Obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

Chester "Chet" Kolator, 82, of Fords, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024.

Born and raised in Perth Amboy, Chet was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School.  He had years of technical experience in electrical, automotive, structural and HVAC areas. There was no problem he couldn't solve. He built so many things including bridges, rebuilt cars...

Feb 12, 2024

Tema Margolin passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, February 12, 2024.

Born and raised in New Jersey, she was the daughter of Jacob and Hilda Bernstein Yeskel. Always with a smile and contagious laugh, Tema was a one of a kind woman.  She and Izzy would never turn down...

Feb 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dr. Edward Josell, D.O.

Dr. Edward Josell, D.O., 86, of Edison, passed away on February 11, 2024, at JFK Medical Center, leaving a legacy of compassion and dedication to the field of medicine. Born on October 15, 1937, in Manhattan, Edward was a beloved figure in his community, known...

Feb 10, 2024

Theresa Rossetti (neé Noviello), known affectionately as Grandma Tessie, passed away peacefully at the age of 98. Tessie will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and also for her Italian cooking, artistic talent, and passion for sharing her family's history.

Theresa had the biggest heart and the most beautiful smile. Always more concerned for...

Feb 9, 2024

Jack Zee, 80 of Fords passed peacefully at his home on Friday morning, February 9, 2024.

He was born in Shanghai, China on March 27, 1943.

He immigrated to the US in 1973, first setting in Rutherford, NJ and later to East Rutherford NJ. The family later moved and has resided in The Fords section...

Feb 8, 2024

Victoria Garcia, 95, of the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp., passed peacefully at home, with her loving family at her side on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

She was born in Añasco Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, was formerly of Hoboken, NJ, Frederick, MD, and Edison, NJ before moving to Fords in 2009.

She was a Loving Mother...

Feb 7, 2024

Maria Diaz Valera, 88, of Metuchen, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, with the love of her family at her side.

She was born on February 2, 1936, in the Dominican Republic and was formerly of Perth Amboy and Fords before moving to Metuchen 13  years ago.

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Feb 6, 2024

Rodrigo "Rudy" Rea Sr. peacefully passed away on February 6th, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. He was 91 years old.

Born March 13th, 1932, he was a native of the Philippines. Married to his wife, Maria Rabo Rea, he immigrated to the United States to give his family a better life. He went to Mapua...

Feb 4, 2024

John B. Hartung, 83, of Iselin, passed away at home on February 4, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1941, in New Brunswick. John was an Animal Custodian and Trainer for the Middlesex County Parks Department. He was known as "Farmer" by all his friends.

He is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Hartung; two grandchildren, Nichole...

Feb 3, 2024

Louise Margaret (nee: Szczerba) Herber, 77, of Edison, passed peacefully on Saturday morning, February 3, 2024, with her beloved husband at her side.

She was born on September 8, 1946 in Perth Amboy and had resided in Edison Twp. since 1974.

She was received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Newark State College.

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Jan 29, 2024

Judith Yuhas (nee Shapiro), 72, of Edison, passed suddenly at her home on January 29, 2024.

She was born in the Maspeth section of Queens, NY and had resided in Manhattan from 1969 until 2005 when she moved with her husband Roger to Edison, NJ. The two wed in Las Vegas in 1981.

Judy had...

Jan 28, 2024

Carole Ann Fackina (nee Moscarelli), 69, of Woodbridge Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at home with her loving family at her side.

Carole was raised in Woodbridge Township and graduated Woodbridge High School and Middlesex County College.  She was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church.

Jan 28, 2024

Camille Wasilewski, 101, of Edison, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and caregiver Marina on January 28, 2024. She was born in Newark, NJ on January 23, 1923 and moved to Perth Amboy after her marriage.  She later settled with her family in Edison.

Camille was a homemaker for most of her adult...

Jan 27, 2024

Anthony J. Mongeau, 80, went peacefully to his rest on January 27, 2024 at Hackensack Meridian/Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy with his family by his side.

He was born in New Bedford, MA; the son of the late Winifred Gallagher Mongeau, who emigrated from Duntocher, Scotland and arrived in the US through Ellis Island, and...

Jan 25, 2024

Johanna Misura (Sramaty), 95, of Jackson, passed away at Bartley Healthcare of Jackson on January 25, 2024.  She was born on January 24, 1929, in Perth Amboy.  She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1946.  She met the love of her life, John Misura, Jr., shortly after high school, and later married in 1949.  Johanna...

Jan 25, 2024

Mary A. Nagy, 102 of Fords, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.

Mary was born in the Keasbey section of Woodbridge Township on August 29th, 1921. She had then resided in Edison for most of her life before moving to Fords 11 years ago.

Early in life, Mary took on...

Jan 22, 2024

Pablo Guzman Valentin 73, of Perth Amboy passed peacefully on Monday January 22, 2024 at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center in Edison.

He was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico and was a long time resident of Perth Amboy for the last 50 years. Pablo was a retired fork lift operator for Blair Distributors in Woodbridge....

Jan 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Joan E. Haborak. Joan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday January 21st. Joan was born in Staten Island NY on October 7, 1945. She graduated from Perth Amboy High School Class of 1963 and lived in Perth Amboy for over 70 years before moving to...

Jan 19, 2024

Mary "Marie" M. Walsh passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Community Medical Center in Toms River.  She had been blessed with 94 amazing years.

Marie was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY; one of four children to Angelo and Alvina Lina Marino.  After high school she took a position...

Jan 18, 2024

Anthony M Romano, Sr. 94, of the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp. passed peacefully on Thursday morning of January 18, 2024 at Parker Home at River Rd in Piscataway. He was born on May 8, 1929, raised in Newark, where he met and married his wife Joan in 1954 before settling in Fords in 1960 where they called home...