Obituaries

May 14, 2024

Richard D. Stein, affectionately known as Rickey, has left a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. He passed away on May 14, 2024 in New Brunswick, NJ.  Born in Jersey City on August 31, 1940, Rickey was the beloved son of Samuel and Betty (nee Ershkowitz) Stein. He was a cherished big brother to Susan Dimont...

May 12, 2024

Shirley Greenberg of North Brunswick passed away on May 12, 2024 at the age of 93 years. Born in Perth Amboy, Shirley had resided in Highland Park for many years before moving to North Brunswick. Shirley had worked as an X-ray technician for many yrs for the late Dr. Stephen Grosz. Predeceased by her husband Nathan in 2010, her son...

May 9, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kristen Dené Drayton, who went to sleep on May 9, 2024, at the young age of 31. Kristen was born on July 10, 1992, and brought immense joy to all who knew her.

Kristen attended Lake Nelson School from Kindergarten through 8th grade and then attended Franklin High School. She...

May 9, 2024

Gloria Sapiro Schwartz: Mom, Grammy, Sister, Aunt, and Friend passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. 

Gloria was born in New Brunswick, NJ on August 9, 1943.  She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1960 and Boston University in 1964.  Gloria was a partner in Whimsical Words, composing songs and poems with her friend...

Apr 30, 2024

In loving memory of Miriam R. Martinez, a devoted teacher's aide in the Elizabeth School District who gracefully retired in 1986. Miriam was born on March 5, 1933, in the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico to Elias Camacho and Rosa Gonzalez. She peacefully departed from this world on April 30, 2024, at the age of 91 in Edison, New...

Apr 24, 2024

Charles Game, a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Linden, New Jersey at the age of 46. The son of Fanny and the late Carlos Game of Ecuadorian descent, Charles was born in Secaucus, New Jersey on April 24, 1978. He spent his years working diligently at local Union...

Apr 23, 2024

Pattie Zamore (née Davis), a shining light in the lives of those who knew and loved her, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at the age of 70. Pattie was born on September 17, 1953, in New York City, NY to Charles Davis and Joye Cox. Pattie grew up in Mandeville, Jamaica until she was 12, when she moved...

Apr 21, 2024

Honorable Barnett E. Hoffman

 

Honorable Barnett E. Hoffman, a man of tremendous integrity and wit, a gifted story and joke-teller and a beloved member of his community, passed away at home on Sunday, April 21, surrounded by his loved ones. 

 

Hoffman was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on December 10, 1940. He is a graduate of New Brunswick High School class...

Apr 20, 2024

Teresa Colon, a pillar of faith and love, departed from this world on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 87. A devout Catholic, Teresa resided in New Brunswick, NJ, where she was cherished by many as a beloved member of The Legion of Mary at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

 

Born to the late Rosa Perez de Torres...

Apr 17, 2024

Robert Barry Katz is the definition of a beloved father, son, grandfather, brother and friend.  He was born on February 25,1947 in the Bronx, NY. His father, Julius Katz, passed at 87yrs in 2007 and his mother, Lillian Katz, is 100yrs and still living at her home in Delray Beach, FL.  Bob started his career as an electrical engineer with...

Apr 17, 2024

In loving memory of Lois Wallace (74), who passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, in North Brunswick, NJ. Lois was born January 11, 1950, to Constance Garry and John Holloway in Newark, NJ. 

Lois took care of children in her home and later became a teacher at Bethel Christian Academy in Newark, NJ until 2004. She enjoyed her family and...

Apr 10, 2024

Julius E. Papp, a lifelong resident of New Brunswick, NJ passed away peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson/ Barnabas Medical Center on April 10, 2024. He was the eldest son of the late Julius and Vilma Csengery Papp, past owners of The Friendly Tavern at 299 Nielsen Street, now the site of Johnson & Johnson Corporate Headquarters. He attended St. Ladislaus...

Apr 10, 2024

Thelma Irgon, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 at the Karen Quinlan Home for Hospice at the age of 97.

She is survived by her daughters Deborah Amadei and Judy Wolf, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Raised in Montreal, Quebec Canada, she lived in the United States for many years.

She enjoyed her family and...

Apr 9, 2024

Ana F. Peralta, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and great grandmother, passed away in her home on April 9, 2024, at the age of 99.  Born August 15, 1924, raised in the Dominican Republic, she moved to the United States in 1978.  She brought her family a few years later to give them a better life.  Ana loved people;...

Apr 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Rafael Vazquez who passed on April 8, 2024.   Rafael Vazquez was born on February 27, 1935, to Maria Rosado and Manuel De Jesus Vazquez in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico.  He later moved to New Brunswick, NJ where he resided for 65 years.

Rafael retired from St. Peter’s Hospital and dedicated his time serving the Lord at Our Lady...

Apr 8, 2024

Anita Barry 92, of Hillsborough passed away on April 8, day of the eclipse in the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ. Born in New Brunswick, Miss Barry resided in the city until 1980 than she moved to North Brunswick. She has been a resident of Hillsborough since 1986. 

Miss Barry was a teacher who started her career in...

Apr 4, 2024

Morris (Moe) Auyash passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, 10 days before his 97th birthday. Moe was born on April 14, 1927 in Highland Park New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Solomon Auyash, sister, Sarah Hamburg, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Zimmermann. 

 

Moe’s parents emigrated from Salonica, Greece during the Depression and settled in Highland Park,...

Apr 2, 2024

MonicaJean Samples was born November 11, 1963, in Madison, Wisconsin to James II and Louise Samples. She departed this life on April 2, 2024 in New Brunswick, NJ.  

MonicaJean’s parents married on April 14, 1946. Her father served in the United States Air Force for over thirty years. Of that union two children were born, MonicaJean Samples and James I....

Mar 26, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Yolanda Reyes, 86, was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who gained her angel wings on March 26, 2024.  Yolanda was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on August 7, 1937 to Juan Delgado and Petra Melendez. She graduated from Gautier Benitez High School and went to work for General Electric Corp. as an assembler for electronic products.  Yolanda was predeceased by...