Obituaries

September 20, 1932 - June 2, 2026 Gloria 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, joggi

July 24, 1946 - June 24, 2026 James 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 s

July 1, 1949 - June 26, 2026 George 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 M