Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Harry (Bud) Lewis Knowles Jr. 88, of Oviedo, Florida passed away on March 15, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1934 in Trenton, New Jersey to Harry Lewis Knowles Sr. and Helen (née Kemler) Knowles.

Bud graduated from Allentown High School in Allentown, New Jersey, and spent over fifty years as a sheet metal...

Mar 15, 2023

Joseph S. Majeski, III, 70, of Hamilton, passed away with his loving wife by his side Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  Born in Trenton, he was a longtime Hamilton area resident.  A US Air Force veteran, Joe retired from Princeton University Plasma Physics Laboratory.  He enjoyed Civil War reenactments and was leader of the Twelfth Georgia Unit.  He also enjoyed...

Mar 12, 2023

Timothy Edward Royce , 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly Township, NJ. Born in Trenton, he had lived in Columbus his entire life. Through the years Tim worked at several different auto establishments. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He loved to cook and always found a good bargain. ...

Mar 9, 2023

Anthony M. Volpe, 93 of Allentown, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his home. Born in Trenton, he was a longtime Allentown area resident. He was affectionately known as "Little Pop" by his grandsons and their friends. A US Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Korean era, he retired from Haldeman Ford in Hamilton. Tony was a longtime...

Mar 9, 2023

Robbinsville, NJ – William Frederick Wittenborn, Jr., M.D., 88, of Robbinsville died peacefully at RWJ University Hospital in Hamilton. Born in Trenton on January 4, 1935, he graduated from Trenton Central High School and University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Wittenborn went on to earn his medical degree from The Univerisdad Autonoma de Guadalajara School...

Mar 7, 2023

Melquiades Ramon Menchaca , 88, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence in Trenton, NJ. Born and raised in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he came to the US in 1955 and lived in the Bronx, NY, Newark, NJ and finally in Trenton. In the Bronx he and his family owned and operated a supermarket...

Mar 6, 2023

Marilyn J. Koch, age 83, of Cream Ridge passed away March 6 at home surrounded by her family.  Born in Passaic, NJ, she spent her early years in Bloomfield, and was a graduate of New Brunswick High School. Marilyn resided in Sayreville, NJ prior to moving to Cream Ridge in 2001.  Marilyn worked at Boy Scouts International before retiring...

Mar 1, 2023

Nancy S. McMillan, 92 of East Windsor, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Born in Gilford County, NC, she attended Florida State University and worked for several years as a Clerk and Executive Secretary for East Windsor Township.  She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and crocheting but her true passion was her family.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...

Feb 20, 2023

Mary Jane McDonald , devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Monday, surrounded by family.  She was 97.

She was born to William & Eva (Krum) Hensley on Feb 6, 1926, one of four children.  Her early life was spent between her father's home on Thompson Street in Bordentown and...

Feb 20, 2023

Patricia A. Hatala , 76, formerly of Allentown, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Immaculate Mary Home in Philadelphia , PA . Patricia was born in Trenton, NJ, and graduated from Villa Victoria Academy.

Patricia met John J. Hatala in 1980 and were married shortly thereafter.  An avid skier, Patricia could be found on...

Feb 19, 2023

James J. Truncer, 86, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.  Born in Woodbury, NJ, he grew up in the Princeton area before moving to Upper Freehold Twp. in 1952.  A US Airforce veteran serving during the Vietnam Era, Jim earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State...

Feb 15, 2023

Ronald Douglas Emley Sr. passed away at home on the farm on February 15th, 2023, after a hard fought 12-year battle with cancer. A retired dairy farmer, he lived on the family farm in New Egypt for 85 years. He was predeceased by his parents George and Oliva Emley; in 2014, by his wife of 56 years, Ethel Helen...

Feb 10, 2023

Patricia M. Coll, 64, of Brick, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. She passed away surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy carrying out the traditions she built throughout her life. Patty was born in Newark and raised in East Brunswick before permanently settling in Brick, New Jersey. Her greatest pride and joy was caring...

Feb 7, 2023

Madeline Gavin, 88, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her home. Born in Perrineville and raised in Windsor, Madeline moved to Bronx, NY in 1949. She was a 1953 graduate of James Monroe High School in the Bronx and earned her undergraduate degree from Hunter College.

Madeline was a lifelong educator and started her...

Feb 6, 2023

David Parker of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on February 6th at the age of 61.

Son of the late Kathryn and Richard Parker, Dave was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 18th, 1961.  After high school he chose to serve his country and had a proud career as a jet engine mechanic in...

Feb 3, 2023

Dr. Terry Burik, also known as Teresa Stankowski

Dr. Terry Burik, 78, of Millstone, passed away peacefully February 3, 2023 at the Cranbury Center in Monroe, NJ. Born in Auerbach, Germany during World War II, she lived in a displaced persons camp for several years before coming to the US and settling down in Union, NJ. She...

Feb 2, 2023

Barbara J. Brown, 79, of Crosswicks, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, surrounded in love by her devoted family after a brief illness. Born in Lakewood, NJ, she was a longtime Crosswicks area resident.  Barbara started her career in the Hamilton Twp. School System, and later worked as a secretary for Yardville Elementary School.  She loved the position and...

Jan 27, 2023

Mic hael J. Zuppa, Sr , 75, of Allentown , passed away at home on January 27, 2023 after a courageous batt le with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) . Born in Brooklyn NY, he attended Keyport schools and later moved to M a tawan befor e coming to Allentown 7 years ago. He worked as...

Jan 23, 2023

William A. Montrey , 79, passed away Monday January 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Trenton, he had lived in Columbus before moving to Manahawkin several years ago. Bill was a Coast Guard Veteran and had worked for Occidental Chemical Company in Burlington. He was a member of the Mercer County Anglers Association, The...

Jan 22, 2023

Maria B. Petty, 88, formerly of Trenton, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Clare Estates in Bordentown.

A viewing will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 10-11:30 am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown.  Funeral Service will begin at 11:30am at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in Our Lady of...