Obituaries
Obituaries for Peppler Funeral Home
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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