Recent Obituaries

Rev. Carlos M Vazquez

Rev. Carlos M Vazquez

Oct 6, 2026

Rev. Carlos M. Vazquez, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on January 24, 1962, to Carlos Vazquez Sr. and Teresa Morales, Carlos lived a life rooted in faith, family, food, and love. His presence brought warmth and comfort to those around him, and his memory will remain a lasting part of the family...

Maritza Rodriguez

Maritza Rodriguez

Oct 3, 2026

 Maritza Rodríguez was born on December 18, 1944, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Vineland, New Jersey, at the age of 81, just over two months shy of her 82nd birthday. For approximately 68 years, Maritza called Vineland home. It was there that she built her life, raised her family, and shared...

Angel Gabriel Tirado

Angel Gabriel Tirado

Oct 2, 2026

Angel G. Tirado, 45, of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2026, at 12:12 p.m. at Inspira Medical Center. He was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, to Joaquin and Julia Tirado.

Angel was a loving person who would do anything for his family, his friends, and even strangers. He will be remembered for his big heart, his...

Nicholetta "Nicoletta" M. Franchetta

Nicholetta "Nicoletta" M. Franchetta

Sep 30, 2026

Nicholetta "Nicoletta" M. Franchetta

(nee Garuffi)

September 1, 1921 – September 30, 2026

Nicholetta, “Nicoletta” “Nickie” M. Franchetta (nee Garuffi) 105 of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at Royal Suites Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on September 1, 1921, in Hammonton, NJ to Salvatore and Giuseppa (Russo) Garuffi, Nicoletta lived a life full of hard work, strong values and pride...

Matthew Francis Coombs

Matthew Francis Coombs

Sep 28, 2026

Matthew Francis Coombs, passed away unexpectedly in his Vineland residence on Monday, September 28th, 2026 at the age of 57 years old.

Matthew is survived by his 2 children, Emily Coombs and Alexander Coombs.

Matthew was born to Shirley (Secrest) Coombs and Richard Coombs on February 9th, 1969. He graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture and worked...

Paulette L. Woodman

Paulette L. Woodman

Sep 26, 2026

Paulette Woodman, 78, peacefully passed away at home on September 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Paulette was the daughter of the late Doris (Corrigan) Drobenick and Louis Drobenick. At the age of 16, she was legally adopted by her late stepfather, James C. Anderson. She was one of six siblings: Roberta Anderson, Lynn Weisberg, and the late Carol Ursani,...

Phillip Andrew Danko

Phillip Andrew Danko

Sep 26, 2026

Phillip A. Danko, age 87, of Downstown (Franklin Twp.), NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Born in Downstown, NJ, Phillip was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Clayton High School, Class of 1957. He went on to serve his country honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard.

A dedicated worker and lifelong farmer, Phillip spent 30 years...

Vera Spacil

Vera Spacil

Sep 23, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear mother, Vera Spacil of Vineland, NJ. She passed away peacefully at home on September 23rd, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Loštice, Czech Republic on January 22, 1927, to Jan and Ludmila Dolezel, Vera lived a remarkably adventurous and full life. She spent her teenage years with...

Benito A. Lopez

Benito A. Lopez

Sep 21, 2026

Benito A. Lopez, age 93, of Vineland, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Benito was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico to the late Gumicindo and Tomasa (Lopez) Alvarez.

Benito lived most of his adult life in Vineland, New Jersey, where he built a beautiful life surrounded by family and community....

David G. Ringler

David G. Ringler

Sep 18, 2026

David G. Ringler, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Inspira Medical Center in Mullica Hill, at the age of 62.

Born in Woodbury, NJ, to the late Robert L. and June M. (Nien) Ringler, David spent most of his life rooted in Vineland before making Monroeville his home in 2019. A...

Theresa Winslow

Theresa Winslow

Sep 17, 2026

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Theresa (Guadagno) Winslow, 93, of Bridgewater, NJ, and formerly of Vineland, NJ, on September 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Born at home in 1933 in Bound Brook, NJ, to Vito and Jaconda (Pivirotto) Guadagno, she was a first generation Italian-American. The family moved to Vineland when she was a...

Felix Cruz Rivera

Felix Cruz Rivera

Sep 15, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Felix Cruz Rivera

April 20, 1938 – September 15, 2026

Felix Cruz Rivera, age 88 of Vineland, was born Felix Cruz Rivera on April 20, 1938, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Alfredo Cruz and Cecilia Rivera and lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, service, and love.

Felix was a devout Catholic who in his younger years was...

Kate L Riggione

Kate L Riggione

Sep 10, 2026

Our dear mother Kate L. Riggione, of Vineland, transitioned on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the age of 97. She was a wonderful mother to many and was always there when there was need. She had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Vineland, New Jersey. She volunteered for many years as a member of the...

Daisy Guadalupe

Daisy Guadalupe

Sep 5, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Daisy Guadalupe

July 21, 1963 – September 5, 2026

Daisy Guadalupe, age 63 of Vineland, was born Daisy Padilla on July 21, 1963, in Queens, New York, to Rueben Padilla and Elizabeth Atiles and lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, service, and love.

Daisy’s love story with her husband, Moses Guadalupe Sr., began at Atiles Church, where...

Patricia A. Collins

Patricia A. Collins

Sep 2, 2026

Patricia A. Collins, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in the loving presence of her daughters and grandson on September 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 15, 1948, in Pleasantville, NJ, to William and Patricia Collins.

Patricia, affectionately known to many as "Pat," was a woman of great...

Jesus "Jay" Aponte

Jesus "Jay" Aponte

Sep 1, 2026

    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jesus “Jay” Aponte Sr., age 71 of Vineland, often known as “PJ”, a beloved husband, father, papa, and friend, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Cooper Medical Center, Camden.

Jay was born in New York on April 8, 1955 to Domingo Aponte Sr and Josefa (Burgos) Aponte and...

Epifania Oquendo

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...

Bruce Gene Blair

Bruce Gene Blair

Aug 21, 2026

Bruce G. Blair, a towering figure in the world of boxing and a cherished husband, brother, and father, passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on December 29, 1948, Bruce dedicated his life to the sport of boxing, leaving an indelible mark both in the ring and in the corner. As an elite competitor, he fought...

Exio Torrales

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

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...