Virginia A. Burke
Jan 31, 2026
Virginia Anne Burke (nee Faith), 83, of Allentown, New Jersey, passed away on January 31, 2026. Better known as Ginny, she was born in Teaneck on July 30, 1942, grew up in River Edge, and raised her family in Waldwick. Upon retirement, she made her home in Four Seasons of Upper Freehold. Her professional life included positions with Fisher Scientific,...
Dominick Guagliardo
Feb 17, 2026
Dominick J. Guagliardo, 88, of Ellisdale, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at his home. Born in Trenton at St. Francis Hospital on April 16, 1937 to the late Joseph and Adele Guagliardo, the family moved from Trenton to Ellisdale when he was four. Dominick graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Temple University in 1959. Following graduation, Mr. Guagliardo began...
Suzanne B. Albright
Jan 31, 2026
Suzanne Barbara Albright (Kelso), 85, of Hamilton Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Born on January 24, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, Suzanne was the daughter of Emma and Isaac Kelso. She grew up in Souderton, PA and graduated from Souderton High School.
While attending University of Penn, Suzanne met her chemistry partner, Robert Albright, and married him on...
Ada M. Burroughs
Mar 16, 2026
Ada M. Burroughs (nee Whitley), 89, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. Born in Trenton, she was a resident of Eastampton for over 50 years. Ada studied early childhood education and earned her degree from Burlington County Community College. She was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Morningstar Chapter #22. In her free time, she enjoyed...
Mark D. Wainwright
Mar 12, 2026
Mark D. Wainwright, 62, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2026.
Born and raised on dairy farms in Mansfield and North Hanover Townships, Mark was a resident of Williamstown, NJ. He was a graduate of Northern Burlington Regional High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Cook College at Rutgers University. Mark worked for the past six...
Joseph T. Valatka
Mar 9, 2026
Joseph Thomas Valatka, 42, of Florence, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on March 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Joseph grew up with a deep sense of compassion and a natural desire to help others. Having experienced the need for extra support himself at times, he developed a profound empathy for others...
Margaret Mary Haubert
Mar 4, 2026
Margaret Mary Haubert, 87, of Yardville (Hamilton), passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Margaret lived in Old Bridge and later Toms River before moving to Yardville to live with her son. Before retiring, she spent more than 16 years working in the handbag department at JCPenney in East...
Jane Barber
Mar 4, 2026
Jane Barber, 72, of Wrightstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Born in Trenton, she moved to Allentown, NJ in the late 1950’s and was a lifetime area resident. Jane loved nature and being outdoors. She would spend hours watching the birds in the garden and she loved helping at Durr Flower Farm in Chesterfield. In her free time,...
William Edward Peters Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
On Monday, February 23, 2026, William Edward Peters Jr, 67, of Pemberton, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Georgetown, Kentucky, he was a loving, oldest brother of four siblings. At a young age, he confessed his belief in Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Georgetown, Kentucky. William grew up to be...
Stephen J. Banks
Feb 21, 2026
Stephen John Banks, 54, of Cream Ridge, NJ passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. Born in Manchester, England, Steve was a graduate of Sunderland University in London where he earned degree in Civil Engineering. He and his wife moved from England in 2003, making Cream Ridge their home. He loved Cream Ridge and was very proud of the life he...
Thomas Lejambre
Feb 20, 2026
Thomas Lejambre, 77 passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 at Hamilton Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Hamilton Township, NJ.
A graveside service for Thomas will be held 1 pm Wednesday, March 18 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bordentown Township, NJ.
Arrangements are under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown, NJ.
Eugene Jackson, Sr.
Feb 20, 2026
Eugene Jackson Sr., 73, of Mount Holly, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026. Born in Pensacola, Florida, as a child, Eugene and his family resided in many places, including Germany before settling in Florence, NJ where he lived for 40 years. A true entrepreneur, Mr. Jackson worked as a truck driver and in construction as a member of Construction and...
Anita L. Campbell
Feb 20, 2026
Anita Campbell, 88, of Yardville, NJ passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, for over 40 years she resided in Old Bridge, NJ where she and her husband James raised their family. Anita was a graduate of Misericordia University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. She was...
Robert J. Faber, Sr.
Feb 19, 2026
Robert J. Faber Sr., 89, of Cream Ridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Englishtown, NJ, Bob was a lifelong resident of the Allentown and Cream Ridge area — a place he loved deeply and proudly called home.
Bob was, at heart, a farmer. The land was not just his livelihood but his life’s work and his...
Gail E. McNabb
Feb 18, 2026
Gail Elizabeth McNabb, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a courageous and graceful battle with cancer.
Gail was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Albert and Rose Carter. She spent her childhood making memories that would last her a lifetime. She would fondly recall time spent on the family farm in Yardley with...
Charles Lesko, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Charles F. Lesko, Jr. 77, of Wrightstown, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home. Born in Trenton to the late Amelia and Charles Lesko Sr., Charles resided in Central New Jersey throughout his life. He was a Steinert graduate, a proud US Sea Cadet, and he retired from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation where he...
Matilda F. Bessette
Feb 17, 2026
Matilda (Maggie) F. Bessette, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Mount Holly with her family by her side. Born and raised in Burlington, VT she and her husband moved to Bossert Estates in 1956. She worked at McGuire AFB as a pool secretary until 1960. After raising two boys, she returned to...
Kenneth R. Kleinfelter
Feb 16, 2026
Kenneth R. Kleinfelter, 64, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born and raised in Lawrenceville, NJ he was a resident of Chesterfield, NJ. He received his BA degree in Chemistry with a minor in economics at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill. and an MBA at Rider University in Lawrenceville. Ken worked as a consultant...
Reuben T. Avellani
Feb 13, 2026
Reuben Thomas Avellani, 46, passed away suddenly at his residence in Beverly, New Jersey. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Reuben lived a life defined by service, generosity, and love for his family and community.
Reuben proudly served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy. Carrying the Seabee spirit of “Can Do” throughout his life, he brought dedication, skill,...
Marie Terese Chiappetta
Feb 13, 2026
Marie T. Chiappetta, 87, of Hamilton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Serenity Hospice Care in Hamilton, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Marie lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Levittown, Pennsylvania, before making her home in Hamilton. In 1970, she married Raffaele Chiappetta and embraced the role of devoted wife...
