Obituaries

Feb 18, 2019

Ralph R. Parker , 86, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Masonic Village of Burlington in Burlington Township, NJ. Born in Crosswicks, NJ he had lived in the Columbus area all his life. He began working on the family farm in Columbus, NJ and later joined the Local Union #825 Operating Engineers. Ralph later began...

Feb 9, 2019

Andrew Gruca, 82 of Roopville, GA, formerly of Allentown, NJ passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Born in Imlaystown, he was a lifetime area resident before moving to Roopville in November of 2018. A graduate of Allentown High School, Andy worked as an Instrument Mechanic for DuPont, retiring after 30 years of service. He attended Bordentown Baptist...

Feb 5, 2019

Harold L. "Sonny" Elliott, 88, died peacefully at RWJ-Hamilton on February 5, 2019.  Sonny was predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Marguerite Elliott, his sister Marguerite Jane LaBate, and his brother, Russell Earl Elliott.  He and his uniquely infectious smile will be greatly missed by his wife of 68 years, Joyce, his beloved Bichon, Toodles, brother-in-law, H. Taylor Bunting...

Jan 31, 2019

Elma B. Turp, 90, of Yardville, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Born in Groveville, she was a lifetime resident of the Groveville/Yardville area and a member of Groveville United Methodist Church. Elma retired from Yardville Elementary School in 1992 where they planted a tree in her honor.  She loved being a...

Jan 25, 2019

David Milton Trzaska, 48, of Concord, NH, formerly Clarksburg, NJ, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home. Born in Trenton, he was a US Army Veteran and earned his master's degree from Western Michigan University. David worked as an Orientation Mobility Specialist for Future in Sight in Concord, NH and previously worked for The Seeing Eye in...

Jan 25, 2019

Anne M. Pfieffer, 92, passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Jackson on January 25, 2019. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Born in Trenton she was a resident of Ewing for most of her life before moving to Cream Ridge. A graduate of St. Hedwig's Elementary School and Trenton Central High School, Anne worked...

Jan 22, 2019

Mae B. Hamilton , 91, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Born in Bordentown she was a life-long resident. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown for 91 years and was a member of the Bordentown Township Senior Citizens.

Predeceased by...

Jan 22, 2019

Thomas J. Malsbury, 68, of Neptune City, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 with family by his side. Born in Trenton, Thomas resided in Allentown for most of his life prior to retiring to his Neptune City beach house. A graduate of Allentown High school in 1968 he went on to receive his Bachelor of Education at West...

Jan 21, 2019

Lucila L. San, 79, passed away at her home with her family by her side. Born in Bucaramanga, Colombia she was a resident of Bordentown Township.

Calling Hours will be Thursday evening 6 to 8 pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 122 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ. Interment will be private.

Jan 20, 2019

Benjamin Weaver, 82 of Cream Ridge, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. Born in Chesson, AL, he was a long time Cream Ridge area resident. Mr. Weaver retired from Congoleum Corporation in Hamilton after many years of employment. He was a faithful member of the New Salem Baptist Church in Trenton where he also served as...

Jan 19, 2019

Keith L. Hilbert, Sr. , 79 of Columbus, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Cooper Medical Center in Camden. Born in Kingston, PA, he grew up in Kunkle, PA before moving to the Bordentown area in the 1950's.  A graduate of Bordentown High School, Keith was a US Army Veteran and served during the Korean War....

Jan 19, 2019

Travis Charles Albert Lezott, 31, of Allentown, NJ, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Born in Ridgewood, NJ; he resided in Allentown most of his life. A graduate of Allentown High School, Travis worked for Hammer Electric and was very active with the Crossroads Youth Ministry in Allentown. He loved playing soccer, volleyball, coits,...

Jan 9, 2019

Carrie M. Pinkerton, 99, of Marble, PA, formerly of Allentown, NJ, passed away Jan. 9, 2019 at Clarion Hospital. Born on Feb. 7, 1919 in Mercerville, NJ, she was the daughter of Frank and Retta (Gulick) Brink. On Feb. 7, 1942 Carrie was married to Paul Harvey Pinkerton, who preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1964. She then married...

Jan 8, 2019

It is with profound sadness that the family of Joseph "Bud" Ceremsak announce his passing on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the age of 84, after a brief illness. Bud resided with his wife Joan in Allentown, NJ and Highland Beach, Fl.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, John and ethel Renyo Ceremsak; two brothers,...

Jan 8, 2019

Gertrud Braun, 80, of Wrightstown, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2018 at Samaritan Hospice in Mt. Holly. Born in Furth, Germany, she moved to the US in 1969. Gertrud worked for many years as the supervisor of housekeeping for Mercer Medical Center. She was an avid card player and enjoyed to crochet. Gertrud loved life and was a devoted...

Jan 6, 2019

Catherine Bolton, 98, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Hamilton Continuing Care. Born in Romania, she moved to the United States in 1929 at the age of 9. Catherine worked for Helene Fuld Hospital as a nurse's aide and as a decorator for Lenox China in Trenton for many years, retiring in 1976.

Predeceased...

Jan 5, 2019

Gary R. Asbrand Sr. of Whiting, formerly Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the age of 76. Born in Trenton, he was raised in Bordentown and attended Trenton Catholic and Bordentown High Schools. A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Gary retired from Warren Balderston where he worked in industrial sales. He was a 52 year member of...

Jan 3, 2019

Evadnie Bright, 84 of New Egypt, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Deborah Heart and Lung. Born in the Coffee Ground District of Jamaica; she moved to New Egypt, NJ in 1952. Evadnie enjoyed working outside and had a beautiful garden. She loved her homeland of Jamaica and was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Jan 1, 2019

Gladys R. Bainbridge, 91, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Hamilton Continuing Care. Born in New Brunswick, she attended Katharine Gibbs School of Business and went on to work for the Princeton University Employees Federal Credit Union, retiring in 1993. Gladys enjoyed traveling and dining out with her friends.

Daughter of the late Sidney...

Dec 28, 2018

Norman E. Bullock, 83, of Upper Freehold Township, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 with his family by his side. Born in Cream Ridge, NJ, he was a lifelong resident of Upper Freehold Township.

Norman was a HVAC Technician and had worked for Pullen's and Coleman's Heating and Air conditioning. He was a former member of the...