Portrait of Jr. George E. Ecker

Jr. George E. Ecker

, New Jersey

June 25, 2026

July 1, 1949 - June 26, 2026George E. Ecker, Jr., 76, passed away on June 26, 2026.    George was born on July 1, 1949, to George E. Ecker, Sr. and Geraldine M. Ecker, nee Simpson, at St Francis Hospital, Trenton, New Jersey. He graduated from TCHS in 1967.    George was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Valerie Michelle Ecker, nee Ferrante, and his infant daughter, Jessica Ecker. He is survived by his sons; Justin Ecker (Suzanne), and Christopher Ecker; David Moore (Sarah) and his daug

Portrait of Brian E. "Buzzy" Carvale

Brian E. "Buzzy" Carvale

, New Jersey

June 12, 2026

March 13, 1956 - June 13, 2026Brian E. “Buzzy” Carvale, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at home surrounded by the love of his family.Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Buzzy was a lifelong resident of Groveville and a well-known and respected member of the community he proudly called home. Buzzy dedicated 35 years of faithful and distinguished service to Mercer County, starting out as a Sheriff’s Officer before ultimately transferring to Hamilton where he served as a Motorcycle O

Portrait of Sr. James R. Clugsten

Sr. James R. Clugsten

, New Jersey

June 23, 2026

July 24, 1946 - June 24, 2026James R. Clugsten, Sr., 79, of New Gretna, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Pomona.Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, James was raised in the Trenton area. Upon his marriage to the love of his life, Kathleen, the couple made their home on the family farm in Cranbury, where together they lovingly raised their six children. They later settled in Hamilton Township, where they spent many happy years

Portrait of Wayne C. Francis

Wayne C. Francis

, New Jersey

July 1, 2026

August 24, 1950 - July 2, 2026Wayne C. Francis, 75, of Plainsboro, NJ passed away peacefully on          Thursday, July 2, 2026 at home.Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident of the area, most recently making his home in Plainsboro. A proud patriot, he honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps., receiving an honorable discharge after three years of dedicated service.Throughout his life, he pursued many different career paths, each reflecting his strong work ethic and di

Portrait of Gloria Bertonis

Gloria Bertonis

, New Jersey

June 1, 2026

September 20, 1932 - June 2, 2026Gloria Bertonis lived an extraordinary life for 93 years from her childhood in Minersville, PA through all her adult years lived in the same home in Levittown, PA, as an original Levittown resident. She raised 6 children and was a devoted wife in her first marriage to Eugene Ward and the cherished companion of Edward Weiser for more than 40 years.A woman ahead of her time, Gloria championed women’s empowerment, lifelong learning, yoga, jogging, health, and wellne

Portrait of Virginia L. Kettenburg

Virginia L. Kettenburg

, New Jersey

June 18, 2026

August 7, 1948 - June 19, 2026Virginia Lee (Hylton) Kettenburg, 77, of Trenton received her wings on Friday morning at 4:20am. Her courageous journey of love, laughter, friendships, hardships, trauma and tragedy have come to a close once and for all. Alzheimer’s is a formidable beast, but after suffering from it the last 27 years of her life, experiencing new versions as the years went by, she has finally found her peace and is suffering no more.Born in Pageton, West Virginia, and raised in Sava

Portrait of Kevin C. Toft

Kevin C. Toft

, New Jersey

June 19, 2026

May 25, 1958 - June 20, 2026Kevin Toft, 68, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.Born and raised in the Villa Park section of Trenton, Kevin made Hamilton Township his home for the past 45 years. He was employed by the Hamilton Township Board of Education for the last 17 years, where he was respected by his colleagues and took great pride in his work. Prior to his career with the Township, Kevin was the owner and operator of his own

Portrait of Robert I. Tyger

Robert I. Tyger

, New Jersey

June 15, 2026

May 25, 1937 - June 16, 2026Robert Irwin Tyger, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Bob was a loving husband, brother, brother-in-law, father, godfather, and grandfather, as well as an uncle and cousin. He also had numerous friends he considered like family.Mr. Tyger was born on May 25, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Brooklyn until his family moved to Hamiton, New Jersey just before his teen years. A 1955 graduate of Hamilton High School West, Bob worked as a Material Contr

Portrait of Harold B. Carter

Harold B. Carter

, New Jersey

June 25, 2026

April 13, 1930 - June 26, 2026Harold B. Carter, 96, of Trenton, passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice Inpatient Unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, NJ.Born in Plainsboro, New Jersey, Harold was a lifelong area resident and a proud Army veteran who honorably served his country during the Korean War. A skilled and talented welder, he had a passion for working on automobiles, particularly body work and rebuilding engines. In his leisure time, Harold enjoyed spending qual

Portrait of Karen M. Plumley

Karen M. Plumley

, New Jersey

June 18, 2026

September 3, 1944 - June 19, 2026Karen M. Plumley, 81, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Capital Health Systems at Hopewell.Born in Corning, NY she was a resident of the Trenton/Hamilton area most of her life. Karen had a great sense of humor and enjoyed poetry. She was employed in the Nursing field for many years.Predeceased by her parents, Fred and Anna Rose (Luffred) Plumley; and her sisters, Camille Acolia, Barbara Brophy and Gloria Branin; she is survived by her

Portrait of Iii Lawrence D. Willison

Iii Lawrence D. Willison

, New Jersey

June 20, 2026

June 20, 1938 - June 21, 2026Lawrence David Willison III, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, in Hamilton, New Jersey, surrounded by his family.Born on June 20, 1938, Dave was the son of Lawrence David Willison Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Deemer Willison. Throughout his life, he exemplified integrity, independence, and quiet strength, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him.Dave attended The George School before earning his bachelor’s degree from Colgate University. He went on

Portrait of James D. Wyckoff

James D. Wyckoff

, New Jersey

May 23, 2026

March 26, 1957 - May 24, 2026James D. Wyckoff, 69, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at home.Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a lifelong area resident. He was an electrical contractor and inspector with the City of Trenton,and was a member of the Central Jersey Electrical League and the Trenton Dart League. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing with family and friends.Predeceased by his parents, Richard L. and Emma E. (Martell) Wyckoff; his brother, Richard A. Wyckoff; and h

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