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Obituaries for Peppler Funeral Home
Raymond J Johnson
May 16, 2026
Raymond J. Johnson Jr., 82, of Cream Ridge, NJ passed away on May 16th, 2026 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Ray was born on February 27th, 1944 to the late Raymond and Mary Johnson in Lawrence Twp, NJ. Raised steps from St. Ann’s church, which his maternal grandparents, the Pillas, helped establish, as a child he enjoyed days in...
Robert B. Peppler, Sr.
Jul 7, 2026
Robert B. Peppler Sr., 87, of Allentown, NJ passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born in Trenton, he resided in Allentown for his entire lifetime until recently moving to Meadow Lakes in Hightstown 3 months ago. After graduating in 1957 from Bordentown Military Institute, located in Bordentown, NJ, Bob attended Albright College for three years until 1960 when he decided...
Douglas W. Chappell
Jul 7, 2026
Douglas W. Chappell, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly with his family by his side. Born in Princeton, he was raised and had lived in Allentown, NJ prior to relocating to Presidential Lakes in Browns Mills and then Bordentown Township, NJ. Doug had worked extensively in the steel fabrication industry and...
Robert F. Martinez
Jun 29, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Martinez, 62, of Cream Ridge, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2026.
Bobby will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Christine Martinez; his stepchildren, Jessica and Gerard Martell; and his cherished bonus daughter, Irene Domingo.
A kind, gentle, and faithful man, Bobby lived a life rooted in compassion, creativity, and generosity. He was a devoted member of...
Mary Lou Pacheco
Jun 28, 2026
Mary Lou Pacheco, 92, of Robbinsville, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she raised her family in Willingboro, NJ and Mahopac, NY prior to retiring to Palm City, Florida and more recently, moving back to NJ. A woman of strong faith, Mary Lou attended St. John the Baptist Roman...
Roger H. Bullock
Jun 25, 2026
Roger H. Bullock, 88, of Dublin Mills, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with loved ones by his side.
A man of deep faith and a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Roger lived a life marked by unwavering devotion to God, faithful service to others, and enduring love for his family. The youngest...
Donna Gruzlovic
Jun 25, 2026
Donna Gruzlovic, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton Township, NJ. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong resident of Hamilton Township. She was a graduate of Steinert High School and had worked as a teller for Yardville National Bank/PNC for more than 30 years. Donna enjoyed crafting, TV game shows, and going...
Margaret E. Bishop
Jun 22, 2026
Margaret E. Bishop, 97, of Browns Mills, NJ passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
Born in Washington, D.C., Margaret was raised in Tuckahoe, New York, and lived in White Plains before moving to Cookstown, New Jersey, in 1943. She spent much of her life in Burlington County, where she built a home...
Gary Prasto
Jun 21, 2026
Gary Thomas Prasto passed away on June 21, 2026, surrounded by family.
Gary was the beloved husband of Barbara; devoted father of Michael and Lisa; loving brother of Gerard and Elaine; and proud grandfather of Grace, Annalise, and Avery. Family was the center of his life, and his greatest joy was spending time with those he loved.
Gary dedicated more than 42...
Mary Elisabeth Roof
Jun 21, 2026
Mary Elisabeth “Liz” Roof, 72, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026. Born in Trenton, NJ, she grew up in Allentown, was one of the first female graduates of The Peddie School in Hightstown and was active with the school’s theater program. Liz was a strong and independent woman. She loved flowers and plants and studied horticulture at Temple...
Sharon J. Russell
Jun 14, 2026
Sharon J. Russell, affectionately known as Sherry, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Dover, Delaware. Born on June 4, 1941, in Bordentown, New Jersey, Sharon lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a remarkable presence that touched the hearts of many.
A proud graduate of Bordentown Regional High School, Sharon embarked on a career that showcased her unwavering...
Jane Hesterman
Jun 13, 2026
Jane Evelyn Hesterman, 75, formerly of Manahawkin, NJ, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born in Indianapolis, she was dedicated to her family, raising her four children, and helping with her husband’s business. Jane enjoyed baking, gardening, and sewing, was a talented watercolor artist, and was a quiet and faithful example...
Elizabeth Helen Vaneekhoven
Jun 13, 2026
Elizabeth Vaneekhoven, lovingly known to many as “Betty, Mrs. Van or Oma”, a mother, grandmother, pastor, and mentor to countless people in the Bordentown area, died Saturday, June 13, 2026 surrounded by her family and close friends, much too soon.
Betty grew up in Groveville and attended Groveville Methodist Church, where she participated in MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) and met her...
Robert F. Giordano, Sr.
Jun 12, 2026
Robert F. Giordano, Sr., 86 of Freehold, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at his home. Born in Sommerville, MA, he resided in Allentown, NJ where he was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church for many years before moving to Freehold. A US Army veteran, Robert worked as an Executive Officer for the US Army, retiring...
Richard A. Snyder
Jun 11, 2026
Richard A. Snyder, 77, of Barnegat, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Trenton, he grew up in Allentown, NJ and was a graduate of Allentown High School. After high school, Rick enlisted in the service, serving in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. A New Jersey State Trooper, Rick and his wife Carolyn...
Wolfgang W. Schulz
Jun 8, 2026
Wolfgang Walter Schulz, known to family and friends simply as “Wolf,” passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family, with his wife, son, and daughter at his bedside.
Wolfgang was born on January 1, 1935, in Greifswald, Germany, to Walter Schulz and Gertrud Oehler. He was one of four children,...
Barbara Zamensky
Jun 8, 2026
Barbara Lee Zamensky, a beloved member of her community and devoted cafeteria worker at Northern Burlington Regional High School, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Mt. Holly. Born on May 8, 1938, also in Mt. Holly, Barbara lived a life marked by kindness, empathy, and an inviting warmth that touched all who knew her.
Throughout her career at Northern...
Janine Brennan
Jun 8, 2026
Janine Brennan, 56, of Cream Ridge, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born in Bricktown, New Jersey, she and her husband Patrick moved to Cream Ridge in 2004, where they built a home and started their married life together. Janine earned her associate’s degree from Brookdale Community College and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Monmouth University. She worked...
Frederick J. Walter, Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
Frederick J. Walter, Jr. 96 of Columbus, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born in Robbinsville, Frederick was raised on the family farm in the Windsor area and lived in Dutch Neck for 33 years before moving to Columbus in 1994. A US National Guard veteran, he retired from McGraw Hill after 33 years of service. Frederick was an active...
Leonard A. Morrissey
Jun 5, 2026
Leonard A. Morrissey “Lenny”, 68, of Wrightstown, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Trenton, he was a longtime New Egypt area resident. Lenny worked as a plumber and loved the outdoors.
Predeceased by his son, Jason Morrissey, he is survived by his loving wife, Linda Morrissey; his son, David; and by his beloved granddaughter, Julia Morrissey.
Services will...
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