Obituaries

Mar 24, 2026

Joan I. O'Connor, of Lakewood, NJ and a former long time resident of Metuchen, NJ, passed peacefully, at her home, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

She was 96 years old and led a truly exemplary life.

Joan was born on July 18, 1929 to Leon and Irene Bader of Rahway, NJ.

She attended...

Mar 20, 2026

Michael "Mike" Duffalo, 89, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, with his children and family at his side in Perth Amboy.

Born in Perth Amboy on April 2, 1936, he grew up in Fords, NJ.   He graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1954.   Mike was an outstanding athlete.  He played baseball and basketball on...

Mar 20, 2026

Phyllis R. Edwards (née Rivello), 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 20, 2026. Born on July 12, 1942, in Perth Amboy, Phyllis was a lifelong resident, living there for 78 years before spending the last five years in Clark. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Frank Rivello and Josephine Rivello, and her brother,...

Mar 18, 2026

Charlotte Frances (Bosavage) Bandola, age 84, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, on March 18, 2026. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Gerald S. Bandola (2023).

Charlotte was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her...

Mar 15, 2026

Kathleen Marie Markus, 59, of Perth Amboy, passed away on March 15, 2026, at JFK Medical Center, Edison.  Kathleen was born in Perth Amboy and was a lifelong resident.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Parish of Holy Rosary Church.  Kathleen was employed as a Hostess and Server for The Barge Restaurant, Perth Amboy and retired...

Mar 14, 2026

Bruce A. Novak, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ.

Born on October 8, 1952, in Perth Amboy, Bruce has been a lifelong resident of the area, living in both Metuchen and Edison. After graduating from high school, Bruce went on to trade...

Mar 14, 2026

Michael A. Makara, 67, of Perth Amboy, passed away on March 14, 2026, at RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick.

Michael was born on April 14, 1958, in Elizabeth NJ, to Stephen and Cecelia M. Makara, and was raised in Roselle.  Michael graduated from Abraham Clark High School, Roselle NJ, Class of 1976.  Michael lived in Aberdeen Township,...

Mar 11, 2026

Jesse Lee Riddick Jr., age 70, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

Born on April 5, 1955, in Windsor, NC, to the late Katherine and Jesse Lee Riddick Sr., where together they later relocated to New Jersey and built a full and meaningful life.

Jesse...

Mar 10, 2026

Deacon Noe Cortez, 69, of Avenel, passed away on March 10, 2026, at JFK Medical Center in Edison.  Noe was born in San Salvador, El Salvador to Angel and Carmen Cortez on November 11, 1956.  He was a Supervisor for Strato Corporation and retired after 20+ years.  Noe also attended St. Elizabeth's University and received a BA...

Mar 8, 2026

Maria "Cristina" Pugliese, 78, of Edison, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Complete Care at Woodlands in Plainfield, NJ.

She was born on August 8, 1947, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and immigrated to the United States in 1975. She had resided in Edison for the past 39 years.

She was a former communicant...

Mar 8, 2026

Private cremation services were held for Scott Newman Konigsberg, 56 years, of Edison, NJ, who passed on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Formerly of Highland Park, he was a long time resident of Edison Twp. He was a graduate of  Highland Park High School.

He had been employed as...

Mar 5, 2026

Barbara Joan Nielsen, 91, of Howell, NJ, passed unexpectedly at the CentraState Medical Center, in Freehold, NJ. She was born on January 4, 1935, on Staten Island, NY. Barbara Joan was raised on Staten Island, was formerly of Perth Amboy, NJ, the Iselin section of Woodbridge Twp., Sayreville, and the State of Maine.  She had resided in...

Mar 4, 2026

Hector L. Polidura, 80, of Perth Amboy, passed away at home on March 4, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1945, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. Hector had resided in Perth Amboy for 50 years. He was a truck driver for the Perth Amboy Sanitation Department.

Hector loved to play the NJ Lottery. He enjoyed watching...

Feb 28, 2026

Libia Gonzalez, born on October 7, 1945, in Caño, Guanica, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 28, 2026, at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. She was 80 years old.

Libia was the cherished daughter of the late Leopoldo Irizarry Sr. and Angélica Arenas Irizarry. She was preceded in...

Feb 27, 2026

Luis Antonio Trujillo, 69, of Perth Amboy, passed away at home on February 27, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1956, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. Luis was a Forklift Operator for Englert Industries. Luis was an avid softball player, playing for many teams including Englert's softball team. He was a fan of the NY Yankees.

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Feb 24, 2026

Evelyn M. Codd, 89, of Edison, NJ, passed peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the home of her son, George.  Born on September 24, 1936, she lived most of her life on Staten Island, NY, and has resided in Edison, NJ, since 2004.  She was a graduate of Port Richmond...

Feb 24, 2026

Theresa "Eileen" Wans, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Edison, NJ.

Born on April 12, 1931 to the late Peter and Mary Graham, Eileen grew up in Linden but moved to Edison in 1954, where she had been a resident ever since. She was a graduate of St. Mary of...

Feb 23, 2026

Olga Sapunkova  born on October 10, 1988, in Drohobych, Ukraine, passed away surrounded by love after a courageous and inspiring life journey.

She is survived by her beloved husband Serhiy,  her parents Larysa and Volodymyr, two brothers-Andriy and Oleksander, aunt, cousin, nephew, extended family in Ukraine and US, and many dear friends.

Olga always spoke...

Feb 22, 2026

Teresa V. Maviglia, 93, of Perth Amboy, passed away on February 22, 2026, at JFK Medical Center in Edison surrounded by her children. She was born in Settingiano, Italy, on January 19, 1933. She married her loving husband, Francesco, in December of 1960 and then immigrated to the United States in April of 1961 at the age...

Feb 18, 2026

Thomas W. Fell 67, passed away Wednesday February 18th 2026 at St. Peter's University Hospital.

Raised in the Menlo Park Terrace section of Woodbridge, he was a devoted Piscataway resident for 36 years.

Tom was a proud steamfitter with Local 475. Tom was a master of his trade, a man of constant action who found...