Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Robert S. Sager, 47, of Iselin, passed away on February 21, 2025, at JFK Medical Center. He was born in Edison on July 31, 1977. Rob was a graduate of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in Iselin, Class of 1995.  He was an Autobody Mechanic for V&F Autobody in Keyport. Rob loved his dogs, especialy his dog Rusty,...

Feb 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ronald C. Epstein passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at precisely the closing bell of the NY Stock Exchange.  His wit, charm and humor will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Ron was born on May 5th, 1931 in Perth Amboy, NJ.  ...

Feb 17, 2025

Shirley Ann Doerer of Fords, passed away at Princeton Medical Center at Plainsboro on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was 89.

Born and raised in Summit Hill, PA Shirley lived in Fords for over 80 years. Before retiring she was an insurance claims adjustor for Great West Insurance Co. in Piscataway.

Shirley was predeceased by...

Feb 14, 2025

Gloria E. Rodriguez peacefully entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2025. She was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, and came to New York as a child. She grew up on Jackson Avenue in the Bronx, New York, a diverse and vibrant neighborhood that shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. Observing and learning from...

Feb 14, 2025

Paul B. Coleman, (91) of Edison, passed away peacefully at his home during the early morning hours of Friday, February 14, 2025 with his family by his side.

Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Paul was raised in Fords where he attended Our Lady of Peace School and Woodbridge High School.

He enlisted into the United States...

Feb 12, 2025

Pearl Gatling, more often known as Mother Pearl" or "Mother Gatling," passed away just shy of her 102nd birthday on February 12, 2025. She was born on March 12th, 1923, in New Brunswick New Jersey to Trinidadian immigrants Charles and Mabel Hewitt. She was the youngest of three children, Cecil Hewitt and Doris Hewitt Griffin, who precede...

Feb 10, 2025

JoAnn Tamagnini Meany passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was 70.

Jo Ann was born in New Brunswick to Anthony and Frances Tamagnini on December 9, 1954. She was the last living of three siblings - her brothers Joseph and Anthony, and is survived by her son Connor. She...

Feb 10, 2025

Jose J. Magalhaes, 66 years, of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed peacefully, on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ.  He was born in Celorico de Basto, Portugal.  In 2004, Jose had immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Perth Amboy, NJ, where he had resided ever since. As a young man...

Feb 8, 2025

Carolyn J. Liska, 81, of Fords, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. She was born on September 16, 1943, in Macon, GA. Carolyn was a Bookkeeper for the Home Depot in Woodbridge. She enjoyed taking care of her family, gardening, tending to her flowers and birdwatching. Carolyn loved a good sale...

Feb 7, 2025

Nancy A. Vasil passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

A life-long resident of Perth Amboy, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth Peterson Harris.  Nancy was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School. Nancy was employed by Wachovia Bank, formerly the old National...

Feb 7, 2025

Gregory Michael Killeen, 54, of Parlin, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. He was born in Plainfield on August 26, 1970. Gregory spent 27 years living in Parlin with his family. Working as a Service Manager, he was employed by Western Pest Control in Princeton for the past 10 years. Along with vacationing with his family,...

Feb 2, 2025

Eloise A. Newton, 78, of Edison, passed away on February 2, 2025, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was born in Perth Amboy on August 9, 1946 to Allan and Ruth LaRue.  Eloise graduated from Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1964. She was a church secretary for over 40 years at 3 different churches, not all of...

Feb 1, 2025

Paul Herman Nalepa, 76, of the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp., passed suddenly at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

He was born in Bronx, NY and had  resided most of his life in Fords.

He graduated from the Middlesex County Vocational High School in Perth Amboy, with the "Class of 1966".

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Jan 29, 2025

James "Jimmy" M. Kerchner, 77, of Fords, passed away on January 28, 2025, at home. He was born in South Amboy on March 20, 1947. Jimmy was a Veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and caring for his dogs.

Jimmy is survived by a son, James D. Kerchner, of...

Jan 29, 2025

Teresa "Terry" Lisowski, 83, of Edison, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, with her family lovingly by her side.  She was born in Providence, RI on January 12, 1942, and grew up in Orange and West Orange, NJ.  As a resident of Edison for 54 years, Terry was deeply rooted in her community, where she built a life...

Jan 29, 2025

Kathleen (Kathie) Mary Sisolak died peacefully just after 8pm on Wednesday, January 29th in San Antonio, Texas. She was 89 years old. While the story of her earthly life has ended, we invite family and friends to celebrate her time with us; remember and pray for her.

Born August 24, 1935 in Bayonne, New Jersey to parents...

Jan 27, 2025

John Paul Blaho, 87 years, of Keyport, NJ, passed peacefully, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Complete Care Rehab Center in Holmdel.

Born in Perth Amboy and was formerly of Matawan, he had resided in Keyport for the last 3 years.

He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the US Navy....

Jan 27, 2025

Krystyna Kaminski, 72, of Fords, passed away on January 27, 2025, at JFK Medical Center. She was born in Gdansk, Poland on September 22, 1952. Krystyna settled in America when she was twenty-five. She was a Factory Worker for Frigiaire in Edison. Krystyna enjoyed cooking, dancing and spending time with her family. Krystyna was a great wife and a...

Jan 25, 2025

Judith A. Black of Perth Amboy, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the age of 77. Judith was born in Morristown, raised in Boonton, and she raised her family in Parsippany. Judith resided in Perth Amboy for over 20 years.

Judith was predeceased by her husband Louis. Surviving are her daughter, Ann...

Jan 21, 2025

Ann Brown

(Née Walsh)

Age 76, passed away on January 21, 2025 at her home in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Beloved wife of James Brown. Loving mother of nine children, nineteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Born April 29,1948 in Clifden, Co. Galway to Margaret Wallace and Thomas Walsh. Devoted sister of seven siblings and aunt...