Grace Fritz
Feb 10, 2020
Grace Fritz, 90, of Fords, passed away on February 10, 2020, at Frey Village Nursing Home in Middletown, PA. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Grace resided in Avenel most of her life. She was a Cafeteria Worker with the Woodbridge Board of Education. Grace was a pillar of the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church parish where she taught Sunday School for...
Freida Kusulas
Feb 8, 2020
Freida Kusulas, 78, of Perth Amboy, entered into eternal rest February 8, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Faraklata, Kefalonia, Greece and has resided in Perth Amboy for the past 64 years. Freida and her husband were the proprietors of the New Purity Restaurant in Perth Amboy for 10 years before retiring. She...
Denise G May
Feb 7, 2020
Private cremation services were held Saturday, February 8, 2020, for Denise G. (nee: Gannon) May, 60, who died on Friday, February 7, 2020.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dennis, her hero and the love of her life, her parents; Rita and Robert Gannon, and her nephew, Michael O'Brien. She is survived by and will be...
Ismael Marcano
Feb 5, 2020
Ismael Marcano, 73, of Perth Amboy, NJ, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico and had resided in Perth Amboy, since the 1960's. He was a retired factory worker with Edison Foam Corp. in Raritan Center in Edison. Ismael was predeceased by his father, Angel Marcano, his mother, Eufemia...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Slater Dunkelberger
Feb 5, 2020
Betty Ann Slater Dunkelberger, 85, of Fords, earned her angel wings on February 5, 2020. She passed peacefully at home with her loving family at her side. Born in Perth Amboy and formerly of Fords, she had resided in Howell for the last 4 years. A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Perth Amboy, Betty Ann worked in Perth...
Joe O Nazario
Feb 3, 2020
Pastor Joe O. Nazario, 50, of Perth Amboy, NJ peacefully made his transition into the spiritual realm on Monday February 3 rd , 2020 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born on Monday, December 8 th 1969 to his loving mother Margarita and father Jose. Joe graduate d from Elizabeth High School, c lass of 1987...
John F. Mayer
Feb 2, 2020
John F. Mayer, 60, of Fords, passed away on February 2, 2020, at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was born in Jersey City to Andrew and Loretta Mayer. John retired in 2017 as an Assistant Property Manager with Murray Construction in Millburn after 30 years of service. He was active with Narcotics Anonymous.
John...
Robert "Bob" J Fortin
Jan 31, 2020
Robert "Bob" Fortin, 85, of Edison, passed away at his home on Friday, January 31, 2020.
He was born on March 7 1934 in New Brunswick, and was a lifelong resident of Edison.
He proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant for the U.S Army Military Police.
Mr. Fortin had been employed...
Marcelino Jose Faria
Jan 31, 2020
Marcelino Jose Faria, 93, entered into peace on Friday, January 31, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 12, 1926 in Bustos, Portugal to Augusto and Emilia Faria. He immigrated to the United States and arrived at Ellis Island with his family in 1939.
In February 1950, he married Rosa...
Leonardo D. Benitez
Jan 30, 2020
Leonardo D. Benitez, 75, of Edison, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Amboy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Perth Amboy. Born in San Luis, Argentina, Leonardo immigrated to the United States 45 years ago and had resided in Edison for 10 years.
He was a warehouse worker for various companies in Middlesex...
Brenda C. Dessel
Jan 27, 2020
Brenda C. Dessel 80, of Edison, entered into eternal rest January 27, 2020 in Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was born in Newark and has resided in Edison for the past 60 years.
She was a member of Temple Neve Shalom in Metuchen.
Brenda is survived by her husband Irving, her...
Jean French
Jan 26, 2020
Jean French, 91, of Edison, passed away on January 26, 2020 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She was born in New Brunswick on December 6, 1928. Jean resided in Edison for 75 year. She was a Sales Clerk at the Corbins Gift Shop in Highland Park. Jean loved being a mother, grandmother, and cooking for her...
Samuel Morales
Jan 26, 2020
Samuel Morales, 44, of Carteret, passed away in Woodbridge on January 26, 2020. He was born in Perth Amboy on June 23, 1975.
Samuel was a Welder for Barone Steele in Brooklyn, NY. He was an avid Mets and Steelers fan. He enjoyed boxing, cooking and freestyle music. Samuel liked to socialize with family and friends. He...
Walter J. Cronin
Jan 25, 2020
Walter J. Cronin, 90, of Washington, DC, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, in Washington DC.
Born in Newark and was formerly of Wappingers Falls, NY he had resided in Maryland and Washington DC for the last 26 years.
He received a B.S. degree in...
Catherine Lucka
Jan 25, 2020
Catherine Lucka 95, of Fords, entered into eternal rest January 25, 2020 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was born in Perth Amboy and has resided in Fords for the past 80 years.
Catherine was a Secretary at Anaconda Copper in Perth Amboy for 40 years before retiring and then worked in sales...
Rosita Stefani
Jan 24, 2020
Rosita Stefani 81, of North Brunswick, entered into eternal rest, January 24, 2020 at her home. She was born in Piegaio, Italy and was formerly of Hopelawn for 53 years before moving to her daughter's home 2 ½ years ago.
She was a communicant of Good Shepherd Parish at Holy Rosary Church in Hopelawn. Rosita always had...
Yolanda "Jeannie" Talbott
Jan 16, 2020
Obituary of Yolanda Talbott Yolanda ''Jeannie'' Talbott, 87, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet. She was born and raised in Perth Amboy before becoming longtime resident of Fords. Jeannie was a devoted mother and homemaker. She loved cooking and sewing, everyone she knew was gifted one of her creations. She was...
Michele Hudak
Jan 16, 2020
Michele Hudak, 49, passed away at home on Thursday, January 16 th , 2020. Michele was born June 5 th , 1970 in Piscataway.. She was raised in Piscataway while also spending time in San Diego, CA. Michele had resided in Edison for the last 28 years. She worked as an Office Manager for Buick GMC in East Brunswick. She...
Stella Unoma (Nee: Obi) Oduyela
Jan 13, 2020
Princess Stella Unoma Oduyela (nee Obi), 54, of Perth Amboy, NJ passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at her side, on Monday, January 13, 2020, at RWJ Rahway, NJ.
Born in Kano, Nigeria; she formerly resided in Lagos, Nigeria and Fords, NJ and resided in Perth Amboy, NJ since 2001.
She attended...
Sally J. Stephens
Jan 12, 2020
Sally J. Stephens, 88, of Edison, passed away on January 12, 2020, at Paul Kimble Medical Center. She was born in Perth Amboy on October 6, 1931. Sally resided in Edison for most of her life. She worked for Satellite Products in Edison for 25 years before retiring in 1999.
Sally was predeceased by her first husband,...
