Recent Obituaries

Maria Emelina Velez

Maria Emelina Velez

Apr 24, 2018

Emelina Velez, age 87 of Vineland, passed away on Tuesday, April 24th 2018 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, surrounded by her loving family. Emelina was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Martin and Eugenia (Ortiz) Gonzalez and she lived in Vineland most of her life.  Prior to retirement, Emelina was a seamstress for Crown Clothing for over...

Nancy Viola Nylund

Nancy Viola Nylund

Apr 23, 2018

Nancy Viola Nylund, age 87 (nee Backman) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018 at her home under the care of her family and hospice.

Nancy was born in New York City, relocated to Vineland with her parents in 1940, and has since been a lifelong resident of Vineland, NJ.  Nancy was the daughter of the...

Paul Louis Frasnelli

Paul Louis Frasnelli

Apr 20, 2018

Paul Louis Frasnelli, age 74 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.

Paul was born in Vineland to the late Henry and Lillian (Lera) Frasnelli and was a lifelong resident.  Prior to his retirement, Paul worked as an administrator with the Millville Public Schools for over...

Magdalena Melendez

Magdalena Melendez

Apr 16, 2018

Magdalena Melendez, age 91, went to be with the lord, on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.  Magdalena is survived by her two children, Sylvia Melendez and Jose (Tony) Melendez (Nilda). Her niece Maria Victoria Garcia, nephew Augustine Alamo; 6 grandchildren, Alexandria Alvarez, Noemi Melendez, Rene Alvarez (Kim), Ivy Melendez, Armando Melendez and Skye McKinnon; 18...

Louis Aaron Viruet Jr.

Louis Aaron Viruet Jr.

Apr 15, 2018

Louis Aaron Viruet Jr. (Jun- Jun) your precious time on earth was too short. Born to Louis Aaron and Heather Viruet on April 15, 2018 surviving 6 hours at Cooper Medical Center. We will forever treasure the moments of your sweet little kicks when you heard us say Jun-Jun, we know you felt our love. Your family, big...

Edith Pearl Winsinger

Edith Pearl Winsinger

Apr 13, 2018

Edith Pearl Winsinger

Born in Dorothy, NJ, on July 3, 1929, the daughter of the late Andrew E. Richert and Frances Tepel Richert. Edith, an ordained minister and missionary to the Philippines passed away April 13, 2018 and was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Rudy Winsinger; brothers Charles Richert, Frank Richert and George Richert and...

Lillian Grace Eager

Lillian Grace Eager

Apr 3, 2018

Lillian Grace Eager (nee Olan), age 90 of Buena Vista Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

She is survived by her loving husband James, her two daughters; Linda Eager and Sharon Tirrell , her son-in-law Russell, granddaughters; Tracy Tirrell and Allison Tirrell , her sister Virginia Allen, 3 nieces, 2 nephews and...

Andrea Valderrama-Soto

Andrea Valderrama-Soto

Apr 3, 2018

Andrea Valderrama-Soto, age 76 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Andrea was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Jose and Belen (Soto) Valderrama and lived in Vineland most of her life.  She was a homemaker. Andrea was a member of Divine...

Mary Decia Skarstedt

Mary Decia Skarstedt

Mar 19, 2018

Mary Decia Skarstedt, age 73 of Newfield, New Jersey, passed away at home on Monday, 19 March 2018.

Decia, the name she always went by, was born in Portland Maine to James Henry and Eulalie (Dugas) May. Her family moved frequently during her childhood because of Decia's severe asthma, a condition she dealt with throughout her life....

Angel Luis Maldonado

Angel Luis Maldonado

Mar 19, 2018

Angel "Angelee" L. Maldonado, age 31, of Vineland went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 19, 2018 at home. Angel was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Feliciano and Maria (Delgado) Maldonado and lived in Vineland most of his life.  He enjoyed life to its fullest. Angel was predeceased by his father Feliciano Maldonado.   Survivors include his...

Gerald Martin Simon

Gerald Martin Simon

Mar 10, 2018

Gerald M. Simon, age 83 of Vineland, NJ, passed away after a brief illness on March 10th, 2018 at Inspire Medical Center in Vineland.

Jerry, (as he was known) was born in Camden, NJ, on February 14th, 1935, to the late William and Lillian (Cohen) Simon.

The birth and death of this wonderful gentleman is...

Margarita Moran

Margarita Moran

Mar 8, 2018

Margarita (Aponte) Moran was reunited with her parents Josefa and Domingo Aponte and her brothers Jose and Alphonso Aponte in Eternal Heaven on March 8, 2018.  We are confident her work for the Lord was complete and she is receiving her rewards.

Margarita was born on April 9, 1958 in New York City. She graduated from Vineland...

Edwin Carrera

Edwin Carrera

Mar 7, 2018

Edwin Carrera, age 64 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Edwin was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Sixto and Claudia (Chevere) Carrera and was a resident of Vineland for most of his life.  Prior to his retirement, Edwin worked as a forklift...

William J. Winkler

William J. Winkler

Feb 26, 2018

William "Bill" J. Winkler, age 72 of Malaga, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2018 at home.

Bill was born in Camden, NJ to the late Harry R. and Elizabeth (Dadich) Winkler Sr. and was a resident of Malaga for the past 20 years.  Prior to his retirement, Bill was employed by the...

Laura Rosa Rivera

Laura Rosa Rivera

Feb 20, 2018

Laura Rosa (Sanchez) Rivera, age 90 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Laura was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico to the late Guillermo and Salvadora (Morales) Sanchez and she was a resident of Vineland for the past 40 years. Laura was a strong...

Robert Duane Kauffman

Robert Duane Kauffman

Feb 20, 2018

Robert Duane Kauffman, age 76 of Vineland, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Inspira Medical Center, Elmer.

Robert was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eugene and Katherine Kauffman, and recently relocated to Vineland to be with family.  Prior to his retirement, Robert was employed by Robbins Motor Transportation for over 25 years as...

Patricia R. Decker

Patricia R. Decker

Feb 1, 2018

Patricia "Pati" (Calareso) Decker, age 69, left for heaven on Thursday, February 1st, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Pati was born and raised in Vineland. In 1968, she married her husband, Bob, and resided in Vineland until 1995, at which time they bought their dream home in Estell Manor.  Pati was employed at Marie Durand School...

Samuel Borrero

Samuel Borrero

Jan 31, 2018

Samuel "Sam" Borrero, age 65 of Vineland, departed peacefully from this side of eternity into the loving arms of his awaiting Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

Samuel is survived by 4 daughters and his only son, Samuel Morales Borrero Jr.  11 grandchildren, 4 brothers; Jerry, Eduardo, Alex and David.  7 sisters; Abigail,...

Evelyn Baez

Evelyn Baez

Jan 25, 2018

Evelyn Baez, age 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25th 2018 at the Hospice House in Newport, N.C.  She was employed by Carteret Health Care and worked in the environmental services for 8 years.  Though feisty in spirit, Evelyn had a heart of gold, willing to help all those in need.  She loved to share time with her...

Joshuah Abraham Gabriel-Garcia

Joshuah Abraham Gabriel-Garcia

Jan 17, 2018

Joshuah Abraham Gabriel-Garcia, age 32 of Millville (formerly of Vineland), passed away on Wednesday, January 17th 2018 at home.

Joshuah was born in Vineland to Bryan and Patricia Ann (Gabriel) Garcia and he lived in Vineland most of his life.He was a loving father and companion. Joshuah was good hearted and loving to all. He will be...