Robert John Tariska
Jun 15, 2021
Obituary of Robert John Tariska Robert John Tariska, 61, of Edison, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Mr. Tariska was born in Perth Amboy to the late John and Anna Tariska and had lived in Edison for many years. Robert was a stockbroker and had been employed by the Chicago...
Helen M. Kurucz
Jun 15, 2021
Obituary of Helen M. Kurucz Helen M. Kurucz, 96, a lifelong resident of Hopelawn, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Mrs. Kurucz was a bank teller employed by the First National Bank of Perth Amboy for ten years before retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Good Shepherd...
Dorothy Brooks
Jun 14, 2021
Dorothy Brooks, passed away at home on June 14, 2021. She was born on August 11, 1928, in Stapleton, Staten Island. Dorothy was a Homemaker. She was a member of the Metuchen Seniors and was an avid card player. She loved to travel with her husband Robert, visiting many countries around the world. She was a member of AARP....
Crispino "Sonny" Farrace
Jun 10, 2021
Crispino "Sonny" Farrace, 85, of Little Egg Harbor, passed peacefully at his home, with his family at his side, on Thursday, June 10, 2021.
He was born on May 10, 1936, at the Polyclinic Hospital in Manhattan, NYC. He married Vincenza Galante, the love of his life on May 15, 1965. Their incredible marriage lasted for 56...
Mary Elizabeth Benyola
Jun 9, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Benyola (nee: Fantazier) 98, of Hopelawn, passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
She was born on September 4, 1922, in Miners Mill, PA. and was a longtime resident of the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge Twp.
She was a retired seamstress and teacher at the...
Walter S Lamb Iii
Jun 7, 2021
Walter S. Lamb III, 69, of Edison, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2021.
Walter leaves behind two brother, William and Robert Lamb.
Family and friends may visit Monday, June 14 th 2021 from 2:00pm to 6:00am at Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Ave, Metuchen. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday at...
Thomas Matro
Jun 6, 2021
Thomas Matro, 81, of Warren, NJ, died peacefully at home on June 6, 2021. He was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ. and graduated from St. Joseph's High School and Rutgers University. He received his PhD in English Literature from Rutgers University.
Tom began teaching at Rutgers New Brunswick in 1971. In 1972-73,...
Florence H. Wantuch
Jun 2, 2021
Obituary of Florence H. Wantuch Florence Wantuch, 88, died peacefully on June 2, 2021, in Rockleigh, NJ. She had been a resident of Fords for over 60 years prior to moving to Bergen County in 2017. Born in Keasbey, she graduated from Woodbridge High School. She married Ferdinand (Fred) Wantuch of Hopelawn in 1952. They moved to Fords in 1957...
Margaret Mary Fata
May 29, 2021
Margaret Mary Fata (née Lyons), 92, of Edison, entered eternal rest after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She left this world with her son by her side at home on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Margaret was born in Perth Amboy, NJ to George and Helen Lyons. Margaret was a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Church RC Church...
Olivia M. Schuren
May 26, 2021
Olivia Schuren, 77, of Parlin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 26, 2021 at home. She was born Old Forge, PA on May 15, 1944. Olivia was a Receptionist for several years for Ryan Beck & Co. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting, shopping and spending time with her beloved husband, family and her little white Maltese Chewy....
Minnie "Mickey" Carr
May 24, 2021
Minnie "Mickey" Carr, 86, of Perth Amboy, passed away on May 24, 2021 in JFK Medical Center. She was born in Newark on June 9, 1934. She was a Paraprofessional for special needs students for the Perth Amboy Board of Education. Minnie was a graduate of Newark High School. She was a member of Holy Spirit Church. She adored...
Mario Soto
May 23, 2021
Mario Soto, 77, of Monroe Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 23, 2021. Born in Puerto Rico, he had lived in Monroe Township for 6 years, and was formerly of Edison. Mario was a former parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus #9199. He...
Charles T. Logan
May 21, 2021
Charles T. Logan, Second Born Son of Charles P. and Mary A. Logan, Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, God Father and Friend, entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2021 at the age of 66.
Born in Perth Amboy, on August 18, 1954, Charles lived there most of his life. After graduating from Saint Mary's High School...
Barbara "Bobbi" "Mimi" Kappes
May 20, 2021
Barbara Florence "Bobbi" "Mimi" Kappes (nee. Myerson), 80, of Edison, passed away on May 20, 2021. Barbara was born in San Francisco, California on September 8, 1940. Barbara was a retired purchasing agent for Rutgers University for 32 years at the RAC in Piscataway. She loved the beach, convertibles, spending time with family and friends, and attending Rutgers sporting events....
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...
