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Local Obituaries for New Brunswick, NJ, Middlesex County & Surrounding Areas

Shirley McRae-Rice

Shirley McRae-Rice

May 22, 2025

With hearts full of sorrow and gratitude, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Shirley McRae-Rice, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, godmother, and cherished friend. Born on May 28, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey, to Ebenezer Smart and Albert Lindsey, Shirley lived a life of resilience, passion, grace, and fierce love. She was affectionately called Nonnie.

Shirley’s journey through...

Guillermo Bill Morales

Guillermo Bill Morales

May 20, 2025

Guillermo Morales, who was known to family and friends as Bill, passed away at the age of 51 in his sleep at his home in North Brunswick, NJ, on May 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Sheba Saphow, his parents, Sandra and Guillermo Morales, his sister Rachel, and brother Dennis.

Bill had a big heart. He was there when...

Dylan R Freer

Dylan R Freer

May 15, 2025

In loving memory of Dylan Ryan Freer, who passed away at the age of 39, after a courageous and unwavering battle with cancer.

A devoted and loving father, Dylan leaves behind his: life partner, April Thompson; five beloved children, daughters, Kaaria, Dylilah, and KeAmber, and his sons, Malachi and Kimoni. They were the light of his life. He is also survived...

Isaac Cardenas Morales

Isaac Cardenas Morales

May 4, 2025

With profound sadness we bid farewell to our beloved Isaac Cardenas Morales. To many, he was a dear friend, a great brother, to others a cousin. In addition to being a very loving uncle, he was the father of a beautiful little girl. Mingo was the youngest of 10 children in the Cardenas Morales family. Of the 10, he was...

Ronnie McNabb

Ronnie McNabb

May 3, 2025

Ronnie McNabb was born August 31, 1958 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Azaree Hagood-McNabb and James McNabb.

He served in the United States Army for 12 years and resided in Burlington County, NJ for several years.

Ronnie was a kind hearted person who loved his family. He would help anyone who was in need. He was a very strong willed person...

Natalie A DeLeon

Natalie A DeLeon

Apr 12, 2025

Natalie Amanda Deleon, a vibrant and loving spirit, was born on August 12, 1991, in the Bronx, NY. She departed this earth far too soon on April 12, 2025, at the tender age of 33. From a young age, Natalie exhibited a passion for helping others. Her caring nature touched everyone she met, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts...

Hector Estevez

Hector Estevez

Apr 6, 2025

Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Héctor Estévez, un amado esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo, quien nos dejó el 6 de abril de 2025, a la edad de 86 años. Héctor nació en la República Dominicana y pasó su vida difundiendo alegría, risas y amor dondequiera que iba.A Héctor le sobreviven su amada esposa, Noris Gutiérrez; sus cuatro hijas...

Lorraine J Mathews

Lorraine J Mathews

Apr 1, 2025

Lorraine Jean Mathews, of Manchester, NJ, transitioned from Earth to Glory on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Mom and Granny as she was so affectionately called by immediate family, friends and her brothers and sisters at The Love of Jesus Family Church, was 93 years young. Born to William and Julia Dunbar on September 30, 1931, Lorraine was one of six...

William T Glover

William T Glover

Mar 28, 2025

William Tyshawn Glover was a beautiful soul whose journey began June 24, 1976, at Middlesex Hospital located in New Brunswick, NJ. He had a beautiful soul who was cherished by many with his infectious smile. William departed this life on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.

William had a passion for cooking since a...

Joseph Melvin "Mel" Rimmer

Joseph Melvin "Mel" Rimmer

Mar 19, 2025

Joseph Melvin “Mel” Rimmer passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 93. Mel was a caring and gentle man who was a constant guiding support to his family. He was born in the Bronx, NY to Sylvia, a homemaker originally from Hungary and Alex, an upholsterer originally from Poland. Mel spoke fondly of childhood memories with his...

Rozalia Leopold

Rozalia Leopold

Mar 7, 2025

Rozalia (Vadasz) Leopold, 92, passed away peacefully at the Saint Peter’s University Hospital of New Brunswick on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Csorotnek Hungary, Rozalia, husband and daughter came to America in 1956 following the Hungarian Revolution. 

Rozalia made her home in New Brunswick, Franklin and finally in North Brunswick where she resided for 57 years. Rozalia...

Iolanka K Ferdinand

Iolanka K Ferdinand

Mar 6, 2025

Iolanka Ferdinand 1927 – 2025

Iolanka Ferdinand, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Born in 1927, Iolanka immigrated to the United States with her family in 1956, where they first settled in Yonkers, NY, before making their home in New Brunswick, NJ.

Iolanka dedicated much of her career to serving others, working as a Teller before transitioning to the...

Alan E. Gordon

Alan E. Gordon

Feb 24, 2025

Alan Edward Gordon of Highland Park, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Alan was the beloved husband of Harriet for 65 years.

Devoted father of Fred Gordon and his wife Lynda, Ken Gordon and his wife Kimberly, and Michael Gordon and his wife Rhea. Also survived by grandchildren Eric, Aly, Mandy, Sam and Ollie and...