Recent Obituaries

Benancio Rodriguez Jr.

Benancio Rodriguez Jr.

Feb 12, 2023

Benancio Rodriguez, Jr., age 77 of Vineland and former longtime Jersey City (Hudson County) resident passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in the comfort of his home.

Prior to retirement, he was a building manager for Kevelson Enterprises in E. Orange, NJ.

Benancio was predeceased by his wife Anita Rodriguez in 2018, and his...

Maria Josefa Torres Ponce

Maria Josefa Torres Ponce

Feb 11, 2023

Maria Josefa Torres Ponce, age 99, of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

She was born on May 8, 1923 in Lares, Puerto Rico. She was a homemaker and dedicated her whole life to her children and family. She will be greatly missed.

Josefa...

Gloria M Cunningham

Gloria M Cunningham

Feb 9, 2023

Gloria M. Cunningham, 91, originally of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Mescalero Care Center, Mescalero, NM. Gloria was born in Vineland, NJ on January 30, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Alice (Trasferini) Mercoli. Gloria attended and excelled at Sacred Heart High School where she graduated in 1949. Gloria...

Wilma Paula Mattia

Wilma Paula Mattia

Feb 6, 2023

Wilma P Mattia, of Lake Worth, Florida, age 90 passed away Sunday, February 6, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born December 2, 1932 to William and Emma (Brunini) Biscottini.

Prior to retirement, she was employed for Dougherty Brothers in East Vineland as a Quality Assurance Inspector for ten years. Also with her late...

Eric Stormes

Eric Stormes

Jan 29, 2023

Eric Michael Stormes passed away at the age of 39 years old on January 29, 2023, after battling an extended illness.

Eric, or "Bud" as his family called him and "Papa" as his daughters called him, was born and raised in Laurel Lake. He attended Millville High School, graduated class of 2002, and then attended Cumberland County...

Dolores J Taylor-Horton

Dolores J Taylor-Horton

Jan 28, 2023

Dolores "Dee" Taylor-Horton, 90, of Newfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28 th , 2023 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, with her family by her side. Dolores was the daughter of the late Nicholas Gorgo and Anna Alvino. She was predeceased by her brother, Anthony "Sonny" Gorgo. For all of her life, Dee called Newfield her home. She...

Carmen Leonides Colon

Carmen Leonides Colon

Jan 27, 2023

Carmen Leonides Colon, age 92 of Vineland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children and family on Friday, January 27, 2023, after an extended illness.

Carmen was born in Utuado, PR. on Dec. 1, 1930 to the late Andre and Elizabeth (Mendez) Baez. Carmen, with her late husband, Hermengildo Colon, owned and operated Colon's Record Shop...

Aida Arrocho Acosta

Aida Arrocho Acosta

Jan 25, 2023

Aida Arrocho Acosta, age 77 of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Genesis Millville Center.

She was born on October 16, 1945 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Alberto Arrocho and Julia Bordoy. Aida was employed by a number of companies and finally retired from Limpert...

William Lopez-Ramos

William Lopez-Ramos

Jan 24, 2023

William López Ramos, age 80 of Vineland, the widower of Luz D. Vázquez, was born in Arecibo PR on July 28, 1942 to the late Felix and Manuela (Ramos) Lopez.

He is survived by his three loving children, Joselito López, Nancy López and Nixon López. He had 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

William was a...

Carlo Colasurdo

Carlo Colasurdo

Jan 22, 2023

Carlo Colasurdo, age 82 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Bishop McCarthy Residence, Vineland.

Carlo was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Gabriel and Josephine (Minnia) Colasurdo and was a resident of Vineland for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, Carlo worked as a carpenter for...

Paul J Kimmel

Paul J Kimmel

Jan 16, 2023

Paul J. Kimmel, 95, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the N.J. Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland.

Paul was born in Altoona, Pa on December 11, 1927, and was the son of the late Edgar and Catherine (Staehr) Kimmel. In 1945 at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy. He...

Dr. Bruce A. Middleton

Dr. Bruce A. Middleton

Jan 16, 2023

Dr. BRUCE ALLEN MIDDLETON August 6, 1929 - January 16, 2023

Bruce passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 16, 2023, with son Wally and his wife Maira by his side.

Bruce was born on August 6, 1929 in Camden NJ, Raised in Collingswood NJ by his mother Marian Middleton alongside his older brother Harry....

Angelita Perez-Mercado

Angelita Perez-Mercado

Jan 15, 2023

Angelita Perez-Mercado, age 85 of Pittsgrove, NJ, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Born in Maricao, Puerto Rico on July 13, 1937, Angelita lived in Vineland for about 40 years then moved to Pittsgrove, NJ for 12 years. She was a homemaker and attended Community Adult Medical Day...

Maria C Savini

Maria C Savini

Jan 14, 2023

Maria C. Savini, age 75 of Millville (formerly of Bridgeton) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Genesis Millville Center, Millville. Maria was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Quintero-Robles and lived in Bridgeton the past twelve years.

Prior to retirement, she was a Nurse at South...

Michael "Mikey" Rosado

Michael "Mikey" Rosado

Jan 12, 2023

Michael Rosado (Mikey), age 44, born and raised in Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Samaritan Hospice Care, Voorhees, NJ.

Mikey was a graduate of Vineland High School with the Class of 1999.

He was predeceased by his mother, Hermina Rosado and two brothers, Jose and Eliseo Centeno.

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Alberto Cruz

Alberto Cruz

Dec 20, 2022

Alberto M. Cruz, age 80, of Vineland passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Alberto was born in Ciego de Avila, Cuba to the late Miguel and Maria (Martinez) Cruz and lived in Vineland most of his life.

He attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Vineland.

Prior...

Gloria Esther Miranda-Rosario

Gloria Esther Miranda-Rosario

Dec 20, 2022

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Gloria Esther Miranda-Rosario ascended into the kingdom to be with her Heavenly Father.

She was born on October 11, 1961 to Felicita Robles and Antonio Miranda in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. She graduated from University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, with her bachelor's degree. She met the love of her life and...

Glymaris Rodriguez

Glymaris Rodriguez

Dec 14, 2022

Glymaris Rodriguez, age 47, of Vineland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at inspira Medical Center. Glymaris, also known to her loved ones as Mari or Gly, and was born on July 15, 1975 in Cataño, Puerto Rico to and survived by, Luz N. (Rodriguez) and...

Ana Hilda Dejesus

Ana Hilda Dejesus

Dec 9, 2022

Ana Hilda DeJesus, age 85 of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Ana was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on July 9, 1937. She was a longtime resident of Vineland and a devout member of Divine Mercy Parish. She loved shopping and spending quality time with her family. Ana's favorite flowers were roses...

Marilyn M Jourdan

Marilyn M Jourdan

Dec 4, 2022

Marilyn M. (Wilson) Hill Jourdan, age 82, of Vineland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Marilyn was born on January 8, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lester and Mildred Wilson. She attended Zion Lutheran elementary school, graduating in 1953 and graduated from South High School in Omaha, NE in 1957....