Epifania Oquendo
Aug 23, 2026
Epifanía “Josefa” Oquendo, a cherished matriarch and lifelong resident of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Cooper Medical Center in Camden, at the age of 85.
Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Epifania built a life deeply rooted in community, devotion, and above all, family. Known affectionately as Josefa, she brought warmth and joy to those around...
Exio Torrales
Aug 20, 2026
Exio Torrales, age 82 of Vineland, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Cooper Medical Center, Camden.
Exio was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico to the late Fundador and Antonia (Lauriano) Torrales and lived in Vineland most of his life. Prior to retirement, he was a self-employed Taxi driver for many years. Exio enjoyed playing dominoes, shooting pool and playing...
Rev. Thomas J. Horbelt
Aug 19, 2026
The Reverend Thomas J. Horbelt, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the age of 91.
He was born and raised in Millville, New Jersey. Shortly after graduating high school, he attended an evangelistic crusade in the Vineland High School Auditorium, responding to the salvation invitation that forever transformed his life. A year later he...
George Steven Mozitis
Aug 16, 2026
George Steven Mozitis, “Steve,” age 88, of Minotola, NJ, formerly of Brotmanville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland.
Born in Vineland, NJ, Steve was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy (Creamer) Mozitis. He was a lifelong resident of the area and made his home in Brotmanville for most of his life.
Steve...
Vincent "Vince" Louis Scaringello
Aug 4, 2026
Vince L. Scaringello, age 96, of Millville (formerly of Vineland) went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.
Vince was born in Vineland to the late John and Molly (Potengiani) Scaringello and lived in Millville most of his life, Vince previously resided in Vineland.
He served as a Chief Petty Officer during the Korean...
Jill Marie Lipscey
Aug 2, 2026
Jill Marie Lipscey, age 57 of Franklinville, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at home.
Jill was a beloved member of Trimmel group home at Elwyn and brought joy to those around her with her gentle spirit and warm smile. She enjoyed listening to music and watching I Love Lucy, which always brought her happiness.
Jill especially loved spending...
Nicanor Rosario-Colon
Jul 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nicanor Rosario-Colon
March 15, 1944 – July 27, 2026
Nicanor Rosario-Colon, affectionately known to many as "Nick" or "Uncle Nick," passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on March 15, 1944, in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, he was the youngest of nine children born to Esteban Rosario-Marquez and Mariana Colon-Sanchez.
As a young man, Nicanor...
Genevieve M. Carbonara
Jul 27, 2026
Genevieve Carbonara November 15, 1936 – July 27, 2026
Vineland, New Jersey - Our loving mother, Genevieve Carbonara, passed away peacefully at her home on July 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old.
Born on November 15, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Genevieve was the daughter of John and Lena (Santoro) Salla. She later moved to Vineland, NJ, where...
Jose Ramon Rivera
Jul 26, 2026
Jose Ramon Rivera, 86, of Vineland, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Bishop McCarthy Residence. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, to the late Arcadio and Rafaela (Rodriguez) Rivera, Jose made Vineland his home for most of his life. Before retiring, he served as an armed security guard in Puerto Rico. He cherished playing dominoes and spending time with...
Frank R Echevarria
Jul 18, 2026
Obituary for Frank R. Echevarria
May 5, 1960 – July 18, 2026
Frank R. Echevarria, age 66, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026 after an extended illness. Frank R. Echevarria lived a life marked by authenticity, courage, and a deep love for those around him. Along his journey, he met the woman who would become the love of his life for...
Juana A. Colon
Jul 9, 2026
Juana A. Colón, a cherished resident of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.
Born April 2, 1939, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, Juana was the beloved daughter of Felix Amaro and Francisca Torres. She shared a beautiful life with her late husband, Juan R. Colón....
Frank Triantos
Jul 8, 2026
Triantos, Frank age 92, passed away peacefully on July 8th 2026 at home with his family. Frank was born in April of 1934 in Pleasantville NJ, to his parents Samuel Triantos and Marie (Ando) Triantos. Frank moved to Vineland shortly thereafter and he spent most of his life in the city that he loved. Frank was a US Army veteran...
Maria Meremianin
Jul 1, 2026
Maria Meremianin, age 89, of Vineland passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born in Novi-Sad, Serbia to the late Boris and Anastasia (Novick) Sokolov and she lived in Vineland most of her life.
Prior to retirement, Maria was employed by Owens-Illinois, Kimble Glass Co. as a scientific glass packer for over...
Rafael Perez
Jun 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rafael Perez
Rafael Perez, 82, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 11, 1943, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, Rafael lived a life rooted in love, family, and friendship. He worked as a glass tooler for more than 30 years, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.
Rafael...
Angela Lacy
Jun 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Angela Lacy, Age 84
Angela Lacy, passed away peacefully at home in Kissimmee, Florida, on June 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her daughters.
Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Angela was one of twenty-one children. Angela resided in, Vineland New Jersey, the hometown she cherished and where she built a life dedicated to family, service, and community.
Angela...
Patricia Ann Fitzke
Jun 19, 2026
Patricia A. Fitzke, 84, of Vineland, N.J., passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength.
A lifelong Christian and longtime Vineland resident, Pat found joy in live music, gardening, and crocheting. No matter what, she always had a smile on her face that brightened the lives of those around her. Her greatest joy was her family. A...
Stephen Scott Pearce
Jun 17, 2026
Stephen (Steve) Scott Pearce, 56, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, after a brief hospital stay in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Elmer, New Jersey, in 1970, Steve was a graduate of Vineland High School, Class of 1988.
Steve developed a passion for the water at an early age and spent much of...
Jonathan Roland Ruga
Jun 16, 2026
Jonathan Roland Ruga
40 years old and resident of Pittsgrove, New Jersey, entered the presence of his Savior on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.
In Loving Memory of Jonathan Roland Ruga
Jonathan was born on July 17, 1985, in the beautiful small town of Dorothy, New Jersey, to Roland and Mary Ruga. He was raised there alongside his six younger siblings in the family...
Felicita Solis
May 28, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Felicita Solis, “Fela”, aged 80, who passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the home she lived in for 56 years; with her daughter Blanca by her side.
Fela loved spending time with her family, finding deals at her favorite stores, gardening, and traveling/cruising with her family....
Annie S. Bradbury
May 26, 2026
Annie S. (Taylor) Bradbury, aged 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born in South Carolina, she had made New Jersey her home since 1961 and resided in Vineland from 1989 onward.
Annie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Roy, to whom she was married for 51 years, as well as two sisters and...
