Obituaries

Jan 18, 2024

Bertha May Lawrence, 95, of Windsor, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Serenity Hospice in RWJ Hospital in Hamilton. Born in Trenton, she lived in the Windsor area her entire life. A homemaker Bertha was a loving woman who enjoyed crafting and was devoted to her family.

Daughter of the late Benjamin and Johanna Peterson, Bertha...

Jan 17, 2024

Janet A. Race, 97, passed away Wednesday January 17, 2024 at Oxford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Langhorne, PA. Born in Roebling, NJ, she spent most of her life in Bordentown, NJ. Janet retired from the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and enjoyed being a member of the Hamilton Seniors.

Predeceased by her parents Joseph...

Jan 10, 2024

John F. Fiore, 77, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2024 at Capital Health Systems in Hopewell.  Born in New York City, John was a US Marine Veteran, proudly serving in Vietnam. He was a proud American who loved his country and his family.   He went on to work for the State Police for several years before working...

Jan 8, 2024

Melvin D. Jenkins , 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Lawrence Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Lawrenceville. He was a resident of Hamilton Township his entire life. Mel was a graduate of Hamilton High West Class of 1949 and was a Naval Reserve Veteran. He retired from Gesipa and had worked at US...

Jan 5, 2024

Josephine M. Asson , 91, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly Township, with her family by her side. Born in Burlington, NJ she had lived in Bordentown City most of her life. Josephine retired from Monsanto in Yardville, was an avid walker, reader and enjoyed weekly trips to Atlantic City.

Predeceased by...

Jan 3, 2024

Harry (Bud) W. Garrison, 82, of Cream Ridge, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from pancreatic cancer. Born in Trenton, Harry graduated from Hamilton High East and Marywood College and served in the US Army. He worked for McGraw Hill for 38 years, retiring in 2000. An avid coin collector, Harry turned his hobby into a career when he...

Jan 2, 2024

Helen H. Erbe, 97, formerly of Yardville, passed away on January 2, 2024 at Spring Mill Senior Living in Phoenixville, PA.  Born in Trenton, she was a long-time resident of Hopewell and Robbinsville before moving to Yardville in 1995.  She worked for the Washington Township Board of Education, retiring after 25 years of employment and was a member of...

Jan 2, 2024

Cheryl Louise Vickey , 72, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024 at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ following an extended illness. Cheryl was born in Somerset Hospital on January 18, 1951. She grew up and spent the majority of her life in Bound Brook, NJ. She lived her final years in Bordentown, NJ...

Dec 31, 2023

Nancy E. Borden Plew , 84, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her home in Bordentown Township with her husband by her side. Born in Trenton, Nancy had lived in her family home most of her life. She was a graduate of William MacFarland High School class of 1957 and had retired as a supervisor for...

Dec 31, 2023

Debra Ann Tilghman, 69, of North Hanover, NJ, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the Landings in Hamilton.  Born in Somers Point, NJ on July 14, 1954, she resided in New Egypt for most of her life, moving to Lititz, PA for two years before moving to Bordentown and most recently North Hanover, three years ago.

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Dec 31, 2023

Dr. Arthur R. Bogdan , 92, USAF, Psychologist (1931-2023)

Arthur Bogdan , a retired psychologist of Bordentown, NJ, died peacefully in his sleep on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023.  He was born in Trenton, NJ, on June 28, 1931, the son of Polish and Lithuanian immigrants Jozef and Wiktoria Laniewska-Bogdan. He was...

Dec 27, 2023

Born on March 14, 1938 in Yonkers, NY, John passed away December 27, 2023 in Allentown NJ.

Raised in Yonkers, he had fond childhood memories which included many happy summers working on his uncle's farm in New Brunswick, Canada with his brother Richard.  John attended Riverdale Preparatory School, where he was quarterback of the football team and...

Dec 23, 2023

Daniel J. Rehl, 90, of Robbinsville, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.  Born in Mineola, NY, he was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.  Dan and his wife resided in Robbinsville for most of their lives and worked on their family farm, selling flowers and vegetables.  He also worked as a machinist for DeLaval, retiring after...

Dec 22, 2023

Vernette Laverne Richburg, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at her home in Ocean Township with her family by her side. Born in Miami, FL, she lived in Clarksburg, NJ before moving to Ocean Township. She was a graduate of Allentown High School, received her Bachelor's degree from Monmouth University and her Master's degree from Seton...

Dec 22, 2023

Elwood Thomas Tryon, 89, of Columbus, died peacefully on December 22, 2023, with his wife by his side holding his hand. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Verda Tryon, who was the center of his being. He devoted his life to loving her, laughing with her, and tenderly taking care of and doting on her.

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Dec 22, 2023

Mary F. Graham, 90, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Born in Trenton, she was a lifetime resident.  Mary retired from Bell Telephone where she worked for many years.  She was a longtime parishioner of St. Michael's Church in Trenton and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society.  Mary had...

Dec 20, 2023

Damon R. Scott, 38, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Capital Health Systems, Fuld.  Born in Trenton, Damon was a lifetime Allentown resident. A 2003 graduate of Allentown High School, he attended Mercer County Community College.  Damon enjoyed landscaping and did it for many years before starting Superior Image, his mobile detailing business.  A former member...

Dec 18, 2023

Robert F. Gotwald, 80, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton. Born in Langhorne, PA, he was a graduate of Neshaminy High School and joined the US Army in 1964. A Specialist 5th class, Robert, or "Little Bob" as he was affectionately called, was an accomplished bowler and walked away with...

Dec 18, 2023

Margaret Rose Szatkowski , 93, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home in Columbus with her family by her side. Born in Magnolia, NJ she had been a resident of Columbus most of her life. Margaret loved her job working as a merchandise cashier for Great Adventure which lasted 20 years. She was a member...

Dec 17, 2023

Russell J. Caldwell, 61, of Crosswicks, died at his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Born in Point Pleasant, NJ, his family moved to Crosswicks in 1964. He was a graduate of Northern Burlington County High School and Clemson University. He played trombone in the marching band of both schools. He earned a master's degree from Indiana University in...