Obituaries

Nov 3, 2024

We regret to announce that Carol Fox passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Woodbridge.  She was 86.

A life-long resident of Perth Amboy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda Szabo.  She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School where she met and later married...

Nov 3, 2024

Joan Aboff, 92, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Sunrise Assisted Living in East Brunswick.

Born and raised in Elizabeth, she was the daughter of the late David and Nellie Marcus Gleeman. She was a graduate of Batin High School in Elizabeth. Over the years Joan worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for various firms,...

Oct 31, 2024

Charles Lawrence Hoskins, 71, of Edison, NJ, passed away after a battle with cancer on October 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Charlie was born on September 30, 1953, to Charles and Mildred (Wood) Hoskins in Perth Amboy, NJ. A lifetime resident of Edison, NJ, Charlie loved coffee, fishing, music, the NY Giants and NY Mets,...

Oct 30, 2024

Margaret L. Potenza, 65, of Edison, passed away on October 30, 2024, at JFK Medical Center. She was born in Hoboken on June 30, 1959. Margaret received a Bachelor of Arts from Trenton State College and a MBA from NYU. She was an Art Therapist at Trinatas Hospital in Elizabeth. Margaret loved arts and crafts, decorating for holidays and...

Oct 30, 2024

Anne Marie Noel, 70 years, of Middlesex, NJ passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the RWJ University Hospital in New Brunswick.

She was born September 30, 1954, in Port-Margot, Haiti and had resided in Middlesex NJ for the last several years.

She received her BA degree from Kean University in Union, NJ.

Oct 28, 2024

John "Duke" Charles Dudik, 77, of Fords, passed away on October 28, 2024, at John F. Kennedy Medical Center. He was born in Perth Amboy on August 13, 1947. John was a Technician for JCP&L. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. John was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Class of 1965. John...

Oct 27, 2024

M. Geoffrey Sisko, 81, of Metuchen, passed away on October 27, 2024, at JFK Medical Center Edison.  Geoff was born in Newark on February 28, 1943, to Stanley and Esther Sisko.  He moved to Metuchen at a young age and graduated from Rutgers earning a BS in Pharmacology, and then went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickenson...

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...