Obituaries

Dec 15, 2025

William "Bill" Bosma III, 74, of Hamilton Township, NJ passed peacefully into eternal rest at his home on December 15, 2025.He was born in Paterson, NJ to William Bosma Jr. and Anna Doorn Bosma.

Predeceased by his parents and his sister Carol Bosma Stein, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen Heykoop Bosma; his sister, Kristine Bosma Pepper;...

Dec 9, 2025

Beverly F. DiBenedetto, 88 of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton. Born in Glen Ridge, NJ, she resided in Bloomfield and Belleville before moving to Allentown, where she lived for close to 60 years. Bev loved Allentown. She was very proud of her little town and loved the people in it.

A 1958...

Jan 6, 2026

Catherine A. Schmitt (nee Callahan), 86, of Mercerville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 with her family by her side. Born in Trenton to the late James P. and Huldah Nelson Callahan, she grew up in Hamilton, NJ and studied classical ballet, an art form that her children and grandchildren also embraced. Selected at an early age to attend the...

Jan 5, 2026

Barbara J. Richards, 93, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Capital Health Fuld Campus in Trenton. Born July 18, 1932 in Trenton she was raised in Crosswicks, NJ and was a graduate of Hamilton High West High School. Barbara had worked for NJ Bell as an international switchboard operator and later became an administrative assistant after the merger with...

Jan 2, 2026

Harry W. Apel Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Jackson Heights, NY, he was raised in Syosset and had lived in Plainview, Long Island, Pearl River and Upper Saddle River, NJ before moving to Allentown, NJ. Harry was an Army Veteran, received a master’s degree...

Dec 28, 2025

Philip J. Heitzenroeder Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Long Branch, NJ, he had been a resident of the Bordentown area for the last 52 years. He graduated from NJIT and worked for the Princeton University Plasma Physics Laboratory. He had received many awards including the 2013...

Dec 25, 2025

Werner Klaiber, 78, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Trossingen, Germany to Luise and Walter Klaiber, he immigrated to the United States in 1965. Werner was a talented chef and loved cooking. He worked at the Old Heidelberg Restaurant in Hamilton for several years before opening the Black...

Dec 21, 2025

Vicki L. Brunner (Malone), 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her home in Columbus, NJ. Born in Trenton, she was a resident of Homestead for the last seven years. Vicki was a retired ER nurse who worked at St. Francis Hospital, in Trenton. She was big-hearted, loved to laugh, enjoyed having a good time, and had...

Dec 21, 2025

Betty Jane Benck, 99, of Cream Ridge, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton. Born in Trenton, she worked in several retail stores in Trenton when it was a thriving shopping district. She moved to Cream Ridge shortly after she married, where she raised her family and resided until her passing. Betty worked for Coleman Oldsmobile...

Dec 19, 2025

Geraldine E. Harrison, 88, passed away suddenly on Friday December 19, 2025 at her home in Bordentown City, NJ. Born and raised on the family farm in Columbus, she had been a long-time resident of Bordentown. Gerrie enjoyed driving her Corvette to her family’s shore homes on Long Beach Island during the summer and never missed watching Eagles football during...

Dec 18, 2025

An Extraordinary Woman Like No Other, Who Dedicated Her Life To Family And God. A Mother In The Image Of Our Holy Mother Mary. As Matriarch Her Teachings Created A Family Legacy Of Honor In Following The Teachings Of Jesus Christ, While Growing In Life Through Education And Hard Work. In Addition To Her Years Of Caring For Family, She...

Dec 16, 2025

Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul

If of thy mortal goods thou art bereft, And from thy slender store two loaves alone to thee are left, Sell one, and with the dole Buy hyacinths to feed thy soul.-Moslih Eddin Saadi (1210-1291)

Jane Lavinia (Forrester) Wilson, 91, passed away peacefully in Hamilton NJ on December 16, 2025. Jane was born in 1934, the third of four children...

Dec 16, 2025

Dale M. "Butch" Watson, 78, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Born in Trenton, he was a graduate of Steinert High School, Class of 1965 and resided in Hamilton Square until his marriage in 1973. He earned his undergraduate degrees from Mercer County Community College and Montclair State, and later his master’s degree in education from Trenton State...

Dec 15, 2025

Due to inclement weather, the memorial service for Ernest has been rescheduled to SUNDAY, December 28th from 12-2pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown.

Ernest Johnson was born on December 28, 1952, and passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Ernest was a devoted husband, loving father, and a deeply charismatic presence to everyone who knew him....

Dec 15, 2025

Drew J. Hornick, 76, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 15, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, he was a life-long resident of Bordentown. He retired from Ocean Spray after over 45 years and was on the Board of the Bordentown Cemetery Association. Drew was a life member of the Yapewi Aquatic Club...

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

Richard L. Havens, 71 of Robbinsville, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. Born in Allentown, NJ, he was a lifetime Robbinsville resident. Richard drove trucks for a living. He was a nice guy with a huge smile. He loved all animals and was always feeding the bird and deer. He especially loved dogs and had a husky rescue.

Richard is survived...

Dec 8, 2025

John A. Davidson (Jack) 99, passed away peacefully on Monday December 8, 2025, in Great Neck NY. Born in Bordentown NJ., he graduated from Bordentown High School in 1945. Jack was an Army veteran. He then spent many years living and working in New York City as a casting director for many Broadway shows. Jack was an usher at St....

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...