Obituaries

Nov 4, 2025

Marion I. Schimpf, 96, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on November 4, 2025, at Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA.  Marion was born on September 15, 1929, in Woodbridge to Errich and Margaret Nurnberger and lived in Fords for most of her life prior to retiring to Toms River, NJ, and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  She was a Medical Secretary to...

Nov 1, 2025

Rose Arbelo, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 1, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1939, in Manhattan, NY to the late Vito and Mary Molesi.  A long-time resident of Menlo Park Terrace since 1969, Rose worked as a housekeeper for JFK University Medical Center in Edison. She was an avid...

Nov 1, 2025

MaryJane Quaranta Soyka

July 4, 1949 – November 1, 2025

Heaven just got a little louder, a little funnier, and a lot more sarcastic. On November 1, 2025 — which just so happened to be her mother's 99th birthday (because of course MaryJane would find the perfect date to make an exit) — Mary Jane...

Oct 31, 2025

Alvin Kravet, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Metuchen, New Jersey on Friday,

October 31, 2025. Alvin and his beloved wife Ginette, were long-time residents of Metuchen where they raised their family. Alvin led a rich and full life with an endless enthusiasm for learning.

Alvin was born to Sadie and Sol Kravet...

Oct 31, 2025

Marlene Eleanor Grega, 70, of Sayreville, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Edison. She was born in Perth Amboy on May 30, 1955. Marlene was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Class of 1973, and Nancy Taylor Finishing School. She was a Senior Clerk for the NJ Turnpike Authority in Fords. Marlene was also an avid...

Oct 31, 2025

Beverly Ann Malinak, 87, of Edison, passed peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Roosevelt Care Center in Edison, NJ.

She was born on May 2, 1938 in Johnstown, PA was formerly of Elizabeth, NJ before settling in Edison in 1963.

Beverly Ann was retired from the Pathmark Supermarkets in Carteret NJ, where she...

Oct 30, 2025

Dorothy Wyzykowski, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 30, 2025, at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. She was born on December 30, 1948, in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Walter and Mary Dunaj. A longtime resident of Sewaren, Dorothy worked as a clerk for the Metuchen Parking Authority.

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Oct 28, 2025

Florence "Flo" Eleanor Barber, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Born on September 28, 1940, Flo spent her early years in New Jersey before making Palm Coast, Florida her home in her later life.

Flo was known for her warm heart, gentle humor, and deep love for her family. She cherished every moment spent...

Oct 27, 2025

Matthew K. Hagman, 47, of Bridgewater, passed away on October 27, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hill. He was born in Weymouth, MA., on April 21, 1978. Matthew was a stay-at-home Dad. He was a graduate of Burlington High School and Clark University. Matthew was very creative. He played the guitar, built puppets and played poker. Matthew was...

Oct 26, 2025

John Thomas Wright, 91, of Edison, passed away on October 26, 2025, in Edison. He was born in New York City on November 18, 1933. John was a Forklift Mechanic for Modern Handling in Edison for 25 years. He was in the US Army, 82'nd Airborne Division. John was very handy and enjoyed doing projects around the house. He...

Oct 21, 2025

Debra "Debbie" Costas, age 69, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 at the Alameda Care Center in Perth Amboy, NJ.  Debbie succumbed to breast cancer after being diagnosed recently. She was born on November 13, 1955 to the late Peter and Gladys Kawka. Debbie was a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy. Debbie lived a challenging life but was...

Oct 21, 2025

Renee Olivia Skelton, a proud lifelong resident of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 70 in Monmouth Junction NJ.

Renee was born on February 9, 1955, at Perth Amboy General Hospital to her loving parents Howard and Doris (nee Burns) Skelton. Renée's deep roots in her hometown shaped her...

Oct 20, 2025

Lawrence Turton, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Born on September 7, 1937, in Dublin, Ireland, he proudly served his new country in the United States Marine Corps before beginning a long and dedicated career with AT&T. A resident of Fords since 1965, Lawrence enjoyed his time...

Oct 20, 2025

Miriam Martinez, age 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Perth Amboy NJ. She was born on July 15, 1940, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico to the late Emilio and Lydia Martinez. Miriam was a long-time resident of Perth Amboy, living in the town since 1978. Among many jobs Miriam worked in, most importantly was being...

Oct 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Luis Perez-Jimenez, age 66, who departed this life on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 26, 1959, Luis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was spending time with his family. He took immense pride in watching his...

Oct 14, 2025

Thanh Diep Thi Nguyen, 82 of Metuchen, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by her family at home.

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she journeyed to the United States and through strength, sacrifice, and quiet perseverance, she built a new life with her family and made Metuchen her home in 1975. She...

Oct 14, 2025

John Joseph Pugni, age 49, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ.  He was born on January 2,1976 in Manhattan, NY. John grew up in Manhattan before living in Metuchen for some time and then moved to Iselin five years ago.

John was a pure...

Oct 10, 2025

Patricia (nee: Oliver) Drake, 90, of Metuchen, NJ, passed peacefully at her home, with the love of her family at her side on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Born January 30, 1935 in Metuchen, she was a lifelong resident of the borough.

She was a graduate of Metuchen High School, graduating with the "Class of 1953"....

Oct 9, 2025

Angelina Cunetta, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025 at NYU Langone Hospital in New York, NY. She was born on April 6, 1931 in Italy. Once moving to the United States as a young child, Angelina lived most of her life in New York City, moving to Chicago for a short while and then returned to...

Oct 8, 2025

Sally J. Krevsky, 95, of Piscataway, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1930, in Yonkers, NY, to Lewis and Bertha Nathan. Sally graduated from Julia Richman High School in 1948 and attended the Art Students League in NYC. She married Burton Krevsky, of Bayonne, NJ on January 1, 1950 and...