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Elizabeth A. Finnegan

Elizabeth A. Finnegan

Nov 20, 2024

Elizabeth A. Finnegan (Nee: Oprisky) 81, of Sayreville, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving children at Old Bridge Medical Center. Born on June 16, 1943, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Elizabeth was the daughter of Edward and Sophie Oprisky. She was raised in Bayonne, NJ, where she graduated from Bayonne High School. Elizabeth went on...

Florence M. Karst

Florence M. Karst

Nov 14, 2024

Florence Margaret Karst, age 94, of Edison, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. She was born on October 15, 1930, in New York, New York, to Arthur and Mary (Eimicke) Hornsteiner. Florence was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harry Raymond Karst, and her parents. She was also predeceased by brother Arthur Hornsteiner. Florence is survived by her three...

Pamela Kotula

Pamela Kotula

Nov 12, 2024

Pamela Kotula of Sayreville, New Jersey died November 12, 2024 at JFK Hospital in Edison at the age of 62. Pam was born in Elizabeth, NJ the daughter of the late John and Mildred Fraykor of Old Bridge, New Jersey. Pamela graduated from Sayreville High School in 1980 and would go on to achieve a certification as a pharmacological technician....

Edward C. Condiracci Sr.

Edward C. Condiracci Sr.

Nov 10, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Charles Condiracci Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community member on November 10, 2024. Edward spent most of his life in Sayreville, NJ, before moving to Monroe Township, NJ, in 2017. A lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in South Amboy, NJ, Ed’s faith and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Karns

Elizabeth "Betty" Karns

Oct 12, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Karns age 92, formerly of South Amboy, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 12, 2024 an her home in Lewes, Delaware. Born on April 27, 1932, in South Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Fisler. Betty graduated from St. Mary’s High School in South Amboy and dedicated her life to...

John "Jack" Roberts

John "Jack" Roberts

Sep 10, 2024

John "Jack" Roberts, 83 who was a life-long resident of South Amboy, NJ passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Born on March 27, 1941 Jack graduated from Hoffman High School. Jack was a 40 year member of Laborers' International Union of North America Local 77 and retired in 2007. Jack enjoyed spending his summers...

Joan M Cleaver

Joan M Cleaver

Sep 8, 2024

Joan M. Cleaver (Nee: Whyckoff) 88 of South Amboy, entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 8, 2024. Joan was born in Perth Amboy the daughter of the late Walter and Helen. She was a life-long resident of South Amboy. Joan was dedicated to raising her kids and making a house, a home. That home was filled with lasting memories that...

Elaine Guiro

Elaine Guiro

Aug 22, 2024

Elaine (Rygielsky) Guiro, 89, of Jackson, formerly of South Amboy, NJ passed away on August 22, 2024. Elaine was born on December 16, 1934 to the late Chester and Cecelia Rygielsky, in Perth Amboy, NJ. Elaine married John Guiro in 1955 and enjoyed 31 years together before his passing in 1987. During their time together, they settled in South Amboy,...

Gail E. Roberts

Gail E. Roberts

Aug 19, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gail Eleanor Beshada Roberts of East Brunswick, NJ, who left our world on August 19, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on October 17, 1944, Gail resided in South Amboy most of her life before moving to East Brunswick. Gail made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with...

Eugene J. Dzioba

Eugene J. Dzioba

Aug 18, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Eugene Dzioba on August 18, 2024 at the age of 67. Eugene was the last of four children born to Walter and Zofia Dzioba in Poland, who later immigrated to the United States for a better life. Eugene grew up in South Amboy, NJ,...

Joseph "Joey" Pacansky Jr.

Joseph "Joey" Pacansky Jr.

Aug 12, 2024

Joseph Pacansky, Jr. 60 of Old Bridge, NJ died suddenly on Monday, August 12, 2024. Joey was born in New Brunswick on May 31, 1964 to Joseph and Carol Ann Pacansky. Raised in South Amboy, Joey was employed by Schweitzer-Mauduit for 35 years and was a coach in the South Amboy Little Fellas League, as well as an avid New...

Sally Anne Bednarczyk

Sally Anne Bednarczyk

Jul 27, 2024

Sally Anne Bednarczyk (née Krzyzkowski), 99, formerly of Edison, NJ, entered into Eternal Reston July 27, 2024 at Brighton Gardens Skilled Nursing Hospice, Edison, NJ surrounded by the love of her family. Sally was born on January 19, 1925 in South Amboy, NJ and graduated high school at St. Mary’s. She then enrolled in secretarial school becoming a successful legal...

Helen Ann Mandel

Helen Ann Mandel

Jul 20, 2024

Helen Ann (Bordeleau) Mandel 93 formerly of Sayreville, NJ passed away peacefully at her home in Roanoke, Virginia on July 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of family. Helen was born on June 25, 1931 in Newark, NJ where she lived until she married in June of 1953. Helen spent the summers of her youth on Morgan Beach in New...

Colleen S. Vass

Colleen S. Vass

Jun 19, 2024

We are regretful to announce the passing of Colleen Vass, 72 of Sayreville, NJ, who passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on June 19, 2024, after battling ongoing illnesses. Colleen was born on January 26, 1952, to Adele Kushner and Willaim Micheal Vass. After graduating from Madison Township High School in 1970, Colleen received her...

Jerzy S. Pulwin

Jerzy S. Pulwin

Jun 18, 2024

Jerzy S. Pulwin of Sayreville, NJ passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the age of 75, in his home surrounded by family. Jerzy was born in Nowy Cydzyn, Poland, on January 1, 1949 to father Zygmunt Pulwin and mother Czesiawa Pulwin (Nee: Skiadanek). In adulthood Jerzy worked as a civilian...

Patryk K. Lakomy

Patryk K. Lakomy

Jun 8, 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Patryk Lakomy on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. At the young age of 21, he tragically passed away in an accident doing what he loved most. Patryk was born in Elizabeth, NJ on September 17, 2002 to his loving mother Edyta Lakomy and father Krzysztof Lakomy....

Gerturde H. Mccarthy

Gerturde H. Mccarthy

May 31, 2024

Gertrude H. McCarthy ( Nee: Niemi ) 75 of South Amboy passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Gertrude was born and raised in Jersey City, the daughter of Eino and Hilja Niemi. She graduated from Snyder High School in 1967. In 1973 she married Thomas and they started a new life...

Stephen H. Schmid

Stephen H. Schmid

May 6, 2024

Stephen H. Schmid, 73 of South Amboy, NJ died suddenly on Monday, May 6, 2024. Steve was born in Glen Ridge, NJ and grew up in Montclair. He graduated from Trinity-Pawling School in New York, which was where his great uncle, grandfather, father and brother attended. He received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in History from Tusculum College in Greeneville,...

Anne M. Wyzykowski

Anne M. Wyzykowski

May 3, 2024

Anne M. Wyzykowski (Nee: Olszak) 89 of South Amboy, NJ entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Born to the late Lawrence and Anna Olszak. Anne was a long time resident of South Amboy where she raised her family. For thirteen years Anne resided in Toms River until moving back...

Daniel H. Ambroziak

Daniel H. Ambroziak

Apr 30, 2024

Daniel H. Ambroziak, 39, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 with his parents and brother by his side. Daniel resided in Sayreville, NJ and became a resident of the Matheny School and Educational Center in Peapack, NJ since 2002. Danny is predeceased by by his twin brother Jeffrey Ambroziak, grandparents Frank and Veronica Ambroziak, Howard and Faye Jackson...

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