Obituaries
Obituaries for Peppler Funeral Home
Mary Elisabeth Roof
Jun 21, 2026
Mary Elisabeth “Liz” Roof, 72, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026. Born in Trenton, NJ, she grew up in Allentown, was one of the first female graduates of The Peddie School in Hightstown and was active with the school’s theater program. Liz was a strong and independent woman. She loved flowers and plants and studied horticulture at Temple...
Sharon J. Russell
Jun 14, 2026
Sharon J. Russell, affectionately known as Sherry, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Dover, Delaware. Born on June 4, 1941, in Bordentown, New Jersey, Sharon lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a remarkable presence that touched the hearts of many.
A proud graduate of Bordentown Regional High School, Sharon embarked on a career that showcased her unwavering...
Jane Hesterman
Jun 13, 2026
Jane Evelyn Hesterman, 75, formerly of Manahawkin, NJ, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born in Indianapolis, she was dedicated to her family, raising her four children, and helping with her husband’s business. Jane enjoyed baking, gardening, and sewing, was a talented watercolor artist, and was a quiet and faithful example...
Elizabeth Helen Vaneekhoven
Jun 13, 2026
Elizabeth Vaneekhoven, lovingly known to many as “Betty, Mrs. Van or Oma”, a mother, grandmother, pastor, and mentor to countless people in the Bordentown area, died Saturday, June 13, 2026 surrounded by her family and close friends, much too soon.
Betty grew up in Groveville and attended Groveville Methodist Church, where she participated in MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) and met her...
Robert F. Giordano, Sr.
Jun 12, 2026
Robert F. Giordano, Sr., 86 of Freehold, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at his home. Born in Sommerville, MA, he resided in Allentown, NJ where he was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church for many years before moving to Freehold. A US Army veteran, Robert worked as an Executive Officer for the US Army, retiring...
Richard A. Snyder
Jun 11, 2026
Richard A. Snyder, 77, of Barnegat, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Trenton, he grew up in Allentown, NJ and was a graduate of Allentown High School. After high school, Rick enlisted in the service, serving in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. A New Jersey State Trooper, Rick and his wife Carolyn...
Wolfgang W. Schulz
Jun 8, 2026
Wolfgang Walter Schulz, known to family and friends simply as “Wolf,” passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family, with his wife, son, and daughter at his bedside.
Wolfgang was born on January 1, 1935, in Greifswald, Germany, to Walter Schulz and Gertrud Oehler. He was one of four children,...
Barbara Zamensky
Jun 8, 2026
Barbara Lee Zamensky, a beloved member of her community and devoted cafeteria worker at Northern Burlington Regional High School, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Mt. Holly. Born on May 8, 1938, also in Mt. Holly, Barbara lived a life marked by kindness, empathy, and an inviting warmth that touched all who knew her.
Throughout her career at Northern...
Janine Brennan
Jun 8, 2026
Janine Brennan, 56, of Cream Ridge, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born in Bricktown, New Jersey, she and her husband Patrick moved to Cream Ridge in 2004, where they built a home and started their married life together. Janine earned her associate’s degree from Brookdale Community College and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Monmouth University. She worked...
Frederick J. Walter, Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
Frederick J. Walter, Jr. 96 of Columbus, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born in Robbinsville, Frederick was raised on the family farm in the Windsor area and lived in Dutch Neck for 33 years before moving to Columbus in 1994. A US National Guard veteran, he retired from McGraw Hill after 33 years of service. Frederick was an active...
Leonard A. Morrissey
Jun 5, 2026
Leonard A. Morrissey “Lenny”, 68, of Wrightstown, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Trenton, he was a longtime New Egypt area resident. Lenny worked as a plumber and loved the outdoors.
Predeceased by his son, Jason Morrissey, he is survived by his loving wife, Linda Morrissey; his son, David; and by his beloved granddaughter, Julia Morrissey.
Services will...
Colette Clarke
Jun 2, 2026
Colette Clarke, 82, of Metuchen and formerly of Staten Island, passed away on June 2, 2026 at Millstone Township, NJ. Born in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, she moved to the United States in 1963 with her husband, also from Dundalk, Ireland who joined the US Army, with a brief stay in Germany. She lived in Queens, NY before moving to...
Diane Crane
May 29, 2026
Diane Crane, 76, was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ and more recently resided in Freehold, NJ. She attended the Jersey City public schools graduating from Snyder High School class of ‘ 67. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from New Jersey City University (Jersey City State College), she began a 25 year teaching career in the Jersey City Public...
Linda A. Smith
May 28, 2026
Linda A. “Corky” Smith, of Columbus, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, with her daughters by her side. She was 79.
Linda was born March 30, 1947 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late Thomas Alfieri and Rita (Ferner) Alfieri. Linda was raised in Toledo where she attended St. Ursula Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school, before earning...
Taylor Beams
May 26, 2026
Taylor Beams, a devoted family man and respected Technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force, passed away on May 26, 2026. Born in Catoosa, Oklahoma, Taylor lived a life marked by kindness, humor, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones.
Taylor served honorably as a Loadmaster for the C-17 Military aircraft, demonstrating dedication and skill throughout his military career....
Nancy G. Pintinalli
May 23, 2026
Nancy G. Pintinalli, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton Township, NJ. Born in Virginia, she had lived New Jersey prior to retiring to South Carolina. Upon her husband’s passing she returned to live in New Jersey. She graduated from Ocean County College in December of 1994 and received a degree in nursing....
Beverly J. Souders
May 22, 2026
Beverly J. Souders, 87, of West Windsor, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Windsor, she was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of Princeton High School. Beverly worked as a Royalty Manager at Princeton University Press for 29 years until retiring in 2000. She was a member of the First Presbyterian...
Raymond J Johnson
May 16, 2026
Raymond J. Johnson Jr., 82, of Cream Ridge, NJ passed away on May 16th, 2026 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Ray was born on February 27th, 1944 to the late Raymond and Mary Johnson in Lawrence Twp, NJ. Raised steps from St. Ann’s church, which his maternal grandparents, the Pillas, helped establish, as a child he enjoyed days in...
Dean P. Murray
May 14, 2026
Dean Patrick Murray, 64, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2026. Born on May 9, 1962, to Irish immigrant Anne Philomena Smith and her husband, Dean was raised in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, where he developed the strong values of faith, service, and dedication that remained with him throughout his life.
As a young man, Dean was active in the Boy...
Lloyd E. Miller
May 13, 2026
Lloyd E. Miller, 78, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold.
Born in New Castle, PA, Lloyd grew up to graduate from Allentown High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. An analytical mind and a hard worker, he later earned his Associate’s Degree from Mercer...
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