All Obituaries

Michelle Knoth, 56, of Spotswood, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born in Perth Amboy, Michelle was raised in New Brunswick and lived in Milltown before settling in Spotswood in 2018. Michelle was fun loving, dedicated to family, loved animals (especially dogs) and was a rock for all who knew her. If you were in need, Michelle was there for you. She loved hanging out with friends and family, laughing, and having fun. Growing up in Rutgers Village (“The...

Arthur Rossi, Jr., 90, of Helmetta, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at St. Peter's University Medical Center, New Brunswick. Born and raised in South River, Arthur settled in Helmetta in 2000. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. After serving for his country, Arthur worked as a Mailman with the South River Post Office, retiring in 1992, after 36 years of service. He enjoyed trips to Atlantic City with his wife, Teri, and looked forward to his...

Emily L. Rachel, 94, formerly of Spotswood, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Born and raised in Elizabeth, Emily lived in Spotswood from the late 1950s until she settled in East Brunswick in April 2022. In the 80's and 90's, she owned and operated two Barbizon modeling schools in Highland Park and Montclair. Emily was predeceased by her husband, Robert, in March 2010, her son, Robert R. Rachel, her brother, William "Billy" Gransee, and an infant grandson. She is...

John W. Sztramski, 75, of Spotswood, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, October 20, 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, John eventually moved to New Jersey and he lived in Cranford, Monroe Township and Edison before settling in Spotswood in 1985. John was an industrial carpenter for more than 40 years, retiring in 2006 from the Carpenters Union, Local 2250, Red Bank. John was an All-American swimmer during his college years in Massachusetts....

Jean L. Gerber, 78, of Old Bridge, sadly passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when her family needed her. Born in Perth Amboy, Jean was raised in South River before settling in Old Bridge.. She worked as a bookkeeper for New Brunswick Scientific Company of Edison for 25 years before retiring. Together with her late husband, Bob, she was a parishioner of St. George's Anglican Church, Helmetta. Jean enjoyed reading, playing board games,...

Ronald Janssen, a beloved friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, at the age of 74. Ronald was a shining beacon of love, resilience, and joy in our lives, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he touched. Born on March 9, 1949, Ronald faced life's challenges with unwavering courage and a heart full of compassion. Despite his special needs, he showed us the true meaning of perseverance and determination. Throughout his life, Ronald taught us the value of...

The world just got a bit darker because we’ve lost one of our truly bright lights. Deborah Armhold passed away on September 29, 2023. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Debbie was raised in Jackson and also lived in Freehold before settling in Spotswood in 1989. She worked as a scheduler at University Radiology Group of East Brunswick. She loved gardening, giraffes, dolphins, hummingbirds, cruises, and watching her daughter and her grandchildren on stage. Debbie would help absolutely...

Anna DiPietro, 97, of the Encore Community of Monroe Township, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Born in New Brunswick, Anna lived in the southern Middlesex County area for all of her life, settling in Monroe Township in 2003. Anna worked as a Medical Transcriber and patient counselor for JFK Medical Center in Edison for 43 years, retiring as their oldest and longest tenured employee, in 2009. She looked forward to...

Enriqueta Valentin, 96, of Spotswood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at her home. Born and raised in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, she came to live in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York in 1955, remaining there until 2012 when she settled in Spotswood. She worked in the New York garment industry for more than twenty five years before retiring. Enriqueta was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, she enjoyed...

Patrick Joseph Stanton, 76, of Monroe Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Born in New Brunswick, Pat was a lifelong resident of Monroe Township. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era. After his serving his Country, Pat went on to work for E.I. duPont and Company in Parlin for 41 years as an electrician, retiring in 2006. He was a communicant of  Immaculate Conception Church, Spotswood. He...