Obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

Charles F Moses passed away at his home on March 12, 2024.

Born in Oneonta, NY, Charles was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Marine Corps.

He will be sadly missed by his sister Elizabeth Baldwin.

Private cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, Fords....

Mar 12, 2024

Douglas Odolecki, 78, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on March 12, 2024, at Granstrand Medical Center.  Doug was born and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ and was a longtime resident of Hopelawn, NJ, before moving to Myrtle Beach 7 years ago.

Doug was a graduate of Alliance College, Cambridge Springs, PA. He worked as the...

Mar 9, 2024

Daymon Balbuena, three months, tragically lost his life on March 9, 2024.  Born to Henry Balbuena and Sierra (Kelley) Balbuena the love he brought to his family during his short life will never be forgotten.

Daymon will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Henry and Sierra Balbuena; his sister, Sami Balbuena; his maternal...

Mar 9, 2024

Stanley Napravnik, 75, of Piscataway, passed away peacefully at JFK Medical Center in Edison on March 9, 2024. He was born on November 3, 1948, in Perth Amboy. Stanley was a Systems Engineer. He was well known within the industry. Stanley worked for EDS in Plano TX., and SAP in New Town Square, PA. He was the President of...

Mar 7, 2024

Christina S. Skelton has made her journey into the next world.  Although she was taken way too soon, she will be greeted by her loved ones who have gone before her including her mother Debra Skelton, and stepfather Rich Hansen.

She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her, especially her son Austin Skelton;...

Mar 6, 2024

James Henry Darway, Sr. 73, of Edison, NJ, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Wednesday March 6, 2024, surrounded by his family, and loved ones at the JFK Medical Center in Edison.

He was born on June 11, 1950, and raised in Rivercess County in Liberia, West Africa. He immigrated to the United...

Mar 6, 2024

Lisa M Fraraccio sadly went to her rest way too soon on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Born and raised in Perth Amboy she was the daughter of Anibal and Daisy Gomez Gonzalez.  She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in South Amboy, and later went on to become a bookkeeper for the Perth Amboy Board...

Mar 3, 2024

Jozefa Zimon, 72, of Fords, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at JFK Medical Center on March 3, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1951, in Niebocko, Poland.  She immigrated to the United States in 1973. Jozefa was a retired Factory Worker from Webcraft in Meruchen. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace...

Feb 27, 2024

Kathleen Andrea McCann, 66, of the Menlo Park Terrace section of Woodbridge Twp. passed  peacefully, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness, on Tuesday February 27, 2024 at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.

She was born in Newark, NJ and had been a long time resident of Menlo Park Terrace.

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Feb 27, 2024

Barbara Rose Kelley 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Roosevelt Care Center in Edison.

She was born and raised in Woodbridge, the daughter of William and Alice Jorgenson Thompson.  She attended Drake's Secretarial College in Elizabeth. Barbara spent her career working for JFK Medical Center in Edison where she was the secretary for the...

Feb 27, 2024

Theresa Mazur, 98, of Metuchen passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1925 in Perth Amboy and lived with her mother, father and her older brother, Joe.  Theresa was a graduate of St. Mary's High School Class of 1942 and was a dedicated member of Saint Francis Cathedral in Metuchen. She was a...

Feb 27, 2024

Mr. Thomas Frederick Gockel passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, just two months prior to his 97th birthday.

Mr. Gockel was born to Cornelius H. Gockel and Delia Gockel (nee McNamara) in Perth Amboy NJ on April 27, 1927.  He resided in Perth Amboy NJ until 1929 and in...

Feb 25, 2024

John "Jack" James Joseph Reiner

The man the myth the legend.

Jack was born March 5, 1960 to the sound of gears cranking and doo wop echoing in the distance. As the only son to his parents John and Marie and brother amongst his sisters Donna, Trish, Cindy, Vera, (and half siblings, James and Caitlin),...

Feb 24, 2024

Domingo Estrella went to rest with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

He was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1954, the son of Juan Bautista Estrella and Zoila Estrella

He was an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather and friend - especially an amazing husband to Dulce Oliva. He cared deeply for those around...

Feb 24, 2024

Jay Milton Goldberg, 89, of Monroe Township passed away on February 24, 2024 at Old Bridge Medical Center, Old Bridge, NJ. Jay spent most of his young life in Camden, NJ with his parents Louis and Rae and his older sister Shirley.   Shortly after he graduated from Camden High School, Jay began working for the Burroughs Corporation...

Feb 22, 2024

Rita Doctofsky Kagan, 93, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 22, 2024 at the Country Arch Care Center in Pittstown, NJ.

Rita was born on August 27, 1930 to Nettie Goldman and Maxim H Doctofsky in Perth Amboy, the first daughter and second of five children. She was a graduate of Perth...

Feb 21, 2024

We are saddened to inform you that Joseph Martin Gutowski, 90, entered eternal life Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Joseph was born to Roman and Viola (Gaydos) Gutowski and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School class of 1953, where he played football. He continued his football career on scholarship at Pacific University...

Feb 21, 2024

Robert "Bob" R. Reddington, 88, of Sparta, passed away peacefully on February, 21, 2024, surrounded by his family at home.  Bob was born October 24, 1935, in Morristown, to Timothy and Margaret Reddington.  He lived in Sparta for the past 50 years.  Bob was a Loan Officer for Chemical Bank, Parsippany for 40 plus years.  He served...

Feb 21, 2024

Glenn C. Figel, 76, of Woodbridge, passed away on February 21, 2024, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy.  Glenn was born in Perth Amboy and formerly of Fords, before living in Woodbridge for the past 14 years.

Glenn Figel was a unique man. A loving, funny, outspoken, faithful individual that would spend...

Feb 20, 2024

Linda M. Yourstone, 73,  passed away quietly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Hackensack Meridian/JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Cremation and family services will take place privately.

Arrangements are under the care of Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords.