Obituaries

Jul 3, 2023

Robert J. Kolbus Sr., 84, of Metuchen passed away at his home on Monday July 3rd. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ on October 13, 1938, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Kolbus. Robert graduated from Metuchen High School and was a Rutgers University alumnus. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1964 and served...

Jun 30, 2023

Luis Saez, Jr., 45, of Perth Amboy, passed away at home on June 30, 2023. He was born on May 18, 1978 in Perth Amboy. Luis was a Mechanic. He enjoyed spending time at the Perth Amboy waterfront. Luis was a Giants and Yankees fan.

Luis is survived by his wife, Jasmine Rodriguez, of Perth Amboy; two...

Jun 30, 2023

William John Meyer, affectionately known as Bill, peacefully passed away on June 30 at the age of 87 in Autryville, NC. Bill was born in 1936 in Elizabeth, NJ. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who loved him and knew him as a man of gentle demeanor, witty charm, unwavering love, and remarkable intelligence.

Jun 30, 2023

James William Hoffman 63 of Edison, NJ entered into eternal rest on June 30, 2023 at RWJ hospital after a long battle with many health issues. He was surrounded by his wife and 2 sons.

Jim was a transmission specialist for most of his life and proceeded to become manager of Transmissions Plus...

Jun 26, 2023

Dorothy (Baran) Hansen left us to join her beloved husband Neal in heaven.  She was 91.  A dear and loyal friend to many, "Dot" was a woman of remarkable and immeasurable grace, kindness, generosity, and elegance.  She will forever be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.  She was a passionate and devoted aunt and was...

Jun 26, 2023

Richard J. Warchola, 80, of Fords, passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 26, 2023. He was born on March 6, 1943, in Central City, PA. Richard was a Layout Designer for Arrow Iron Works in Jersey City. He coached baseball for Fords-Clara Barton Little League. Richard loved bowling, golfing and playing poker on Friday nights....

Jun 23, 2023

Allen G. LaForge, 70, of Fords, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2023.  Allen was born and raised in Perth Amboy.  He was a graduate of Raritan High School in Hazlet. Allen spent over 20 years post high school studying marine biology and computer science, earning bachelor's degrees from the University of Miami, Rutgers University, and earned...

Jun 23, 2023

Obituary of Doris H. Rayner Doris H. Rayner, 94, formerly of New Brunswick, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Parker at Somerset LTC. Doris was born in Bordentown to the late Frank and Helen McNinney and was raised in Florence. She was a resident of Rutgers Village in New Brunswick for over fifty years before moving to Somerset....

Jun 19, 2023

William Franklin Miller Jr., 76, of Sewaren, NJ passed away on June 19, 2023, in Edison, NJ.

He was born on January 12, 1947, in Plainfield, NJ but resided in Sewaren for the last 52 years of his life. He is the son of the late William F. Miller Sr. and Dorothy (n. Christensen) Miller.

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Jun 19, 2023

Jean A. Bowler, 66, of Edison, passed away at home on June 19, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1957, in Perth Amboy. Jean was self-employed as a Domestic Engineer and a retiree from Lockheed Martin.  She was the caregiver for her family. Jean loved to shop and always looked for the perfect gifts to make others happy....

Jun 18, 2023

Dolores A. Coleman, 86, of South Amboy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on June 18, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1936 in Perth Amboy. Dolores was a Homemaker. She loved flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. Dolores always enjoyed a good cup of coffee.

She was predeceased by her husband,...

Jun 17, 2023

Arnold R. Csipo, 90, of Edison passed away on June 17, 2023, at Brighton Gardens in Edison.  He was born in Perth Amboy on December 11, 1932, to Louis and Helen Csipo.  He was raised and lived in Perth Amboy for many years before moving to Edison. He also lived in Monroe for 20 years.  Arnold attended Perth Amboy...

Jun 16, 2023

Kathryn "Joyce" Talarico, 85, of the Menlo Park Terrace section of Woodbridge Township passed peacefully at home with family and friends by her side on June16, 2023.

Joyce was born in Scranton, PA and formerly of Lyndhurst, NJ. She had resided in Menlo Park Terrace since 1965. She was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing...

Jun 13, 2023

Jo Ann Dyson, (nee: Bonczek) 83, a lifelong resident of Keasbey, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the St Joseph's Home in Woodbridge.

She was a graduate of St. Mary High School.  She retired in 1991 as the customer service supervisor for the Prudential Insurance Co. in Iselin, NJ.

She was a long...

Jun 12, 2023

Cindy A. Ciasco, 58, of Sewaren, passed away at home on June 12, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1964, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Cindy was a graphic designer by trade and began her career with AT&T in  Bedminster when she was in her twenties, moving on to become lead project manager for many years...

Jun 11, 2023

Brunilda Martinez, 81, of Perth Amboy, passed away at Spring Creek Healthcare in Perth Amboy on June 11, 2023. She was born in, Consejo Alto, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on January 24, 1942. Brunilda was a Homemaker. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Brunilda enjoyed cooking, tending to her flowers and taking care of...

Jun 11, 2023

Marian Freiberg Kaufman, 87, of Metuchen, N.J., passed away on Sunday, June 11. Born to William and Sarah Freiberg on February 22, 1936, Marian spent her childhood in the Bronx where she was a proud graduate of the Bronx High School of Science. She attended Hunter College and worked on Wall Street before meeting her husband Howard.  ...

Jun 11, 2023

Obituary of Albert C. Patrick Albert C. Patrick, 89, of Avenel, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway. Mr. Patrick was born in Fords to the late Peter and Mary Patrick and had previously lived in Perth Amboy before he moving to Avenel sixty-one years ago. Mr. Patrick was a US Marine...

Jun 9, 2023

Obituary of Ruth A. Maras Ruth A. Maras, 80, of Cherry Hill, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at the St. Mary's Catholic Home in Cherry Hill. Mrs. Maras was born in Perth Amboy where she lived most of her life to the late Anthony and Matilda Kotlar and had previously lived in Edison before moving to Cherry Hill eighteen...

Jun 8, 2023

Linda Sulcoski Harrigan, 71, of Robbinsville entered eternal rest on June 8, 2023.

Linda is survived by her husband of 24 years, Allen, her daughter Shannon (Anthony), granddaughters: Olivia and Sophia, and her four brothers and sister-in-law: William, Jr. and wife Maria, Stephen and wife Virginia, Michael and wife Linda, and Daniel and wife Pauline.

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