Richard Stanley Poniatowski
Feb 12, 2026
Richard Stanley Poniatowski, 83, of Edison, NJ, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.
Born on July 21, 1942, in Perth Amboy, Richard grew up in the Parlin section of South Amboy. He served in the United States Air Force and later worked for several years in...
Evelyn Mrozek
Feb 8, 2026
Evelyn Mrozek, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Edison, NJ, where she was a resident of Brighton Gardens for the past two years.
She was born in Fords, New Jersey on February 1, 1929 to the late John and Anna Rebeck and was a lifelong resident. Evelyn worked as...
Michael Sena
Feb 8, 2026
Michael "Mike" Salvatore Sena, age 81 passed away peacefully on Sunday February 8, 2026, at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL after a brief illness.
Born on May 27th, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Nicholas and Freda Sena of Belville, NJ. After graduating high school, Mike proudly serving in the United States Army...
Pauline Elizabeth Gumbs
Feb 7, 2026
Pauline Elizabeth Gumbs,102, of Lebanon, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Born to Epoch T. and Rebecca Higginbotham (nee: Watson) in Amherst, Virginia, on March 21, 1923, Pauline was formerly of Edison, NJ. She was a long-standing member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
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Jane Elizabeth Butieb
Feb 7, 2026
Jane Elizabeth (nee: Odekirk) Butieb, 94, of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed peacefully at her daughter's home in Perth Amboy, on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was the youngest daughter of the late John and Edith (Iverson) Odekirk.
Jane was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin, and had three older sisters, that preceded her in death, (Edith Windisch of Arkansas,...
Frank Franchini
Feb 7, 2026
Frank Franchini, age 73, passed away at home on February 7, 2026, in Keasbey, New Jersey.
He was born on August 2, 1952, in Newark, NJ. After graduating high school, Frank joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Once returning home, Frank worked for Cintas Uniform Service, selling uniforms...
Dorothy Steinsapir
Feb 6, 2026
Dorothy Steinsapir, 100 yrs, of Metuchen, NJ, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter in New York City on Friday, February 6, 2026. Born in Bronx, NY, she resided in Metuchen for the last 63 years.
She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, and received her bachelors degree from Douglass College and her masters...
Jason Forman
Feb 6, 2026
Jason Forman, age 43, passed away at home on February 6, 2026, in Edison, New Jersey.
Born on August 13, 1982, in Edison, Jason, known to his friends and family as "Jay," was a lifelong resident of his hometown. After finishing school, Jason pursued a career in the trades, becoming a lead carpenter...
David Clark North
Feb 5, 2026
David Clark North, 60, of Metuchen, NJ passed suddenly on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison.
A complete obituary will be appearing soon.
Cremation will be held privately.
A memorial Service time and place will be announced at a later date on this website.
Arrangements are...
Alonzo Omar Madinah, Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
With hearts that ache yet overflow with gratitude for the gift of his life, we announce the return to love of our beloved Omar, who transitioned on February 4, 2026.
Omar was joy embodied. He carried a smile that softened every room and a spirit that made people feel safe, welcomed, and deeply loved. He loved fully...
Anthony Dejesus
Feb 4, 2026
Anthony DeJesus, 59, of Perth Amboy, passed away on February 4, 2026, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born in Perth Amboy on February 9, 1966 and has been a lifelong resident. He worked in receiving at Hackensack Meridian Healthcare in Old Bridge. Anthony enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with family. He loved making people laugh....
Judith Lynne Adams
Feb 2, 2026
Judith Lynne Adams, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Freehold, NJ.
Born in New Brunswick, NJ, to the late Gustav and Ann Rastak, Judy lived most of her life in East Brunswick, NJ. She then moved to Edison with her husband Howard in 2007. A graduate of Katharine Gibbs...
Thomas J. Felcetto
Jan 31, 2026
Thomas J. Felcetto, 78, of Edison, passed away on January 31, 2026, surrounded by his family at JFK Medical Center, Edison. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and lived in Edison for 54 years. Tom served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a Research Supervisor for Merck-Biopharmaceutical Company for 30 years,...
Gary S Dzama
Jan 30, 2026
Gary S. Dzama, 68, of Edison, NJ, passed peacefully, with the love of his family at his side, on Friday, January 30, 2026 at RWJ Hospital at Hamilton, NJ.
Born in Elizabeth NJ, he had resided for most of his life in Edison Twp.
He was a graduate of the Perth Amboy Vocational Technical High...
Loraine (Ronnie) Martino Dematteo
Jan 27, 2026
Loraine (Ronnie) DeMatteo, age 83, of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 27, 2026.
Born in Sewaren, NJ, she resided in Perth Amboy for 76 years. She was a graduate of Samuel E. Shull Grammar School and Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1960. After raising her children, Loraine was...
Mcsteve Robert Pierre
Jan 27, 2026
McSteve Robert Pierre, born April 2, 1976, in Newark, New Jersey, was the beloved son of the late Guy Robert Pierre and Ginette Pierre. From childhood, his bright smile and deep dimples could light up any room. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, graduating with honors in 1990, and continued his education at St. Benedict's Preparatory School....
Maria C. Zito-Kaufman
Jan 27, 2026
Maria Zito-Kaufman, of Colonia, NJ, and New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach at the age of 78. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she graduated from Villa Victoria Academy in 1965 where later she served on their Board of Directors. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English and...
Joseph John Reap, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Joseph John Reap, Jr., passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on January 26, 2026. He was 74.
Long-time resident of Edison, born in New Brunswick, Joseph was loved by all. He had a great outlook on life and often said: "We are here for a short time – so let's have a good time". Joseph...
Jose Antonio Barroso, Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Jose Antonio Barroso, Sr., 86, of Parlin, NJ entered eternal life on January 25, 2026, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. Jose was born and raised in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, before settling in New Jersey with his beloved wife, Lydia Barroso, and raising their seven children. He was a longtime resident of Lakewood, New...
Christine Whittom
Jan 25, 2026
Christine Whittom, 77 of North Brunswick, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Care One at East Brunswick. Christine was born in Perth Amboy and lived in North Brunswick for 50 plus years. She devoted much of her career to PSEG and retired after many years of service.
Christine was predeceased by her...
