Recent Obituaries

Aurea Esther Santiago

Aurea Esther Santiago

Jul 29, 2022

Aurea "Tita" Santiago, age 71, of Vineland passed away on Friday, the 29th of July 2022. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and moved to New Jersey as a young girl.

She dedicated her life to the Lord and raising her children.

She was predeceased by her son Antonio Cordero and former companion Herminio...

Richard F. Coombs

Richard F. Coombs

Jul 27, 2022

Richard Francis Coombs, aged 91 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022.

Richard was born in Boston, MA to Henry and Cecilia (O'Shea) Coombs. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and retired as a manager of engineering in 1985 for New Jersey Bell, and continued to work in the same...

Elisa Melendez-Martinez

Elisa Melendez-Martinez

Jul 25, 2022

Our beloved Elisa Melendez arrived on February 26, 1933 at Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and departed on July 25, 2022 at home in Vineland, NJ, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 89.

Elisa arrived to the U.S.A. in the 1950's and placed her family roots in the home she shared with her husband here...

Maria "Ita" A. Esquilin

Maria "Ita" A. Esquilin

Jul 25, 2022

Maria "Ita" (Lebron) Esquilin, age 91 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022.

She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and aunt. Maria was a strong, loving woman and will be remembered as the cornerstone of the family. Maria enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, shopping and cooking.

She is...

Jose A. Rivera

Jose A. Rivera

Jul 19, 2022

Jose A. Rivera, age 58 of Vineland, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Cooper Medical Center, Camden, NJ. He was known best to his family and friends as Toñito.

He was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on April 1, 1964 to Marcelino "Chelin" Rivera and Dionisia "Leonor" Arroyo. Toñito touched many lives and was a...

William N Bates

William N Bates

Jul 14, 2022

William Newton Bates, age 64, of W. Newfield, Maine, passed away on Thursday July 14,2022 at 7:08am after an extended illness with loved ones by his side. He was also known as Bill, Billy, Uncle & Grandpa.

He was born Dec 19,1957 in Gloversville, NY to Newton V. and Shirley M (Smith) Bates. He was a believer...

Robert A. Olsen

Robert A. Olsen

Jul 12, 2022

Robert A. Olsen, age 72 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Robert was born in Delmont, NJ to the late Arthur J. and Madeline (Christiansen) Olsen and was a resident of Vineland for most of his life. He was a graduate of Millville High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....

Jose E. Rivera

Jose E. Rivera

Jul 8, 2022

Jose E. Rivera 49, of Vineland, N.J. received his wings on July 8, 2022.

He leaves behind his wife of 15 years Sandra Rivera, his three children, Dylan, Madison, and Skye, his parents Sunday, and Carmen and brothers Steven, Richard, Bobby, and Junior.

Jose enjoyed fishing, riding his electric bike, playing baseball and watching the...

Julio A. Lugo

Julio A. Lugo

Jun 29, 2022

Julio A. Lugo, age 49 of Mays Landing, went to heaven and joined the Lord on June 29th, 2022. Julio was born and raised in Atlantic City.

Julio enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Loved being around his family and grandchildren. He will forever be remembered for his big heart, always lending a helping hand in some way...

Joyce M. Perry

Joyce M. Perry

Jun 26, 2022

Joyce M. Perry, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

She was born on August 9, 1930 in St. Louis Missouri to the late David and Corledia (Brady) Mitchell. Joyce was the eldest of three girls and lived in Missouri up until she attended Fiske University in Tennessee, where she pledged Zeta...

Pedro Julio Garcia Burgos

Pedro Julio Garcia Burgos

Jun 26, 2022

Pedro Julio Garcia Burgos, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday June 26, 2022 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

He was born July 22, 1945 to Puerto Rican Natives Pedro Julio Garcia and Modesta Burgos in Palo Seco, Puerto Rico. Pedro was a great son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and last but not least the beloved husband...

Anne Marie Forgen

Anne Marie Forgen

Jun 25, 2022

Anna Marie (Bartorona) Forgen, age 88 of Vineland, NJ died on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Anna Marie was born on October 25, 1933 in Masontown, PA to the late Dominick and Nora (McNelis) Bartorona.

She was predeceased by her husband of over 54 years, George Forgen Sr. in 2014, by her brothers; Francis, James and...

Santos Colon Sr.

Santos Colon Sr.

Jun 18, 2022

Santos Colón Sr., age 65 of Vineland, NJ gained his wings on Saturday June 18, 2022, unexpectedly.

Santos was born on July 1, 1956, in Durado, Puerto Rico to the late Eduardo and Maria Colon. He was employed by ADM/Eatem Foods. Santos enjoyed going to the flea market. He loved to bring the kids in the family...

Eric Ramon Baez

Eric Ramon Baez

Jun 16, 2022

Eric Ramon Baez was born on April 20, 1957. Eric heard the voice of Jesus say "come unto me, all ye that labor and heavy laden and I will give you rest", and he closed his eyes on this side and went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Eric...

Kenneth G. Bates

Kenneth G. Bates

Jun 12, 2022

Kenneth Gilbert Bates, affectionately known as Kenny G, Ken Boy, Kenny Bear, and Fonzie, was born into the bustling family of Newton V and Shirley M. Smith Bates on April 13, 1962 in Portsmouth, NH. He was a very quiet baby, and soon after his birth his parents were told that he had Down's Syndrome and would probably not...

Joseph H Costantino

Joseph H Costantino

Jun 11, 2022

Joseph H. Costantino, age 70, of Downingtown, PA and formerly a lifelong resident of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Joe was a graduate of Vineland High School with the Class of 1969 and Rutgers University, Class of 1973, where he was the President of Phi Sigma Iota,...

Rushton H. Ridgway, Esq.

Rushton H. Ridgway, Esq.

Jun 9, 2022

RUSHTON H. RIDGWAY, ESQ. August 11, 1936 – June 9, 2022

Rushton, or Rush to his friends, was born in Vineland and remained a resident for his entire life. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Mary Louise, and one son Rushton H. Ridgway. Rush is survived by his daughter, Mary Louise Ridgway, a resident...

Belen Salgado-Perez

Belen Salgado-Perez

Jun 9, 2022

Belen Salgado Perez, age 98, of Landisville, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed dearly; she will be beautifully remembered by many.

Belen was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Salgado and Gumersinda Perez. She lived...

Margaret Marie Kaspar

Margaret Marie Kaspar

Jun 2, 2022

Margaret M. Kaspar, age 79 of Vineland, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

She was the daughter of William and Nicolina (Landcini) Nocco. Margaret was a life-long resident of Vineland. She was a Sacred Heart High School graduate, class of 1961. She went on to graduate from Newcomb Hospital School of Medical Technology and earned her...

Miguel Angel Guzman-Rosario

Miguel Angel Guzman-Rosario

May 18, 2022

Miguel Angel Guzman-Rosario, age 87 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Miguel was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Marcelino and Ann M. (Rosario) Guzman. He was a resident of Vineland for most of his life. Miguel was an honorable Veteran of the...