Recent Obituaries

Aug 11, 2024

To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord

On August 11, 2024, God in his infinite wisdom gently wrapped Raymond Eccleston Edwards in his arms and took him home to rest with him.

Raymond was born on November 7, 1951, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Marian Jones...

Aug 7, 2024

Raymond J. Freas Jr., age 88 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Ray was born and raised in Vineland, NJ to the late Raymond and Jennie (Wright) Freas Sr. Beginning at the age of 16, Ray worked as a butcher at JC Market...

Aug 4, 2024

Gloria I. Kendall (nee Milane), of Pittsgrove, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, at the age of 82.

Born in Staten Island, N.Y.  She was the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Fannie Milane (nee Cutting). The beloved wife of the late George H. Kendall Sr. and devoted mother of Todd Kendall, Teddy Kendall,...

Aug 4, 2024

Harry Edwin Taylor, 77 of Wildwood, New Jersey passed away on August 2, 2024, peacefully at Autumn Lakes of Vineland, under the care of hospice.

Harry was born on January 11,1947 in Cape May, New Jersey to the late Charles and Geraldine (Smith)Taylor. He was a lifelong resident of Cape May County and worked for Snow's Cannery...

Jul 26, 2024

Aaron Vargas Cruz , age 53, of Vineland, NJ went to be with the lord on Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Aaron was born on July 1, 1971, in Ixtlan De Juarez Abejones, Oaxaca, Mexico to the late Francisco Vargas Bautista and Delfina Cruz Perez, he was the third of four siblings. Aaron met and...

Jul 25, 2024

Eladio Arce, 81, of Port St. Lucie, FL went to be with the lord on July 25, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born on January 8, 1943 in Utado Puerto Rico to the late Marcial and Rosa (Marti) Arce, he was the youngest of 12 children. Eladio relocated to New Jersey in 1961 where he married his wife...

Jul 22, 2024

Catalino Ortiz, age 97 of Vineland, peacefully passed away and went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Catalino was born to Maria Alicea and Juan Ortiz in Aibonito, Puerto Rico on January 15, 1927. He retired as a maintenance technician from Renoc Company in Vineland, NJ. Catalino loved to attend church, where he...

Jul 16, 2024

Cynthia Lee Morales, age 32 of Vineland, gained her wings and flew to Heaven's gates on July 16, 2024.

Cynthia had a spunky personality and was a free spirit full of life with a loving heart. She loved fashion, all colors of hair dye and enjoyed crossword books.

Words cannot describe the loss we feel....

Jul 9, 2024

Marilyn Encarnacion Née Kaster, 84 of Vineland passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Seashore Gardens Living Center.

Marilyn was born in Ontario, Canada to the late Harold Kaster and Dorothy Kaster Née Rickert. Her family immigrated to Philadelphia in 1958 and later settled in New Jersey. Marilyn was a resident of Vineland for over 50...

Jul 8, 2024

Nellie E. Speranza, age 91 of Vineland, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at home.

Nellie was born in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Wesley and Clara (Phipps) Grubb and was a resident of Vineland for most of her life. Prior to retirement, Nellie was a Glass Packer for Owens-Illinois Glass Co. of Vineland for...

Jul 5, 2024

John Richard Austino Sr, 77 of Mullica Hill, New Jersey passed away on July 5, 2024, peacefully at Cooper Hospital-Camden NJ, under the care of Hospice with the support of his family and friends. John was born on January 11,1947 at Newcomb Hospital in Vineland, New Jersey to the late Adolph and Angelina "Angie" Austino. He spent his early...

Jul 2, 2024

Pauline J. (Indelicato) Eder, age 77, of Vineland, went to be with the Lord the evening of Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024. Pauline was born July 23rd,1946 in Manhattan, New York.

Pauline is survived by her three children;  Anthony, Maria and Alisa. She had 9 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Douglas....

Jul 2, 2024

Lydia J. Hampton of Mays Landing, NJ passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on July 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Lydia was born October 18, 1963, in Somers Point, NJ and raised by her parents, the late Amy and John Pinkney. She graduated from Oakcrest High School in 1983. Lydia was a devoted...

Jun 24, 2024

Martin Diaz, 83, passed away on June 24, 2024. Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, to the late Cayteno Diaz and Anastacia Rivera. Martin moved to Vineland, New Jersey, in the mid 1950's and worked at Progresso Foods for 38 years.

Martin had three daughters: Martina Diaz, Tanya, and Tashia Evans. He was a proud grandfather of...

Jun 17, 2024

Juan Jose Perez Alda

The Rev. Juan Jose Perez Alda, age 83 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17,2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He is a native of Cardenas, Cuba, where he was born on May 16, 1941 to Spanish immigrants, Jose M. Perez and Zoila Alda.

In...

Jun 16, 2024

Sunrise : January 7, 1949

Sunset: June 16, 2024

Sandra Lee was born on January 7, 1949 in Sylacauga, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Charles D. Oden and Thelma E. Oden. Sandra was raised in Auburn, Alabama by Velma and Dewey Bedell.

Sandra's love for the arts was a defining...

Jun 4, 2024

Elizabeth Ramos-Rosa, 85, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Cooper Hospital after a courageous battle with injuries sustained in a fall.

Born and raised with a vibrant spirit in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, Elizabeth brought that same energy with her when she moved to Vineland 54 years ago. Dedicated to her community, she...

Jun 1, 2024

John P. Courter, age 60, of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born in Vineland, NJ, grandson to Normand-English and Russian immigrants, and the son of American-born parents. In 1981, before graduating from high school in 1982, by invitation, Mr. Courter visited France on...

May 25, 2024

Donald D. Masilotti, age 87, of Vineland, NJ, passed away at home on May 25,2024.

Donald was born in Vineland, NJ on November 25, 1936 and raised in Vineland, where he was a lifetime resident. Donald was the son of the late Hugo and Margaret (Horan) Masilotti. Donald graduated from Vineland High School in 1955. He co-owned...

May 20, 2024

Toni Lynn Ruiz-Schiewe, age 56 of Vineland went to be with the Lord on Monday early morning, May 20, 2024 at home.

Toni was born in Connecticut to Howard and Mother and she lived in Vineland most of her life.

She graduated from High School Class of 1985 and later received an Associate's degree. Toni...