Recent Obituaries

Joseph J. Girgenti Jr.

Joseph J. Girgenti Jr.

Jan 5, 2014

Joseph J. "Grizzly" Girgenti Jr., age 46 of Newfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in S.J. Extended Care, Bridgeton. Joseph was born in Vineland to Joseph and the late Anna (Marro) Girgenti Sr. and Step-father T.J. Sullins, and was a resident of Newfield most of his life. He was employed in a variety of...

Peter A. Micheletti Jr.

Peter A. Micheletti Jr.

Dec 28, 2013

Peter A. Micheletti Jr. age 59 of Richland passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Inspira Medical Center, Elmer. Peter was born in Vineland to Peter A. and Grace (Falasco) Micheletti Sr. and lived in Richland all his life. He graduated from Vineland High School Class of 1972. Peter was a truck driver for Pedroni...

Luis Fernando Acosta

Luis Fernando Acosta

Dec 26, 2013

Luis Fernando Acosta Sr. age 76 of Vineland, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at home. Luis was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Eladio and Cristina (Vera) Acosta and was a resident of Vineland for most of his life. He worked as a clothing presser for Jordan Clothing Co. for over 14 years. Luis enjoyed...

Sol M. Garcia

Sol M. Garcia

Dec 24, 2013

Sol M. "Millie" Garcia, age 51 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24th in Cooper Medical Center, Camden. Millie was born in Brooklyn to Jovita (Caban) Jimenez and Father Juan R. Jimenez and lived in Vineland the past 20 years. She was a member of Rock of Salvation Church of Vineland. Millie was Owner with...

Ramon Ortiz-Viera

Ramon Ortiz-Viera

Dec 17, 2013

RAMON ORTIZ-VIERA, age 82 of Vineland, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico to the late Simeon and Carmen (Viera) Ortiz, and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Ramon was a former Pentecostal Minister in Brooklyn, NY. Ramon is survived by his, Daughter, Sara Ortiz-Vincent and husband Benny of Rising Sun,...

Jose A. Santiago-Vargas

Jose A. Santiago-Vargas

Dec 3, 2013

Jose A. Santiago-Vargas, age 90 of Vineland, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Jose was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico to the late Juan B. and Juana (Vargas) Santiago and was a resident of Vineland for the past 11 years. Prior to retirement, Jose worked as a custodian for Bella Vista Hospital in Mayaguez,...

Libero "Lee" C. Poggi

Libero "Lee" C. Poggi

Nov 27, 2013

Libero "Lee" C. Poggi, age 89 of Buena Vista Twp., passed away Wednesday, November 27th peacefully at home. Lee was born in West Frankfort, Illinois on September 2, 1924 to the late Joseph Poggi and Aldagisa (Cioni) Poggi Bucciotti and lived in Buena Vista Township most of his life. He was raised by his late step-father Bruno Bucciotti. Lee graduated...

Susan Virginia Errickson

Susan Virginia Errickson

Nov 22, 2013

Susan Virginia (Webb) Errickson, age 79 of Franklinville, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 in Inspira Medical Center, Elmer. Susan was born on October 28, 1934 in Watertown, MA to the late John and Helen (Hewitt) Webb, and grew up in Chevy Chase and Gaithersburg, MD. She studied at the Alexandria School of Nursing in Alexandria, VA. After her...

Mitchell Paul Coombs

Mitchell Paul Coombs

Nov 19, 2013

Mitchell P. Coombs, age 52 of Vineland, passed away after a heroic four year battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at home. Mitchell was born on March 26, 1961 to the late Shirley I. (Secrest) Coombs and Richard F. Coombs and lived in Vineland all his life. He graduated from Vineland High School in 1979. He also earned...

Jean (Dipersia) Gellert

Jean (Dipersia) Gellert

Nov 19, 2013

Jean (DiPersia) Gellert, age 78 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Jean was born in Vineland to the late George and Angelina (Navagato) DiPersia and was a resident of Vineland all her life. Jean was a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Sacred Heart Church, of Vineland....

