Obituaries

Oct 23, 2024

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Regino Palaganas, Sr., 83, went to his reward in heaven on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Regino was born and raised in Manaoag in the Philippines. His parents Feliciano and Demetria Soriano Palaganas were proud of him from in early age.  He graduated as Valedictorian of his elementary school class, and Salutatorian of his high...

Oct 22, 2024

Norma Stein Witkin, 101, of Perth Amboy, died at home on Tuesday October 22, 2024.

Born in Trenton, NJ, on June 25, 1923, she resided in Perth Amboy since 1938.

A graduate of Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1941, she received her BS Degree from The Ohio State University in 1945.

She...

Oct 21, 2024

Margaret E. Riley, 86, of Monroe Twp., passed away on October 21, 2024, at Brookdale Monroe Assisted Living. She was born in Orange, NJ on September 14, 1938. Margaret was an Auditor for NJ Transit in Maplewood. She was a graduate of Columbia High School in Maplewood, Class of 1957. She enjoyed traveling as well as trips to Atlantic...

Oct 21, 2024

Willi P. Herber, 76, of Fords, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on May 27,1948. Willi served in the US Army during the Vietnam War in the Airborne Division. He worked at Sherwin-Williams in Edison.  Willi enjoyed trout fishing and was a fan of the NY Giants and Mets.

He is...

Oct 20, 2024

Jean L. Klc, 88 years, of the Avenel section of Woodbridge Twp,  passed peacefully, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Hackensack Meridian /JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Born and raised in Perth Amboy, she had resided in Avenel since 1957.

She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School with the Class of 1957...

Oct 20, 2024

Aida E. Jordan, 85, of Perth Amboy, passed away on October 20, 2024, at Alameda Care Center in Perth Amboy. She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on November 3,1938. Aida was retired, having worked for Individualized Shirts in Perth Amboy. She was a communicant of La Asuncion Church where she was a member of the choir. Aida loved...

Oct 19, 2024

Judith Margl, 58, of Perth Amboy, passed away on October 19, 2024.  Judy was born in Perth Amboy and was a life-long resident.  She was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Our Lady of Hungary Church, Perth Amboy.

Judith was predeceased by her father, Sandor Margl and her brother, Erwin...

Oct 18, 2024

Carolyn Rossi, 89, died on October 18, 2024, at Rose Mountain Care Center in New Brunswick.

She was born in Perth Amboy and graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1953. She then moved to Carteret, where she lived until 2022.

Miss Rossi assisted in her family's insurance business...

Oct 12, 2024

Edward J. Guarnieri, 78, of Edison, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Born on September 3, 1946, in Perth Amboy, NJ, he had been a resident of Edison for more than 35 years. Edward graduated from Perth Amboy Vocational Technical High School and proudly served in the Air National...

Oct 11, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Ronald "Denny" Anderson on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Ron was born in Newark, but grew up and was a life-long resident of Perth Amboy.  After his graduation from St. Mary's High School, he attended Ohio University, then to Monmouth University where he obtained his Master's Degree in Education. He...

Oct 10, 2024

Maria D. Miranda, 84, of Perth Amboy, passed away at home on October 10, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1940, in Coamo, Puerto Rico. Maria was a Homemaker. She loved to dance, watch novellas and spend time with her family.

Maria was predeceased by a sister, Neyda, and two brothers, Andy and Junior.

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Oct 6, 2024

Josephine Stempinski, 95, of Keasbey, passed away on October 6,2024 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. She was born in Carteret on September 22, 1929. Josephine was a Homemaker, after her children were grown, she went to work making graphic clothes for many years. Josephine spent years caring for her husband, Walter.  She was a communicant of...

Oct 5, 2024

Private funeral services were held for Ida Ceparano, 95, of the Iselin section of Woodbridge, who passed at her home on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

She was born November 6, 1928 in Manhattan, NY, and and was formerly of Metuchen, NJ, before moving to Iselin, NJ  2 years ago.

Ida had a full and eventful...

Oct 2, 2024

Steven Xenakis, 65, of Sayreville, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2024, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy.  Born in Chios, Greece, to Stamatios and Angelik Xenakis on January 26, 1959, Steven immigrated to the United States with his family 58 years ago.  Prior to his move to Sayreville 28 years ago, he resided in Perth...

Oct 1, 2024

Bernadette E Lukacs, 94, sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her daughter's home with her family by her side.

A lifelong resident of the Clara Barton/Edison area Bernadette was one of three children of the late Francis and Rosalie Optiz Pasternak. Dedicating most of her career to raising her two daughters, she held clerical...

Oct 1, 2024

Luis Antonio Miranda-Soto, 81 of Perth Amboy, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark.

He was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on April 15, 1943.

He was a proud six year veteran serving the U.S. Air Force.

Luis was employed as a construction...

Sep 30, 2024

Joseph Petenko, 94, departed this life on September 30, 2024, at JFK Medical Center Hospice Care, Edison NJ. He was born in 1930 in Perth Amboy, NJ and resided in Metuchen and Edison prior to moving to his daughter's home in the Menlo Park Terrace section of Woodbridge, NJ.

After graduating from Perth Amboy H. S. in...

Sep 28, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Hernandez, 56, of Princeton, who left us on September 28, 2024.

She was born in Newark, NJ and was formerly of Perth Amboy and was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School.

Marilyn was a beloved niece, sister, aunt, God mother, cousin and...

Sep 27, 2024

Allen Michael Tampa, 69, of Hopelawn, New Jersey, entered into eternal rest, Friday September 27, 2024 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born in Rahway and was a lifelong resident of Hopelawn.

He was a self employed truck driver.

Allen is survived by his siblings Karen Antonowicz, Debbie Bergman, Doreen Tampa, and George...

Sep 27, 2024

Georgina Echevarria, 90, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick.

She was born on November 25, 1933, in Havana, Cuba and has resided in Perth Amboy, NJ for the past 56 years.

A devoted mother and nurturing soul, she dedicated her life to raising her...