Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas
Christine Wilma Phillips
Sep 3, 2026
Christine Wilma Phillips, 74, died peacefully on September 3, 2026 with her family by her side.
A gifted musician, she played multiple instruments and graduated from the NY High School of Music & Art where she studied percussion and voice.
Christine will be remembered as a kind, gentle mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family and friends and never lost...
Rose Curtis
Sep 2, 2026
Rose Teresa Curtis, 67, died peacefully on September 2, 2026.
A full obituary reflecting her life will appear shortly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at The Church of the Holy Trinity, 60 Maple Street, Bridgewater.
A Memorial Service will be held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, 2026,...
Peter D'Elia, Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Peter D’Elia, Jr., 70, died peacefully at home on August 28, 2026.
Born and raised in in Jersey City, to the late Peter, Sr. and Lucia “Lucy D’Elia, nee Pacciano, he was graduate of Hudson Catholic High School. Peter went on to become a Machinist and in 1990 started Service Machine Company with his father. He had a profound sense of...
Freda Josifovich
Aug 26, 2026
Freda Josifovich, 93, died on August 26, 2026.
Born and raised on a farm in Baptistown, New Jersey, Freda eventually made her home in Somerville in 1958, where she raised her family.
She began her working life on the farm and later worked as a waitress. It was during this time that she met her beloved husband, Traiko Josifovich. Shortly after their...
Eleanor Jackowski
Aug 21, 2026
Eleanor M. Jackowski, 97, died peacefully on August 21,2026.
Eleanor was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. She eventually relocated and made her home in Somerville, where she lived for 50 years. Eleanor obtained her Associates Degree from Raritan Valley Community College. She worked as a secretary at the Star-Ledger before joining RCA in Harrison and later followed the company...
Peter Gabrielle Magsalin
Aug 21, 2026
Peter Gabrielle "Pete" Magsalin, 35, passed away August 21,2026 surrounded by the love of his family.
Pete was born on September 25, 1990, in the Philippines, and later moved with his family to Bridgewater, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Bridgewater Raritan Regional High School, Class of 2009.
In 2013 Pete moved to Philadelphia to explore a new city and begin...
Claudia Dorsey
Aug 14, 2026
Claudia Cassie Dorsey, 73, died peacefully on August 14, 2026.
Born in South Bound Brook on October 3, 1952 to the late Samuel and Elouise Jones (Miller), she went on to graduate from Bound Brook High School in 1971. Claudia attended Middlesex County College and moved to Somerville in 1974. She married and raised her son in Somerville. Claudia found community...
Dorothy Wasik Thomas
Aug 14, 2026
Dorothy Wasik Thomas, 87, died peacefully on August 14, 2026.
Dorothy (Dottie) was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Joseph and Catherine Schmittner (nee Corby). Her early years were spent in the Swampoodle section of Philadelphia. Dottie went on to graduate from John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School.
At her Sweet 16 party, Dottie was introduced to Stanley (Stan) Wasik...
Cathleen Bornholm
Aug 14, 2026
Cathleen Bornholm, 70, died peacefully at home on August 14, 2026.
Born in Plainfield, NJ to the late Earl and Jane Bornholm, Cathleen attended the high school Mount St. Mary Academy. She later graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Rutgers with a Bachelors of Science in Marketing.
Cathleen met the love of her life, Patrick Keeley,...
Peter Frank Diana, Jr.
Aug 7, 2026
Peter F. Diana Jr., 81, of Bridgewater, NJ, was welcomed into Heaven on August 7, 2026. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Pete was born in Plainfield, NJ, to Peter Sr and Angelina Diana on April 9, 1945. He grew up surrounded by siblings, cousins, and family, creating the foundation for...
Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Slotter
Aug 4, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Slotter, 76, died peacefully on August 4, 2026.
Born and raised in Cork, Ireland, to the late Thomas and Jane Kiely, (nee Brown), she went on to attend nursing school. During her nursing residency she moved to England where she worked in the maternity ward.
In the early 1970’s, Betty moved to the United States and began working at...
Laura Marie Kassim
Jul 30, 2026
Laura Marie Kassim
1969 – 2026
Laura Marie Kassim, née Daniel, 57, died peacefully on July 30, 2026.
Born and raised in Somerville to the late Alfred Edward and Alberta Mae Daniel (née Johnson), she was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1987.
She went on to meet the love of her life, the late Zaid Kassim, and together they settled in...
Evelyn "Ebbie" Van der Veer
Jul 27, 2026
Evelyn Gaston Van der Veer, life long resident of Somerville, NJ, died peacefully at her home on July 27, 2026 at the age of 100.“Ebbie” was born in Somerville on November 6, 1925 to Hugh and Elizabeth (Dodd) Van der Veer. She graduated from Somerville High School (1943) and Wheaton College (1947) with a BS in Biology. Following graduation, Ebbie...
