Recent Obituaries

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)...

Rita Agrons

Rita Agrons

Nov 22, 2019

Rita Agrons (née Rubin), age 93, died peacefully on November 22, 2019 at Atria Center City Life Guidance, Philadelphia, PA surrounded by her loved ones.

Rita was born Rivka Rabinavicius on September 22, 1926 in Raguvos, Lithuania. In 1937, along with her mother Ida (Chaja) and brother Leo (Leiba), Rita emigrated to the United States, where her...

Juan Carides Sr.

Juan Carides Sr.

Nov 22, 2019

Juan Carides Sr., of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Juan was born in Isabela, Puerto Rico to the late Dionisio and Belen (Feliciano) Carides and was a resident of Vineland for the past 20 years. Prior to his retirement, Juan worked as a chef for Howard...

Jose V. Morales

Jose V. Morales

Nov 19, 2019

Jose V. Morales, 86, of Vineland, New Jersey, went to be with the Lord, peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving dad and grandpa.

Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on July 19, 1933 to the late Ramon and Saturnina (Berrios) Morales, Jose moved from Puerto Rico at age twenty....

Eleanor Anna Casazza

Eleanor Anna Casazza

Nov 14, 2019

Eleanor Anna (Bachinsky) Casazza, age 91 of Vineland, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

Born in Green Point, New York on October 30, 1928, she was two years old when her family moved to east Vineland. Eleanor had two siblings, Mary who is now deceased and Edward. On April 21, 1951, Eleanor was married to Frances...

Julianna Grace Figueroa

Julianna Grace Figueroa

Nov 12, 2019

Julianna Grace Figueroa, our 2 year old angel, of Clayton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE.

Julianna was born in Camden, New Jersey to Miguel A. and Kayla D. (Pelosi) Figueroa of Clayton. She was a warrior princess and the joy of our...

John G. Vandenberg

John G. Vandenberg

Nov 6, 2019

John G. Vandenberg, age 82 of Buena, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at home. He was born on December 24, 1936 in Hillegom, Holland to the late Peter J. Vandenberg and Charlotte Steinbach.

In 1948, John immigrated to the United States with his family, first to Michigan, then Florida and later settling in...

Martha C. Buehler

Martha C. Buehler

Oct 21, 2019

Martha C. (Crouch) Buehler, age 90 of Berlin, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Samaritan Hospice of Voorhees, NJ.

Martha was born in Clementon, New Jersey to the late George and Rosella (Holloway) Crouch and was a resident of Berlin for most of her life. She was a homemaker and enjoyed dining out...