All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Amelio Angelini announces his passing on Monday, March 2, 2026. Amelio was born on February 25, 1936, in Pretare, Italy, to Virginia and Nezzareno Angelini. In 1957, he immigrated to the United States with his family and later settled in the Highland Park and Edison areas of New Jersey. A master carpenter by trade, Amelio worked for Bilt‑Rite Lumber Company before going on to establish his own custom woodworking business. His craftsmanship, ...

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Mrs. Nedoszytko’s mother, Nadiya Popovych. She passed away on Wednesday, February 25 at the Hunterdon Medical Center. Nadiya Popovych loved life. Born before World War II, in Buhliv village in Ukraine, she suffered the hardship of the war and learned many survival skills as a child. She was always a hard worker and never gave up. She and her family moved to Ternopil City in the western part of Ukraine right after the ...

Mildred K. Skerbetz went home to Jesus on February 15, 2026.  She was at home surrounded by loved ones. Millie was the loving daughter of Martin and Gizella Kovatch and the sister to Elaine, Evelyn and Paul.  Growing up in New Brunswick, NJ, Millie graduated from New Brunswick High School with honors.  While working at a luncheonette, she had a frequent customer who eventually won her heart.  Millie and Bill Skerbetz married on November 4, 1951 and remained married for 65 ...

Hackensack NJ- Elnora Asuncion Gantioqui, 85, of Hackensack, NJ passed on January 14, 2026. Elnora was born on October 30, 1940 in Santo Tomas, Philippines. She was 1 of 10 siblings, predeceased by her two sisters, Leticia Damias of Hackensack, NJ and Zenaida Asuncion of Santo Tomas, Philippines. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Jennifer Vaccaro and son-in-law Scott Vaccaro of Kinnelon; One granddaughter, Valentina Vaccaro. She is also survived by her many nephews, nieces, and ...

Josefa Ocasio, a devoted-loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on Friday, January 9 at the age of 77. She was surrounded by love, just as she spent her life giving it. Born on March 21, 1948 in Aguada, Puerto Rico, Josefa came to the United States as a young girl. She graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in 1967. It was during this time she was searching for God. In her yearbook she wrote the lines of her favorite poem: Give Me Thy Heart ...

Concetta “Connie” Judith Appignani Bongiovanni, a lifelong resident of Highland Park, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Connie was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and moved to Highland Park in 1942 at the age of four. She proudly called Highland Park home for 87 years. After graduating from Highland Park High School, Connie remained close with her classmates, serving on her reunion committee and hosting lunches filled with laughter and ...

Awilda Santana, 62, of Clark, NJ passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Lyons, VA Medical Center surrounded by her family. Ms. Santana was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She lived in Riverside County, CA, and moved to Edison, NJ to raise her family. She was recently a resident of Clark, NJ. She graduated from Evander Childs High School in the Bronx and attended Bronx Community College. Awilda served in the US Air Force as a Sergeant. After the Air Force she worked for the United ...

Marina Micheli, 66, passed away on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 6, 1959, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is survived by her loving children, Mikaela Adler and Carl Adler; her sisters Carla Draper, Rita Carrier, and Angela Micheli, as well as her nieces and nephews, and childhood best friend Laura Sperber. Marina is preceded in death by her mother Olimpia Micheli, father Annibale Micheli, and sister Marta Micheli. Marina lived a life defined by ...

Nestor Popil, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, integrity, and quiet kindness. He was born on March 4, 1941, in Goslar, Germany, to Olga (Vizniak) and John Popil, who were fleeing Poland (now Ukraine) at the time. After the war, the Popil family emigrated to the United States, settling first in Cranbury, New Jersey, and later in Somerset, where they built their own home and their new life together. Nestor graduated from St. ...

Andrii Seriekov, 39, of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, and Pokrovsk, Ukraine, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born in Ukraine on March 31, 1986, Andrii carried his heritage with pride and built a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and quiet strength. Anyone who knew him would attest to his humor, warmth, and his ability to make any situation better. Andrii never shied away from being a provider. Throughout his life, he worked wherever he was needed - whether as an electrician, a ...