Obituaries

Obituaries for Peppler Funeral Home

Margaret E. James

Margaret E. James

Oct 6, 2026

Margaret E. James “Peggy”, 78 passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 with her children by her side. Born in Tampa, FL, she was in the Allentown High School graduating class of 1966 and a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. Peggy was a lifelong learner. She studied art at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and later Trenton...

James A. Bowers

James A. Bowers

Oct 5, 2026

James A Bowers, 83, of Allentown, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 with his wife at his side. Born in Hackensack, he was a graduate of Hackensack High School and earn his bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Jim loved cars and worked in the automobile industry for most of his life. After spending time working for Volkswagen and Ford...

Bryan Johnson

Bryan Johnson

Oct 3, 2026

Bryan Johnson, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Virtua Willingboro Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, he lived in various parts of the city until he moved to Beverly approximately 30 years ago. Bryan was a self-employed flooring installer and was a sub-contractor for various businesses. He was a member of the...

Linda M. Watson

Linda M. Watson

Oct 3, 2026

Linda M. Watson (Riephoff), 80, of Allentown, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Linda graduated from Allentown High School in 1964. After high school she worked at McGraw-Hill, a private medical practice, and later went on to run the office for the family business, Riephoff Sawmill in Allentown. After...

Timothy "TJ" James Richmond

Timothy "TJ" James Richmond

Oct 2, 2026

Timothy J. Richmond, 35, of Millstone Township, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026 at his home. Born in Plainfield, Timothy, affectionately known as TJ, attended Allentown High School. Following graduation, he began working in the family business, Creative Painting and Restoration, LLC.

TJ enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, working out and going to the boardwalk. He also enjoyed watching movies, listening...

Michael W. Geisert

Michael W. Geisert

Sep 29, 2026

Michael W Geisert, 67, passed away peacefully on September 29 at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly with his family by his side. Michael was born across the country in Tacoma, Washington, but made his impact early in life as a Bordentown local. He was elected as student council president in high school and was inducted into the Bordentown Hall...

Joseph D. DiPietro

Joseph D. DiPietro

Sep 29, 2026

Joseph D. DiPietro, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 29, 2026, at RWJ University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Trenton, he was a resident of Bordentown his entire life. He was a graduate of Bordentown Regional High School and was a computer programmer for NJ Bell and Verizon before retiring and working for Manheim Auto Auction. Joseph enjoyed playing...

Dorothy Shellenberger

Dorothy Shellenberger

Sep 29, 2026

Dorothy Shellenberger, 83, of Ringoes, NJ, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. A retired teacher, Dorothy was a woman of strong faith and was an active member of Kirkpatrick Presbyterian Church in Ringoes. In the winter she enjoyed spending time at her home in Marco Island, Florida where she attended Marco Presbyterian Church.

Daughter of the late William and Dorothy West,...

Frances V. Robbins

Frances V. Robbins

Sep 28, 2026

Frances V. Robbins, 87 of Cream Ridge, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026 at her home with her daughters by her side. Born in Trenton, she was a graduate of Allentown High School and resided in Imlaystown and Cream Ridge for her entire life. Frances was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and was devoted to taking care of her family....

Robert T. Tindall

Robert T. Tindall

Sep 25, 2026

Robert T. Tindall, 72, of East Windsor, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. 

There will be no services held for Mr. Tindall.

William F. Pohlman

William F. Pohlman

Sep 23, 2026

William “Bill” F. Pohlman, 94, of Audubon, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born in West Haven, CT to the late Harry C. and Hannah Block Pohlman, he attended the University of Connecticut and was active with the ROTC. It was here that he met the love of his life, Roberta “Bobbie” Beach who would later become his wife.

After...

Ronald A. Curini

Ronald A. Curini

Sep 20, 2026

Ronald A. Curini, 90, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026 at his home. Born in Trenton, he resided in Hamilton for many years before moving to Allentown in 2001. A US Army veteran, Ron graduated from Bordentown Military Institute and Pennsylvania Military College, now Widener University.

Ron worked as a real estate appraiser, establishing Ronald A. Curini Appraisal Company...

Larry Alan Schmalbach

Larry Alan Schmalbach

Sep 18, 2026

Rev. Dr. Larry A. Schmalbach, 78, of Allentown, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Born in Mount Holly, Larry made his home in Allentown for many years. He attended Philadelphia College of Bible, now Cairn University, and Dallas Theological Seminary before earning his Doctor of Letters degree from Drew University.

Larry devoted his professional life to Christian ministry and...

Marion E. Reeves

Marion E. Reeves

Sep 14, 2026

Marion E. Reeves, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home in Columbus, New Jersey. She is now home with our Lord and Savior and reunited with her beloved husband and children in our kingdom of Heaven.

Born in Florence, New Jersey, and moving to the Columbus area when she was young, Marion had been a resident...

Caryl D. Holzmann

Caryl D. Holzmann

Sep 6, 2026

Caryl D. Holzmann, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 6, 2026 at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Jersey City and eventually moved to Bordentown Township in 1968. Caryl worked as an administrative assistant for several places including: Colgate, Peter Muschal Elementary School,...

Mary Denise Fitzgerald Petek

Mary Denise Fitzgerald Petek

Sep 5, 2026

Mary Denise Fitzgerald, 79, of Trenton passed away Friday, September 5th, 2026 at Capital Health Systems- Fuld in Trenton. Born in Philadelphia, Denise graduated High School in Hollywood, Florida, before moving to New Jersey and receiving her BA from Thomas Edison University. Denise worked as a travel agent and an interior decorator with various firms in New York, Philadelphia and New...

Margaret "Peggy" M. O'Neill

Margaret "Peggy" M. O'Neill

Sep 5, 2026

Margaret “Peggy” O’Neill, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at the age of 91, after a long and beautiful life filled with faith, family, laughter, and so much love. Born and raised in Jersey City, Peggy later moved to Metuchen, NJ, in the 70s, where she and her late husband, John Matas Sr., raised their family. She eventually settled...

David L Ezell

David L Ezell

Aug 30, 2026

David L. Ezell, 82, of Bordentown Township, NJ passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Dave joined the United States Air Force as a young man. While stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, in Wrightstown, NJ, he met Joan at a dance on the base, beginning a love...

William Wayne Savage

William Wayne Savage

Aug 21, 2026

William Wayne Savage, 70, of Bordentown, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Hampton, VA, he moved to New Jersey where he resided in Mercer County for many years, before settling in Bordentown. William was an electrician and an entrepreneur, owning and operating several car washes. He enjoyed playing golf and loved being on the...

Luan Thi Vo

Luan Thi Vo

Aug 21, 2026

After a long and beautiful life, Luan Thi Vo passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born on January 16, 1935, in My Tho, South Vietnam, to Tu Van Vo and Tien Thi Nguyen, Luan lived a remarkable life shaped by faith, courage, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to family.

As a young woman, Luan taught French...

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