Obituaries

Dec 9, 2025

John Inverso Jr., 87, of Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born in Trenton, he was a resident of Chesterfield Township for most of his life. A United States Army National Guard veteran, John was employed at Jim Johnson Tire Center where he specialized in repairing tires on large trucks in the field—a position he held with considerable...

Dec 8, 2025

Patricia Ann Koss , 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Capital Health Fuld Campus in Trenton. Born and raised in Plainfield, NJ, she had resided in Pulaski, NY prior to moving back to New Jersey. Pat spent earlier years working in various healthcare settings, roles she approached with great passion.

She...

Dec 7, 2025

, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 7, 2025 at Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro Township, NJ. Born in New Milford, NJ, he had lived in Hackensack and spent many years in Rutherford prior to moving to Millstone Twp in 1993. He was lifelong printer who began his career at the Bergen Record. He enjoyed cooking and grilling...

Dec 6, 2025

Diane Gunkel (née) Lo Castro, just shy of her 70th birthday, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at her home with her husband by her side.  Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she attended Villanova University post-graduation from East Brunswick High School.  She worked for the prosecutor's office in New Brunswick for several years. After raising her 2...

Dec 6, 2025

The Allentown Ministerial Association

and Peppler Funeral Home will

hold its 29th annual

Service of Remembrance and Hope

2:30 pm on Sunday, December 14, 2024

at the Allentown United Methodist Church

...

Dec 2, 2025

Dolores B. Pannick, 82, of Cream Ridge passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Trenton, she was a graduate of Trenton High School. Dolores resided in Hamilton for more than 20 years before settling in Cream Ridge since 1987.  She spent many winters with her husband, family and friends at their...

Nov 29, 2025

Wally Hume , 89, of Browns Mills, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Mount Holly Rehab, surrounded by family. Born in Russia near the Black Sea, Wally grew up in Frankfurt, Germany. She studied cosmetology and worked as a beautician in Germany before moving, with her growing family, to the United States on March 17, 1965....

Nov 29, 2025

Shirley A. Bastedo, 89 of East Windsor passed away peacefully in the company of her family at the University Hospital in Newark on Saturday, November 29th 2025. Shirley was born in Cranbury, NJ to Gertrude and Ernest Perrine.  She graduated from Hightstown Highschool in 1953 and lived in the Cranbury-East Windsor area her entire life. She worked for McGraw-Hill...

Nov 28, 2025

Caroline "Carol" Waite , 77, late of The Villages, Florida, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Serenity Hospice Care in Hamilton.  Born in San Valentino Torio, Italy, she grew up in the "burg" in Trenton and attended Trenton High School.  She earned her bachelor's degree from Douglas College (then a sister school of Rutgers) and excelled...

Nov 24, 2025

Marvin L. Inman, III, "Buddy", 35 of Hamilton Square, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. Born in Trenton, he was a graduate of Steinert High School and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Drexel University. Buddy enjoyed working on his computer and playing video games. He loved music and was a talented musician, playing several instruments, including...

Nov 20, 2025

Rupert "Bob" Freiberger, 77 of Upper Freehold Twp., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Kingston, NY, he was a longtime Upper Freehold area resident. He graduated from Allentown High School where he was active with the FFA program and served as State President in 1967. The owner and operator of...

Nov 16, 2025

Clinton C. Rockhill Jr ., 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 16, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, he was raised and lived in Bordentown before moving to Florence 30 years ago.. He recently retired as a night crew manager for the Acme Market in Bordentown for nearly 50...

Nov 15, 2025

Rhea A. Reimer (Panella), 71, of Allentown, NJ, left this earth much too soon on November 15, 2025 but her endless love, caring heart, and generous spirit will be felt by those who loved her forever. She was born and raised in Bordentown, NJ, and graduated from Bordentown Regional High School and Rider University. She retired from Munich Re....

Nov 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dillon Szul, of Chesterfield NJ, who left us suddenly on Saturday, November 15 at the age of 29. His time with us was far too short, but the love he brought into our lives will remain forever.

Dillon had a passion for cooking, shopping,  gardening his...

Nov 14, 2025

Irene A. Lentini, 97, of Allentown, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.  She was born in Hightstown, where she resided for over 50 years. Irene worked at Meadow Lakes for many years before moving to Las Vegas where she worked as the office manager for Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging.  In retirement, Irene resided with her son first in Kansas,...

Nov 12, 2025

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, April Aaronson passed away at age 64 after a nearly six-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was at home surrounded by family until the end.

April was born on September 11, 1961 and grew up in Allentown, NJ. The family moved to Trenton when she was in high school. She got her...

Nov 12, 2025

Patricia M. Dupp , 69, of Bordentown, NJ passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

Born in Trenton, Patricia was a resident of Hamilton Square for most of her life. She was a graduate of Steinert High School (Class of 1974). Pat moved to Bordentown with...

Nov 11, 2025

When it is time, let me go Flaming to my best state Like the leaves at autumn With all that I was and shall be Fused into one bright moment Not reluctant, not grieving But like a shooting star, Blazing a path to the new.

Jean Bayley Van Gelder, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,...

Nov 8, 2025

Rosemary F. Walsh , 72, of Yardville, passed away peacefully in Hamilton. Born in Trenton, Rosemary was a lifelong resident of the Yardville and Bordentown area.

For many years, Rosemary worked as a school bus driver, first with Rick Bus Company and later with GST for Robbinsville. She took great pride in her work, safely...

Nov 6, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Pylypiak, age 88, of Yardvillle, New Jersey on Thursday November 6, 2025. Born in Holohory, Zolochiv, Ukraine, Gregory lived a life defined by faith, family, and service. He was a proud United States Army veteran, having honorably served his country where he achieved the rank of Staff...