Obituaries

May 2, 2024

Esther Parnes Boaro, of Fort Worth Florida, formerly of Perth Amboy, NJ passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was 96.

Born in New York City, Esther was the last surviving of four children born to Jacob and Anna Fuchs Parnes.  She grew up in Perth Amboy where her family owned and operated   Parnes Bakery for...

May 1, 2024

Helen T. Van Der Zyde, 99, of Hopelawn, passed away surrounded by her family on May 1, 2024 at home. She was born in New York City on March 12, 1925. Helen was a Senior Staff Administrator for the United States Army Reserve in Edison. She was a world traveler, visiting all the continents except Antarctica. Helen...

May 1, 2024

Dianne Tappen-Bolton, 79, of Metuchen, NJ, passed away on May 1, 2024 at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ after a brave battle with cancer.

A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and a lifelong learner, Dianne was a proud, dedicated teacher for over three decades in Edison Township.  She inspired...

May 1, 2024

Romone Jose Torres, 45, of Perth Amboy, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2024, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy.  Romone was the first-born son of Terry Bridges Sr and Chetekia M. Heard, on June 9, 1978. He grew up in Perth Amboy and everyone around him from a young age to his most recent coworkers...

Apr 28, 2024

Dennis "Brown" Remdes, 84, of Carteret, NJ, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Arista Care at Alemeda Care Center in Perth Amboy, NJ.  Born on January 26, 1940, in Cane Grove, Guyana, he then immigrated to the United States of America in 1987, settling in Jersey City, NJ, before moving to Carteret, NJ in...

Apr 27, 2024

Eugene Joseph Getz, 66, of Edison, passed away on April 27, 2024, at JFK Medical Center, Edison.  Born in Perth Amboy, he had lived in Edison since 1983.  Gene was a graduate of Perth Amboy Vocational High School in 1976.  He was a Maintenance Mechanic for Middlesex County Vocational High School in Piscataway for 33 years and...

Apr 26, 2024

James M. "Jimmy" Kovy passed away at the age of 72 on April 26, 2024 in the Venetian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in South Amboy.

Jim was born in Bayonne and graduated from Hudson Catholic High School, and St. Peter's College in Jersey City. He had an aptitude for math and worked as an accountant for many...

Apr 24, 2024

Armand Cannamela, 88, of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.   He was born on July 3, 1935, in Perth Amboy and was a lifelong resident of the city.  He attended Ohio State and Monmouth Universities, and received his Masters Degree in Education from Seton Hall...

Apr 24, 2024

Roseanne Lipshetz, 44, of North Chesterfield, VA. Sadly passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center on April 24, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1980, in Elizabeth. Roseanne was a Construction Loan Specialist for Truist Bank in Richmond, VA. She took pride in her job, the projects that she was involved in, and the teams that...

Apr 23, 2024

Kathleen (St. George) Ivory, 64, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, IN after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend.

Kathy was born on January 22, 1960 in New York...

Apr 22, 2024

Domenica Pugliese (nee DeVita), affectionately known as "Micia" by those closest to her, peacefully departed this life on April 22, 2024 surrounded by those she loved most. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and great aunt.

Born October 26, 1931, in the small village of Spilinga, Italy to a family of 5, she moved...

Apr 22, 2024

Mary L. Jonelunas, 89, of Fords, passed away on April 22, 2024, in JFK Medical Center. She was born on Long Island on December 10, 1934. Mary was a Representative for AT&T in Piscataway and Basking Ridge for 25 years. She was a member of the Pioneers Chapter and also the Red Hat Club. She enjoyed traveling,...

Apr 22, 2024

Heriberto "Eddie" Cardoso, 55, sadly passed away while in Toluca, Mexico.

Born in Tejupilco, Mexico, he was the son of the late Heriberto and Maria Prado Cardoso.   After emigrating from Mexico, he has lived in Perth Amboy for the past 38 years.  A hard worker, Eddie worked in the concrete industry for over the last 30 years....

Apr 22, 2024

Luz Del Carmen Carrasco Cerda, 65, of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away on Monday, April 22nd at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick surrounded by her loving family.  Luz was born in Dajabón, Dominican Republic.

Luz is predeceased by her father, Octavio Carrasco and her son Jose William Zapata.

Luz is survived by her...

Apr 20, 2024

Kathleen (Kay) Jenks, 95, passed away on April 20, 2024, at The Villages, Florida.  She was born on November 9, 1928, in Ballymote (Sligo) Ireland.  Kay immigrated to the United States at the age of 16.  She married the love of her life, Patrick Jenks, on November 5, 1949.  Kay worked as a waitress on Wall Street....

Apr 19, 2024

Donald John Gallant, 68, of Edison, passed peacefully, with his family at his side, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the RWJ University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.  He was born in Orange NJ, was formerly of St. Petersburg, FL ,he had resided in Edison for the last...

Apr 19, 2024

Frank J. Jonelunas Jr., 90, of Fords, passed away at JFK Medical Center on April 19, 2024. He was born on June 2, 1933. Frank was a Distribution Executive for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, in NJ., and NYC. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  Frank enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He...

Apr 19, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Miss Florrine S Sledd.  Florrine passed away on April 17, 2024 at Hackensack Meridian/Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. She was 81.

Cremation will take place privately.

Apr 17, 2024

Brenda Lena Maxwell, 73, of Willingboro, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.  Brenda was born in Perth Amboy on December 11, 1950, to Rockwell and Essie Lee Maxwell.  Brenda was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1968, then she went on to receive her BA at...

Apr 15, 2024

Ramon Perez Jr., 65, of Parlin, passed away on April 15, 2024 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born in Perth Amboy on January 22, 1959.  Ranon was a Welder for the EFCO Corporation in Marlboro.

Ramon is survived by a brother, Edwin Roman, of Parlin and his wife, Lori; and a sister, Theresa Torres...