Peggy M. Hengst
Jan 13, 2026
On January 13, 2026, Peggy Hengst 96 years old of Washington, New Jersey passed away peacefully.
Born on June 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Marguerite Minassian. She was married the late Raymond Hengst for 74 years. Together they built a successful dairy and crop farm.
She was praised for her delicious cooking especially her turkey stuffing....
Robert P Gibson
Jan 12, 2026
Robert P. Gibson, 102, of Hampton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Born on September 4, 1923, on the front porch of his mother’s home on Main Street in Hampton, he lived a life defined by service, duty, and devotion to his community and country.
Before completing his senior year of high school,...
Benny R. Waters
Jan 11, 2026
Benny R. Waters, 81, of Washington, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Benny was born on July 28, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Perry E. Waters and Lola M. Waters (née Tanner). He worked for many years as an ironworker and served as a superintendent on various power plant...
Donald S Jayne Jr.
Jan 9, 2026
Donald S. Jayne, Jr., 85, of Washington, New Jersey, and formerly of Great Meadows, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at Warren Haven Nursing Home in Oxford, New Jersey.
Donald was born on January 13, 1940, in Dover, New Jersey. He was the son of the late Donald S. Jayne, Sr. and Elizabeth Jayne (née Riker). He was...
William P Gaw
Jan 9, 2026
William “Bill” P. Gaw, 85, of Washington, New Jersey, and formerly of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, and Southampton, New York, passed away peacefully.
Bill was born on October 8, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Clark Gaw and Genevieve Gaw (née Mackin). He was a graduate of Glen Ridge High School and the University of Maryland. Bill proudly served...
Ann Shostak
Jan 8, 2026
Ann Shostak, 79, of Washington Township, NJ, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2026, at her home.
Born on August 29, 1946, in New York, NY, Ann was the daughter of the late Stephen Shostak & Lillian “Semko” Husar. She grew up in Astoria, Queens, and graduated from Leonia High School, Class of 1963. Ann went on to earn her degree...
Margurite E Hamler
Dec 30, 2025
Marguerite E. Hamler, 95, of the Brookfield section of Belvidere, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. Marguerite was born on September 17, 1930, in Newark, NJ, to the late Harry and Margaret “Reimer” McEwen. She spent her early years in Newark, later making her home in Long Valley and then Peapack-Gladstone, before settling in Belvidere, where she lived...
Melville L. Kries Sr.
Dec 28, 2025
Melville Kries, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 8, 1931, Melville lived a life defined by service, generosity, humility, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.
A lifelong resident of Washington, Melville graduated from Washington High School in 1949, where he was a standout triathlete, and went on to attend...
Richard R. Crawford
Dec 27, 2025
Richard R. Crawford, 68, of Washington, NJ, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2025.
Richard was born on May 12, 1957, in Denver, CO, to the late Albert and Carolyn “Kulman” Crawford. He grew up in Fort Smith, AK, Oklahoma City, OK, Aurora, CO, Houston, TX, graduating from Westbury High School in 1976. He attended Tulsa Jr. College before moving back...
Suzanne L Darvalics
Dec 23, 2025
Suzanne L. Darvalics, 71, of Macungie, PA passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025.
Suzanne was born on December 13, 1954 in Montclair, NJ to the late Robert and Marie “Athley” Buhl. Suzanne graduated from North Warren High School class of 1972. She was employed as a Phlebotomist. She loved her pets.
Suzanne is survived by her brothers, Robert Buhl and Bryan...
John D Healy
Dec 22, 2025
John Healy, affectionately known as “Gump,” “Rocket,” and “Tito,” passed away on December 22 in Trenton, New Jersey, at the age of 45.
John was born on September 26, 1980, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and grew up in Piscataway. He attended Piscataway Vo-Tech, where he developed the hands-on skills and strong work ethic that stayed with him throughout his life.
John...
Troy P. St. Paul
Dec 19, 2025
Troy St. Paul, 46, of Washington, New Jersey, passed away suddenly at his home on December 19, 2025.
Troy was born on August 31, 1979, in St. George’s, Grenada, to Paul Joseph and Barbara Duncan. He was raised in Grenada, where he graduated from Happy Hill Secondary and TAMCC. Troy later pursued a career in law enforcement and proudly served as...
Ryan J. Dyson
Dec 15, 2025
Ryan J. Dyson, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away peacefully in Philadelphia, PA, on Monday, December 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 18, 2001, in Phillipsburg, NJ, Ryan was the son of Timothy Dyson and Malinda DeHaas. He was a proud graduate of the 2020 class of Warren County Vo Technical School in Washington, NJ. After graduating,...
Margaret Kalman
Dec 14, 2025
Margaret Kalman passed away on December 14th, surrounded by loving family. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Trontis, and her husband, John Trontis; her grandson, Dr. Andrew Trontis, and his wife, Dr. Clare Coda; and her great-grandchildren, Anna and John, of Ocean County. She also leaves behind her sister, Helen Szakacs, who resides in Toronto, Canada.
She was predeceased by...
Kevin William Marsar
Dec 11, 2025
Kevin William Marsar, 76, of Washington, New Jersey, passed away on December 11th, 2025, at Hackettstown Hospital.
He was born on March 24th, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Louis Marsar and Mary Marsar, nee Murphy.
Kevin was a graduate of Rider University and worked for many years as an actuary with MetLife Insurance.
Kevin loved to read and had a...
Arthur S. Nielsen
Dec 10, 2025
Arthur S. Nielsen passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at home, with his loving wife by his side. He was 94 years old.
Arthur was born on March 28, 1931, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to the late Niels Christian Skalborg-Nielsen and Carla Marie Nielsen (née Bech). He was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1949, and...
Joan H. Fratezi
Dec 9, 2025
Joan H. Fratezi, 78, of Belvidere, New Jersey, passed away on December 9, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus. She was born on December 3, 1947, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to the late Armando Fratezi and Salena DeMatteo Fratezi.
Joan was a graduate of Belvidere High School and Churchman’s Business College. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems...
Thomas W. Harrison
Dec 6, 2025
Thomas Walter Harrison, 81, of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, passed away on December 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Warren Campus.
Born on March 23, 1944, in Easton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Walter R. Harrison and Marian Harrison (née Fowler). Thomas was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1962, and proudly served in the National Guard....
Earl R. Smith Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
Earl R. Smith, Jr., of Washington, New Jersey, passed away on December 5, 2025, at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in Easton, Pennsylvania.
He was 76 years old.Born on February 19, 1949, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Earl was the son of the late Earl R. Smith, Sr., and Betty Smith (née Buchman).
He was a proud graduate of Belvidere High School and honorably...
Patricia M. Polak
Dec 2, 2025
Patricia M. Polak, 101, of Belvidere, New Jersey, and previously of Easton, Pennsylvania, and Brick, New Jersey, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Mira Vie at Brookfield.
Born on May 18, 1924, in Dublin, Ireland, Patricia was the daughter of the late Richard Alcock and Kathleen Alcock Bardsley. She graduated from St. Brendan’s in the Bronx and went on to...