Obituaries

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...

Feb 23, 2024

Walter J. Szymanski, 91, of Cream Ridge, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton. Born in Montreal, Canada in 1932, Walter moved to the US at age 14. He graduated from Allentown High School in 1951 and immediately entered the US Air Force where he proudly served for 4 years. Walter worked as a machinist...

Feb 22, 2024

Lindsay John Barletta, Sr., 88, of Middlesex, NJ passed away peacefully, after a short hospital stay surrounded by his family on February 22, 2024. Lindsay was born on January 28, 1936, in Plainfield, NJ where he was raised with his brother Michael and sister Angelina (Julie) by his mother Carmella and father Michael. He attended Plainfield High School and...

Feb 22, 2024

Bernice (Bunny) Rottkamp Kniesler, 94, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024, just a month after the death of Fred, her beloved husband of 70 years.

Bunny is survived by her son Gregory and wife Krista of Falling Waters, West Virginia, her daughter Maria Flynn and husband Mike of Weymouth, Massachusetts; daughters-in-law Rebecca Dorn and Kathryn Kniesler;...

Feb 21, 2024

Barbara Lee Greenberg , devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on February 21st, surrounded by family.  She was 92.

Barbara was born to Emeral and Catherine (Smith) White on February 7, 1932.  She attended William McFarland High School and was valedictorian of the Class of 1950.  She attended Montclair State College before...

Feb 20, 2024

James T. Hamnett, Sr., 89, of Millstone, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  Born in Lawrence Twp., NJ, he was a longtime Millstone resident.  A US Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War, Jim was a Master Mechanic and worked for Mercer County Park Commission.  A talented handyman, Jim could always find something to fix around the house. He...

Feb 16, 2024

With much sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Stark of Bordentown, NJ. Born February 11, 1931 to the late Anthony and Naomi (Abbott) Letts, sister of the late Robert Letts. Elizabeth departed this life into the loving arms of her Savior on February 16, 2024 at Hamilton Grove Nursing Home. It was her time, and she was...

Feb 16, 2024

Wesley C. Jones, Jr., 61, of Florence, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in Allentown, NJ, he was a graduate of Northern Burlington Highschool & The College of New Jersey (Trenton State) with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Wesley worked his whole career for the State of New Jersey Department of Corrections (SID) and retired as Senior...

Feb 13, 2024

Walter E. Dickerson, Jr., 87, of Brick, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born in Lakewood, Walter (known as "Dick" to friends and family) was a 1958 graduate of Rutgers University. He retired after 38 years of service in the United States Air Force and New Jersey Air National Guard. Dick was a talented carpenter and worked with his...

Feb 11, 2024

Demir Guner , 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday February 11, 2024. Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, he had lived in Bordentown Township most of his life. Demir came to the United States in 1985 and was very proud to become a naturalized citizen. He had worked at the Broad Street Diner and...

Feb 9, 2024

A memorial service for Kenneth J. and Mildred A. Francis will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Friends may gather at 1pm with a memorial service beginning at 1:30pm.

Kenneth and Mildred were married 67 years. They resided in Hornerstown and Cream Ridge for many years before...

Feb 6, 2024

Jack W. Morrissey Jr., 69, of Cream Ridge, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  Born in Trenton, he was a graduate of Allentown High School and in 1976 he married his high school sweetheart, Kathy.  Jack earned the title of Master Plumber.  In addition to running his plumbing service, he worked as a plumber for Princeton Theological Seminary for...

Feb 5, 2024

Armand " TODD" Tardif , 58, of Roebling passed away peacefully in Mt. Holly on February 5, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born in San Antonio, Texas. Armand moved to the bordentown area at the young age of 8 and was raised by his sister Sandy Forman. Armand has been a resident of the...

Feb 5, 2024

Olive D. Higgins, 94, of Whitehall, PA, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024.  Born in Cranbury, NJ she resided in Robbinsville, NJ and Ormond Beach, Fl, before moving to Whitehall.

Olive was the wife of the late H. Gordon Higgins and the daughter of the late Sally and Garritt Dammers of Old Bridge, NJ. She was a...

Feb 3, 2024

Leon J. Newton, 86, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Trenton, he graduated from Hamilton High School West, class of 1956, and married Lorraine Skok in 1958. Their journey together was filled with love and adventure.  They enjoyed spending time at Long Beach Island and the memories they shared...