Obituaries

Dec 10, 2023

Jean "Jeannie" M. Johnson, 78, of Toms River, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, she resided in Staten Island for many years before moving to Bordentown, then finally settling in Toms River. One of 11 children, Jean was proud of her Scottish heritage. She was devoted to her family and especially loved spending time with her...

Dec 5, 2023

David Earl Melton, 71, of Cream Ridge, New Jersey, went home to God on December 5, 2023, with his adoring wife and children by his side. He was born on July 22, 1952, on the Naval Base in Lakehurst, New Jersey. David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

David attended Allentown High School and went...

Dec 3, 2023

Muriel M. Dougherty , 98, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Florence Township, NJ. Born in Roebling, NJ, Muriel lived in Bordentown Township and Homestead in Columbus prior to moving to Florence. She was a member of the first graduating class at Florence High School, where she remained an engaged alumna her...

Nov 30, 2023

Barbara Ann VanBarriger of Riverside passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30 at the age of 73. Born in Trenton, Barbara has been a resident of Riverside for many years. She also resided in Florence for many years of her life. Barbara worked in the shipping and receiving department for a Juvenile Detention Center for the State of New...

Nov 30, 2023

Joyce L Reed, 99, of Hamilton, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 30, 2023, just 12 days shy of her 100th birthday. Born in Peshastin, Washington, she grew up in Tulelake, California.

She is predeceased by her parents, Ira and Rosa Ott; her husband, George Vernon; her daughter, Phyllis Reed; sons-in-law, Stewart...

Nov 30, 2023

Alexander Gola , 98, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly with his family by his side. Born in Round Valley (Hunterdon County), NJ, his parents and 6 siblings moved to Chesterfield when he was a child.  Alex worked on the farm his father established there in the 1930's, eventually running...

Nov 26, 2023

Elaine Sobreira, 79, of New Egypt, NJ, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at her home.  Born in Newark, NJ, she resided in North Hanover, NJ for almost 30 years before recently moving to New Egypt.  Elaine retired from a fulfilling career at Prudential Insurance Company, where she worked for many years. She was devout member of St. Isidore...

Nov 25, 2023

Wesley F. Holman, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was born in Trenton, grew up in Plainsboro, and raised his family in Dutch Neck before retiring to Columbus.

Wesley worked the family farm prior to joining the Navy and serving in the Korean War. After returning to the states, he met his loving...

Nov 24, 2023

Dolores E. Wiedmann , 95 passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Trenton she had been a resident of Ewing Township most of her life. She retired from the State of New Jersey; Dept of Human Services after 33 years. Dolores was a member, Past Matron and Past...

Nov 24, 2023

Estelle Erb, 87, of Allentown, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Meadow Lakes in Hightstown.  Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she was a longtime Hightstown area resident. Estelle co-owned Hightstown Gulf Service with her husband George and also worked for Flowers by Evelyn, but her full-time job was caring for her family. She was a loving and devoted...

Nov 23, 2023

Gregory Havens , 38, of South Jersey passed away suddenly on November 23rd. Born in Stratford and raised in different South Jersey towns such as Maple Shade and Bordentown, Greg graduated from Bordentown Regional High School and established his career shortly after.  He started at Express Marine Inc, a tug and barge company specializing in Marine transport...

Nov 23, 2023

Joseph W. Moreau Sr ., 91, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton Township, NJ. Born and raised in Salem, NH, Joe was an Army veteran of the Korean War. After serving he relocated to Bordentown and had worked for Princeton University and Acme Markets. He was also a past member of St....

Nov 21, 2023

David S. Kimmelman, 93, of Bordentown Township passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his home with his loved ones by his side. Born and raised in Passaic, NJ, David was a resident of the Bordentown area for over 50 years, where he and his wife Sarah owned and operated the Bordentown Service Center (Texaco). He had a sarcastic...

Nov 20, 2023

Peter J. Kowalewski, 86, of Robbinsville, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, Peter was a graduate of Allentown High School and was a longtime Robbinsville resident since 1948. Peter worked for IBM and took early retirement in 1988 after over 25 years of employment. He then became a "fixture" at Peddie Golf...

Nov 20, 2023

Ralph J. Cappola Jr ., 87, passed away on Monday, November 20 at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly with his loving wife and family by his side. Born and raised in Jersey City, Ralph moved to and has been a resident of the Columbus area for the last 21 years. He was an Air Force Veteran...

Nov 20, 2023

Lynn Mount 85 passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Samaritan Hospice Care in Mount Holly. Lynn was a graduate of Trenton High School, where she fell in love and married her late husband, Edward F. Mount.  After spending most of her life in the Columbus area she moved to Ewing after retiring as a milk maid...

Nov 18, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our beautiful mother, Kathleen Rubino , 72, of Fieldsboro, NJ.  On Saturday November 18, 2023, she took her final breath peacefully at home.

Without question, Kathy's pride in her home town preceded her.  From the Rec, to Gimbles window, she was a Philly girl to the...

Nov 17, 2023

Robert (Bob) Andrew Giehl, of Plymouth, New Hampshire, unexpectedly went to be with our Lord and Savior in his 79th year on the evening of Friday, November 17, 2023, with both of his children present.

Bob is survived by his daughter Stacy Crawford, husband Mark, and grandson Evan of Durango, Colorado, and his son Micheal Robert Giehl,...

Nov 16, 2023

Dawn E. Wasilewski, 52, of New Egypt, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023.  Born in Trenton, she grew up in New Egypt and was a graduate of Allentown High School.  She and her husband David resided in Sayreville for many years and recently moved back to New Egypt.  Dawn worked for Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf for...

Nov 12, 2023

On Sunday, November 12, 2023 John's family watched him go to be with his Lord.

John E. Mitchell, 83, of Cream Ridge, NJ was born in Northwestern PA in Warren. He grew up in Clarendon and at the age of 13, his family moved to the Colonial Lakelands in Lawrence Township NJ. He graduated from Lawrence Junior...