Ana Maria Soto
May 14, 2014
Ana Maria Soto, 84, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, she resided in Perth Amboy for the past 41 years. Ana Maria was a Homemaker and a member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, La Asuncion Church. She was predeceased by...
Marcolina Ortiz
May 13, 2014
Marcolina Ortiz,91, passed away on May 13, 2014 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge Division. She was predeceased by her husband Carlos in 1969 and her son Jose. Surviving are her children; Carlos, Denise, Yvonne, Yvette, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 9:30 AM on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Flynn and Son Funeral Home...
Eileen H. Umbach
May 12, 2014
Eileen H. (Pencek) Umbach, 86, of Edison, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014, at Merwick Nursing Home, Plainsboro. Born in Scranton, PA, Eileen lived in Edison since 1957. She was a Bookkeeper for Oak Tree Bus Company, Edison, for approximately 12 years. Eileen was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fords. Eileen is predeceased by her three sisters:...
Ralph Gianfrancesco
May 12, 2014
Ralph Gianfrancesco, 74, died May 12, 2014 with family by his side in Palm Bay, Florida. Ralph was born February 20th, 1940 in Perth Amboy NJ where he spent his childhood and met and married his high school sweetheart, Maryanne. Together they had three children; Michelle, Ralph Jr. and Michael. Ralph spent his career as business manager for the New...
Ronald Rossetti
May 9, 2014
Ronald Rossetti, 57, of Morganville, passed away on May 9, 2014 at Centra State Medical Center, Freehold. Born in Perth Amboy, Ron grew up in Edison and resided in Morganville for the last 14 years. Ron worked for Bell Laboratory in Murray Hill as a physicist for 12 years before becoming assuming ownership of the family business, Beacon Signs in...
Elsie C. Schneider
May 8, 2014
Elsie C. (Acker) Schneider, 89, of Edison, passed away on May 8, 2014, at JFK Hartwyck, Edison. Born in Newark, Elsie had lived in Edison since 1964. She enjoyed bowling, playing Mah Jong, crocheting, crabbing at the Jersey shore and maintaining a loving home. Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Henry R. Schneider (2003), and her daughter, Joanne Schneider (2013)....
Robert T. Liggett
May 8, 2014
Robert T. Liggett, 77, of Edison, passed away, May 8, 2014, at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 3, 1937, he resided in Edison for the last 40 years. Robert was retired from Scott Printing, where he worked as a Printing Estimator. He graduated from Princeton High School, Class of 1955. He was an Eagle Scout and he...
Joan A. Richter
May 7, 2014
Joan A. Richter, 80, of Edison, passed away on May 7, 2014, at Whispering Knoll in Edison. She was born May 20, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, and resided in Wantagh, Long Island for many years before moving to Edison. Joan was an amazing mother and wife who was full of love. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading, painting, cooking and sharing...
Joseph Ellington Jr.
May 7, 2014
Joseph Ellington Jr. 71 of Perth Amboy entered into eternal rest, Wednesday May 7, 2014 at his home. He was born in Tuskeegee, AL, and was formerly of Englishtown before moving to Perth Amboy 45 years ago. Joseph worked as a mechanic at Sunshine Biscut in Sayreville for 35 years before retiring in 2002. He then worked as a construction...
Joan A. Richter
May 7, 2014
Joan A. Richter, 80, of Edison, passed away on May 7 ,2014 at the Whispering Knolls Care Center. She was born May 20, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY. She resided in Wantagh, Long Island for many years before noving to Edison. Joan enjoyed spending her time Sewing, gardening, cooking and painting. She is predeceased by her husband Fred J. Richter She...
David Jack Diamond
May 6, 2014
David Jack Diamond, 92, of Edison, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born in Bridgeport, CT, and was formerly of Brooklyn, NY, before moving to Edison 45 years ago. David worked as a Plumber for 40 years before retiring in 1990. He faithfully served his country in the Army...
Robert "Bob" Halbert
May 5, 2014
Robert "Bob" Halbert, 77, of Tinton Falls, passed peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Brandywine Senior Living at Wall. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, was formerly of Perth Amboy and Woodbridge, and had resided in Tinton Falls for the last fifteen years. He was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School. He served in the U.S. Navy. ...
Daniel Schlett
May 3, 2014
Daniel Schlett, 53, of Edison, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at his home. He was born in New Brunswick and lived in Edison most of his life. Dan was a self employed General Contractor. He is survived by his children Nicole Schlett of Edison and Daniel James Schlett of Brooklyn, NY. He is also survived by...
Philomena Mary Beaton Van Savage
May 3, 2014
Philomena Mary Beaton Van Savage, 89, of Edison entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was born in Harbor View, Nova Scotia, Canada, and has resided in Edison for the past 50 years. Philomena was a communicant of St. Matthew's RC Church in Edison and a promoter of the...
Denise Giulias Rostel
May 1, 2014
Denise Rostel (nee: Giulias) 64, of Union passed away at home on May 1, 2014, surrounded by loving family. Raised in Edison, she lived in Union the past 40 years.
Denise was a Home Economics teacher for 25 years, in Westfield, South Orange and the past 10 years in WoodbridgeTownship retiring in 2012. She graduated from J.P.StevensHigh...
Erwin W. Pfeifle
Apr 29, 2014
Erwin W. Pfeifle, 85, of Fords, passed peacefully, with his loving family at his side, on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was born in Bronx, NY, was formerly of Palisades Park, NJ, where he had resided until moving to Fords in the early 1960's. He received his Law Degree at Seton Hall Law...
Minnie Della Pietro
Apr 28, 2014
Minnie Della Pietro, 94, of Fords, passed away on April 28, 2014, at JFK Hospital in Edison, NJ. Born to Benjono and Philomena Straffi, she was a life-long resident of Fords. In 1939 , Minnie helped her husband Frank to open Frank's Garage in Fords. She worked in the garage in many capacties, growing it into a thriving buneness....
Mary Blois
Apr 25, 2014
Mary Blois (nee: Lasiw) 86, of Perth Amboy, passed away on April 25, 2014 at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston. She was a life long resident of Perth Amboy and a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption in Perth Amboy.
She is predeceased by her husband, William J. in 1999; her parents, Philip and...
Thelma Cacciola
Apr 24, 2014
Thelma Cacciola (nee: Anderson), 97, of Edison, passed away on April 24, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Eau Claire, WI and resided in Edison since 1941.
Thelma was a Registered Nurse at the GM plant in Linden for 5 years, retiring in 1946 and was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fords....
Rose (Rosaria) Kijowski
Apr 24, 2014
Rose (ROSARIA) Kijowski, 94, of Edison passed away peacefully on April 24, 2014 at Cedar Oaks Care Center in Edison. She resided in Perth Amboy and Hopelawn for many years before moving to Edison to live with her daughter. Born in Naples, Italy on October 7, 1919 to the late Giuseppe and Philomena Rosica, She had a great devotion to...
