Recent Obituaries

Glendon Robert Pennington

Glendon Robert Pennington

Jul 29, 2015

Glendon Robert Pennington, age 71 of Millville, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends at his happiest place, his home on the Maurice River. Bob was born on July 16, 1944 and raised in Millville, NJ. He graduated from MHS and Wilson Real Estate School, he then met the love of his life,...

Guadalupe Medina

Guadalupe Medina

Jul 27, 2015

Guadalupe Medina, age 99 of Vineland, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Guadalupe was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico to the late Juan and Juana (Vera) Medina. He was previously a resident of Hoboken, NJ prior to moving to Vineland 45 years ago. Guadalupe was an elder, head deacon and one...

Dalila Custodio

Dalila Custodio

Jul 19, 2015

Dalila Custodio, age 84 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Dalila was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Marcelino and Rumalda (Custodio) Cortes and has been a Vineland resident since 1960. Prior to her retirement, Dalila worked as a seamstress for various clothing companies for over 25...

Altagracia "Altita" Tejeras

Altagracia "Altita" Tejeras

Jul 9, 2015

Altagracia "Altita" Tejeras, age 91 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2015 in Bishop McCarthy Residence, Vineland. Altita was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Claudio and Encarnacion (Rivera) Rosado and was a resident of Vineland for most of her life. Prior to her retirement in 1985, Altita was employed by Progresso...

Jeanelle Jimenez

Jeanelle Jimenez

Jul 3, 2015

Jeanelle Jiménez, age 36, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Philadelphia Veterans Community Living Center. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love and comfort of her parents and sister. Jeanelle was born on May 18, 1979 to Blanca and Luis Jiménez in Hammonton, New Jersey. She is survived by her two...

Mildred Elizabeth Schaser - Pleis

Mildred Elizabeth Schaser - Pleis

Jul 2, 2015

Mildred Elizabeth Schaser-Pleis, age 91 of Vineland passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 in Genesis ElderCare; Millville Center. Mildred was one of ten children, born and raised in Dorothy to the late Andrew and Frances (Tepel) Richert. She married George R. Schaser of Vineland in 1943. They raised five children together and Mildred was a devoted mother and wife until...

Juan Yanil Alverio

Juan Yanil Alverio

Jun 26, 2015

Juan Y. Alverio, age 21 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2015. Juan was born in Atlantic City to Juan J. and Wanda (Rivera) Alverio and was a lifelong resident of Vineland. He was employed by Poplar Temp. of Franklinville as an HVAC technician. Juan enjoyed cars, especially Hondas and sharing time with his...

Joseph Paul Smith

Joseph Paul Smith

Jun 16, 2015

Joseph Paul Smith, age 76 of Pittsgrove, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at home. Joseph was born in Vineland to the late Charles J. and Mary L. (Durand) Smith and was a resident of Vineland for most of his life before moving to Pittsgrove. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School with the Class of 1957, and from...

Mary Theresa Cavagnaro

Mary Theresa Cavagnaro

Jun 16, 2015

Mary Theresa (Dondero) Cavagnaro, age 88 of Vineland, passed away peacefully and with grace after a long illness on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Meadowview Nursing Residence, Williamstown. Mary was born in Vineland to the late Charles and Rose A. Dondero and was a lifelong Vineland resident. She attended Sacred Heart Grammar and High School, she then transferred and graduated...

Eugene Mathew Brunetta

Eugene Mathew Brunetta

Jun 13, 2015

Eugene M. Brunetta, age 56 of Edgewater Park, NJ, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Eugene was born in Vineland to E. Richard and Jeanne (Taylor) Brunetta on July 4, 1958. He was a 1976 graduate of Vineland High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Bradford College in 1981. Eugene was employed...

Javen E. Colon

Javen E. Colon

Jun 6, 2015

Javen E. Colon, age four months, of Vineland, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Javen was born in Vineland on January 24, 2015 to Angel and Diane (Rodriguez) Colon. In addition to his parents, Javen is survived by his 2 brothers; Giovanni Colon and Jonas Rodriguez of Vineland. His maternal...

Reynaldo Valentin

Reynaldo Valentin

Jun 5, 2015

Reynaldo Valentin age 55 of Vineland passed away Friday, June 5th 2015 in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Reynaldo was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Zenon and Zoraida (Matos) Valentin and lived in Vineland most of his life. He was a member of Presbyterian Beth-El Church of Vineland. Reynaldo was a Health and Safety Officer for Caribbean Industrial Co. of...

Blanche M. Greensmith

Blanche M. Greensmith

Jun 4, 2015

Blanche M. (Ashworth) Greensmith age 81 of Laurel Lake, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at home. Blanche was born in Vineland to the late Frank and Elsie (Knoll) Ashworth and lived in Pittsgrove most of her life before moving to Laurel Lake over twenty years ago. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a...

Linda A. Donchez

Linda A. Donchez

Jun 3, 2015

LINDA (ATIYEH) DONCHEZ, 84, of Vineland, NJ went home to be with the Lord this Wednesday past, June 3, 2015 after an extended illness. Linda was the founder and life-long Chairwoman and CEO of American Transport Systems of Vineland since its inception in 1983. Mrs. Donchez was born on September 27, 1930 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania and was a National...

Edna E. Dejesus

Edna E. Dejesus

May 31, 2015

Edna E. DeJesus, age 45 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31st, 2015. Edna was born in Vineland to Paul and Elba (DeJesus) Baez and lived in Vineland all her life. She graduated from Vineland High School Class of 1988. Edna worked in the health care industry and recently volunteered for Inspira Medical Center, Vineland....

Lourdes E. Oliveras

Lourdes E. Oliveras

May 20, 2015

Lourdes E. Oliveras, age 68 of Bridgeton, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Lourdes was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Jorge and Esther (Mercado) Reinosa, she was a resident of Bridgeton since 1984. Prior to retirement, she worked for 22 years as a probation officer with the state of New Jersey....

Francis A. Gana

Francis A. Gana

May 19, 2015

Francis A. Gana, age 86 of Vineland, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Francis was born in Vineland to the late Samuel and Serene (Fiori) Gana and was a lifelong Vineland resident. He was a graduate of Glassboro State College (Rowan University) where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. Francis later earned his...

Mary T. Haydak

Mary T. Haydak

May 18, 2015

Mary T. Haydak, age 90 of Millville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Genesis Eldercare, Millville. Mary was born in Rosenhayn, as one of fourteen children, to the late Michael and Anna (Sadowski) Haydak. She was employed by Uddo Taormina (Progresso Foods) for several years, and also spent many years helping out in her family business, Casey's...

Gloria C. Miller

Gloria C. Miller

May 18, 2015

Gloria C. (Girone) Miller, age 81 of Minotola formerly of Vineland passed away Monday, May 18th 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born in Vineland to the late Anthony and Christina (Talone) Girone and was a resident of Vineland and Richland prior to moving to Minotola. She was member of Divine Mercy Parish (St. Francis Church)...

Joel A. Medina

Joel A. Medina

May 14, 2015

Joel A. Medina, age 29, of Millville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Joel was born in New Brunswick, NJ to Freddie and Elizabeth "Lisa" (Tejeras) Medina on October 10, 1985. He was a graduate of Millville Senior High School and the Cumberland County VoTech with a degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Joel was...