Obituaries

Feb 20, 2023

Priscilla E. Adamca, 99, of Parlin died Monday, February 20, 2023 at home.

She was born and raised in Perth Amboy, to the late Stephen Cherris and Theresa Magyar. After graduating high school, Priscilla decided to relocate to Parlin and call it home for the last 70 years. She was a dedicated worker for Eastern Aircraft in...

Feb 20, 2023

Obituary of Helen M. Zsamba Helen M. Zsamba, 101, of Fords, Born Aug. 30, 1921, died Feb. 20, 2023. She passed this life at the age of 101, at the JFK Hartwyck at Cedar Brook in Plainfield where she resided for the last ten years of her life. Mrs. Zsamba was born in Keasbey to the late Andrew and Julia...

Feb 17, 2023

Zbigniew Stanley Herc, 81 of Marlboro, passed away on February 17, 2023, at Bayshore Medical Center. He was born in Lublin, Poland on April 18, 1941. Stan moved to Marlboro six years ago after residing in Short Hills for over 40 years.  Stan was a graduate of St. Mary's High School Class of 1959, Fordham University Class of 1963 and ...

Feb 17, 2023

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Feb 14, 2023

With very heavy hearts, we share the devastating news that Charlotte Marie Cromwell, 82, of Lakewood, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Monmouth Medical Center South in Lakewood, NJ.

Born on August 9, 1940, in Perth Amboy, NJ, Charlotte was formerly of Whitehouse Station prior to her move to Lakewood eighteen years ago.  She graduated...

Feb 10, 2023

Foster P. "Smitty" Smith, III, 81, of Edison, NJ, passed unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2023, while visiting his brother in Florida.  Born in Bayonne, NJ, he lived in Green Brook and Dunellen, NJ, before settling in Edison, 43 years ago.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1961 - 1965.  He was a...

Feb 9, 2023

Joseph Daniel Tittel, 84, of Rahway, entered eternal rest on February 9, 2023, at JFK Medical in Edison, NJ.  He was born in Newark and has resided in Rahway for the past 53 years. Joseph was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Jean Tittel, in 2017 and his daughter, Susan Parker, in 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn O'Halloran,...

Feb 8, 2023

Ruth (Gruman) Rothman, 87, of Jackson, passed away at Monmouth Medical Center South on February 8, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1936, in Bronx, NY, and grew up in Jersey City, NJ. Ruth and her husband Stan raised their family in Colonia, NJ, where she was an active member of Temple Ohev Shalom and the Colonia Hadassah. Ruth...

Feb 7, 2023

Joann Guglich, (nee: Congelosi) of the Clara Barton Section of Edison Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  She is survived by her husband Raymond, son Joseph, sister Marie Bardowski, brother Charles Congelosi, sister-in-law Idalma Congelosi.  She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Joann was born in Newark, NJ to the late...

Feb 6, 2023

Monica E. Sisolak, 83, of Somerset, passed peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Somerville, NJ.

Born on June 27, 1939, in Wellingborough, North Hamptonshire, England, Monica was formerly of Perth Amboy prior to her move to Somerset four years ago.  She was a retired Secretary...

Feb 1, 2023

Rita Angela Esten (nee:Curris) " Starduster*, " 68 years, of Fords, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. She was born in Perth Amboy on February 18, 1954, and was a life-long resident of Woodbridge Township.  She was a graduate of Woodbridge High School.  Rita worked in retail for several years. ...

Jan 31, 2023

Monika Karin Korte 80, entered eternal rest on January 31, 2023.  She was born on April 12, 1942 in Berlin, Germany. She was the only child of Herta and Fritz Merker and was a resident of Menlo Park Terrace for 58 years.

Monika met and married her husband, Howard in Berlin Germany in 1959 and immigrated to...

Jan 29, 2023

Sharon Diane Hoffer, age 52, passed away on January 29, 2023. She was a beloved sister, aunt and daughter to John and Elaine Hoffer. She grew up in Edison, NJ, where she played piano since age 4, attended dance classes, and sang in the school and church choir. As an accomplished singer, she performed our National Anthem at her...

Jan 28, 2023

Kerry Aleena Brody, 29 of Fords passed rather suddenly,  after a brief illness, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ She was born at St. Peter's hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. She was currently residing in Fords and formerly lived in Easton, PA. She was a graduate of Bishop Ahr High School in Edison with the class of 2011, and...

Jan 26, 2023

Obituary of Edwin C. Deffler Edwin C. Deffler, 91, of Milford PA, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his home. Mr. Deffler was born in Camden to the late George and the Isdora Deffler and had previously lived in Fords before moving to Milford PA. twenty two years ago. Mr. Deffler was a US Coast Guard Veteran of Korean...

Jan 24, 2023

Obituary of Louise A. La Bracio Louise A. La Bracio, 71, of South Amboy, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. Louise was the first daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Boyle. She was born on December 24, 1951, and raised in Rahway, NJ. Louise lived her life as a wonderfully...

Jan 21, 2023

Doris A. Thomas, 89, of Perth Amboy passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.

She was born and raised to the late Viola Golubiewski and Andrew Ziemba in 1933. Doris received her 8th grade  diploma from St. Stephens RC. School and her  Perth Amboy High School diploma in...

Jan 16, 2023

Carol Vomacka passed away on January 16, 2023 at her home in the Clara Barton section of Edison.

She is survived by her sons, Peter and Patrick Mooney, and a grandson, Jake Mooney.

The family will have private services. Her cremated remains will be placed in the cremation garden at the First Presbyterian Church of...

Jan 13, 2023

Obituary of Margaret E. Deffler Margaret E. Deffler, 91, of Milford PA, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Deffler was born in Hopelawn to the late George and Grace Misak and had previously lived in Fords, NJ, before she moving to Milford PA. twenty years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Magyar "Hungarian"...

Jan 12, 2023

Patricia J. Reckleff, 81, died Thursday at her home in Flemington, NJ with her loving family by her side.

Patricia was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Victor and Hildur (Urdal) Balluff.  She lived in Edison before moving to Orlando, FL in 1992 and then to Flemington in 2004.  Patricia was a devoted wife and mother,...