Recent Obituaries

Kathryn E. Bowden

Kathryn E. Bowden

Jan 19, 2020

Kathryn Elizabeth Bowden April 2, 1967 – January 19, 2020

It is with great sadness that our family announces the death on January 19, 2020 of Kathryn Elizabeth Bowden, known as Kathy or Kat to her family and friends. Kathy was a very loving person who befriended everyone she met. As a child she loved our backyard...

Joseph "Flip" M. Pagano Jr.

Joseph "Flip" M. Pagano Jr.

Jan 13, 2020

Joseph "Flip" M. Pagano Jr., age 92, of Vineland passed away on Monday, January 13th 2020 at home. Joseph was born in Mays Landing, NJ to the late Joseph and Elizabeth T. (Hoover) Pagano and he lived in Vineland most of his life.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during WW2.

Prior to...

Liduvina Ruiz

Liduvina Ruiz

Jan 13, 2020

Liduvina Ruiz, age 61 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020, at home surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born in Yauco, PR to Alfredo Ruiz and the late Etilde Lugo. Liduvina worked at B&B Poultry factory and enjoyed sharing time with her family and friends.

She was predeceased by...

Helen Maria Gubitosi

Helen Maria Gubitosi

Jan 10, 2020

Helen M. Gubitosi, nee (DiPasquale) age 87 of Vineland, NJ passed away Friday evening January 10th 2020 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She had been under the care of hospice for several months.

Helen was born and raised in Vineland. She was the daughter of the late Frank DiPasquale Sr. and May (Angelucci) Keenan....

Joseph L. Hullihen

Joseph L. Hullihen

Jan 10, 2020

Joseph Hullihen, age 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 10, 2020.

Joseph was born in Evansberg, PA and moved to New Jersey in 1960. He was employed by Wheaton Industries for 31 years, and also by Pepperidge Farms and Napa Auto Parts. Joe was the lead singer for his band, The...

Arleen F. Dindino

Arleen F. Dindino

Jan 8, 2020

Arleen F. Dindino, age 76 of Sewell, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Philadelphia on November 22, 1943 to the late Frank and Jean (Cucetta) DeMarco, Arleen grew up in South Philly, where at the age of 16 she met and fell in love with...

Eva A Granato

Eva A Granato

Jan 6, 2020

Eva A. Granato, age 71 of Buena, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 in Genesis Millville Center, Millville.

Eva was born in Vineland to the late Carmen and Lucy (Balestrieri) DeVito and lived in the Buena and Landisville areas most of her life.

She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Granato Sr. and her...

Grace E. Labar

Grace E. Labar

Jan 4, 2020

Grace E. LaBar of Trenton, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Clover Meadows Nursing Home in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, at age 93.

She was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, and was a school teacher in Washington state, Maine, and Ohio, before moving to New Jersey. Grace lived in Vineland and Delmont...

Paul Lewis Smith

Paul Lewis Smith

Jan 1, 2020

Paul Lewis Smith, 39, passed away unexpectedly on January 1st, 2020.

Born October 6, 1980 in Vineland, NJ, he was a graduate of Vineland High School and Rutgers University-Camden. He graduated from the latter with both a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Public Administration. A longtime athlete, Paul played basketball at the...

Dionisio Perez-Cortez

Dionisio Perez-Cortez

Jan 1, 2020

Dionisio Perez-Cortez ,age 82, left this earth on the first day of the year 2020 in Bishop McCarthy Residence, Vineland.

He was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Lionides Perez and Emelia Cortez.

Dionisio is survived by his four children, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many other loved ones.

A funeral...

Virginia Cordero

Virginia Cordero

Dec 28, 2019

Virginia "Vina" Cordero , age 85, of Vineland, went to join her husband on Saturday, December 28, 2019 after his passing four months ago.

Virginia was born in Utuado, PR, and later moved to Vineland, NJ, in 1952. She would then meet her soon-to-be husband, Pedro Cordero, of 65 years and raise their children and grandchildren. With...

Rita Elizabeth Passeri

Rita Elizabeth Passeri

Dec 23, 2019

Rita Elizabeth (Zerillo) Passeri, age 102 of Vineland, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Rita was born in Philadelphia to the late Louis and Josephine (Esposito) Zerillo and was a resident of Vineland for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a loving mother,...

Sylvia M. Kelk

Sylvia M. Kelk

Dec 16, 2019

Sylvia M. Kelk, age 86 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Genesis, Millville Center.

Sylvia was born in Bridgeton, NJ to the late David and Elisabeth (Johnson-Disbrow) Moore and was a resident of Vineland for most of her life. She was a graduate of Bridgeton High School with the Class of 1951....

Frank V. Snell

Frank V. Snell

Dec 12, 2019

Frank Vernon Snell of Vineland, NJ, found peace on Thursday, December 12, 2019 after a brief illness.

Born in 1929 to the late Gertrude (Whateley) Fowler and the late Lawrence Fowler in Millville, NJ, Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 4th Infantry Division from 1951 to 1953. He was stationed in Germany and served as...

Jose "Cheo" M Gomez

Jose "Cheo" M Gomez

Dec 11, 2019

José "Cheo" M. Gómez age 85, of Vineland, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Sarita Gómez who predeceased him on December 22, 1995. He was a faithful parishioner of The Spanish Assembly of God Church in Vineland, NJ. José enjoyed being an active member of the church. He...

Antonia Alvarez-Torres

Antonia Alvarez-Torres

Dec 3, 2019

Antonia Alvarez-Torres, age 85 of Vineland, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to the late Adon Alvarez and Martina Torres, she was a resident of Vineland for most of her life. Prior to her retirement, Antonia worked as a food packer with Progresso Foods of Vineland for over...

John R. Hudson

John R. Hudson

Dec 3, 2019

John Robert Hudson, 72 of Bridgeton, NJ Passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home where he had been in the care of his family and hospice.

John was born in Vineland, NJ, on November 8, 1947. He was raised and lived in Bridgeton and was the son of the late William D. Hudson and...

Carmen L. Dejesus

Carmen L. Dejesus

Nov 24, 2019

Carmen L. DeJesus, age 77 of Vineland passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Encompass Health Rehabilitation, Vineland.

Carmen was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico to the late Domingo and Aurora (Velez) Figueroa and she lived in Vineland most of her life. Prior to retirement, she was a seamstress for Minotola Clothing of Vineland and...

Eriverto "Eddie" Hernandez

Eriverto "Eddie" Hernandez

Nov 23, 2019

Eriverto "Eddie" Hernandez, age 47 of Clayton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Eddie was born in Vineland to Angel Hernandez and the late Noemi (Acosta) Hernandez and was a lifelong resident of Vineland, prior to his recent move to Clayton. He was employed as a pool plaster technician with J.V. Pools...

Phyllis V Gallucci

Phyllis V Gallucci

Nov 23, 2019

Phyllis Gallucci, age 89, went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was a resident of South Jersey for most of her life, presently residing at the Maurice House in Millville, NJ.

Phyllis was born in Clayton, NJ on August 14, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Virginia (Steelman)...