Recent Obituaries

Juana A. Colon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia P. DeFant

Patricia P. DeFant

May 17, 2026

Patricia P. DeFant, lovingly known as “G-Mom,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Inspira Medical Center in Mullica Hill. She was 81 years old.

Born in Lanai, Hawaii, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Vicente Pascua and Leonida Pagampoa. She was a warm and caring woman whose greatest joy came from the people she loved. Patricia...

Blanca Iris Soler

Blanca Iris Soler

May 15, 2026

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Blanca Iris Soler, who left us on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 59. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, to Maximino Soler Carriere and the late Nicolasa Salcedo Guerrero, Blanca made Vineland her cherished home for over three decades.

Blanca was a remarkable woman whose warmth and...

Inge I. Lutter

Inge I. Lutter

May 12, 2026

Inge I. Lutter, age 83 of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with her loving husband of 63 years, Horst, by her side.

Born on September 1, 1942, in Ludwigstal, Germany, Inge immigrated to the United States with her family in 1952, first settling in Del Rio, Texas, before moving to Seabrook, NJ in 1954....

Victor Manuel Martinez

Victor Manuel Martinez

May 8, 2026

Victor Manuel Martinez, lovingly known by family and friends as a peaceful, hardworking, and devoted family man, entered eternal rest surrounded by the love of those he cherished deeply.

Born on April 12, 1958, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Victor spent his childhood there until the age of 14, when he moved to the United States in 1972 in search of...

Arianna Justice

Arianna Justice

Apr 29, 2026

Arianna Marie Justice, 23 of Bridgeton, NJ, left to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Arianna liked to listen to all kinds of music and was delighted to hear the birds chirping and singing. She also adored head rubs from Mom and was always excited to get her hair washed, she loved the feeling of her head being...

Luz Maria De La Rosa

Luz Maria De La Rosa

Apr 28, 2026

Luz Maria De La Rosa, lovingly known as Lucy, age 84, died suddenly in Cooper hospital in Camden, NJ, on April 28, 2026, surrounded by family, after a prolonged battle with health issues.

She was born on June 12, 1941 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Eladio and Cristina Acosta. She had four siblings, two sisters Hilda Echevarria, and Gloria Acosta, and...

Robert Webster Hiles

Robert Webster Hiles

Apr 23, 2026

Robert Webster Hiles, 18, of Millville, New Jersey, tragically passed away on April 23, 2026, shortly after celebrating his 18th birthday.

Born on April 6, 2008, Robert was known as a very smart and loving young man who brought joy to those around him. He had a creative spirit and found happiness in playing video games and drawing.

Robert shared a close...

José Morales Arroyo

José Morales Arroyo

Apr 11, 2026

José Luis Morales Arroyo passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 16, 1961, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of Francisco Morales and Josephine Arroyo. José was raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and later lived with his family in Manhattan, New York, and Florida before settling in Vineland, New...

Lourdes Milagros Torres

Lourdes Milagros Torres

Apr 9, 2026

Lourdes “Isa” Torres, 41, passed away on April 9, 2026, just five days after her 41st birthday, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Isa was a devoted and loving mother whose children were the center of her world. She is survived by her five beloved children, Jovany Serrano, Jonathan Serrano, Ethan Alvarez, Alannie Ramos, and Jaleiah Casiano. Her unwavering...

Evelyn Lydia Silva

Evelyn Lydia Silva

Apr 8, 2026

Evelyn was born on June 10, 1955, in the Bronx, New York. She was a woman whose presence could light up any room. Funny, strong-willed, loyal, loving, selfless, and God fearing . Evelyn had a way of making everyone around her feel like family. To many she was more than a friend or relative—she was truly a mother to all.

Evelyn...