God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be.  So he put His arms around you,  And whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you as you passed away, And though we loved you dearly, we couldn't make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating. Your tired hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove...

Patrick J Vella passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and resided in Elizabeth, NJ, before moving to Colonia, NJ in 1963.          He was an electrician for Gordon’s Gin in Linden NJ for 24 years. He also worked as a maintenance man for Woodbridge Housing Authority from 1987-2002. He was a member and financial treasurer for local 33 Distillers Union, Linden, NJ. Patrick was a 3rd...

Business Owner, Pilot, Beloved Family Man John “Jack” Smorol, Jr. passed away peacefully at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains on June 8, 2018 surrounded by family. Jack was born in Newark on December 27, 1932, to John and Molly (Pennella) Smorol. He attended Seton Hall Prep and served in the U.S. Army for three years. He moved to Colonia, and then to Edison where he resided for 48 years. Jack owned and operated his business, Smorol Construction...

Kathleen Rankin, of Menlo Park Terrace, passed away Friday, June 8th, 2018. She was 83. Born in Ballindine, Ireland, moving to New York before settling down in Metuchen in 1966. She worked for Supermarket’s General before retiring in 1996. Kathleen was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, John. Surviving are her children George and Kathleen Rankin of Colonia, Claire Rankin and partner Sharon Quigley of Springfield, PA, Kathy and Andy Puehlhorn of...

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Adelaide “Addie” Nardone (Gilligan) passed away peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson @ Rahway on June 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and resided in Newark, NJ before moving to Colonia 32 years ago. She was a technician for Dr. Cindy Breznak in Edison for 25 years retiring in 2012. Addie enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by...

Nicholas J Shine, 66 , passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at JFK Hospital, Edison, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jersey City NJ, and resided in Avenel, NJ before moving to Iselin, NJ in 1973. Nick proudly served our country in the US National Guard during the Vietnam War as Spec. 5. He was a Truck Driver for Verizon in Piscataway for 38 years retiring 2010.             He was director of basketball and vice...

Thaddeus Kumor , at the age of 100, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and resided in Elizabeth, NJ,  before moving to Clark, NJ in 1952. Thaddeus proudly served our country as a bombardier navigator in the 451st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force during WW ll. He flew numerous combat missions over Northern Italy, Germany, Austria and Romania. He retired as a Lt. Col. in the United States Air Force...

      James William Oleck, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and the “Great Pop-Pop”, died peacefully at home on Thursday morning May 31, 2018. Jim was born on April 10th, 1924 to Phillip and Mary Oleck. He was a native of Jersey City where he spent the early part of his life with his father, brothers, and sister. Jim’s mother died when he was only six years old, but he had a vivid memory of her and the special role,...

Kenneth N Kennedy, of Colonia died Wednesday, May 30th at RWJ @ Rahway Hospital at the age of 76. He proudly served our country in the US Army. Ken was a carpenter for Local 254 in Edison for 50 years retiring 2004.  He enjoyed spending time with his friends at various coffee shops and loved fishing with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 51 years Helen Bunnell Kennedy, his daughter Carol Miller and her husband Frank, his 3 grandsons Michael, Steven and...

Frank W Thall, 95, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Georgia.He proudly served our country in the US Navy during World War ll. Before retiring Frank was co-owner of Sunnyside News Delivery Service in Linden, NJ. He was a member of the Colonia VFW Post 6061 and the Colonia American Legion Post 248. Frank was a devoted “friend of Bill’s” for over 45 years. Frank was predeceased by his wife Virginia Thall (1989), his parents Howard and Ellen Thall his brothers...