Obituaries

Apr 26, 2024

David Thomas Wilson, husband, father, grandfather, Methodist minister, and prison chaplain, passed away peacefully with family by his side in Hamilton, New Jersey, on Friday, April 26, 2024. He died from complications of pneumonia after a brief stay in hospice. He was 87.

David was born on January 4, 1937, to Amith and Mildred (Ritchey) Wilson. He...

Apr 24, 2024

Barbara Jean (Stehli) Danser, 82, of Trenton, New Jersey, passed away on April 24, 2024, after a short illness.

A celebration of life will be held on May 25, 2024, in Bordentown, New Jersey. For additional information contact memeg02@yahoo.com.

Barbara was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1941 to John Henry Stehli and...

Apr 22, 2024

Nancy P. Wikoff, 75 of Allentown passed away peacefully at home, Monday, April 22, 2024. Born and raised in Morgantown, WV, she was a longtime Allentown area resident.

Nancy was a retired librarian who loved to read and be around people. She was the owner and operator of Mega Bites Catering Company and was an excellent cook...

Apr 13, 2024

On Saturday, April 13, Dr. Shirley Pruner Fisher, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton, NJ surrounded by family. She was eighty-five years of age. Shirley spent her early childhood in Honesdale, PA where she developed a love for sports, music, and swimming. She started what would become a 68-year calling to teach...

Apr 10, 2024

Richard "Dick" Szatkowski , 91, passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024 at his home in Columbus with his family by his side. Born in Philadelphia,  he had been a resident of Columbus most of his life. Dick was a graduate of Villanova University and was a Navy Veteran having served during the Korean War. He retired from...

Apr 8, 2024

Ada Yeager, 86, of Allentown, NJ, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Meadows in Lawrenceville. Born in Wanamie, PA she resided in Morrisville, PA for most of her life.  Ada and her husband Loren owned and operated Yeager Trucking. She loved to go shopping and enjoyed traveling with her husband and family and was able to see...

Apr 7, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Rogers, 88, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home.  Born in Trenton, she resided in Allentown for many years. She worked in advertising for the Messenger Press and helped many Allentown businesses with their advertising. Betty was very active in her community.  She was a former member of the Recreational Committee and the...

Apr 6, 2024

Donna M. Graham, 69, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024.  Born in Jersey City, she was a lifetime Allentown resident.  Donna retired in 2015 from East Windsor School District where she worked as a teacher and a Wilson Reading specialist for 39 years. She loved teaching and her passion was helping children learn to read. Donna was...

Mar 31, 2024

Elizabeth J. Matthews , 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Hamilton, with her family by her side. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she had lived in the Hamilton Township area for over 47 years. Elizabeth graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in 1970 and worked as a registered nurse at St. Francis...

Mar 24, 2024

Casey J. Meirs, 39, of Cream Ridge, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. Born in Princeton, she was a lifetime resident of Cream Ridge. Casey was a graduate of West Windsor Plainsboro High School.  She worked for Direct Fulfillment for several years before working for the ARC of Mercer County as a receptionist and later for their music therapy...

Mar 22, 2024

Elsie L. Combs-Weiss, 81, of Hamilton, passed away on March 22, 2024. Born in Neptune, she was a longtime resident of Neptune before moving to the Hamilton area in her later life. She was a graduate of Neptune High School and was a licensed beautician with her own salon in Avon by the Sea for much of her adult...

Mar 19, 2024

Danelia Matthews, affectionately known as Nicki, 96, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton. Born in Trenton, she was a lifetime area resident.  Nicki worked for New Jersey Bell for several years before leaving to raise her family.  She enjoyed going to the shore and entertaining her friends and family during the holidays....

Mar 16, 2024

Ryan R. Gaum, 78, of Cream Ridge, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born in Trenton, he was a long time Cream Ridge resident. Ryan was a retired police officer from the Trenton Police Department. After his retirement in 1994 from the Trenton Police Department, he went to work for the Upper Freehold Regional School District where he has worked...

Mar 15, 2024

Evelyn F. Shipp, 94, of Yardville, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Born in Crosswicks, she was a lifetime area resident. Evelyn was devoted to her family and her children always came first. She was a lifetime member of the PTA and served as the Librarian for the Yardville School. When her children were older, Evelyn went on to...

Mar 6, 2024

Christina Martin (Penetar) , 70, of Bordentown Township passed away on Wednesday, March 6th in Princeton with her loving family by her side. Born in Johnstown PA and raised in Buffalo NY, Christina has been a resident of Bordentown for over 35 years. When she wasn't working as a unit secretary for the Emergency Department at Princeton-Plainsboro...

Mar 4, 2024

Bruce A. Waite , 76, passed away Monday March 4, 2024 at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly, NJ. Born in Trenton he had lived in the Columbus area most of his life. He was a proud Marine Veteran and owned and operated Waites General Contracting Inc. in Columbus. Bruce was a lifetime member of the Burlington County...

Mar 2, 2024

Alfred J. Zeszotarski, 84, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he had lived in Washington Township, Bergan County prior to moving to Allentown, NJ over 20 years ago. Alfred was an Army Veteran having been stationed in Germany and was a retired Engineer...

Feb 29, 2024

Cynthia L. Guire , 74, passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Trenton, she had been a resident of Bordentown most of her life. She was a graduate of Northern Burlington High School Class of 1968 and for many years she worked for the Bordentown Regional School...

Feb 27, 2024

Edna Mae Chek, 90, of Cream Ridge, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born in Linden, NJ, she resided in Cream Ridge since 2004. Devoted to her family, Edna Mae loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time outside tending to her flowers, and the Sunday drives she used to take with her...

Feb 27, 2024

Louis J. Kiefer, 86, of Robbinsville, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born in Trenton, he was a longtime Robbinsville resident. Lou was a graduate of Trenton Catholic High School and earned his bachelor's degree in Economics from Georgetown University, '59. His career spanned 36 years working initially for RCA, and then as it evolved to GE and Lockheed...