Gorton High School New Jersey Alumni Obituaries

Gail A. Colavita ne Mari 76 of Williamstown New Jersey peacefully passed away on September 17 2025 at a rehabilitation facility in Sewell due to pulmonary complications. Gail is survived by her children James Marianne Francis Catherine Elizabeth Andrew ColavitaJones and Dominick Colavita her loving ...

Harriet C. Wysokinski age 96 passed away peacefully on Friday January 9 2026 at her daughters home in Watchung New Jersey. She was born on June 18 1929 in Bayonne New Jersey to Polish immigrant parents Antoni and Genowefa Ruchalski who instilled in her a deep faith strong work ethic and pride in her...

Suddenly On January 25 2026 Age 77 of Cherry Hill NJ for the last 16 years and formerly of Altamont New York and Toms River NJ. David was born on October 24 1948 in Hudson New York. He graduated from Clayton A. Bouton High School in Voorheesville New York where he studied math science and commerce. ...

Charles Junior Spencer affectionately known as Stink was born on August 18 1979 in New York NY to the late Charles and Clara Spencer. He left us on December 28 2025 at the comfort of his home in Southern Pines North Carolina. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Charles Harold Spencer and Cl...

Franklin William Gordon Sr. son of the late Lucious Gordon and the late Bernice Gordon was born in Jersey City New Jersey. Frank was raised in Jersey City where he attended P.S. 35 through sixth grade P.S. 23 through eighth grade and later Dickinson High School. As a child Frankaffectionately known ...

Gregory Paul Greg Merrigan age 81 entered into eternal life on Wednesday February 4 2026 at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington NJ surrounded by his family. Born in Montclair New Jersey as the son of the late Joseph and Robina ne Christison Merrigan he was raised in Clark NJ before settling in Wh...

She was born on November 24 1934 the daughter of the late William and Mary Cooney Cacace and grew up in Alpine New Jersey with a large extended family whose gatherings were filled with laughter warmth and her mothers legendary hospitality. Shirley graduated from high school at just 16 and began her ...

Gordon Howard Getz age 89 born July 6 1936 in Bay Head New Jersey formerly ofMerrittstown Pennsylvania and most recently of Uniontown Pennsylvania died peacefully on January 19 2026 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Harry and Gertrude Hergenroeder Getz. Gordon is survive...

Ms. Loretta Kersey Horton age 87 of Covington went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday November 1 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Roanoke. Ms. Horton was born January 5 1938 in White Sulphur Springs WV the daughter of the late Lewis Lake Kersey and Julia Alexander Kersey. A resi...

Bob was born on April 27 1940 to Herman and Martha Matschke and was raised in Denville alongside his brother George. He graduated from Morris Hills High School in 1958. Bob joined the Denville Fire Department in 1965 answering a call to be part of something greater than himself. What began as a comm...

Paul was born and raised in Abington PA where he built a beautiful life with his beloved wife of 60 years Roxann Marino Coppola. He graduated from Abington High School in 1961. Attended Penn State University to study Mechanical Engineering but was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietn...

Sheila A. Robbins Rogers 66 of Williamstown NJ passed away unexpectedly on Monday Dec 15 2025 at home. Sheila was born raised and lived in Trenton NJ until moving to Williamstown 1 12years ago. She was a graduate from Trenton Central High School class of 1977 then went on to work for State of New Je...

HARPSWELL Harriet Holmes Richards 79 passed away on June 16th at home in Harpswell with her loving family and black lab "Tug" by her side. She was born on August 5 1938 in Orange New Jersey to John Edgar Holmes and Beverly Prince Robbins. She is predeceased by her parents and her brother John Edgar...

Patrick Conroy 72 of Sayre PA passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday January 11 2026. Born in Waverly New York to Robert and Edith Conroy Patrick was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his longtime partner Marylou Horton of Sayre PA Jason Horton of Mountain Top PA son ...

Was born in Compton CA on May 17 1974 as the oldest son to Johnie S. Jones Il and Joe Mary Horton Jones. Shortly after Steven was born his parents relocated to Oklahoma where Steven was raised along with his four younger brothers. Steven attended Boley and Mason elementary and middle schools respect...

Our beloved Simon Bryant Jr. "Si" age 55 of Farmville Virginia answered the call to his heavenly crown in the afternoon hours of September 30 2025. Simon was born on March 9 1970 in Newark New Jersey to Daisy Bryant and the late Simon Bryant Sr. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in Birmingham A...

Barbara Brown, proud mother, most loving grandmother and great grandmother anyone couldask for, devoted sister, cherished aunt and honorary aunt to many, beloved cousin and loyalfriend. She transitioned peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Morton Plant Hospital inClearwater, FL surrounded by ...

Lyle Henry Pater age 57 passed away on Sunday January 25 2026 after a courageous 2year battle with cancer. Lyle was born on March 17 1968 in Wrzburg Germany to John and Karla Pater. He grew up in Worthington Minnesota and graduated from Worthington High School in 1986. A lifelong learner Lyle earned...