Obituaries

Oct 8, 2023

Janet Rose Wisniowski, 46, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023 surrounded by her family at JFK Medical Center, Edison.

Janet worked in the insurance industry since 17 years of age and was currently employed at Global Insurance, Metuchen.

Janet was incredibly loyal, and devoted her life to making her loved ones happy. She enjoyed...

Oct 8, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Paul Baker, 80, of Fords, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on October 8, 2023. Joe was born on November 20, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, and embodied the tough and gritty spirit of the "Steel City" which was exemplified throughout his decade battling cancer.

Joe left home in Pittsburgh at the age of...

Oct 2, 2023

Evelyn Dorothy (Britske) Baumley passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, at the age of 96.  Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Michael J. and her son Michael S., her brother Howard Britske and sister Mildred (Millie) Petro. She is survived by her children Robert Baumley (Pamela), Jeffrey Baumley and Judith Palughi (Frank).  Evelyn was also blessed with grandchildren...

Oct 1, 2023

Dominick Semenza, 81, of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on October 1, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1942 in Newark, NJ. Dominick served on the Edison Police Force for over 30 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Detective.  He enjoyed restoring and collecting antique cars. Dominick was a master carpenter, enjoyed unique...

Sep 30, 2023

Juan Salvador Pacheco, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2023, at the age of 98. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, on August 30,1925, he had been a devoted resident of Perth Amboy since 1970.

He was predeceased by his beloved first wife, Lidia Corsino Pacheco; a second wife, Luisa Pacheco; and...

Sep 30, 2023

James R. Thomas, 71, of Edison, passed away at home, on September 30, 2023. He was born in New Brunswick on September 18, 1952.  He was a Taxi Driver for Double A Cab in Highland Park. James was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Giants, Yankees and Knicks.

He was predeceased by his parents, John C....

Sep 24, 2023

Edward H. Powers, 75. of Metuchen, passed peacefully at home with his loving family at his side, on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Born on June 5, 1948 was raised in the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ and had resided in Metuchen for 34 years. Ed  graduated from St. Peter's High School in Jersey City and received his...

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...