Recent Obituaries

Mar 7, 2026

Patricia “Patty” Patterson, age 66 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Vineland, NJ to the late George and Grace (Rubart) Patterson and was a lifelong resident of Vineland. 

Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Vineland Developmental Center as a Health Care...

Mar 4, 2026

Virginia Cruz (Castro) of Vineland, New Jersey, age 77, was born June 11, 1948 and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

She was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, to the late Modesto Cruz and Andrea Castro. Virginia carried with her the warmth, strength, and deep love for family that reflected...

Feb 24, 2026

Madeline Oertle, age 84, of Vineland, New Jersey, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Rosenhayn, New Jersey, Madeline was raised by the late Angeline (Lamanteer) and Bruno Bertucci. She spent most of her adult life in Cedarville before moving to Vineland in...

Feb 22, 2026

Arthur J. “Bret” Bretnall Jr., 82, of Millville, New Jersey, passed away February 22, 2026 after a brief hospital stay.

Born February 27, 1943, Bret was a lifelong learner whose curiosity and steady dedication shaped both his career and the many lives he touched. He pursued his education with determination graduating from the College of William & Mary and the Wharton...

Feb 14, 2026

Virginia "Ginny" D. Preidt Morrow Workman, age 78, of Vineland, entered into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Born in Vineland, NJ, to the late Evelyn (Snyder) and John J. Preidt, Sr., Ginny was a proud lifelong resident of the community she loved so dearly. She dedicated her life to caring for others,...

Feb 12, 2026

With profound faith and sorrow, we announce that Marta Pascual Perez was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 12th, in Vineland, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family.

Marta was born on January 1, 1940, in Cárdenas, Cuba, to her devoted parents, Margot and Alejandro Pascual. She was educated at Colegio Presbiteriano La...

Feb 11, 2026

Maria Elena Gomez, age 91, of Vineland, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Maria was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Ricardo and Trinidad (Crespo) Ramos and she lived in Vineland.

Maria loved the casinos and her lottery scratchers. She was full of life and enjoyed...

Feb 4, 2026

Diane Marie Rieck, age 73, of Vineland, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home.

Diane was born in Vineland to Hilda (Meyborg) McGill and the late Charles McGill. She previously resided in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, before moving to Vineland 18 years ago. Prior to her retirement, Diane worked...

Feb 3, 2026

Francis L. Donato, 94 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Born in 1932 in Vineland, NJ, he was a lifelong resident of Landisville, NJ. He attended Vineland Public Schools and later Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He excelled in cross-country and wrestling.

Francis served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, stationed in...

Jan 30, 2026

Patricia (Mastrangelo) Ensslen, 73, a longtime resident of Vineland, NJ, passed away on January 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Pat is best known for being a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, neighbor, friend, and inspirational teacher in our community.

Family meant everything to Pat. She is survived by her adoring husband...

Jan 26, 2026

Iris Daisy Collazo, 76, of Vineland, New Jersey, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on January 11, 1950, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Eugenia (Ortiz) Gonzalez.

Iris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Isidro Collazo; her cherished son, Angel Romero; and her siblings, with whom she...

Jan 26, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Judith (Dilks) Scarpa-Rader 85 who passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Hammonton, NJ, November 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William Dilks and Marjorie (Steel) Dilks.  She was also preceded...

Jan 19, 2026

Mercedes Soberal Claudio, 94, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2026.

Born on May 17, 1931, to Ines Soberal and Francisca Barrientos, she was a devoted woman of faith who read her Bible daily and lived a life defined by love for her family and generosity toward others.

A dedicated seamstress for...

Jan 14, 2026

We joyfully celebrate the life of Rosa Julia Ruiz Sanchez, known by her family as Lula, who passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 93.

Rosa was born on November 9, 1932, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to Sara Sanchez Figueroa and Tomas Ruiz Quinones. She was known as a kind, independent, sweet, and...

Jan 13, 2026

Rachel Beakley, age 83, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Rachel was born on February 10, 1942 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Francis and Nancy (Pelosi) Toscano.

She was employed as a seamstress for many years at the Millville Shirt Company. Rachel is well...

Jan 13, 2026

Ramona Lopez (née Caraballo), age 90, affectionately known by all as Ramonita, went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1935, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, and later moved to New Jersey, where she lived for most of her life in Vineland as the unwavering backbone of her family.

Ramonita...

Jan 10, 2026

Kimberly Ann Bishoff, age 61 of Vineland passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Kimberly was an energetic, feisty, and deeply loving soul whose presence could light up any room. She had a heart that knew no limits and would truly give anything she had to anyone in need. Kimberly was loved by all who knew her, and her...

Jan 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ernesto Ruiz Justiniano

February 12, 1927 – January 5, 2026

Ernesto Ruiz Justiniano passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 98.

He was born on February 12, 1927, in Lares, Puerto Rico, and spent most of his life in Utuado, a place he loved deeply...

Dec 27, 2025

Ella Mae Mittlestadt peacefully went home to the Lord on December 26, 2025. Born in Kansas City, Missouri where she lived most of her life before relocating to New Jersey in 2003, surrounded by dear friends who became like family.

Ella found joy and serenity in the beauty around her—from summer afternoons at the rose gardens of...

Dec 26, 2025

Carmen Antonia Guzman-Maestre

July 3, 1937- December 26, 2025

Carmen Antonia Guzman-Maestre, age 88 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Turnersville. Carmen was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Maestre-Rivera and Carmen Maria Torres-Rullan. She was a resident of Vineland...