All Obituaries

John Stephen Diczhazi was born on August 10, 1949 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He passed away peacefully at home in Nokomis, Florida on March 1, 2026. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and  great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Estelle, his loving daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Jimmy Jr, his younger daughter Stephanie, six grandchildren, Jimmy III, Kiersten, Dustin, Paige, Daren, and Carmyn, and 6 great grandchildren,  Peyton, Eddie, Eeli, ...

It is with profound sadness that family and friends announce the unexpected passing of Joseph “Jody” Kelly on February 19, 2026, in Belmar, New Jersey. Jody was formerly a resident of South Amboy, New Jersey, and a proud graduate of Saint Mary’s High School, Class of 1970. The son of the late Joseph and Anna Kelly, he was raised on Evelyn Terrace, where he was actively involved in local sports, particularly baseball. Jody developed a lifelong love of horseracing at an ...

Services postponed to Tuesday. Please check back for updates. Eleanor Cohan Munck, 97, of South Amboy died on Sunday February 15, 2026 at home. Born in Jersey City she was employed as a crossing guard for the City of South Amboy for 30 years and by the St. Mary Grammar & High Schools cafeteria. She was a member of St. Lawrence R.C. Church, Laurence Harbor, the altar rosary society and the South Amboy Senior Citizens. Daughter of the late Harry and Anna Ruby Cohan she is also ...

David M. Tabaczynski, 70, died on Thursday February 12, 2026 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Stafford Township. Born in Perth Amboy he was a longtime resident of Laurence Harbor. He owned his own business, Tabo Carpenter Contractor. Son of the late Stanley and Geraldine V. Jepsen Tabaczynski he is survived by his older brother and sister-in-law Robert and Arlene Tabaczynski and his younger brother and sister-in-law Bryan and Danielle Tabaczynski and his sister Karen ...

James Strzykalski, 41, of South Amboy died on Sunday February 15, 2026. Born in Perth Amboy he was employed as a DJ. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Joseph and Helen Strzykalski, Patrick and Josephine Fitzsimmons and Uncle Robert Smith. He is survived by his parents John and Maureen Fitzsimmons Strzykalski; his brother and sister-in-law John and Alexandra Strzykalski; his aunt Anita Smith; his uncles Patrick Fitzsimmons and Joe Strzykalski and his wife Amy and many cousins and Bosco ...

Jessica Lynn Scognamiglio, 42, of Brooklyn died on Wednesday February 11, 2026 at home. Born in Perth Amboy she was employed by Pinnacle Dietary, Ridgefield Park. She was an avid and talented baker and chef. She was the best daughter and was loved by all she knew. She is predeceased by her father Gennaro Scognamiglio and her brother Gennaro A. “Gene” Scognamiglio, III in 2016. She is survived by her mother Margaret “Peggy” Neilson Scognamiglio; her brothers Anthony ...

Mary Chance Vreeland, 60, of East Brunswick died on Monday February 9, 2026 at home. Born in Staten Island she was previously employed by Helfrich, Hazlet before becoming a well-known employee at Kathy’s Deli (formerly Carmen’s). She enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and playing Bingo and was an avid fan of the New York Jets and Donald Trump. She was known in the family as a problem solver and was a second mother to many bonus children. Daughter of the late William J., Sr. and Jean ...

Michael F. Addesso, 59, of Keyport, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel. Born in Newark, Michael was a highly skilled and respected mechanic who took great pride in his work. He was previously employed by Town Tire and Julian’s Garage, where his expertise, dedication, and wry sense of humor earned him the trust and appreciation of customers and colleagues alike. Michael had a true talent for understanding engines and could fix just about ...

Frederick R. Hurst, 91, of South Amboy died on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at the Menlo Park Veterans Home. Born in Alliance, Ohio he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Revlon until retiring and was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, South Amboy. He loved music and making things with his hands. Son of the late Chestyer Ernest and Mary Mildred Cone Hurst he is also predeceased by his wife Rita J. Tedesco Hurst; his daughter Carla; his daughter-in-law Antonia ...

Denise Agnes Manion Travers, 72, of Sayreville, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge, NJ surrounded by her family. She was born in South Amboy, NJ, on June 12th, 1953. For 46 beautiful years, she shared her life with her husband, Peter. Their marriage was a true partnership, filled with support and laughter. She was a loving mother and a joy-filled, proud grandmother. Daughter of the late William and Muriel Kohler Manion. She is also ...