Frances Gaertner Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 7, 2025, at the age of 88, Frances Gaertner of Perrineville, New Jersey, born in Belleville, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Frances has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vincenzo Mugno and Mary Mugno; her husband John Gaertner; and her son Jeffery. She is survived by: her son John (Francine); her grandsons, John and Nicholas; her granddaughter-in-law Kayla; and her sister Patricia Merz.

Donations in Frances's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.