All Obituaries

Randall “Pigeon” Poliny, 68, of South Amboy died on Friday June 2, 2023 at home. Born in Perth Amboy he lived most of his life in Morgan and South Amboy. He was co-owners with his brother Glenn of Fred’s Bait and Tackle and was a member of Laborers’ Local 472. A golden glove boxer in his younger years, he had a passion for hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. Son of the late Andrew and Julia Harczuk Poliny he is also predeceased by his brother Valiant Poliny and...

Judith M. Somers Urciuoli, 83, of South Amboy died on Sunday June 4, 2023 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Staten Island she lived there all her life until moving to South Amboy 10 years ago. Before retiring she was employed at Mount Manresa, Staten Island. She loved attending her children and grandchildren’s sport and dance activities. Daughter of the late Richard and Stella Odessa Somers she is also predeceased by her husband Vincent Urciuoli. She is...

Helen [Ruszala] Dragotta, 89, entered into eternal rest on Friday June 2, 2023. She was born in Perth Amboy and resided in South Amboy for the past 56 years. Helen was the proud mother of three children. John Dragotta and his wife Diane, Roy Dragotta, and Marie Dragotta-Smith and her husband James Smith all residing in South Amboy. She was a loving grandmother to five grandchildren Joseph and his wife Sarah, Nicholas, Charles, Hannah and Jenna. She was predeceased by her former husband and...

Michael M. Facendo age 87, of South Amboy passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at HMH Old Bridge Medical Center. Born and raised in Perth Amboy, he moved to South Amboy in 1966 where he resided with his loving wife Dorothy of 52 years and their children. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church of Perth Amboy, NJ. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by General Motors-Hyatt Bearing for 29 years. He was a highly skilled craftsman who loved to help his family and friends with home...

Celeste Starek Casino, 91, of Parlin died on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at home. Born in Poland she was previously the owner of An-Cel Beauty Salon, Carteret. She was a member of St. Bernadette’s R.C. Church, Parlin where she sang in the choir. Daughter of the late John and Mary Car Starek she is also predeceased by her husband Paul C. Casino in 2010. She is survived by her sister Angela Skulski and her nephews David Starek and his wife Theresa, Mark Starek, Richard Starek and his wife Lisa...

Dorothy F. Reszkowski Pearson, 96, of South Amboy died on Saturday June 3, 2023 at home. Born in South Amboy she lived there all her life. Before retiring she was employed by E.I. DuPont Photo Products, Parlin. She took great pride in caring for her home and her family. Daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Pero Reszkowski she is also predeceased by her son Robert Pearson in 2000; her brothers Raymond and Edward Reszkowski and her sister Mary Stolte. She is survived by her children James...

Josephine Shubach Koller, 96, of Parlin died on Monday May 29, 2023 at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick. Born in Perth Amboy she was a member of St. Bernadette’s R.C. Church, Parlin. She enjoyed going on adventures, camping and trips to the casino, especially Atlantic City. She loved watching Jeopardy, listening to music and seeing shows on Broadway. Daughter of the late Paul and Mary Shubach she is also predeceased by her husband of 51 years Eugene J....

Dennis Joseph Desmond, 85, of Hopewell Junction, New York died on Thursday May 25, 2023 at home. Born in Perth Amboy he moved to New York over 3 years ago. A U.S. Navy veteran he was employed by Lucent Technologies until retiring. An avid fan of the New York Yankees he loved hunting and fishing. Son of the late Joseph and May Freeman Desmond he is also predeceased by his wife Frances Hoffman Desmond in 2008; his daughter Fern Desmond in 2017: his brother Jerald Desmond in 2019 and his...

Maryann McGauchie Ensmann, 66, of South Amboy died on Saturday May 13, 2023 at home. Born in Jersey City she loved trips to Atlantic City. She always put her family first and made sure everyone had a great birthday. Daughter of the late Charles McGauchie and Mary Arose Job she is also predeceased by her brothers Michael and Jimmy Job. She is survived by her husband John Albert Ensmann; her daughter and son-in-law Marie and Anthony Santucci; her siblings Margaret Short and her husband Buddy,...

Frances Banfield Beshada, of Holmdel, formerly of South Amboy died on Wednesday May 10, 2023 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, she was 79. Born August 29, 1943 in South Amboy, NJ, she was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, South Amboy. In the 70’s 80’s and 90’s she was the proud owner of the Barn Door Beauty Salon on Broadway. She enjoyed making her customers feel good and made many friends over the years. After her retirement from the beauty industry, Fran was...