Recent Obituaries

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...

Barbara Ann Lugo

Barbara Ann Lugo

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,...

Leslie Anne Herbert

Leslie Anne Herbert

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...

Radames "Ray" Gonzalez-Ruiz

Radames "Ray" Gonzalez-Ruiz

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...

Archibald "Archie" B. Perry

Archibald "Archie" B. Perry

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...

Orlando "Nick" Rivera

Orlando "Nick" Rivera

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,...

Genevieve "Jean" Elizabeth Lapsley

Genevieve "Jean" Elizabeth Lapsley

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...

Luis Matos Jr.

Luis Matos Jr.

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...

Ruben Stuart-Rivera

Ruben Stuart-Rivera

Apr 20, 2022

Ruben Stuart-Rivera, Age 50 of Trenton (formerly of Vineland) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at home.

Ruben was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico to the Late Ruben Stuart and Maria Rivera and he lived in Vineland most of his life. He was a self-employed construction worker.

Ruben enjoyed weightlifting...

Angel L. Rivera, Sr.

Angel L. Rivera, Sr.

Apr 14, 2022

Angel L. Rivera, Sr. age 81 of Minotola, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ.

Angel was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Ernesto and Belen (Martinez) Rivera and was a resident of Vineland for most of his life before moving to Minotola 5 years...

Cheryl V. Townsend

Cheryl V. Townsend

Apr 10, 2022

Cheryl V. Townsend (Donna), age 58 of Vineland, NJ passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born in Hanover, Jamaica to Melda A. Whitmore and Jasper A. Crooks. She attended Cousin's Cove Primary School and later went to Green Island Secondary School. In July of 1981 Cheryl migrated to the United States.

Those who had...

Aorica Itcan

Aorica Itcan

Apr 5, 2022

Aorica Itcan, 71 of Vineland, NJ was called home to the Lord on April 5, 2022.

She was born in Germany in 1950, moving to Vineland in 1962. She was the daughter of the late Wasile and Victoria Itcan. Aorica enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed the outdoors and taking long strolls around the neighborhood....

Eugenia Cordero

Eugenia Cordero

Apr 5, 2022

Eugenia Cordero, age 81 of Vineland, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Eugenio Velez and Gloria Madera, she has been a resident of Vineland for the past 50 years. Prior to her retirement, Eugenia worked as a line operator with...

Julio Velez Madera

Julio Velez Madera

Apr 1, 2022

Siempre es difícil despedirnos de alguien a quien amamos.  Julio Vélez falleció el 1 de abril de 2022.  Julio nació el 16 de julio de 1942.

Fue uno de cinco hermanos de Gloria Madera y José Eugenio Velez.  Creció en Ponce, Puerto Rico. Donde más tarde se translado a Vineland, Nueva Jersey.  Los hermanos de Julio son...

Tracy L. Baker

Tracy L. Baker

Mar 18, 2022

Tracy L. Baker, 52 of Hammonton passed away peacefully at home on the night of Friday March 18, 2022. Tracy was born November 13, 1969 in Bridgeton NJ to the late Elizabeth and Frank Baker Jr.

Tracy was a longtime resident of Hammonton NJ. She attended the Elwyn Day Program in Vineland NJ. Tracy enjoyed spending time...

Orlando Custodio

Orlando Custodio

Mar 16, 2022

Orlando Custodio, 62 of Vineland passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Wednesday March 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Utuado, PR to the late Miguel and Dalila Custodio (Cortes) Sr. and has been primarily a Vineland resident since 1960.

He is survived by his brother, Miguel Custodio Jr. and...

Samuel Santiago

Samuel Santiago

Mar 14, 2022

Samuel Santiago, age 60 of Vineland, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 with family by his side.

Samuel came to New Jersey from Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.  He graduated from Escuela Vocacional Yauco, Puerto Rico, becoming a certified mechanic as well as a licensed barber.

He was a member of Iglesia Adventista Del Séptimo Día of...