Obituaries

Jul 26, 2026

Cynthia L. Bloom, 81, of Edison, New Jersey passed away on July 26, 2026. A retired English teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Islin NJ; she enjoyed directing the school play, advising on the school newspaper and yearbook, but most of all she loved to teach. Outside of school she enjoyed playing Bingo, visiting Las Vegas, and spending...

Jul 25, 2026

Dianne is survived by her loving husband, Robert, son, Jeffrey, brother Daniel and wife Sarah of Jefferson Maine and brother Randolph of Florida. Nieces Maryah and Alexandra Merlo, nephews Charles and Robert Merlo, sister-in-law, Deborah S Foster, her husband Philip Foster and sister-in-law, Janis Senko. The best cousins in the world! Karin Schempf and Beverly Puzio who took great care...

Jul 18, 2026

Jun 28, 2026

Jun 25, 2026

Dolores “Junior” Adorno, 75 years old, retired Rutgers University landscaper, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 25, 2026.

Originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico, he made a life for himself and his family in New Brunswick, NJ.

Known for his sense of humor, loyal friendship and most importantly, his love for his family. He loved spending his days watching the...

Jun 23, 2026

Sidney Hampton Williams, III, affectionately known to his family as "Tré," passed away leaving a legacy of deep love, and joy on June 23, 2026. He was 34 years old.

Sidney was born on January 6, 1992, at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Sidney (Jr) and Sonya Williams. A lifelong resident of New Brunswick, Sidney was...

Jun 20, 2026

Leonor “Fanny” Vera Manzanares, born September 2, 1947, in Riobamba, Ecuador, died suddenly in her daughter’s home in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on the morning of June 20, 2026. She was one of nine children of Manuel Vera and Mariana Guevara, three daughters, and seven sons; sons are Luis, Carlos, John, Henry, Manuel, Gabriel, Salvador, and daughters are Rosa, Susana,...

Jun 6, 2026

Jun 6, 2026

Patrick Ciorciari passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on April 10, 1957, to Joseph and Carolina Ciorciari.

Patrick was a part of the first graduating class of the East Brunswick Vocational High School in 1976, for baking.

Patrick was dedicated to his family, community, and his faith. He was a volunteer at several...

Jun 1, 2026

Sandra Lee Harris passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.

The second child of William Wolf Harris and Felice Harris, Sandra was born in Seattle on April 15, 1942. With her beloved older brother, Jay, she grew up in Seattle, Baltimore and then in the Twin Cities. Always adventurous, Sandra joined the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager and learned to...

May 30, 2026

May 24, 2026

Benita Garcia, lovingly known as "Beverly," 79, of Parlin, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 23, 1947, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico to Domingo Garcia, Benita moved to New Jersey at the age of 15. She later attended Franklin High School and went on to build a life defined by dedication, perseverance, and...

May 22, 2026

José Carlos Guardado Leiva fue, ante todo, un fiel servidor del Señor. En el año 2003, José Carlos Guardado entregó su alma a Dios y nunca miró hacia atrás. Desde ese momento, su amor y devoción al Señor guiaron cada parte de su vida, y una de sus mayores alegrías era ayudar a otras personas a acercarse a Él. Su...

May 21, 2026

Waleria Klimkiewicz, of Milltown, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, at the age of 101. She was born in Poland, February 9, 1925. A survivor of the WW11 labor camps, she emigrated to the United States with her husband Kazamira Klimkiewicz in 1956 and resided in Jersey City where she worked in New York City in the administrative...

May 21, 2026

Gerald (“Gerry”) M. Pomper, a leading scholar of American presidential politics and voting behavior, passed away peacefully after a recent illness on May 21tat 91 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

A 1955 graduate of Columbia University, he earned a PhD from Princeton and then taught at City College of New York before moving to Rutgers University in the 1960s. Dubbed the...

May 21, 2026

May 18, 2026

Jesus Manuel Gomez Jr. born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, raised in Brooklyn, NY and resided in Perth Amboy, NJ has passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the age of 63. He was known for loving the sport of boxing, his loyalty to the Dallas, Cowboys and unforgettable sense of humor. He was survived by his beloved wife,...

May 14, 2026

Robert George Leavitt passed away peacefully at his home on May 14th at the age of 94. He was born and raised in Boston and moved to New Jersey in 1968. He was a CPA and spent most of his career working for Mobil Oil, retiring in 1990. Following his retirement he was extremely active in his community and volunteered...

May 6, 2026

Jordon Brown, 87, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved his family deeply and treasured the time they spent together. One of his greatest joys was being called “Baba” by his grandchildren, a role he embraced with enormous love and pride.

Born on October 24, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Jordon later...

May 4, 2026

Luz Maria Reyes Reyes, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into the presence of the Lord, on May 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 28, 1946, in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, she was a benevolent woman, known for her vibrant smile, joyful spirit and selfless love and compassion. Her dedication to the Lord was unmatched. She leaves...