navy Amphibious Force, in the Pacific Theatre. He...

Sep 17, 2015

Isadore ("Izzy") Goldberg, 89, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on September 17, 2015.  Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Metuchen and most recently in Florida for the past 8 years.  He was the President of Jacob Goldberg & Son Scrap Iron & Metal in Perth Amboy.  He was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School, Class of...

Sep 17, 2015

Viola Victoria De Peyster of Perth Amboy died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy. Born in Perth Amboy, she attended local schools. She graduated Rutgers University and Kean College with a Master of Education Degree and a Master's Degree in Psychology. She was listed in several editions of "Who's Who in American Educators". Prior to...

Sep 16, 2015

Dolores Schirmer, (nee Mattaliano), 83, of Fords, passed away on September 16, 2015 at Haven Hospice in JFK. She was born on August 25, 1932, in Passaic. She was a homemaker and a communicant of OLP. Dolores was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Bruce Schirmer in 2013; a sister, Jenny Lombard; four brothers, Paul, Freddy, Joey and Jimmy...

Sep 8, 2015

Catherine J. Ondar 91 of Fords entered into eternal rest, Tuesday September 8, 2015 at her home. She was born in Summit Hill, PA, and has resided in Fords for the past 65 years. Catherine was a member of the Fords and Keasbey Senior Citizens and the Woodbridge Community Center. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1978, her...