Obituaries

Oct 7, 2026

Clara Sylvia Johnson Allen, 93, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, in Ewing Township. She was born on May 25, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up surrounded by family, faith, and a passion for teaching. Sylvia attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis and graduated from Trenton State College. She taught in several nursery schools and then...

Oct 6, 2026

Sep 24, 2026

Phyllis (Gibilisco) Murphy passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Chrystal (John) Molnar and Celeste (David) Avery; and her beloved grandchildren, Maddy, Teddy, and Sammy. She was predeceased by her husband of 54  years, Jerry Murphy; her parents, Reverend Paul and...

Sep 21, 2026

Robert Alan Michalis, affectionately known as Bob, was born on May 31, 1960, in Trenton, New Jersey. Bob passed away peacefully on September 21, the last full day of summer in the year 2026. He absolutely loved the hot days of summer. 

Bob is the beloved son of Donald and Edith Michalis, who predeceased him, along with his dear sister Donna...

Sep 8, 2026

Catherine M. Barry, “Kitty,” 95, of Robbinsville, NJ passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, after a brief illness. Her passing came as a surprise to us all, as we always thought she might actually outlive us. Born in Trenton, NJ in 1931, Kitty was a lifelong resident of the Hamilton/Robbinsville area and spent many cherished years in Surf City,...

Sep 4, 2026

Christopher James Kerner

Wrapped in a life by rare challenges and quiet courage, my beautiful Christopher his 25 years with a tenderness that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Though he suffered greatly, his spirit remained gentle and luminous, teaching us more about resilience, grace, and unconditional love than we ever imagined possible. He met each day with...

Aug 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Priscilla Copper of Hamilton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026.

Priscilla was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by strength, resilience, and love. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially taking walks, enjoying ice cream, spending time at the beach, and reading. An avid reader, she found comfort and...

Aug 25, 2026

Reed E. Higginbotham, 77 passed away Tuesday, August 25th at his home after a battle with bladder cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Eartha Higginbotham, his brother William “Teddy” and his brother Moses. He is survived by his daughter Kendra from Yardley Pa,...

Aug 23, 2026

Kelli Leigh DeSantis peacefully entered eternal comfort and rest while surrounded by loved ones on August 23, 2026. 

Kelli was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey and graduated from Brookdale Community College in 1992. She worked as a Registered Nurse for most of her life and enjoyed travel nurse assignments to popular tourist destinations. In 2020, she moved to Galloway, New...

Aug 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Marie Diller

Marie Diller, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026.

Marie was a loving and generous woman who gave her all to her family. She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms and a warm heart. She was known for feeding anyone and everyone, making people feel welcome,...

Jun 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shawn Wesley Clark, a cherished father, brother, grandfather, and friend. Born on August 5, 1967, in Trenton, New Jersey, Shawn departed this life on June 30, 2026, at Capital Health Hospital( Helen Fuld) after courageously battling liver failure.

Shawn was the beloved son of Narrisso Magga and...

Jun 19, 2026

Jerzy Wladyslaw Piatek passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026 at the amazing age of 96. He was born on March 4, 1930 to Wiktor Piatek and Wladyslawa Kufel Piatek in Poznan, Poland.

Jerzy lived a charmed life full of adventures and stories that were often almost unbelievable and yet mesmerizingly, absolutely true. As a young boy of 9, World War...

Jun 13, 2026

Elba M Medero Feliciano, 89, a resident of Ewing, NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on June 13, 2026. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on March 29, 1937. Elba worked many years as a seamstress in clothing warehouses and bridal shops. In 1995 she moved to New Jersey to be closer to her children. She...

Jun 10, 2026

Please visit Anthony'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 Anthony touched your life. You are welcome to plant a tree, light a candle, or post a photograph of Anthony through this...

May 29, 2026

Frederick Hamilton Rainear, affectionately known as Fred, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Born on April 8, 1962, in Trenton, New Jersey, Fred’s journey through life was marked by steadfast dedication, profound service, and an enduring spirit that touched many.

A proud alumnus of Steinert High School’s Class of 1981, Fred charted a varied and remarkable career...

May 24, 2026

David B. Jobst, 65, Ewing, NJ

David B. Jobst passed away at home on May 24th surrounded by loving family. 

Born in Trenton, NJ, David graduated from Ewing High School Class of 1979, and Ocean County Police Academy in 1997. David worked as a patrolman for Mansfield Township Police Department for 28 years and as a master mechanic for Aetna Roofing Corporation...

May 17, 2026

Nancy Cantara, 83, died May 17, 2026 at Serenity Hospice Inpatient at RWJ Hamilton. She was born January 1, 1943 in Trenton, NJ to the parents of John and Lena DiCicco.

 Nancy lived in the Trenton area her entire life. She graduated from Steinert High School. Nancy married her true love, Richard Cantara, on October 14, 1961 of 64 years. 

Nancy began...

May 14, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of George Stephen "Steve" Hornberger, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Steve left us peacefully on May 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 72 years old.

Born on July 15, 1953, to George and Virginia Hornberger, Steve grew up in a household filled with love and laughter....

May 12, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a beautiful life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother/grandmother Patricia C. Trasp. She left us peacefully on Tuesday, 5/12/2026 at the age of 78.

Born on September 29th, 1947 in Trenton, NJ to her pre-deceased parents Alfred G Grainger and Olive V. Grainger. Pat was a lifelong Trenton/Hamilton resident. She was a...

May 7, 2026

“ I'll Sail Around The Room “

Anne Eileen Malone Trucksess was a Beautiful Woman! Deeply Spiritual and Extremely Intelligent, Kind -Hearted Woman!

She had a Zelis for Reading Deeply Spiritual and Extremely Intellectual Books which Matched her Deep Spiritual Nature! !

She was an avid Collector of Amazing, Beautiful Books!! Anne-Eileen wrote Beautiful Haiku Poems ~~~ She Loved to Sojourn and was...