Obituaries

Oct 4, 2025

Deborah Cole, 63, of Trenton NJ passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2025, while surrounded by family and friends.

Deborah was born in Trenton, NJ and lived in Bordentown, NJ before moving to Trenton, NJ. A 1980 graduate of Bordentown Regional High School, Deborah enrolled in Mercer County Community College and earned an AAS in...

Oct 3, 2025

Evelyn A. Breece, 95 of Myrtle Beach, SC, (formerly of Hamilton Twp., NJ) passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her home. Evelyn was born in Trenton on November 13, 1929, and was a lifetime Hamilton resident prior to moving to South Carolina. She attended Helene Fuld School of Nursing and went on to work as an industrial...

Sep 28, 2025

Wanda Sznaza, age 94, of Robbinsville, NJ, formerly of Perth Amboy, Whiting, and Fords, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her children. Born in Ceriale, Liguria, Italy, in 1931, Wanda moved to England in 1948 to work, where she would meet her future husband Joe. She married Joe, the love of her life, in 1949....

Sep 28, 2025

Michael J. Krukowski, III 69, of Bensalem, PA, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in Princeton, he grew up in Cranbury, NJ. He worked for Princeton Nursery for several years and later retired from Trap Rock Industries where he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Michael loved nature, gardening, camping, and the outdoors. He also loved his vehicles...

Sep 28, 2025

Robert O'Leary , 72, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home in Bordentown, NJ. Born in Hoboken, Robert spent his childhood escaping to the catskills with his boy scout troop. Later, he became an avid musician who played bass and guitar in bands like The Stoned Wizard, Elephant's Memory, Tender Harvest, and the Dead...

Sep 24, 2025

Maryann E. Bitondo , 69, passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 24, 2025 at her home in Bordentown Township, NJ. Born in Trenton, she was raised in Hamilton Township and had lived in Lake Hiawatha prior to moving to Bordentown 20 years ago. Maryann was a graduate of Hamilton High West and worked as a nurse's aide...

Sep 17, 2025

Carolyn L. Hobson , 90, passed away Wednesday September 17, 2025 at the Masonic Village at Burlington in Burlington Township, NJ. Born in Scranton, PA, she resided in the Marlton area before relocating to Burlington Township. Carolyn at one time had worked as a secretary for Bell Telephone and the Merchantville School System.

Predeceased by...

Sep 12, 2025

Donald R. Matney , 90, passed away Friday September 12, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, he had lived in Bordentown City for the last 60 years. He was an Air Force Veteran during the Korean War and was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base where he met...

Sep 12, 2025

Joel "Goodie" Goodman, 69, of Princeton, NJ passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Born in New Brunswick, Joel grew up in Bellville and Verona NJ, attending Verona High School. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 2 in Verona, where he learned to love the outdoors and where he eventually became assistant Scout Master. He played...

Sep 10, 2025

Marion B. Stillwell, 92, of Whiting, NJ passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Born and raised on the family farm in Upper Freehold, farming was an important part of Marion's life.  She worked on the farm as a child and continued throughout her life.  She married Edward Stillwell in January 1961 and raised her family on...

Sep 8, 2025

Gary R. Long, age 76, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in New Brunswick, he spent the majority of his life residing in Hightstown before relocating to Allentown in 1994. Mr. Long was a proud United States Army Staff Sergeant. He served during the Vietnam War in Europe. He earned his undergraduate degree from Trenton...

Sep 6, 2025

Sonya Ashley Johnson, 39, of Toms River passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her home. Born in Austin, TX, she lived in NJ her whole life. Sonya was a beautiful woman who enjoyed fashion, changing up her style, and being glamorous. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and especially spending time with family and friends.

Daughter...

Sep 5, 2025

Cynthia W. Denlinger, formerly of West Windsor, NJ passed away peacefully Friday, September 5, 2025. Born in Trenton, NJ, she resided in West Windsor, NJ with her family for more than forty years before moving to the Philadelphia area.

Cindy was a loving mother and wife and a dedicated business education teacher, a strong advocate for both...

Sep 4, 2025

Bonnie Lou Shinn , 79, of Bordentown Township.

With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Bonnie L. Shinn, a cherished sister, daughter, aunt, and friend, who departed this world at the age of 79 at Jefferson Health Hospital in Stratford, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.

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Aug 27, 2025

Ian Michael Kukfa, 19, of Chincoteague, VA, passed away on August 27, 2025, from complications of a rare genetic disorder, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (V-EDS).

Born in Toms River, NJ in 2006, Ian was the beloved son of Ken and Kara Kukfa and the cherished brother of Sarah and Robert Kukfa.

He is survived by a...

Aug 24, 2025

Mary Lenore "Marylee" Morrison, age 81, passed on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at home in Athens, Pennsylvania after a short illness.

Marylee loved her Irish Heritage and researched and recorded her Irish genealogy. Marylee was the family historian and often spoke of her grandparents and great-grandparents who migrated from Limerick, Ireland and settled in Trenton, NJ. Often...

Aug 22, 2025

James R. Mullen, 74, of Cape May Court House, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at Cape Regional Hospital. Born in New Brunswick, Jim graduated from Edison High School. He resided in Cream Ridge for many years and worked at A & M Garden Center in Robbinsville. He loved history and studied it at Heidelberg College in Ohio.

Aug 20, 2025

Kathleen A. Penrose , aged 76, of the Bordentown/Yardville area, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born in Trenton, Kathleen made her home in the Bordentown community for over half a century, becoming an integral part of the lives and hearts of those around her.

A devoted Registered Nurse, Kathleen's career spanned many...

Aug 16, 2025

Mique Ann Malibashka, 76, of Cream Ridge, New Jersey, passed away on August 16, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Bayonne, Mique supported herself from a young age working as a bank teller. She met the love of her life, Thomas Malibashka, when she was 20 years old, and they were married for almost 50 years....

Aug 16, 2025

James H. French, 71, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, he spent most of his childhood living in Yardville. He resided in Hamilton Square and Allentown for most of his married life. James worked as an electrician through IBEW Local 269. Following his retirement, he...