Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 15, 2022

Barbara Ann Lugo (nee Girone) also known as "Bobbi" passed away on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at 79 years old in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ, with her family by her side.

Bobbi was born, raised and lived her entire life in Vineland, NJ. She was a proof reader for The Vineland Times Journal, an interior designer,...

May 13, 2022

Leslie Anne Herbert was born on September 9th, 1959 at Newcomb hospital in Vineland New Jersey. She was raised in Collings Lakes along with her four siblings of which she was the eldest girl. She preceded both parents Elizabeth and Robert Bowers. Her two brothers Kenny and Bobby Bowers along with Nephew Michael Mattucchi and eldest Daughter Paige Marie...

May 12, 2022

Radames "Ray" Gonzalez-Ruiz, age 69, of Landisville, was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Tomas and Ana R. (Ruiz) Gonzalez and moved to Vineland at 7 years old.

Ray was a machine operator for Progresso Foods for over 10 years. Ray had a green thumb and loved his plants, raising chickens and pigeons. He also...

May 11, 2022

Archibald "Archie" Benjamin Perry passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

He was born on Feb. 7, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Joseph and Ruth Perry and was the first of 6 children. The family moved to Vineland, NJ in 1929 and lived on Park Ave., then...

Apr 25, 2022

Orlando "Nick" Rivera, 55, of Blackwood, NJ (formerly from Vineland) passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Nick was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 15, 1967 to Enery (Mora) Rivera and Nicasio Rivera. He spent his childhood years in Los Teques, Venezuela,...

Apr 25, 2022

Genenieve "Jean" Elizabeth Lapsley, 88 of Vineland, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Genevieve was born in Newark, NJ on April 27, 1933.

Genevieve retired from Ye Old Midway Inn, Buena, NJ, serving patrons who quickly became her friends earning the nickname "Greyhound". An animal enthusiast, she...

Apr 23, 2022

Luis Matos, age 70 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Inspira Medical Center, Mullica Hill, NJ.

Born on June 23, 1951 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late

Luis was born on June 23,1951 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Luis Matos and Carmen Maria Rosario. Prior to his...