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Anthony D. Bruno

Anthony D. Bruno

Oct 12, 2025

Born in Brooklyn NY in 1932 he resided there with his wife and three children until 2003 when he moved to Staten Island then in 2017 when he became a resident of Upper Freehold NJ.

Anthony proudly served in the US ARMY in the Korean War alongside his twin brother Gennaro from August 18,1953 to June 23,...

Richard Ruthven

Richard Ruthven

Oct 11, 2025

John Richardson "Richard" Ruthven, age 78, passed away on October 11th, 2025. Born in Durham, NC, Richard grew up in Hartsville, SC and graduated from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC in 1969 with a BA in English. He joined the US Air Force after college and served in Vietnam from 1970-71, finishing his service at McGuire Air Force Base...

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Oct 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Patricia Ann Johnson, who passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on October 9, 2025, at the Mount Holly Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, her kindness and generous spirit touched everyone who knew her. She was a wonderful and...

Robert H Aaronson Iii

Robert H Aaronson Iii

Oct 7, 2025

Robert H. Aaronson, III, 84, formerly of Crosswicks, NJ passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Lakewood, CO.

Born in Trenton, Bob was raised in Bordentown. He attended the Bordentown Military Institute and later the Peddie School and received his bachelor's degree in psychology at Davis and Elkins. He was also a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon....

Marian C Pullen

Marian C Pullen

Oct 7, 2025

Marian C. Pullen, 93, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born in Mercerville, NJ, she was a lifetime Allentown resident. Marian loved her home in Allentown where she had lived for almost 60 years. She was a devoted wife and mother of five children. She took great care of her family and went to work as a...

Edward Joseph Kislan

Edward Joseph Kislan

Oct 4, 2025

Edward J. Kislan, 94, of Hightstown, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025. Born in Perth Amboy, he was a proud US Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He worked for Carter Wallace for several years and was a strong and faithful Catholic who had a true relationship with his Lord.

Predeceased by his beloved wife...

Deborah A. Cole

Deborah A. Cole

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...

Evelyn A. Breece

Evelyn A. Breece

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...

Wanda Sznaza

Wanda Sznaza

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....

Michael John Krukowski, Iii

Michael John Krukowski, Iii

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...

Robert O'Leary

Robert O'Leary

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...

Maryann Elizabeth Bitondo

Maryann Elizabeth Bitondo

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...

Carolyn L. Hobson

Carolyn L. Hobson

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...

Donald R. Matney

Donald R. Matney

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...

Joel Goodman

Joel Goodman

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...

Marion B. Stillwell

Marion B. Stillwell

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...

Gary R. Long

Gary R. Long

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...

Sonya Ashley Johnson

Sonya Ashley Johnson

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...

Cynthia W. Denlinger

Cynthia W. Denlinger

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...

Bonnie L Shinn

Bonnie L Shinn

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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