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Judith Otlowski Obituary

PERTH AMBOY – Judith A. Otlowski 76, of Perth Amboy, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born in Newark, NJ, and grew up in Springfield, NJ. Judith worked as a business secretary for several years. Upon marriage to George J. Otlowski Jr., she moved to Perth Amboy. Thereafter, she […]

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Remembering Melanie Diane Williams

Melanie Diane Williams Mar. 12, 1975 – Dec. 7, 2022 By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – During her high school career, she was ranked among the top five female shot putters in Middlesex County. Following her 1993 graduation from Perth Amboy High School, she was a recipient of an athletic scholarship allowing her to pursue […]

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Remembering Tyrone Fashaw

Tyrone Fashaw Feb. 15, 1954 – Nov. 16, 2022 *Photos submitted by Ray Kawka Jr.                    

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Obituary: Charles W. Wiley, 95

Journalist, Writer, Lecturer SAYREVILLE Charlie Wiley died peacefully at home on March 9 at the age of 95. Charlie was born in New York City on November 17, 1926, to Faye and Charles Wiley. He began life as a child actor.  He had the distinction of being cast, as a child, in two Pulitzer Prize […]

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Obituary: David J. Volk

PERTH AMBOY – David J. Volk, 60, of Perth Amboy, passed away on March 7, 2022, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. David was the husband of Susan (Murawski) Volk for 37 years and father to daughters, Brittany (34) and Courtney (30) and son-in-law Bill. He was born in Johnstown, PA to the late Rev. David […]

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Obituary: Manuel Rafael Pacheco, Age 61

Submitted by Virginia Morales & Suzanne Popadin PERTH AMBOY – Manuel Rafael Pacheco of Perth Amboy, whose life revolved around his family, his music and his church, died Feb. 9 at Raritan Bay Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was 61. Manny was born in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and came to Perth Amboy as a […]

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Obituary: Ex-Fire Chief Andrew J. Stafford, Jr., Age 76 6/24/45 – 1/19/22

PERTH AMBOY – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ex-Chief Andy Stafford who passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Chief Stafford served the Perth Amboy Fire Department for 52 years and was an active member of Fire Police at the time of his passing. Two-time Ex Chief and Ex Captain, […]

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Obituary: Stanley Sierakowski., Age 70 1951-2022

PERTH AMBOY – Stanley Sierakowski Jr., 70, of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. He was born in Ely, England, in 1951, he immigrated to The United States of America, in 1955, to be reunited with his mother’s family here […]

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Obituary: Mary A. Logan (Age 99) Jan 30, 1922 – Jan 2, 2022

Submitted by Ray J. Kawka, Jr. PERTH AMBOY – The queen of my family passed away at home on January 2, 2022. A lifelong resident of Perth Amboy, class of 1939 of St. Mary’s High School, a true Irish woman, she was the oldest member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Perth Amboy (Hibernians). She worked […]

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Remembering Marilyn Aponte Gougeon 1967-2021

PERTH AMBOY – Born in Perth Amboy, she was a lifelong resident. She was employed by the Perth Amboy Board of Education as a Confidential Secretary for 22 years.  She loved all of her pets, especially her dog, Taco. She loved the Barge Restaurant. I Remember Marilyn making face masks stating “I ♥ the Barge,” […]

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Obituary: Right Reverend Monsignor Leon A. Mosko, Mitred Archpriest, age 91, died Sept. 21, 2021 in Stamford, CT.

PERTH AMBOY – Msgr. Leon was born November 19, 1929 in Perth Amboy, NJ and belonged to the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1947; and was inducted into the Perth Amboy High School Hall of Fame in 1988 for education and religious service. He graduated with […]

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Obituary: Joseph Paul Maciejewski (86)

PERTH AMBOY – Joseph Paul Maciejewski of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away on the morning of 07/15/2021 at 8:30 at the age of 86. He struggled with cancer for over a year, and put up a good fight. Although his first name is Joseph, he went by Paul. Paul retired from GSK Pharmaceuticals maintenance department, […]

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Obituary: Melissa Lucille Whitehead Brown

PERTH AMBOY – Melissa Lucille Whitehead Brown was born on September 28th, 1965 to the late Mary Frances Rudrow Brighton and the late William Stockton in Perth Amboy, NJ. She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School and attended Trenton State College. Melissa was a member of the Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, where […]

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Funeral for Police Officer Arcadio Rivera, Jr. | SLIDE SHOW

Novak Funeral Home/Holy Trinity Church, Perth Amboy 5/6/21   *Photos by Orlando Perez • Click on pictures to enlarge

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Obituary William Costas

September 7, 1949 ~ April 8, 2021 (age 71) *Photos Submitted by Ray Kawka Jr. PERTH AMBOY – William “Billy” Costas – A lifetime worker at the Costas’ Snack Bar, loving brother. William “Billy” D. Costas, 71, of Perth Amboy passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. […]

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Obituary: Edward Devish

December 20, 1919 – April 5, 2021 (age 101) PERTH AMBOY – Edward A. Devish, 101, of Perth Amboy, N.J., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021, with family by his side. Edward was born in Perth Amboy, where he resided his entire life.  He was a WWII veteran and was employed by Ford […]

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