Obituaries

July 20, 1929 — April 10, 2026 Mary Vanek, 96, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Complete Care at Hamilton. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident, having made her home in Groveville since 1992. She began her career in retail at a gift shop in New Hope known as The Brunswick, before going on to manage the MJM Tavern in Hamilton for many years. She later continued her career with the Hibbert Group, where she remained until her well-ear

June 21, 1942 – April 5, 2026 Robert W. Steckert, 83, of Yardville, passed away peacefully on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 under the care of Serenity Hospice Inpatient Unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, NJ. Born in Kearney, NJ, he was a longtime resident of the Yardville area. Bob was employed with MII in the steel export industry for many years before continuing his career with Power Magnetics. Following his retirement, he remained activ

May 24, 1946 - March 29, 2026 Juan Rivera, Sr., 79, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Capital Health Systems at Hopewell, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico in 1946, Juan’s journey brought him to Syracuse, NY in 1960, and for a brief time in Coney Island, he ultimately settled into the Trenton area, where he would make his home. It was in Trenton that he met the love of his life, Norma, and together they built a beau