Julie Marie Dworak
Dec 28, 2023
Julie Marie Dworak, 36, of Pittsburgh PA, passed suddenly at her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Born in Perth Amboy, Julie spent the majority of her life in New Jersey before relocating to Pittsburgh, PA five years ago.
Julie navigated through various roles within the culinary industry, showcasing versatility and expertise in her professional...
Brian Thomas Cirri
Dec 27, 2023
Brian Thomas Cirri, 39, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2023, at his home in Edison. Born to Santo and Patricia Cirri on August 17, 1984, he was a life-long resident of Edison.
Brian was a graduate of Edison High School, Class of 2002, where he played baseball and was Captain of the...
Thomas P. Andersen, Sr.
Dec 26, 2023
Thomas P. Andersen, Sr, 72, of Fords, passed away on December 26, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was born August 30, 1951 in Perth Amboy. In 1975, he married Theresa (Terri) Bonis in South Amboy. He worked most of his days as a self-employed civil engineer. He graduated college from Stevens Technical Institute. He was a...
William Blessing
Dec 26, 2023
William Blessing, 86, of Toms River, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Julius and Agnes (n. Sheridan) Blessing. William resided in Toms River for nearly 22 years and worked as an Engineer for the railroad in Hoboken, NJ.
He served in the US Army in the 82nd...
Gerald "Gerry" S Bandola
Dec 25, 2023
Gerald S. Bandola passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, December 25, 2023.
Gerry was born and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ. He was the eldest son of Stephen and Elizabeth Rusnak Bandola. Gerry was a 1958 graduate of Perth Amboy High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree from Pacific...
Doreen K Jones
Dec 21, 2023
Doreen K. Jones, 86, of Las Vegas (Summerlin), NV, passed away at home on December 21, 2023. She had been a resident of the Menlo Park Terrace section of Woodbridge Twp. for 40 years.
Born in Johnstown, PA to the late Clyde and Erma Davis, she was raised and attended school in Richland, PA. Predeceased by her...
Christian George Pedersen, Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christian George Pedersen Jr., 86, of Fords, NJ, who entered eternal rest on December 21, 2023.
He was born on June 15, 1937, in Perth Amboy, NJ to the late Christian G. S. Pedersen and Alice (n. Lease) Pedersen. After two years, he moved to Fords,...
Julia A. Garcia
Dec 16, 2023
Julia A. Garcia, 79 years, of Edison, passed suddenly at her home early Saturday, morning, on December 16, 2023.
She was born in Florida, Cuba, on April 16, 1944.
She was formerly of the Ironbound section of Newark, and had resided in Edison for last 4 years.
She was a retired Customer Service...
Russel Lee Bolton
Dec 16, 2023
Celebrating Russell Lee Bolton
January 17, 1933, Chicago, IL - December 26, 2023, Metuchen, NJ
Russ had a gift for engaging strangers in conversation and making friends as he hitchhiked around the world with one backpack in 1959-61 after his Navy Service. He never stopped exploring and creating new friends as he circled the planet...
Frank Taylor
Dec 15, 2023
Frank Taylor, 67, departed this world on December 15, 2023, following an unforeseen heart attack. While a frail heart may have claimed him, the warmth of his affectionate heart continues to illuminate the lives of those he held dear.
Frank is fondly remembered by his surviving sons, Joseph Martinez and Frankie Lawa, and leaves behind a legacy...
Margaret Dahlberg
Dec 14, 2023
Margaret Dahlberg, 93, of Piscataway, passed away on December 14, 2023, at Crane's Mill/Journey Hospice North in West Caldwell. She was born in New York City on June 29, 1930, to Wilhelm and Elisabeth Unger. She was a 1952 graduate of Queens College. Margaret resided in Bellmore, Long Island, for sixty years and taught early elementary grades at Shore...
Gregory S. Ulecka
Dec 14, 2023
Gregory S. Ulecka, 76, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy. He was born October 5, 1947, in Edison, to Stanley and Mary Ulecka. Gregory lived in Hopelawn for 23 years. He owned and operated Engine Machine Service, Perth Amboy for 40 plus years.
Vincent R. Porcelli
Dec 13, 2023
Vincent R. Porcelli, 58, of Port Reading, passed suddenly but peacefully, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.
Born in Orange NJ, and formerly of Perth Amboy, he had resided in Port Reading for the last 28 years.
He was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School with...
George T Gano
Dec 8, 2023
George T. Gano, 84, a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully, on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Hackensack Meridian / Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.
Born and raised in Perth Amboy, He was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School and had attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick.
He retired 12...
Louis Sher
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...
Theodore Peter Labuza
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...
Philomena Decasas
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...
Herbert Gottlieb
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. ...
Jane M. Scarangella
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...
Cesar Gutierrez
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...
