All Obituaries

"In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider a donation to either their GoFundMe or through Venmo (Agnieszka Orlowska, @babyaga)" Wojciech Orlowski at the age of 63, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024 at his home in Colonia, New Jersey. He was born on July 22, 1960 in Szczecin, Poland to Marianna and Mieczysław Orłowski. Wojciech was a husband to his beloved wife, Agnieszka for 24 years and father to Mateusz (age 19), Łukasz (age 16), and...

Candida Elvira Valera Peña, 90, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on April 9th, 2024 at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. She was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, later immigrating to the United States. A loving mother and grandmother, she will be missed by her family and loved ones. Candida is predeceased by her parents, Manuel Leonico Valera and Aurora Peña. She is survived by her son Luis Manuel Valera, her daughter, Candida J Miranda, her four...

Maria Esmeralda Amaya Delcid, 31, of Perth Amboy, passed away on April 14th, 2024 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. She was born in Colomoncagua, Intibuca, Honduras, later immigrating to the United States. Maria is survived by her parents, Tomas Amaya Marquez and Maria Julia Delcid Del Cid, her husband, Esau Vasquez Merino, her two sons, Ryan and Ethan, her daughter, Jenny, her sisters, Miriam, Marilu, Lucia, Sandra, and Virginia Amaya, and her brothers Ismael and Oscar...

Rosanna Guichardo, of Tampa, FL, passed away unexpectedly on March 31st, 2024 at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL, at the age of 31. Born in Mao, Valverde, Dominican Republic, Rosanna went on to serve in the U.S. Army. She attained the rank of Sergeant during her service. She is remembered by her family and loved ones as a kind, friendly, and caring woman who loved to help people, enjoyed country music, and dancing. Rosanna is survived by her parents, Juan Guichardo and Casimira...

Rosemary Oarsley, 74, of Perth Amboy, passed away on April 1st, 2024, at Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. Born on August 6th, 1949, she remained a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy, where she attended public school and parochial school through high school. Prior to retiring in 2017, she was the Director of Behavioral Health Services at Raritan Bay Medical Center, where she oversaw the operation of two inpatient psychiatric units, an emergency department unit, an emergency...

Ana Jerez, 65, of Perth Amboy, passed away on April 1st, 2024, at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ, at the age of 65. Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic Ana was predeceased by her father, Jose Plasencia and her brother, Pablo Plasencia. She is survived by her mother, Maria Sime, her two children, Joselito Jerez and Anny Jerez-Canela, her brother, Felix Antonio Plasencia, and her five grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ana Maria...

Adalgiza Altagracia Polanco, 74, of Manchester, passed away on March 16th, 2024, at Complete Care at Green Acres in Toms River, NJ. Born in Yaque Arriba, Dominican Republic.  Adalgiza is remembered as a dedicated and loving mother to her children who was friendly and kind to all. She was the first born out of 11. She loved cooking, cross-stitching, gardening, and arts & crafts.        She is predeceased by her parents Juan Jose De Jesus and Nelly...

­­Juan De Dios Reinoso Pena, 44, of Perth Amboy, passed away on March 7th, 2024 at his home in Perth Amboy. He was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Juan is survived by his parents Juan Fernando Reinoso and Alejandrina De Los Angeles Pena, and his son Juan Fernando Reinoso Jr. Visitation will be Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM at Ana Maria Zevallos/Skrocki Home for Funerals, 467 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Burial will take place in Forest...

Sister Maria Cecylia Ursula Trela, 87, of Woodbridge, passed away on March 3rd, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Senior Residence in Woodbridge, NJ. Sister Ursula – the fourth of 11 children – entered the Motherhouse in Stara Wies, Poland on May 6th, 1954. After her formation, she worked with young children, trained as a bookkeeper, and taught religion classes before she was sent to the United States in 1972. After studies in English, she taught kindergarten at St. Matthew School in...

Rafael Gonzalez, 61, of Perth Amboy passed away on February 28th, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Perth Amboy. Born in San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic, he will be remembered as a loving husband and father. Rafael was friendly to all and had many friends, he loved baseball and enjoyed dancing. He is predeceased by his parents Rafael Gonzalez Pujols and Gladis Margarita Rodriguez. Rafael is survived by his wife, Wendy Mercedes Peña de Gonzalez, his son Raidelin...