All Obituaries

Cynthia M. Van Camp Forero, 56, of South Amboy died on Saturday April 11, 2026. Cindy’s early life was plentiful. She attended schools in Perth Amboy, was a Girl Scout, was a member of the Morgan Blackhawks Marching Band and participated in NJ American Pageants. Cindy graduated from Middlesex County Vocational & Technical School and Berkley College. She held jobs as a professional banker and beautician. She lived in Perth Amboy before settling in South Amboy. She loved to dance to ...

Edwin John O’Connor, 82, of the Morgan section of Sayreville died on Wednesday April 8, 2026 at home. Born in Rahway he moved to Hawaii after college and then spent time in Tahoe, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles before settling in Morgan in 1995. Before retiring he was employed by Aegis, Jersey City. Ed loved spending time in Manasquan, his favorite place, watching the day and people go by. He was an avid NASCAR and racing fan, a golf enthusiast, and loved taking yearly trips to ...

Sylvia M. “Marie” Urbanski, 63, of South Amboy died on Wednesday March 25, 2026 at home. Cremation was private. Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday April 8, 2026 from 5 to 7pm at The Gundrum Service “Home For Funerals” 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy. A full obituary will follow.

Carol E. Bali Olivieri, 82, of Lavallette died on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Perth Amboy she previously lived in Parlin. Before retiring she was employed by Two Guys, Woodbridge, E & B Mill Supply, Perth Amboy and Little Peoples Day School, South Amboy where she was lovingly known by many as “Miss Carol”. A 1962 graduate of Perth Amboy High School she was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, South Amboy where she served as a ...

Helen M. Jacobus, 79, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Born on April 2, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Carolyn Post and Oscar Goble. Helen was predeceased by her devoted husband of 60 years, Wallace “Brud” Jacobus, and her cherished daughter, Cheryl Jacobus. She is survived by her loving son, Wally Jacobus; his fiancée, Karen Ferrier; and her beloved granddog, Maggie. She ...

Frank R. Dziekan, 92, of South Amboy died on Saturday March 21, 2026 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in South Amboy he lived there his entire life. He served honorably in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a police officer for the South Amboy Police Department for 30+ years. He was a devout Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, South Amboy. He was an avid bowler and golfer until his later years. He was a lifelong fan of the New York Giants and Rangers ...

Robert M. Rathbun, Jr., 47, of Rahway died on Monday March 16, 2026 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway. Born in New Brunswick he grew up in the Morgan section of Sayreville before settling in Rahway. He is predeceased by his father Robert M. Rathbun, Sr.; his grandparents Wallace and Clare Rathbun and Raymond and Margaret Sawicz; his sister Jennifer Rathbun and his niece Nicole Kuzma. He is survived by his mother Ann Marie Sawicz McCaffrey; his sister Kimberly Kuzma; his ...

Louise Antanies Nayduch, 86, of Parlin, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Roosevelt Care Center in Old Bridge. Born and raised in Newark, she later moved to Parlin, where she lived for many years. Louise worked as a cashier at Rite Aid until her retirement in 2001. She was a devoted member of St. Bernadette R.C. Church in Parlin. Louise enjoyed bingo, playing cards, and trips to Atlantic City. Her home was always open to family and friends. She loved to sing and dance and was ...

John Stephen Diczhazi was born on August 10, 1949 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He passed away peacefully at home in Nokomis, Florida on March 1, 2026. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and  great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Estelle, his loving daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Jimmy Jr, his younger daughter Stephanie, six grandchildren, Jimmy III, Kiersten, Dustin, Paige, Daren, Carmyn, and Tyler, and 6 great grandchildren,  Peyton, Eddie, ...

It is with profound sadness that family and friends announce the unexpected passing of Joseph “Jody” Kelly on February 19, 2026, in Belmar, New Jersey. Jody was formerly a resident of South Amboy, New Jersey, and a proud graduate of Saint Mary’s High School, Class of 1970. The son of the late Joseph and Anna Kelly, he was raised on Evelyn Terrace, where he was actively involved in local sports, particularly baseball. Jody developed a lifelong love of horseracing at an ...