All Obituaries

Roseanna M. Murray, of Highland Park, New Jersey, passed away on May 24, 2023. She was 85, although she probably would not have wanted you to know that. Irish Rose was born a day before St. Patrick’s Day in 1938, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and grew up in the Stelton neighborhood of Piscataway, which had been founded by avowed anarchists. She was a quick learner; she came home from grade school one day and asked her mother whether there was really a God...

Joseph "Osyp" Rinnyk, 101 years, of Milltown, NJ passed away at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, NJ on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by his children. Osyp was born in Stariy Sambir, Ukraine and came to the United States many years ago.  He was a maintenance mechanic for General Cable in New Brunswick, NJ Mr. Rinnyk is survived by his daughter, Olga Jackiw and her husband, Roman of Derbyshire, England and three sons: Roman of...

Wojtarowicz, Andrew, 77, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Andrew grew up in New Brunswick before his family moved to Highland Park in the 60’s. He then resided in East Brunswick for his adult life. Andrew was a lifelong master union electrician for IBEW Local 456 and retired in 2006. Mr. Wojtarowicz was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn, in 2007. He is survived by his son, Scott Wojtarowicz. Andrew was an avid collector of Harley Davidson motorcycles and muscle cars. He...

Our beloved Ritha Uzoamaka Mooreoffer, a beacon of love and devotion, gracefully entered God's kingdom on May 9, 2023. She was 61 years old. Ritha leaves behind a legacy of warmth and affection that will forever reside in the hearts of her family and friends. Ritha was an exceptional Mother, Sister, and Aunty, cherished by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving son, Brian Mooreoffer, who was the pride and joy of her life. Ritha's memory will also be treasured by her...

Kevin Jarlath King, son of the late Jack and Mary King, passed away after a short illness on April 11, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Predeceased by his brothers Mattie, Michael and John Joe, and sisters Mary, Christina, and Philomena, Jarlath is survived by his siblings, Gerry, Imelda, Teresa, TJ and John, and in-laws Patricia, Paul, Ina, Mary and Lily, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Jarlath was born June 3, 1935 in Tuam, Co. Galway,...

John Francis Thompson, Jr., 65, died suddenly on Friday, March 10 at his home in Edison, NJ. John was an extraordinary musician, bassist, and instructor. He studied music at The Collective School of Music in Manhattan. John was a former student of Jaco Pastorius, Miroslav Vitous, Rich Samalin, Percy Jones, and more. Most recently he was in the bands, On the Edge, Rhyme and Reason, Dynamixxx, and Kevin & Kompany. John was the owner of NJ Bass Academy on YouTube and Patreon. He also...

Peter Singer, 99, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Singer moved to Surfside Beach, South Carolina in 2014.  He was born in Romania and lived in Highland Park, NJ and Kendall Park, NJ for most of his live.  Peter was a tailor and worked for several Middlesex County area shops and retired from Wallach's in Menlo Park, NJ many years ago.  He was an avid beekeeper in Highland Park and Kendall Park. Peter was...

James Karl-Heinz Gentner, 59, of Highland Park, New Jersey passed away suddenly on February 7, 2023, surrounded by those he loved. James was born in New York, NY in 1963 and raised by a loving mother and surrounded by a supportive family. He moved to Germany at a young age but always loved the country he was born in. He returned to the US a young man full of passion and yearning for a better life. Along his path he met many people, married one, raised three children, and came to touch the...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann McKay-Lanier, 75, died at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, NJ on January 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. Betsy enjoyed spending time with her children & grandchildren, playing the flute/conducting in multiple concert bands, reading books and watching classic movies (& sometimes some questionable tv choices). She loved talking on the phone and FaceTiming with her kids every day, always keeping up with what was going on in each of...

Violet A. Patti, 91 of Highland Park NJ passed away January 11, 2023 at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick NJ peacefully with her family by her side. Violet was predeceased by her parents, Pasquale and Margret Guadagnino, her two brothers, Joseph and Raymond Guadagnino and her husband, Antonino (Tony) Patti in 2013. She is survived by her son, Anthony Patti Jr. of Highland Park and her nieces, Melissa Gaunt of Robbinsville, Christina Reichardt of Milltown, and a...