All Obituaries

James (Jim) Decker, 96, of Monroe Township, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2026. Born on May 26, 1929, on Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ, Jim was the son of the late Amelia (née Canzonier) Decker and Joseph Decker. As a young boy, he worked as a paperboy for the Home News, a paper he remained loyal to throughout his life as a devoted daily subscriber. Jim’s Catholic faith was deeply rooted in St. Mary of Mount Virgin Church in New Brunswick, where he was baptized ...

Mary T. Gross, 90, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 1, 2026, under a full moon. Mary was born on March 31, 1935, to Gabor and Mary (nee Kardos) Talian and raised in the Hungarian section of New Brunswick. She graduated St. Ladislaus grammar school and St. Peter’s High School (honors 1953) and was awarded a scholarship to nursing school but instead graduated from Drake Business School (1955). Mary lived in New Brunswick and worked at Rutgers University in the Office of the ...

Mary Ellen Clark, affectionately known by many as “Bam,” 91, of Milltown, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Lester “Chip” Clark, in 2018; her brothers, Brian and John Deegan; and her grandchildren, Jillian and Ryan O’Connor. An active member of her community, Bam was a devoted communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and a proud member of the Rosary Society, ...

Melvin A. Potter, known affectionately as "Mel" to his friends and family, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 85 in Port St. Lucie, Fla, following a stroke. Born on July 15, 1940, in Somerville, NJ, Mel's early years were marked by a spirited enthusiasm for life that would become his hallmark. Mel proudly served his country as an Army veteran, a period of his life that instilled in him a sense of discipline and dedication. He carried these virtues into his civilian ...

As the ball dropped to celebrate a New Year, Donald Zane McGiffney rose to Heaven to celebrate eternity with the Lord. We were privileged to have spent time with such a gentle, caring, and generous soul. Donald was born in Mt. Holly, NJ on August 18, 1932, to Anna (Zane) McGiffney and Joseph E. McGiffney. He graduated from Collingswood High School in 1950, and Rutgers University in 1954 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. From there, he received a commission in the United States Air ...

Dennis O’Rourke of Milltown, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home. He was 78 years old.  Dennis had a long and faithful career as a member of the US Air Force, and held the rank of Master Sergeant for over 20 years. He spent more than 6 years as a Material Storage and Distribution Supervisor and nearly 20 years as a USAF Recruiter. Dennis also served as Director of the Bergen County EMS Training Center. He was also a member of the Milltown Rescue ...