Obituaries

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...

Nov 15, 2023

Richard Rhodes, 63, of Fords, passed away at home on November 15, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1960, in Jersey City. Richie was a retired Sergeant Detective from the Union City Police Department. He was a graduate of Union Hill High School, Class of 1978. He was a fan of the NY Giants and NJ...

Nov 15, 2023

Richard A. Brodniak, 77, of Woodbridge, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Hackensack Meridian / JFK University Medical Center in Edison.

Born in Perth Amboy on March 18, 1946, he had resided in Woodbridge Twp. for the last 45 years.

He proudly served his country in the US Air Force, stationed in...

Nov 12, 2023

Paulette Vrobel, 81, of Fords, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.  She was born in Perth Amboy and resided in Fords for many years.  Paulette was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Class of 1960, and Lyons Medical School in Newark, New Jersey.

She...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert Mazur, 75, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Perth Amboy.

Rob was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY.  He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving from 1966-1972. Before entering active duty, he attended service training at the US Naval Training Center in Bainbridge,...

Nov 4, 2023

Denny Patrick, 79, of Edison, passed suddenly, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the JFK Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Edison.

Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was formerly of the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp., and had resided in Edison since 1966.

He was a graduate of Woodbridge High School.

He was...

Nov 2, 2023

Eileen Gallo, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center in Somerset.

Born and raised in Jersey City, Eileen was the daughter of the late Guy and Hilda Cieparo Bowen.  She had been an invaluable asset to Roy's Buena Vista Restaurant in Jersey City where she worked as a...

Nov 1, 2023

Harry E. Peterson Jr., 82, of Hampton, passed away on November 1, 2023, at Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan.  He was born in Perth Amboy and lived in Fords before moving to Hampton 9 years ago.  Harry was a Truck Driver for Con-Lux Coatings, Edison for 20 plus years.  He was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church,...

Oct 31, 2023

Edward C. Smith, Jr., 83, of Edison, passed away on October 31, 2023.

Edward was born and raised in East Orange, NJ.  After high school he served in the US Air Force from 1958-1962.  He later became a bus driver for several bus companies including Greyhound, Suburban, and Rutgers University Bus Services.

Edward was preceded...

Oct 29, 2023

Harold Arny, 69, of Tamarac, FL entered eternal rest on October 29, 2023, at his residence in Florida.

He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ to Gene and Marcella (n. Magasee) Arny on May 17, 1954. After graduating high school, Harold became an Ironworker for Ironworker Local 480 in Elizabeth, NJ. He also served in the United...

Oct 26, 2023

Rufina Gonzalez, 60, of Somerset, NJ, passed peacefully at her home with the love of her family at her side, on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

She was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on August 9, 1963.

She is predeceased by her parents, Tomas Gonzalez and Generosa Velasquez Gonzalez, her sister, Filomena Gonzalez and her...

Oct 23, 2023

Robert A. "Bob" Kilsby, lost his long-time struggle with his health on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York.

Bob was born and raised a Staten Islander.  The son of the late Joseph and Helen Kilsby, Bob was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving as a...

Oct 20, 2023

Maria Susana Medrano, 87, of Fords passed away at J.F.K. Medical Center, Edison on October 20, 2023.  Maria was born in Lima Peru on May 25, 1936, to Maximo and Estela Medrano.  She was employed by Marriott Hotels in Edison, working in their Linen Department.

Maria "Susy" was a kind and gentle soul.  ...

Oct 18, 2023

Nancy Ann Scala Makar, 81, beloved wife of Stephen P. Makar, died of heart failure on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township New Jersey.

She was born on May 19, 1942, in Staten Island, New York, to Agnes and Arthur Scala of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

She was predeceased...