Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

Erin Delaney Julia Westover Parrish was brought to her eternal peace on September 23, 2023 at the age of 36, after an almost three-year battle with breast cancer.

Erin was born on April 28, 1987 in Edison, NJ. She grew up in a large, loving family. She attended St. Matthew's School, followed by Bishop Ahr High School...

Sep 22, 2023

Sarah Joan Dudek, 88, passed away quietly on Friday, September 22, 2023 at JFK University Medical Center - HMH in Edison, NJ.

Sarah was born in New York to Albert and Celia Paneque. She spent most of her life in Staten Island where she attended Port Richmond High School. Sarah worked for over 30 years with Chemical/Chase...

Sep 16, 2023

Obituary of Elizabeth A. Kibala Elizabeth A. "Betty" Kibala, 92, of Perth Amboy, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. Mrs. Kibala was born in Perth Amboy to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Bodo and had lived all of her life in Perth Amboy. She was employed as a lunch aid with the Perth...

Sep 12, 2023

Marilyn Zlotnick, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Hackensack Meridian, JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Graveside services will take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:30am in Beth Moses Cemetery, 1500 Wellwood Ave., West Babylon, NY.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840....

Sep 11, 2023

Mario "Lefty" Rapetti, 86, of Hopelawn, departed this earthly life on September 11, 2023.

He was born on July 25, 1937, in Bronx, NY to the late Joseph and Anna Rapetti. Mario was a graduate of St. Mary's High School of South Amboy, NJ in 1955 and served in the Air Force from...

Sep 9, 2023

Obituary of Helen M. Fedor Helen M. Fedor, 96, of Woodbridge, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Fedor was born in Perth Amboy to the late Steven and Veronica Molnar Reho and was a lifelong resident of Woodbridge Township. She was employed as a Deputy Registrar with the Township of Woodbridge for twenty five years before...

Sep 6, 2023

Daniel Jason Ruddy entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2023 at his home in Metuchen, NJ.

Daniel attended Evangel Church Scotch Plains, NJ and Metuchen Assembly of God Metuchen, NJ. He attended Metuchen schools and played Pop Warner football, soccer and excelled in sports. He also attended Royal Rangers and played the saxophone in the church...

Sep 5, 2023

Obituary of Irene G. Szelc Irene Geneviee Szelc (nee' Sobczk) [September 9, 1925] beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt gently passed away surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents Andrew Sobczyk and Stephanie (Kukala); her sisters Genevieve, Marianne, Helen, Josephine (Jay). and brothers Walter and Joseph. In 2021 she lost her husband Walter of 73 years. When...

Sep 4, 2023

Maxine Joyce Valerie Horvath, 91, of Hackensack, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at her home.  Born in Perth Amboy on July 20, 1932, to Vincent Edward Horvath and Mary A. Zaremba Horvath, Maxine resided in Perth Amboy until her move to Hackensack 30 years ago.  She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School, Class...

Sep 2, 2023

Christina Lorusso, 96, of Honolulu passed peacefully on September 2, 2023 at home with her son, Michael and her daughter-in-law, Janice, at her side and was surrounded by her loving angels: Meiko, Fluffy, Simba, and Sammi. She was born on March 13, 1927 in Staten Island. She resided for over 60 years in Perth Amboy before moving to Honolulu...

Aug 30, 2023

Judith K. Kurabinski, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Judith was born and raised in Perth Amboy; the daughter of the late Michael and Katherine Lefkus.  She was a 1963 graduate of Perth Amboy High School.  After graduating from PAHS she married her love John Kurabinski, and they settled in Edison...

Aug 30, 2023

Shirley F. Lance, 93, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on August 30, 2023, at Sturgill Hospice in Brooksville, Florida.

A native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Shirley was born September 9, 1929, to Peter and Necolina Christina Dahl Nelson. She was the owner and operator of Cameo Sweet Shop and worked for the U.S. Veterans Administration. In...

Aug 28, 2023

Michael P. Donohue, 62, of Fords, passed away on August 28, 2023, at JFK Medical Center. He was born in East Orange on July 19, 1961. Michael was a Letter Carrier for the US Post Office in Iselin. He was a graduate of Woodbridge High School. Michael was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church and a former...

Aug 23, 2023

Reverend Herbert Wayne Brady, 79, of North Brunswick, entered eternal rest on August 23, 2023.

He was born on May 21, 1944, in McConnellsburg, PA to the late Oakley and Marie (n. Cutchall) Brady.

Wayne loved interacting with the students during his 24 years as an associate professor and...

Aug 23, 2023

Robert Kevin Coviello, 79, passed away on August 23, 2023.

Mr. Coviello was born in Newark, NJ on April 18, 1944. He spent most of his youth in Edison, NJ and graduated from John P. Stevens High School in Edison. Robert has resided in New Jersey since then, most recently in South Amboy. He is retired from...

Aug 21, 2023

Nellie Greco, 92, of Edison, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 21, 2023. She was born on May 6, 1931, in Raritan, NJ. Nellie was a Bearing Inspector for Hyatt Roller Bearing Co., in Clark. She was a communicant of St. Matthew the Apostle Church in Edison.  Nellie loved her family and was the caretaker...

Aug 19, 2023

Aurea E. Arocho, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 19th, 2023, at the age of 74. Born in Moca, Puerto Rico on July 18th, 1949, and had been a cherished resident of Perth Amboy since 1987.

Tragedy struck when Aurea's son Vicente passed away in 2009. Her legacy lives on through her surviving...

Aug 19, 2023

Angeline Rose Belmont, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 19, 2023 at RWJ University Medical Center in Rahway.  She was taken from her family and friend's way too soon at the age of 40.

Angie was born in Edison to Vincent and Jodi Dworak Ziccardi.   She made the best and most of what life brought to her.  ...

Aug 16, 2023

Raul Rodriguez Albarran, 65, of Perth Amboy, passed away on August 16, 2023, at Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Perth Amboy. He was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on November 23, 1957. Raul was a Barber for the Fresh Style Barbershop in North Brunswick and owned a barbershop in Puerto Rico until he came to the US....

Aug 15, 2023

Caroline B. Sears, 100, of Palm City, FL passed away peacefully at Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart, FL.  Caroline was born in Morriston, Wales on January 11, 1923, to George and Margaret Jones.  She had lived in Perth Amboy for many years before moving to Florida in 2014.  Caroline was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy.  She...