Obituaries

Dec 5, 2019

Joshua Harold Daniel O’Donnell, born in Phoenix, Arizona; raised at the Jersey Shore, Monmouth county. Unfortunately, this young man passed away at the age of 34. Joshua had 2 children, Daniel O’Donnell and Kami O’Donnell, named after Josh’s mother. Also, Joshua was pre-deceased by his Maternal grandparents llon Camilla O’Donnell and Glenn Thomas O’Donnell. A hard working man with...

Nov 30, 2019

Mary C. Tekel passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30 2019. She was 88 years young.

Mary was born on May 23, 1931.

She lived in South Amboy, NJ and previously in Old Bridge and Caldwell, NJ.

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary is survived by her Children: Ann Marie Layton (Tekel),...

Nov 19, 2019

Cheng Keung Lee of Old Bridge, NJ, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home in Old Bridge, he was 63.

Please check back shortly for an updated obituary. Cremation is private.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Raritan Bay Funeral Service, 241 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879.

Nov 11, 2019

Suzanne A. Farmer (nee Beshada) of Barnegat, NJ, formally of South Amboy, NJ, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, surrounded by her loving family, she was 75. Suzanne was born in February of 1944 to Theodore and Mildred Beshada and lived most of her life in South Amboy before retiring...

Nov 8, 2019

Maria Velasco Hernandez, 43, of Matawan, NJ, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ with her dear family by her side. Born in January of 1976 to Jacinto Velasco Velasco and Francisca Hernandez De La Cruz, lived in Oaxaca, Mexico at an early age before moving to America to be with...

Oct 22, 2019

We are saddened by the loss of Barbara Grifa. Please check back shortly for an updated obituary.

Friends are relatives are invited to a visitation at Raritan Bay Funeral Service, 241 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879, Friday, October 25th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Cremation will be private. For more information or to send condolences to...

Oct 22, 2019

Leonid Levinson of Brooklyn, NY and also of Philadelphia, PA, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset, NJ. He was 42. Leonid was a hard-working man and an absolutely amazing father.

Leonid is predeceased by his parents Ilya and Frida Levinson. He is survived by his daughter Gabriella Levinson and...

Oct 21, 2019

The world lost a good soul in Keith Dynof on Monday, October 21st. We all know that this can be a tough life, and we truly hope that he now has the peace that he deserves. Keith will be remembered for his smile, his loyalty, his infectious laugh, and for the way he could always lighten the mood just by...

Oct 17, 2019

Richard E. Van Gorden passed away suddenly, Thursday, October 17, 2019 at home. He was 74. Richard loved to talk about and embrace the comfort of his dog Mastermouse. He also enjoyed Western movies, horses and wolves. Richard leaves behind many dear friends including his long friend of over 40 years Frances. Although he may be gone, he will always live...

Oct 7, 2019

Shirley Louise Toth of South Amboy, New Jersey, passed away peacefully, October 8th, 2019 at the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, she was 83. Born in 1936, in Perth Amboy, NJ to Harry and Mable Brown. She was a very active member of the Trinity Methodist Church Woman’s Group and was also a member of the of...

Oct 6, 2019

Mary Krieger, 62, of New Brunswick, NJ, passed away peacefully at the Rehab @ River's Edge, Raritan, NJ, Sunday, October 6, 2019. Mary loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was always so caring and cheerful to everyone she knew always doing her best to give you a smile, she was truly a free spirit.

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Sep 27, 2019

Richard Reich of Sayreville, NJ, went home to be with the Lord, September 27, 2019. He was 69.

Receive our prayers, dear Lord, For those who have none To pray for them. They departed this life Without loved ones To mourn their going. We implore You to stretch forth Your paternal arms To those forgotten ones, And...

Sep 25, 2019

John F. Applegate (Jack) of Parlin, NJ, formally of Sayreville, NJ, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and stepdaughter by his side Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ, he was 82.

He served proudly in the United States Air Force as a fire fighter. His most memorable job was a Maintenance Manager...

Sep 7, 2019

Jacqueline Smith, 42, of South Brunswick entered into eternal rest on September 7th, 2019.

Jacqueline was born October 29, 1976, in New Brunswick, NJ and was a lifelong area resident. She was a loving daughter, sister, fiancé and mother of 4 children. She loved to be around her family.

She is predeceased by her father,...

Aug 30, 2019

Tomas A. Capellan of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away, Friday, August 30, 2019, at his home with his dear family by his side. He was 70.

He was born in 1949 in the Dominican Republic to Silvio and Mercedes Capellan. Tomas was an avid Domino’s player. He was so good infact you could almost never beat him...

Aug 3, 2019

Elmer F. Lamberson, 73, of Union Beach, NJ, passed away suddenly, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his home in Union Beach. Elmer served his country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a collector of sports memorabilia and model trains. Elmer loved to spend time with his dogs, Mary, Chuckie and Rosie, they were the world...

Aug 3, 2019

Absent From The Body, Present With The Lord, Helen Margaret Staahl (nee Masur), age 93 years, beloved wife of the late Gustav W. Staahl of Edison, NJ. She was the devoted mother of Mark Staahl of Florida, Edward Staahl of Eastern, PA, Helen Wawrzyniak of Metuchen, NJ, and Karen Sutton of Wolfboro, NH. Cherished grandmother to Ariel, Emily, Sierra, Gianna,...

Jul 30, 2019

Mary Ann Mollica of South Amboy, NJ, peacefully passed away, Sunday, July 30, 2019 at the Venetian Care Center of South Amboy surrounded by her loving family, she was 76. Mary Ann was born in Washington DC, March 1, 1943 to Joseph and Elizabeth Ward. She worked for J.J. Harrigan & Co. as a realtor for 25 years before...

Jul 11, 2019

James (Jim) Kovacs of South Amboy, New Jersey formally of Woodbridge, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 11, 2019 in his home; he was 75.   Jim graduated from Perth Amboy and was a Boy Scout and was in the United States Navy.

Jim loved animals, especially dogs, he’d often carry dog biscuits on him just to give the...

Jul 7, 2019

Andrew Tasnady of Middlesex, NJ, went home to be with the Lord, July 7, 2019. He was 64.

Andrew loved to spend his time cooking in particular he loved Hungarian cuisine. When Andrew wasn’t cooking, he enjoyed looking at antiques and shopping for his favorite holiday, Christmas. Most of all Andrew absolutely loved to spend time in...