OBITUARIES

Feb 15, 2017

Virginia B. Aris of Pennington passed away on Wednesday in the University Medical Center at Plainsboro. She was born in Morenci, Michigan and had been a resident of Pennington for 45 years. She graduated with honors from Albion College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and received her masters degree from the University of Michigan. At the time...

Feb 8, 2017

Ruth “Midge” Bray Pyatt Grafton, of Pennington, NJ, entered into God’s care February 8, 2017 at Preferred Care in Ewing, NJ. Ruth was a direct descendent of American Revolutionary War soldier Captain Daniel Bray. Born November 19, 1919 in Sergeantsville, NJ, Ruth grew up on the historic Anderson Bray Farm. Ruth married Henry Grafton in 1940 and then moved to...

Feb 3, 2017

Kenneth E. Petrie, 91, passed away on Friday at the Birches, Newtown, PA. He was born in Allentown, PA and had resided in Pennington for 59 years before moving to Newtown in 2015. He served with the U.S Army during WW11 in the European theater from 1943 to 1946. He was employed by General Motors in Ewing as a Job...

Jan 26, 2017

John B. Pierpont December 11, 1932- January 26, 2017 “Music is the universal language of mankind” John Pierpont, 84, passed away peacefully at Greenwood House, Ewing, NJ on January 26, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's. Jack led a full life as a father, husband, teacher and musician, enriching the lives of others with his great...

Jan 20, 2017

Jan 15, 2017

Rustin “Russ” Allen Miller, 58, of Hopewell passed away at his home Sunday Jan. 15, 2017. Born in Torrence, CA, Russ resided in the Hopewell Twp. area. He attended The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ, and Boston University, Boston, MA. Russ was owner/operator of Onyx Fasteners Inc. for almost 32 years. He often volunteered for the EASEL Animal Rescue League, helping...

Jan 10, 2017

Ben A Burdette, 95, passed away at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, on Tuesday, Jauary 10, with his family by his side. He was born in Esbon, Kansas and resided in the Pennington area since 1973. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in engineering. He was employed by Mobil Oil for 37 years. At...

Jan 3, 2017

Bernice L. Maze, 88, of Hopewell Township . died at her home on Tuesday, surrounded by her family. She was born in Trenton and had been a resident of Hopewell Township for 65 years. She graduated from Trenton High School and received her associate degree from Rider. She was employed as a secretary for Trenton State College before her retirement....

Dec 28, 2016

Dec 27, 2016

Christina L. Chervenak, 93, passed away peacefully in Hamilton Grove on Dec. 27, 2016. She was born in Beckley, WV to J. Albert and Grace Bailey Lares on Oct. 14, 1923 and was a resident of Pennington, NJ for over 60 years. Christina was a devout Christian, devoted mother and wife, fabulous cook, accomplished seamstress and whiz with numbers. She...

Dec 24, 2016

Marjorie Sked Wright , 91, passed away at her home in Winter Park, FL on Saturday. She was born in Trenton and had lived in the Hopewell Township area for many years. More recently she lived in Winter Park. Before her retirement she had been a secretary for Case’s Pork Roll in Trenton. She was a former member of the...

Dec 14, 2016

Nov 19, 2016

Charles Eugene Suleskey, 85, of Pennington entered into God’s care Saturday, at home with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, he resided in Sewell, NJ for many years. Charles was a US Navy veteran, member of St. Hedwig Church and the Elks Lodge #105. Mr. Suleskey was retired from the State of New Jersey, Department of Health as...

Nov 4, 2016

Louise Mary Cope Klockner, 93, passed away on Friday at Sunrise of Lower Makefield, surrounded by her loving family. Born to parents Harlan and Helen West Cope, Louise grew up in Trenton and Titusville. She worked as a telephone operator at NJ Bell, then as a receptionist at General Motors. Beautiful, vivacious, and fun loving, Louise broke many hearts before...

Oct 31, 2016

Dorothy E. Ihle, 94, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, at Spring Village at Floral Vale, Yardley, PA, with her family by her side. A native of Staten Island, NY, Dorothy was a graduate of Port Richmond High School. She attended business school and worked in downtown Manhattan. After raising her family, she returned to become Office Manager for...

Oct 28, 2016

Michael Jeffrey Marlin, II, 27, of Hamilton entered into God’s care Friday, October 28, 2016 at home. Michael is survived by his parents, Michael Marlin and Michele (Budden) Tessein and his sister. Graveside services will take place Wednesday November 2, 2016 at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, 400 Woolsey St. Hamilton.

Oct 25, 2016

George J. Bergen, 93, died at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.    Born in Elizabeth, NJ, George raised his family in Wyckoff and was Vice President of the National Association of Securities Dealers, managing the New York office until his retirement in 1986.  He was an avid golfer and sailor.  George was predeceased by...

Oct 16, 2016

Margaret Vogler “Peg” Rockey, of Pennington, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at home. She will be remembered as the vibrant center of a dynamic and loving family, a pillar of St. James Church and a longtime member of the Pennington community. She was predeceased by her equally remarkable husband, Ernest A. Rockey, her son Jon H. Rockey, her brothers John...

Oct 4, 2016

Eleanor D. Van Driesen, 85, passed away on October 4, 2016 at Princeton University Medical Center at Plainsboro. She was born on December 22, 1930 in New York City to John and Elizabeth Tracy. Eleanor grew up in New York City and graduated from Walton High School. After high school, she worked for Metropolitan Life Company, and for nearly 30...

Sep 19, 2016

Kathleen Armano, 71, of Cherry Hill entered into God's care Monday, Sept 19, at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly. Kathy was born in Trenton. She is a graduate of Trenton Central High School and Lyons Institute for Digital Computer Electronics. She was a hairdresser at LaPetite Beauty Salon, Director of Biomed at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Cherry Hill and Manager of technical support at...