Obituaries

Aug 3, 2024

Robert Hugh O'Rourke, 88, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 in the home he built with his wife and children in Cream Ridge, NJ.  Born in the Bronx, NY, his family subsequently moved to New Jersey where he would remain a lifelong resident.  A graduate of Bound Brook High School, he stayed connected to many of his friends from...

Aug 1, 2024

William L. Yost Jr ., 81, passed away Thursday August 1, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with his family by his side. Born in Wheeling, WV, he was raised and lived in Mannington, WV prior to relocating to Trenton in 1959 and finally to Bordentown in 1968. He was a member of the...

Jul 29, 2024

The Lord called Mark Stephen Gulbinsky on July 29 at age 73. He and his wife of 41 years, Ellen, have been residents of Bordentown for the last 26 years. Mark was an avid photographer who loved landscapes and the outdoors. Traveling and photographing new places were his passion.  After a trip with friends, his fellow travelers could always...

Jul 28, 2024

Robert B. Vanderipe, 88, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton.  Born in Trenton, he resided in Crosswicks for most of his life.

Robert worked for JCP&L and was a member of Pyramid Lodge #92 F.&A.M. He loved music and played the drums in a local band. He also enjoyed line...

Jul 22, 2024

Mearl R. Challender, 91, of Cream Ridge, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years and his three children. Born in Trenton, Mearl was a 1950 graduate of Trenton Central High School. A US Air Force Veteran during the Korean war, he was stationed at Pusan East K-9 Airforce Base and served with...

Jul 18, 2024

Helen H. Jemison, 101, of Monroe, formerly of Hightstown, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Penn Medicine at Princeton, with her loving family nearby.

Helen was predeceased by her parents, John and Ruth Henzler, her husband, Wilbur Jemison, and her devoted daughter, Janice Sadlon. She is survived by her two sisters, Irene Archer and Janet McKnight;...

Jul 16, 2024

Robert W. Alpaugh , 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 16, 2024 in Delaware with his family by his side. Born in Doylestown, PA, he had resided in New Jersey and South Carolina prior to relocating to Delaware. Bob was a proud Marine Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was a corporate Executive in...

Jul 16, 2024

Patrick F. Gambuti, of Cream Ridge, NJ, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024.  Born in the family home in Hackensack, he resided there until he married his beloved wife, Sandy. After living in several locations, he moved to Wayne where he raised his family.  A US Army veteran, Patrick was an electrical engineer. He graduated from Stevens Institute of...

Jul 13, 2024

Justin M. Dempsky , 27, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Born in Trenton he was a resident of New Jersey most of his life. He was a graduate of Seneca High School Class of 2015 in Tabernacle, NJ and had worked for Verizon. Justin enjoyed his music and was a huge...

Jul 12, 2024

Marilyn L. Adams , 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was raised in Fairview, NJ and was a graduate of Camden High School, Class of 1950. Marilyn was a 71-year member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Hainesport,...

Jul 11, 2024

George Michael Verveniotis, 33, of Allentown, NJ, sadly passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he had been living for the past year. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he grew up in Allentown, NJ.  He was a graduate of Allentown HS and attended Rowan University.

George had a kind soul, was very witty and...

Jul 9, 2024

Geraldine "Geri/Deanie" Umstead, 90, of Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at The Clare Estate in Bordentown. Born in Crosswicks, she was raised in Trenton and was a longtime Philadelphia resident prior to moving to The Clare Estate. Geri owned and operated Geri Engraving, a jewelry engraving and repair shop located on jeweler's row in Philadelphia.  Fiercely independent,...

Jul 2, 2024

Lawrence (Larry) A. Belviso, 68, passed into God's hands on July 2, 2024. Born in Trenton, Larry was an alumnus of Rider University and resided in Hamilton Township.  He worked for many years with Shay Productions, an organization for underprivileged kids.  Larry's passions included traveling, taking road trips to Florida, the Wildwood Crest Beach, the NY Yankees and caring...

Jun 28, 2024

Brenda Turner Smith, 82, of Allentown, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at her son's home in Browns Mills, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Hightstown, she resided there until she married her husband, Wendell J Smith. In 1966 they moved to Allentown where they raised their family. Mrs. Smith began her career working at Waterbury where...

Jun 27, 2024

Christopher J. Kopacz, 45, of Cream Ridge, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Goshen, NY, Chris earned his Chemical Engineering degree from the University at Buffalo and worked as a Senior Project Manager for Church & Dwight in Ewing. A devout Catholic, he was a longtime member of...

Jun 24, 2024

Al Scheuerman, 52, of Cream Ridge, New Jersey passed away suddenly at his home surrounded by his loving family.   He will invariably leave a void that cannot be filled and will be immensely missed.

Al was born in Neptune, NJ, and lived in several states before landing in Titusville, NJ. He graduated from Hopewell Valley High School...

Jun 22, 2024

Robert A. Gervasoni, 93, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.  A Hamilton resident of over 30 years, Robert was born in Trenton.  He graduated from Trenton High School and went on to earn his degree at Doylestown Agriculture College.  A US Army veteran serving during the Korean war, Robert was...

Jun 21, 2024

Alexander J. Bohonyi , 72, passed away Friday June 21, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, he was raised in Fieldsboro and lived in the Bordentown area all of his life. Al was a graduate of Bordentown Regional High School Class of 1969. He had worked in HVAC for many years, drove for...

Jun 20, 2024

Philip J. Goldman , 77, passed away Thursday June 20, 2024 at Holland Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Holland, PA. Born in Trenton he was a resident of Bordentown for over 45 years before moving to Longboat Key, Florida. Philip was a Bordentown Military Institute Graduate of 1964 and a member of the BMI Alumni Association....

Jun 16, 2024

Wilson J. Merrick, 93, of Swainton, NJ, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his daughter's home.  Born in Trenton, he and his wife Ruth resided in Robbinsville for 10 years prior to moving to Cape May for 35 years. He later lived in Alabama and Louisiana before moving back to New Jersey 10 years ago. Wilson was a...