Recent Obituaries

Madeline Oertle

Madeline Oertle

Feb 24, 2026

Madeline Oertle, age 84, of Vineland, New Jersey, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Rosenhayn, New Jersey, Madeline was raised by the late Angeline (Lamanteer) and Bruno Bertucci. She spent most of her adult life in Cedarville before moving to Vineland in...

Virginia "Ginny" D. Preidt Morrow Workman

Virginia "Ginny" D. Preidt Morrow Workman

Feb 14, 2026

Virginia "Ginny" D. Preidt Morrow Workman, age 78, of Vineland, entered into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Born in Vineland, NJ, to the late Evelyn (Snyder) and John J. Preidt, Sr., Ginny was a proud lifelong resident of the community she loved so dearly. She dedicated her life to caring for others,...

Marta P Perez

Marta P Perez

Feb 12, 2026

With profound faith and sorrow, we announce that Marta Pascual Perez was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 12th, in Vineland, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family.

Marta was born on January 1, 1940, in Cárdenas, Cuba, to her devoted parents, Margot and Alejandro Pascual. She was educated at Colegio Presbiteriano La...

Maria Elena Gomez

Maria Elena Gomez

Feb 11, 2026

Maria Elena Gomez, age 91, of Vineland, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Maria was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Ricardo and Trinidad (Crespo) Ramos and she lived in Vineland.

Maria loved the casinos and her lottery scratchers. She was full of life and enjoyed...

Diane Marie Rieck

Diane Marie Rieck

Feb 4, 2026

Diane Marie Rieck, age 73, of Vineland, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home.

Diane was born in Vineland to Hilda (Meyborg) McGill and the late Charles McGill. She previously resided in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, before moving to Vineland 18 years ago. Prior to her retirement, Diane worked...

Francis Louis Donato

Francis Louis Donato

Feb 3, 2026

Francis L. Donato, 94 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Born in 1932 in Vineland, NJ, he was a lifelong resident of Landisville, NJ. He attended Vineland Public Schools and later Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He excelled in cross-country and wrestling.

Francis served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, stationed in...

Patricia A. Ensslen

Patricia A. Ensslen

Jan 30, 2026

Patricia (Mastrangelo) Ensslen, 73, a longtime resident of Vineland, NJ, passed away on January 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Pat is best known for being a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, neighbor, friend, and inspirational teacher in our community.

Family meant everything to Pat. She is survived by her adoring husband...

Iris D Collazo

Iris D Collazo

Jan 26, 2026

Iris Daisy Collazo, 76, of Vineland, New Jersey, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on January 11, 1950, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Eugenia (Ortiz) Gonzalez.

Iris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Isidro Collazo; her cherished son, Angel Romero; and her siblings, with whom she...

Judith A. Scarpa-Rader

Judith A. Scarpa-Rader

Jan 26, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Judith (Dilks) Scarpa-Rader 85 who passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Hammonton, NJ, November 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William Dilks and Marjorie (Steel) Dilks.  She was also preceded...

Mercedes Claudio

Mercedes Claudio

Jan 19, 2026

Mercedes Soberal Claudio, 94, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2026.

Born on May 17, 1931, to Ines Soberal and Francisca Barrientos, she was a devoted woman of faith who read her Bible daily and lived a life defined by love for her family and generosity toward others.

A dedicated seamstress for...

Rosa J Ruiz

Rosa J Ruiz

Jan 14, 2026

We joyfully celebrate the life of Rosa Julia Ruiz Sanchez, known by her family as Lula, who passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 93.

Rosa was born on November 9, 1932, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to Sara Sanchez Figueroa and Tomas Ruiz Quinones. She was known as a kind, independent, sweet, and...

Rachel Beakley

Rachel Beakley

Jan 13, 2026

Rachel Beakley, age 83, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Rachel was born on February 10, 1942 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Francis and Nancy (Pelosi) Toscano.

She was employed as a seamstress for many years at the Millville Shirt Company. Rachel is well...

Ramona Lopez

Ramona Lopez

Jan 13, 2026

Ramona Lopez (née Caraballo), age 90, affectionately known by all as Ramonita, went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1935, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, and later moved to New Jersey, where she lived for most of her life in Vineland as the unwavering backbone of her family.

Ramonita...

Kimberly Ann Bishoff

Kimberly Ann Bishoff

Jan 10, 2026

Kimberly Ann Bishoff, age 61 of Vineland passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Kimberly was an energetic, feisty, and deeply loving soul whose presence could light up any room. She had a heart that knew no limits and would truly give anything she had to anyone in need. Kimberly was loved by all who knew her, and her...

Ernesto Ruiz

Ernesto Ruiz

Jan 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ernesto Ruiz Justiniano

February 12, 1927 – January 5, 2026

Ernesto Ruiz Justiniano passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 98.

He was born on February 12, 1927, in Lares, Puerto Rico, and spent most of his life in Utuado, a place he loved deeply...

Ella Mae Mittlestadt

Ella Mae Mittlestadt

Dec 27, 2025

Ella Mae Mittlestadt peacefully went home to the Lord on December 26, 2025. Born in Kansas City, Missouri where she lived most of her life before relocating to New Jersey in 2003, surrounded by dear friends who became like family.

Ella found joy and serenity in the beauty around her—from summer afternoons at the rose gardens of...

Carmen A Guzman-Maestre

Carmen A Guzman-Maestre

Dec 26, 2025

Carmen Antonia Guzman-Maestre

July 3, 1937- December 26, 2025

Carmen Antonia Guzman-Maestre, age 88 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Turnersville. Carmen was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Maestre-Rivera and Carmen Maria Torres-Rullan. She was a resident of Vineland...

Ramon Rafael Rosario

Ramon Rafael Rosario

Dec 25, 2025

Ramon Rafael Rosario, age 67, of Vineland, was called to his eternal home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Jefferson Hospital, Washington Twp., NJ.

Ramon was born in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic to the late Ramon M. and Modesta (Guzman) Rosario.

He was employed as an English Teacher in the...

Michael Dibiase Jr.

Michael Dibiase Jr.

Dec 24, 2025

Michael DiBiase Jr., age 75, of Vineland, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after an eight month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Michael was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Michael and Concetta (Giordano) DiBiase Sr. and he lived in Vineland his entire life.

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Luz M Rodriguez

Luz M Rodriguez

Dec 15, 2025

Our Beloved Mother, Luz M. Rodriguez, 83, of Vineland, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 5, 1942, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, Luz lived a long and fulfilled life marked by compassion, humor, and devotion to those she loved most.

Luz was the cherished daughter of...