Obituaries

Dec 8, 2023

Louis Sher, 79, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Hackensack Meridian/Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge.

Born and raised in Perth Amboy, Louis was a 1961 graduate of Perth Amboy High School. He had also gone on to attend Rutgers University, achieve his bachelor's degree from Monmouth University and subsequently earned two Master's Degrees in...

Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Theodore Peter Labuza, 83, passed away in his home in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota surrounded by his family on December 4, 2023. Throughout his career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Minnesota, Professor Labuza served as an internationally recognized leader in research, teaching, and service for the food and agricultural sector. Labuza was born...

Dec 3, 2023

Philomena DeCasas, 84, passed peacefully on December 3, 2023 at the Venetian Care and Rehabilitation Center in South Amboy.

Philomena was born in and raised in Perth Amboy. She was the daughter of the late Elvira and John Marchinko, Sr.  She was a 1958 graduate of Perth Amboy High School.  She later married Auguste (Gus) DeCasas and...

Dec 3, 2023

Herbert Gottlieb, 86, of Hillsborough, passed away on December 3, 2023, at Eastern Star, Bridgewater.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 4, 1937, to the late Harry and Bella Gottlieb.  Herbert was a resident of Edison before moving to Boynton Beach, Florida, in 2007.  He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957.  ...

Dec 2, 2023

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Scarangella, age 68, of Fords, New Jersey. Jane passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2023.  Jane was born in Jersey City to parents William and Helen Scarangella, whom she was predeceased by.

Jane is survived by her older brother, William Scarangella and...

Dec 1, 2023

Cesar Gutierrez, 55, of Fords, passed away at home on Friday, December 1, 2023.

He was born in Baez, Cuba on August 28, 1968, to Freddy and Haydee Gutierrez. Cesar was a Supervisor and Heavy Equipment Operator at Appliance Dealers Co-Op in Monroe, NJ.

Cesar loved playing on the pool team with his friends during...

Nov 29, 2023

Catherine Van Dusky, 82, of Fords, passed away at JFK Medical Center on November 29, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1941, in Keasbey. Catherine was the Head Secretary for the Middlesex County Public Safety and Health Department. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Perth Amboy, Class of 1958. Catherine was a longtime caregiver...

Nov 29, 2023

Rose Marie Sinatra, 97, of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Brandywine Living at Governors Crossing in Englishtown, NJ.

Born on June 6, 1926 in Brooklyn NY, she moved frequently between New York and New Jersey, in her youth, until finally settling down in Perth Amboy,

During her...

Nov 29, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ann Marie Seaman announces her unexpected passing on November 29, 2023. Ann was born in Perth Amboy but resided in Edison for her entire life. She will always be remembered as a loving sister to MaryAnn Matthiessen, and a caring aunt to her two favorite nephews, Christopher and Ryan Matthiessen....

Nov 28, 2023

Fritz G. Noel, 73, of Middlesex died November 28, 2023, at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick.

Born June 30, 1950 in Cayes, Haiti. Fritz has resided in Middlesex for the past 11 months and Irvington for many years.

Fritz G. Noel was a driving school owner and instructor who was very loved by...

Nov 27, 2023

Joseph John Lowich, 77, of Woodbridge, passed away at home on November 27, 2023.  He was born on May 16, 1946, in New Brunswick and was the son of the late Oliver and Margaret Lowich.  Joe was a Bartender for various nightclubs and bars in the Cliffwood Beach area.  He served his country faithfully in the Army...

Nov 26, 2023

Alyse Chavonne Johnson, 37, of Jersey City, passed away on November 26, 2023.  Born on January 11, 1986, to Michelle Johnson and Todd Smith, she was a Homemaker.

Alyse is survived by her son, Thomas Lemish; her parents, Michelle Johnson and Todd Smith; her sister, Jessica Brie Johnson; her aunts, Lisa Johnson, Denice Johnson, and Johann Johnson;...

Nov 24, 2023

Barbara Mary Zielinski, 85, of Fords, NJ passed from this life to her heavenly home Friday morning, November 24, 2023.

She was born in Newark, NJ, and had resided in Ford for 65 years.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Zielinski, in April 2023.

She leaves behind her three beloved daughters: Dorothy...

Nov 24, 2023

Meredith Janet Colón (Padilla) passed away peacefully and gained her angel wings on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 63.

Meredith was born on November 16, 1960, to her mother, Nélida Padilla, and father, Ruben Padilla, and was raised in Perth Amboy, NJ before moving to Puerto Rico to attend and graduate from college, la...

Nov 22, 2023

Ismael Jose Gomez-Mena, 72, of Perth Amboy entered-into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.  He was born in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic and lived in Perth Amboy for 30 plus years.  Ismael was a self-employed entrepreneur and had served in the Dominican Republic Military.

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Nov 20, 2023

John C. Springsteen, 75, of Fords, passed peacefully, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the JFK / Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Edison.

John was born on December 15, 1947 in Manhattan, New York and was raised in the Bronx. He was formerly of Westfield and had resided in Fords for the last 38 years. He was...

Nov 19, 2023

Robert W. Christensen, 69, of Fords passed away on November 19, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1954 in Fords.

Bob is survived by his partner of 25 years, Carol Le Tohic, of Fords; a sister, Linda Staples, of Du Bois, PA; three nieces: Donna Marie Regenye, Stephanie Rizzo, and...

Nov 18, 2023

Emily J. (Clees) McCracken, 87, of Woodbridge, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.  Born in Perth Amboy, on March 22, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William and Wanda (Baginski) Clees.  Emily was an Administrator for Food Services in the Woodbridge School District, retiring...

Nov 17, 2023

Elsie Theodorou, 91, of Edison, entered into eternal rest Friday November 17, 2023 at JFK Medical Center in Edison.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and has resided in Edison for the past 65 years.

Elsie was and Administrative Assistant in the Municipal Clerk's Office for 20 years before retiring in 2006.

She was a...

Nov 17, 2023

Doreen J. Hurst, 70, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Hackensack Meridian/ JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Born on October 13, 1953 in Staten Island, New York to Pasqual and Dora Brogna, she was raised in Edison. She was a 1973 graduate of Edison High School. It was in High School where she met...