Obituaries

Mar 5, 2022

Karen J. Pikus, 75, a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away at the St. Martha Center in Downingtown, PA, on March 5, 2022. She was born on April 23, 1946. Karen was a Teacher/Bus Aide in the Special Education Department of the James J. Flynn School in Perth Amboy when she retired in 2013 after over 20...

Mar 5, 2022

Jean C. Kluft, 76, of Budd Lake, New Jersey, died Saturday March 5, 2022 at the Hackettstown Memorial Hospital in Hackettstown, N.J.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Jack Murry Kluft M.D. and Peppy Rabiner Kluft, Jean spent her childhood in Perth Amboy. She graduated from the Rutgers Preparatory School in New Brunswick before receiving her...

Mar 4, 2022

Lori S. McCabe, of New Egypt, passed away at age 59 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family who will continue to honor her legacy. Lori is survived by her husband of 32 years, Thomas, her three children, Erica Natalicchio, and husband Rocco, of Baltimore, Maryland; Ryan McCabe, of New York City; and Kevin...

Mar 3, 2022

Obituary of Jennifer Emily Farano Jennifer Emily Farano, 47, of Woodbridge, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. Jennifer was born in Edison and had lived all of her life in Woodbridge. She was a member of the St. James Church in Woodbridge. Jennifer was predeceased by her father John J. DeSatnyik Sr. in...

Mar 3, 2022

Helen Duda, 96, of South Amboy, passed away on March 3, 2022, at the Venetian in South Amboy. She was born in New York City on July 29, 1925. Helen resided in Old Bridge since 1961 before moving to South Amboy in 2018. She was a Secretary for the Piscataway Vocational Technical High School retiring in 1996. She was...

Mar 3, 2022

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Miguel "Michael" Abreu III at the age of 43.

Miguel was born in Perth Amboy to Miguel Abreu Jr., and Maria Hernandez.  He was employed as a tractor trailer driver, which he loved. When he wasnt working Michael enjoyed cooking, listening to music, traveling and spending time...

Mar 2, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Hodes, 79, of Iselin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Born in Manhattan, NY to the late Edward and Alice Cholar, Pat worked as a supervisor at the Woodbridge Public Library, in Iselin until she retired in 2005.

Being passionate about books, she was known for her fantastic recommendations to her...

Mar 2, 2022

Joel D. Knolmayer, 78, of Venice, Florida passed peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of March 2, 2022. His life is lovingly celebrated by his wife of 55 years, Cheryl; his two sons, Joel and Todd; his grandchildren, Mia and Matthew; his siblings, Bruce Knolmayer, Carol Willard and her husband, Ed, Ron Knolmayer and his wife, Mindy;...

Mar 1, 2022

Robert G. "Bob" Huether, 76, a lifelong resident of Edison, passed suddenly on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born and raised in Edison,  he was a graduate of JP Stevens High School, with the "Class of 65" He retired in 2017, after over 52 years as the Credit Manager for Sherwin-Williams in Edison. He...

Feb 28, 2022

Obituary of Paulette Lorentzen Paulette Lorentzen, 83, of Edison, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center in South Amboy. Paulette was born in Ussel, France to the late Pierre and Marianne Tinlot and came to the United States in 1957. She had lived in Woodbridge for twenty years before moving to Edison over thirty...

Feb 28, 2022

Obituary of Frank M. DelPopolo Frank M. DelPopolo, 69, of Fords, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at his home. Mr. DelPopolo was born in Rahway to the late Frank and Rosa DelPopolo. Frank was a US Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam War. He was employed by Kicher Transportation in Red Bank for fifteen years until the company's closing. Frank...

Feb 27, 2022

Rose Paone, 88 of Hopelawn, passed away on February 27, 2022, at Bayside Manor, Keansburg.  Born in Perth Amboy, Rose had lived in Hopelawn, for 66 years.  Rose was an Administrative Secretary for the Middlesex County Medical Examiners Office for 20 plus years.  She was a communicant of Good Shepherd Parish of Most Holy Rosary, Hopelawn.

Rose...

Feb 24, 2022

Obituary of John Charles Takacs John Charles Takacs, 88 years young and resided in California passed away Thursday, 2/24/22 at his home. John was born in New Jersey to Rose and Charles Takacs. John was in the Army and served during the Korean War. He was very proud of his 36 years of service with Chevron. Starting in Perth Amboy,...

Feb 23, 2022

Juventino Diaz, 84 years of age, of Woodbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 23, 2022.

He lived in Perth Amboy for 48 years, before moving to Woodbridge.  He worked for the City of Perth Amboy for 40 years before his retirement.  Juventino was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He enjoyed traveling to Cuba...

Feb 20, 2022

Cheak Hoon Qua, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at home on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Originally from Hainan Island, China, he relocated to Singapore at the age of 6 under the care of the Quek family. At the age of 16, he joined the British Navy HMS and retired 26 years later to immigrate to the United...

Feb 18, 2022

Regina Kocsik, 90, of Fords, passed peacefully, with her family at her side, on Friday, February 18, 2022, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born and raised in Perth Amboy, she had resided in Fords since 1955. She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School, with the "Class of 1949". She retired in 1994, as the billing manager with...

Feb 16, 2022

Barbara Ann Veit, 73, of Fords, died Wednesday February 16, 2022, at JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Born in Brooklyn New York to the late Mildred Flynn and William John Veit Sr., Barbara and her family moved to Fords, NJ in 1961.  She attended Our Lady of Peace grammar school, and received her high school diploma from...

Feb 15, 2022

Elizabeth A. Sussick, 89, peacefully passed on Wednesday, February 15, 2022 at Embassy Manor at Edison, in Edison, NJ.

Elizabeth was a life long resident of Metuchen, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen.  She was retired from Wells Fargo Bank in New York City after working for them for over 30 years as...

Feb 15, 2022

John J. McKenna, 90, of Fords, died Tuesday February 15, 2022, at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Edison.

Born in Orange to the late John Patrick McKenna and Anna Marion Sollas, John was a graduate of Irvington High School. After graduation, John enlisted in the US Army, serving our country as a Corporal from 1952 to...

Feb 12, 2022

Joseph " Pogo" S. Handerhan, 74, of Hopelawn entered into eternal rest February 12, 2022 at JFK Medical Center in Edison following a long term illness.   He was born in Perth Amboy grew up in Fords, and resided in Hopelawn for the past 40 years.

Joseph was employed at Reynolds Metals and Linden Motor Freight in Linden...