Margarita Serrano

Margarita Serrano

Nov 16, 2013

Margarita "Gary" Serrano, age 63 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 16, 2013 in S.J. Extended Care, Bridgeton. Margarita was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Pablo and Martina (Martell) Serrano and lived in Vineland most of her life. She enjoyed music and dancing. Survivors include two sisters, Maria Serrano (Ramon) of Utuado, P.R....

Olga E. Platoni

Olga E. Platoni

Nov 6, 2013

Olga E. Platoni, age 89 of Vineland, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at home. Olga was born in Philadelphia to the late John and Katherine (Chalow) Hatala and was a resident of Vineland most of her life. She was a graduate of Vineland High School, Class of 1942 and also the Vineland Business School. Prior to retirement, Olga...

Beatrice Angelina Muller

Beatrice Angelina Muller

Nov 5, 2013

Beatrice A. (Vit) Muller, age 68 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at home, after an extended illness. Beatrice was born in Vineland to the late Henry and Pauline (Bracaliello) Vit and was a lifelong Vineland resident. She was a graduate from Vineland High School and was employed by Delsea Regional school system...

Sylvia Luyando

Sylvia Luyando

Nov 4, 2013

Sylvia Luyando, age 53 of Minotola, formerly of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2013 in Inspira Hospice Bridgeton. Sylvia was born in Brooklyn to the late Severanio and Virginia (Arocho) Rosa, and was a resident of Minotola for the past 7 years. She was employed by Assem Pak, Inc. in Vineland as a quality...

Frank J. Yegla Jr.

Frank J. Yegla Jr.

Oct 29, 2013

Frank Yegla Jr. President and Co-Owner of East Coast Bulb Company Frank Yegla Jr., age 84 of Vineland, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at his residence. A resident of East Vineland and formerly of Newfield, Frank was born on July 6, 1929 with his twin sister Elizabeth Yegla, to the late Betty (Bjelcik) and...

Leonard P. Errera

Leonard P. Errera

Oct 28, 2013

Leonard P. Errera, age 55 of Vineland, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013 in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, after an extended illness. Leonard was born in Philadelphia to the late Dominic and Ouletta (Adams) Errera and raised in Hammonton before moving to Vineland. He worked at various restaurants in the area. Leonard enjoyed college and high school sports and...

Matilda P. Smalley

Matilda P. Smalley

Oct 24, 2013

Matilda Popovsky Smalley, affectionately known as Tillie, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at age 90. Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Clara Blomberg Popovsky of Rosenhayn. She was a graduate of Bridgeton High School, Class of 1941. Following graduation she was employed as a legal secretary for many...

Ramon Hernandez Jr.

Ramon Hernandez Jr.

Oct 23, 2013

Ramon Hernandez Jr. age 83 of Vineland passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 23 2013 in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Ramon was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to the late Ramon Hernandez-Saez and Rosa Morales and lived in Vineland most of his life. Ramon graduated Cumberland County College with an Associates Degree in Accounting after receiving his GED. Prior to retirement,...

John G. Noble

John G. Noble

Oct 5, 2013

John G. Noble, age 55 of Vineland passed away suddenly Saturday, October 5th 2013 at home. John was born in Vineland to the late Charles G. and Bertha S. (Beu) Noble Sr. and lived in Vineland most of his life. He was employed as a Plumber for Regalbuto Plumbing and Heating of Minotola for over 4 years. He worked in...

Juan Ayala-Rodriguez

Juan Ayala-Rodriguez

Oct 4, 2013

Juan Ayala-Rodriguez age 78 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4th in Eagleview Nursing Center, Pittsgrove. Juan was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Eusebio and Virginia (Rodriguez) Ayala and lived in Vineland most of his life. Prior to retirement, Juan was a laborer for Progresso Foods of Vineland for over 12 years....