Obituaries

Obituaries for Peppler Funeral Home

Gail E. McNabb

Gail E. McNabb

Feb 18, 2026

Gail Elizabeth McNabb, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a courageous and graceful battle with cancer.

Gail was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Albert and Rose Carter. She spent her childhood making memories that would last her a lifetime. She would fondly recall time spent on the family farm in Yardley with...

Charles Lesko, Jr.

Charles Lesko, Jr.

Feb 18, 2026

Charles F. Lesko, Jr. 77, of Wrightstown, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home. Born in Trenton to the late Amelia and Charles Lesko Sr., Charles resided in Central New Jersey throughout his life. He was a Steinert graduate, a proud US Sea Cadet, and he retired from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation where he...

Dominick Guagliardo

Dominick Guagliardo

Feb 17, 2026

Dominick J. Guagliardo, 88, of Ellisdale, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at his home. Born in Trenton at St. Francis Hospital on April 16, 1937 to the late Joseph and Adele Guagliardo, the family moved from Trenton to Ellisdale when he was four. Dominick graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Temple University in 1959. Following graduation, Mr. Guagliardo began...

Matilda F. Bessette

Matilda F. Bessette

Feb 17, 2026

Matilda (Maggie) F. Bessette, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Mount Holly with her family by her side. Born and raised in Burlington, VT she and her husband moved to Bossert Estates in 1956. She worked at McGuire AFB as a pool secretary until 1960. After raising two boys, she returned to...

Kenneth R. Kleinfelter

Kenneth R. Kleinfelter

Feb 16, 2026

Kenneth R. Kleinfelter, 64, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born and raised in Lawrenceville, NJ he was a resident of Chesterfield, NJ. He received his BA degree in Chemistry with a minor in economics at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill. and an MBA at Rider University in Lawrenceville. Ken worked as a consultant...

Reuben T. Avellani

Reuben T. Avellani

Feb 13, 2026

Reuben Thomas Avellani, 46, passed away suddenly at his residence in Beverly, New Jersey. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Reuben lived a life defined by service, generosity, and love for his family and community.

Reuben proudly served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy. Carrying the Seabee spirit of “Can Do” throughout his life, he brought dedication, skill,...

Marie Terese Chiappetta

Marie Terese Chiappetta

Feb 13, 2026

Marie T. Chiappetta, 87, of Hamilton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Serenity Hospice Care in Hamilton, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Marie lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Levittown, Pennsylvania, before making her home in Hamilton. In 1970, she married Raffaele Chiappetta and embraced the role of devoted wife...

Joseph Allo

Joseph Allo

Feb 11, 2026

Joseph "Joey" Allo, 66, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home. Born in New Brunswick, Joseph was an entrepreneur, talented artist, and a mold maker. He was also a Rock and Roll vocalist, trumpet and hammered dulcimer musician. A jokester and all-round funny man he had a heart large enough for anyone who crossed his...

Thomas R. Hewitt

Thomas R. Hewitt

Feb 11, 2026

Thomas R. Hewitt, 84, a lifelong resident of Bordentown and Cream Ridge, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, in Hamilton Township with his loving family beside him. Born and raised in Bordentown, Thomas remained deeply rooted in the community he cherished throughout his life.

A proud Bordentown High School graduate, Thomas built a distinguished career as a printer for The Wall...

Linda Gaum Marsh

Linda Gaum Marsh

Feb 11, 2026

Linda G. Marsh, 81, of Cream Ridge, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born in Trenton, she resided in Cream Ridge for most of her life. Linda retired from Allentown/Upper Freehold School District where she made an impact on many children over the nearly 30 years that she worked there. She loved singing, sailing, and flying...

Wade Thomas Ely

Wade Thomas Ely

Feb 6, 2026

Wade T. Ely, 70, of Allentown, passed away peacefully Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. Born in Trenton, Wade retired from the State of New Jersey and currently worked at Hamilton Post Office. As an avid baseball fan, Wade loved baseball in particular. He enjoyed the game itself, but also the sense of connection it brought. He carried that...

Stephen M. McDonough

Stephen M. McDonough

Feb 4, 2026

Stephen Michael McDonough, Sr., 95, of Bordentown, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 4th with his family surrounding him. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he moved to Brooklyn, NY, at the age of two. He later spent time in Bordentown with his grandparents, where he met the love of his life, Connie.

Stephen enjoyed life to the fullest and always had a...

Lannie M. Silver Sr.

Lannie M. Silver Sr.

Feb 3, 2026

Lannie M. Silver Sr, 76, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton Township, NJ. Born in Hollister, NC, he resided in Trenton prior to moving to Bordentown 38 years ago. He retired from the Rhein Chemie Corporation, and loved fishing, cooking, music and the Dallas Cowboys. Lannie was also a member of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe...

Patrick J. Ryan

Patrick J. Ryan

Feb 2, 2026

Patrick J. “PJ” Ryan, 77, of Allentown, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. Born in Dunmore, PA, he grew up in East Orange, NJ. Shortly after they married, he and his wife Joanne moved to Beachwood, NJ and raised their family there. A graduate of Montclair State University and the Police Academy, he served as a police officer for Brick...

Doris W. Asson

Doris W. Asson

Feb 2, 2026

Doris W. Asson, 94, passed away peacefully on February 2,2026 at Care One in Marlton, NJ. A life-long resident of Hedding, NJ, Doris graduated from William McFarland High School, where she met her beloved husband, Ronald Asson. Doris, known to her classmates as Tootsie, was Salutatorian of her class and won several national typing and shorthand awards. Doris is predeceased...

Anita Mary Foster

Anita Mary Foster

Feb 1, 2026

Anita Foster, 84, of Columbus, New Jersey, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. A devout Catholic, Anita’s unwavering faith and deep love for God and her church were central to her life, surpassed only by the love she held for her daughters, grandchildren, and most of all, her cherished great-grandchildren. A former lunch lady for John...

Suzanne B. Albright

Suzanne B. Albright

Jan 31, 2026

Suzanne Barbara Albright (Kelso), 85, of Hamilton Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Born on January 24, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, Suzanne was the daughter of Emma and Isaac Kelso. She grew up in Souderton, PA and graduated from Souderton High School.

While attending University of Penn, Suzanne met her chemistry partner, Robert Albright, and married him on...

Virginia A. Burke

Virginia A. Burke

Jan 31, 2026

Virginia Anne Burke (nee Faith), 83, of Allentown, New Jersey, passed away on January 31, 2026. Better known as Ginny, she was born in Teaneck on July 30, 1942, grew up in River Edge, and raised her family in Waldwick. Upon retirement, she made her home in Four Seasons of Upper Freehold. Her professional life included positions with Fisher Scientific,...

Eric E. Martins

Eric E. Martins

Jan 29, 2026

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Eric Evan Martins of Hamilton, NJ, passed away at the age of 52 in his home with his wife, Deanna, by his side after a short battle with a rare, but aggressive form of cancer.

Eric was born on December 14, 1973 in Woodbury, NJ, the only child of Linda and Jack Martins. He graduated from...

Donald O. Carroll

Donald O. Carroll

Jan 28, 2026

Donald O. Carroll, 56, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Born in Trenton, Don resided in New Egypt for many years before moving to Florida and more recently to Whiting. Don loved spending time at the New Egypt Flea Market where he would sell repurposed treasures and was a friend to everyone since being back in New Jersey.

Don’s...

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