Olga Besu
May 20, 2021
Olga C. Besú (nee. Bomnin), 95, of Perth Amboy, passed away on May 20, 2021. Olga was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba on August 12, 1925 and she resided in Perth Amboy since 1970. Olga loved spending time with family and friends, and throughout her life prioritized caring for others. She was the "tía" and "abuelita" of...
Stephanie T. Link
May 19, 2021
Stephanie T. Link, 88, of Fords, passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021.Born in Raritan, NJ and formerly of Toms River she had resided in Fords for the last 37 years.
She was a retired Registered Nurse with Interim Health Care of South Plainfield and Community memorial Hospital in Toms River for many years. She...
Karen Anne Kasper
May 18, 2021
Karen Anne Kasper, 61, of Metuchen, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Born in Newark, NJ to the late Adam and Renae Kasper, Karen was one of three children. A graduate of Trenton State University, now known as the College of New Jersey, Karen also earned her Master's Degree in Child Psychology from Rutgers University. Karen worked for many...
Jean Pavese
May 16, 2021
Jean Pavese, 83, Manahawkin, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021, at Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Little Egg Harbor. Born and raised in Perth Amboy, Jean lived in Edison for 25 years before retiring to Wilmington, VT. She worked at Engelhard Corporation, Iselin, for 20 years as an International Account Manager. Jean was a communicant...
Elaine Grace Hoffer
May 14, 2021
Elaine Grace Hoffer (nee: Hogya) passed suddenly at her home on Friday, May 14, 2021. Born and raised in Perth Amboy, she had resided in Edison for the last 52 years. Elaine was an accomplished pianist and organist, who brought music into the lives of hundreds of eager young and adult students and their families. She was also an avid...
Alfred "Bob" Peterson
May 14, 2021
On Friday, May 14, 2021, Bob Peterson, loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather died peacefully after a short illness at the age of 96.
Bob was born on July 21, 1924 in Woodbridge, NJ to Alfred and Anna (Panko) Peterson. After graduating from Woodbridge High School he joined the U.S. Army serving in WWll as...
George R. Bandics
May 12, 2021
George R. Bandics, 78, of Edison, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2021, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1942, in New Brunswick.
George served his country honorably in the US Navy from 1960-61 where he earned the National Defense Service Medal. After volunteering as a firefighter,...
Carol Pillz
May 12, 2021
Carol Pillz, 74, of Iselin, passed away on May 12, 2021. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 39 years, John Joseph Pillz and her daughter, Celeste Costanzo. Carol was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on November 30, 1946 and she resided in Iselin since 1995. Carol is survived by her loving daughter, Christine Kopen; three grandchildren, Ashley, Malakai,...
Luz M. Flores
May 8, 2021
Luz M. Flores, 79, of Avenel, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Born and raised in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico to Martin and Maria Aponte, Luz was one of eight children and has lived in New Jersey for over 60 years.
Beloved wife of...
George Allen Rosenthal
May 7, 2021
George Allen Rosenthal, 88, of Flemington, passed peacefully at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ and was formerly Highland Park, NJ, and Edison, NJ and Florida. He proudly served his country in the U S Navy during the Korean War. He was the former owner of Rosenthal Glass...
Eleanor Suchan
May 7, 2021
Eleanor Suchan, 91, of Metuchen, passed away at home on May 7, 2021. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Henry Suchan.
Eleanor was born in New York City on April 11, 1930 and she resided in Metuchen for over 70 years.
Eleanor is survived by her loving children, Martin Suchan, Barbara Martino, and Patricia...
Jennifer A. Balint
May 7, 2021
Jennifer A. Balint, 47, of Sewaren NJ, passed on Friday, May 7, 2021, at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on February 26, 1974, in Plainfield, NJ, formerly of Menlo Park Terrace, she had most recently resided in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge Twp. for the last 16 years.
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Pedro Mendez
May 3, 2021
Pedro Mendez, 95, of Perth Amboy, passed away at home on May 3, 2021. He was born in Placetas, Cuba, on July 91, 1925. Pedro emigrated from Cuba in 1968 to be reunited with his family in Perth Amboy. He was an employee for the family business, Tropical Cheese, in Perth Amboy. He was an avid baseball fan.
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Kathleen Ann Geraghty
May 3, 2021
Kathleen Ann Geraghty, 60, of Toms River, formerly of Metuchen, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021.
Born and raised in New Brunswick, Kathleen was a 1978 graduate of East Brunswick Vo-Tech. Kathleen was an extremely talented cake decorator, having created some incredible designs for weddings, showers, birthdays, and all occasions. She was devoted to her career as...
Gertrud Thomas
May 1, 2021
Gertrud Thomas (nee: Weber), 92, of Fords, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Twin Cedars Assisted Living in Shohola, PA on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Born in Daun, Germany to Nicholaus and Josephine Weber, Gertrud was raised in Aachen and attended school at the convent. She met and married her husband, Colin in...
Antonetta Cappella
Apr 26, 2021
Antonetta Cappella, 99, of Edison, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center on April 26, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband Alberto Cappella in December of 1997.
Antonetta was born in Pignataro, Italy on September 15, 1921 and she resided in Edison since 1952.
Antonetta is survived by her two loving children,...
Barbara A. Karabinchak
Apr 24, 2021
Barbara A. Karabinchak, 66, of Milltown, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center on April 24, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Amelia Zehl.
Barbara was born in Elizabeth, NJ on August 27, 1954 and she resided in Milltown for over 24 years.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband...
Antonio A. Lopes
Apr 23, 2021
Antonio A. Lopes, 85, of Fords, passed away at JFK Medical Center on April 23, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1935 in Mangualde-Viseu, Portugal. Antonio was in the military for 5 years as a tank commander. After his time in the military, Antonio moved to Seia, Portugal where he was a truck driver and a volunteer fireman. Antonio...
Marvin Jeffrey Brauth
Apr 22, 2021
Marvin Jeffrey Brauth, beloved father, grandfather, loving partner, and brother, passed away on April 22 at the age of 71 in his home in Bradley Beach, NJ, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Far Rockaway NY, to Paul and Rosalie Brauth, Marvin learned from his parents the values of hard work, doing...
John George Oleniach
Apr 21, 2021
Obituary of John George Oleniach John George Oleniach, 80, of Edison, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Sunrise Senior Living, Brighton Gardens in Edison. Mr. Oleniach was born in Jersey City to the late John and Mary Fencik Oleniach and had lived all of his life in Edison. Mr. Oleniach was a US Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam...
