Obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

Thomas James Makar, 80 of Avenel, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025. Born in St. James Hospital Newark, New Jersey, he was 1 of 8 to Eleanor & Nicholas Makar, now both deceased.

Thomas always had a soft heart for animals and donated regularly to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. He worked most of his life as a...

Apr 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Duffey,85 of Branchburg, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, April 5, 2025.

Born in Somerville, NJ March 26, 1940, Pat (Koteles) grew up in Flagtown, NJ. She graduated from Somerville High School where she met and later married her high school sweetheart Bob Duffey.  Together they moved to Branchburg where they raised their family.

Pat's love of her...

Apr 2, 2025

John Anthony Ratico, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, left us on April 2, 2025. He was known for his kind, loving, humorous personality. He lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service for others.

John was born and raised in the North Trenton area of Mercer County NJ. He graduated from Trenton Central High School where...

Mar 5, 2025

Louise Rosendorf Beste, 86, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. She was born on June 8th, 1938 at Princeton Hospital to parents, Irving J. Rosendorf and Eleanor Baum Rosendorf.

Louise lived in Princeton, New Jersey, until she pursued a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Syracuse University. After graduating in 1960, she worked as an editor for Van...

Mar 4, 2025

My beloved sister Tracy Fischer-Grundy passed away suddenly March 4, 2025. Tracy was a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, neice and friend. She leaves behind her two beautiful children, Bryan and Ella, her mother Elaine, father William, sister Shannon, nephew Forest. My sister was my first best friend, my partner in crime. A sister is a friend you hold dear forever....

Mar 3, 2025

Roberta Jane (Bush) Henderson, affectionately known as Bert or Bobbie, 70, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Ewing, New Jersey in the arms of her loving husband, Ernie. 

Born on November 7, 1954, in Somerville, New Jersey, Roberta was raised in Montgomery and attended local public schools. She left school to become a devoted stay-at-home mother but later completed her...

Mar 2, 2025

Marletta "Marla" Welch (Blackiston) passed away on March 2, 2025, in Hamilton, New Jersey. Born on March 28, 1953, Marla lived a life filled with cherished moments and meaningful connections. She found joy in collecting antiques and spending time at Columbus. The beach was another beloved retreat, offering her peace and relaxation. Marla is survived by her sons Carl (Tom)...

Feb 21, 2025

Linda Santarsiero passed away suddenly on Feb. 21st, 2025, after bravely battling complications related to cancer.

Born in Trenton she remained a lifelong resident of the Trenton - Hamilton area. She is survived by her loving daughter Danielle Santarsiero, a brother Daniel Santarsiero and his wife Denise Santarsiero, several nieces, nephews, many cousins, and close friends. She is predeceased by her...

Feb 2, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Barbara (Volen) passed peacefully at Capital Health Hopewell, born in Trenton, a proud graduate of St Anthony’s High School, she remained in the area. Barbara is preceded in death by her father, Vincent Volen, she is survived by her husband Paul Eaton, mother Alice Volen, sister Judith Dill, children Meghan Mary Daly, Michael Daly, Jeremy Eaton, Jenifer (George) McCarthy, Jonathon...

Jan 18, 2025

Please visit Judith's permanent memorial site at www.affordablefuneralservicecremationco.com. You may share memories, leave messages of condolences for the family to read and to be comforted by. You may want to share a favorite story on how Judith touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Judith through this website 

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Jan 17, 2025

Please visit Regina's permanent memorial site at www.affordablefuneralservicecremationco.com. You may share memories, leave messages of condolences for the family to read and to be comforted by. You may want to share a favorite story on how Regina touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Regina through this website 

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Jan 12, 2025

Please visit Alfred's permanent memorial site at www.affordablefuneralservicecremationco.com. You may share memories, leave messages of condolences for the family to read and to be comforted by. You may want to share a favorite story on how Alfred touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Alfred through this website 

 

Jan 10, 2025

Please visit Doris's permanent memorial site at www.affordablefuneralservicecremationco.com. You may share memories, leave messages of condolences for the family to read and to be comforted by. You may want to share a favorite story on how Doris touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Doris through this website 

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Jan 8, 2025

Helena Rose Bates (Geary), age 77, of Burlington County, New Jersey joined her husband Al in heaven on January 8, 2025. She was surrounded by family as she chose to end her battle with COPD.

Rose was born in 1947 to Charles and Anne Geary (O'Shea) in Cobh, Ireland. At the age of 17 she ventured to the United States as...

Dec 21, 2024

Please visit Dawn's permanent memorial site at www.affordablefuneralservicecremationco.com. You may share memories, leave messages of condolences for the family to read and to be comforted by. You may want to share a favorite story on how Dawn touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Dawn through this website 

Dec 20, 2024

Please visit Patricia's permanent memorial site at www.affordablefuneralservicecremationco.com. You may share memories, leave messages of condolences for the family to read and to be comforted by. You may want to share a favorite story on how Patricia touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Patricia through this website 

Dec 18, 2024

Please visit Thomas's permanent memorial site at www.affordablefuneralservicecremationco.com. You may share memories, leave messages of condolences for the family to read and to be comforted by. You may want to share a favorite story on how Thomas touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Thomas through this website 

Dec 10, 2024

Please visit Jacquline's permanent memorial site at www.affordablefuneralservicecremationco.com. You may share memories, leave messages of condolences for the family to read and to be comforted by. You may want to share a favorite story on how Jacquline touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Jacquline through this website 

 

Nov 20, 2024

John Elliot Sayler Jr. of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania died Wednesday, November 20, 2024. His life goes on eternally. 

Born and raised in Warren, PA, he was the son of the late John E. Sayler, Sr. and Geraldine Parks Sayler. He is survived by his Uncle Andrew Popoff and his Aunt Nancy Parks Popoff, cousins L.D. Davidson, Lynne A. Davidson, Jenifer Davidson, Karen...