Francisco Rivera
Jan 14, 2026
Francisco Rivera, 85, of Hopelawn, passed away on January 14, 2026.
He was born on June 9, 1940, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.
Francisco was a retired Sr. Parole Officer for the State of New York.
He was a graduate of University of Puerto Rico and New York University.
He served as...
Bernice Barone
Jan 14, 2026
Bernice Barone (née Magyar) Born March 13, 1932 – January 14, 2026
Bernice Barone (née Magyar) was born on March 13, 1932, in Fords, New Jersey, where she began a life defined by love, devotion, and family. She later resided in Woodbridge, NJ, where she raised her family and created countless cherished memories.
On September...
Judith G Wirtenberg
Jan 13, 2026
Judith G. Wirtenberg, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.
Born on May 26, 1932, in New York City to the late Alexander and Frieda Gordon, Judy was raised in Westchester, NY. After living in Connecticut, Virginia, and Manhattan, she settled in East Brunswick, NJ,...
John G. Harvie
Jan 11, 2026
John G. Harvie, 93, passed away at home on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1932, in Jersey City. John was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War. He was a retired Foreman for the Continental Can Corporation. John loved spending time with his family, playing cards with his grandchildren and...
Patricia A Billig
Jan 10, 2026
Patricia A. Billig, born in Perth Amboy, NJ, and a longtime resident of Edison, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Bendas) Homusiok and was predeceased by her beloved husband, Raymond.
She is lovingly remembered...
Salvatore Moni
Jan 9, 2026
Salvatore Moni, age 72, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Manahawkin, NJ. Born on December 11, 1953, in Jersey City, NJ, Salvatore spent his life living in Edison, NJ but has lived in Barnegat for the last 6 years. A devout American Patriot, Salvatore took much pride in his Italian American heritage. Most recently working as a...
Johnnie R Dantzler Jr.
Jan 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Johnnie R Dantzler Jr.
Johnnie Dantzler Jr., a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on January 6, 2026. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Born on Saturday, October 18th 1980 at 7:05 p.m. in New York City, Johnnie...
Octavio Ruiz
Jan 6, 2026
Octavio Ruiz, 76, of Fords, NJ, passed away on January 6, 2026, at JFK Medical Center. Born on November 29, 1949, in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, Octavio's life was a journey marked by love, laughter, and devotion to family.
He spent most of his years in Brooklyn, NY, before settling in New Jersey in 2000. A jeweler...
Daniel J Jensen
Jan 5, 2026
Daniel J. Jensen, 90, formerly of Edison, New Jersey and recently of Zebulon, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at the WakeMed Hospital, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Born and raised in Rahway, New Jersey, Daniel lived most of his life in Edison, New Jersey prior to moving to Zebulon, North Carolina in May...
James E. Britton
Dec 31, 2025
Jim passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at J.F.K. Medical Center. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Irene (nee Tarloski) Britton. They shared 56 years together and many wonderful memories with family and friends. He was born in Newark and lived in Perth Amboy for 60 years before moving to Edison...
Dorothy Rita Schuck
Dec 31, 2025
Dorothy Rita Schuck, 89, of Hopelawn, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the Venetian in South Amboy. She was born in Tottenville, Staten Island on December 28, 1936. Dorothy was a Secretary for America Fore in NYC. She was a graduate of Tottenville High School Class of 1954. Dorothy was a Communicant of Holy Spirit Church of Good...
Donald Jantas
Dec 29, 2025
Donald Jantas, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 surrounded by family at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He was born on March 29, 1954 in Bayonne, NJ. Donald grew up in Bayonne and resided there until moving to Fords 30 years ago. Donald retired from his job in wastewater management for Joint...
Jean Baxter
Dec 26, 2025
Jean Baxter of Portsmouth, VA, formerly of Hopelawn, New Jersey, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Bon Secours Harborview Medical Center in Suffolk, VA. She was 94.
Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, Jean lived in Hopelawn, NJ for 55 years. Jean graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1950. She was a...
Carole Ann Hoyda
Dec 26, 2025
Carole Ann Hoyda, 86, of Fords, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. Born in South Amboy to William and Dorothy Grover on March 20, 1939, the family moved to Sayreville where she remained through her high school years. She was a graduate of Sayreville War Memorial High School with the...
Darlene T. Holowka
Dec 26, 2025
Darlene Teresa ( nee: Allardice) Holowka, 65, of the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp., passed suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison.
Born in Bayonne, NJ, she had resided in Fords most of her life.
She was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, with the "Class of 1978"
...
Louis R. Rizzolo
Dec 23, 2025
Louis R Rizzolo, 87, of Colonia, NJ, passed suddenly at his home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born and raised in First Ward Section of Newark, and was formerly of Iselin before moving to Colonia, 53 years ago. He was a graduate of Barringer High School in Newark with the "Class of 1955." He retired...
Esther Garcia
Dec 23, 2025
Angela Esther Garcia (née Diaz) passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Placetas, Cuba, on August 27, 1934, to the late Luis and Rosalina (née Mesa) Diaz. Angela left Cuba in 1966 settling in perth amboy for the past 59...
Anastasia Grano
Dec 21, 2025
Anastasia "Nonna" Grano, 88, of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. Anastasia was born in Petillia Policastro, Italy, to Rosario and Rosa Cavallo. Immigrating to the United States in 1953, she lived in Perth Amboy her whole life.
Anastasia and her late husband, Mario built a business now called...
Dorothy "Dottie” Winhold
Dec 20, 2025
Dorothy "Dottie" Winhold, age 80, passed away suddenly on December 20, 2025, in Lords Valley, PA. Born in Perth Amboy on May 2, 1945, Dottie was a proud resident of Metuchen since 1954 and most recently lived in Lords Valley since 2022.
Dottie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Douglas College,...
Pamela M. Anderson
Dec 19, 2025
Pamela M. Anderson, 73 of Woodbridge, after multiple health issues, finally rests in peace. Born July 6, 1952 she was a graduate of Colonia High School, was employed by Fedders Corporation in Edison, Prudential Insurance in Iselin and retired from Aetna Insurance in Cranbury. She loved Christmas, Hallmark channel (especially Hallmark Christmas movies), soap operas and of...