Wenkui Yang
Jul 26, 2026
讣 告
我们怀着万分悲痛而又感恩的心情，沉痛告知亲朋好友：
我敬爱的父亲——杨文魁先生，于美国东部时间2026年7月26日晚11时（北京时间2026年7月27日上午11时），在美国新泽西州养老院安详离世，蒙主恩召，荣归天家，享年92岁（1934年8月21日生）。
父亲人生最后的时刻，由我和姐姐陪伴在侧。在亲人的守护与祷告中，他神情安详，平静地走完了人生旅程，安息主怀。我们深信，父亲已经脱离世间一切病痛与劳苦，在主耶稣基督永恒的爱与荣耀中得享安息。
父亲的一生
父亲杨文魁先生，一生勤勉正直，淡泊谦和，才华横溢，德艺双馨。
青年时期，他因文采出众、书法精湛，在中国人民解放军服役期间担任文书工作，深受领导器重。后来被保送进入武汉大学测绘学院深造，系统学习大地测绘专业。毕业后，他将毕生精力奉献给祖国的测绘事业，长期奔赴祖国大江南北，跋山涉水，以双脚丈量山河，以专业精神绘制疆域，为国家测绘事业的发展默默奉献了青春与智慧。
父亲不仅是一位严谨敬业的测绘工作者，更是一位富有艺术修养的人。他酷爱文学、书法、绘画和音乐，尤其一手苍劲飘逸的书法，深受亲朋好友赞赏；京剧和经典歌曲更是他的挚爱。他常以歌声陶冶情操，以书画寄托情怀，给家人和朋友留下了许多珍贵的精神财富。
晚年，父亲随家人移居美国。虽然远离故土，但他依然保持着乐观开朗、积极向上的生活态度。在养老院里，他经常组织和带领老人们唱歌，用洪亮的歌声和真诚的笑容感染身边的每一个人，为许多老人带来了欢乐、温暖和希望，也因此深受护理人员和老人们的喜爱与尊敬。
更重要的是，父亲在晚年接受了主耶稣基督的救恩，信靠基督，生命得着更新。他常怀感恩之心，相信主的慈爱与应许。如今，他已完成了在世上的美好旅程，荣耀归主，在天父永恒的国度里得享真正的平安与安息。
父亲留给我们的
父亲的一生，是勤奋奉献的一生，是追求真理的一生，也是充满爱与责任的一生。
他教导我们诚实做人、勤奋做事；他以宽厚待人、谦逊处世；他用一生的言传身教，让我们懂得责任、坚韧与奉献。他留下的不仅是宝贵的人生经历，更是高尚的人格、坚定的信念和对家人的深深爱护。
虽然父亲离开了我们，但他的音容笑貌、谆谆教诲、爽朗歌声以及温暖的笑容，将永远留存在我们的心中，成为我们一生珍贵的记忆和继续前行的力量。
悼念挽联
文采飞扬绘山河，毕生奉献测九州； 魁星引路归天府，蒙主恩光享永安。
亲爱的爸爸：
感谢您一生对家庭无私的付出，对子女悉心的教导，对朋友真诚的关爱。您用九十二载春秋书写了一段充满奉献、才华、爱与信仰的人生。如今，您已完成了人生的赛程，安息在主的怀抱中。
我们虽万分不舍，却因着信心而充满盼望。我们相信，在天国里，我们终将再次相见。
亲爱的爸爸，一路走好，安息主怀。
永远怀念您的儿女及家人 2026年7月
Abigail Raquel Stocker
Jul 25, 2026
Abigail Raquel Stocker
Abigail Raquel Stocker, 13, passed away July 25, 2026 surrounded by many who loved her.
Born in St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston she grew up in Bridgewater where she attended Adamsville and BR Middle School. Entering high school she was recently accepted into Voc-Tech where she wanted to pursue graphic communications.
Growing up she loved traveling with her parents and...
Patricia Joan Lynch
Jul 22, 2026
Patricia Joan Lynch, 72, of Washington, NJ, passed away on July 22, 2026.
Born in Newark to the late Kenneth Sr. and Margaret Lynch (nee Burke), she was a graduate of Warren Hills Regional High School, Class of 1972. She spent most of her life in Washington, NJ, a place she considered her home.
Patricia dedicated her career to helping veterans, working...
James Clinton Payne
Jul 21, 2026
James (Jim) Clinton Payne, 87, passed away on July 22, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of devoted military service, unwavering dedication to his family, and a life lived with honor.
James was born on January 28, 1939, at Charleston General Hospital in Marmet, West Virginia, to Warner Payne and Oma Browning Payne. He was the...
Joseph S. Hatos, III
Jul 14, 2026
Joseph S. Hatos III
October 3, 1960 – July 14, 2026
Joseph S. Hatos III, 65, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026.
Known to family and friends as Joey, he was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School and received his Bachelors degree in Special Education from Gwynedd Mercy College.
A lifelong learner, Joey had a passion...
Marjorie A. Rice
Jul 14, 2026
Margie Rice passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Laurel Circle, Bridgewater, NJ.
Margie was born in NY, NY to Denis and Margaret Noonan on March 26, 1935 and was the oldest of eight children. Margie graduated in 1952 from St. Jean Baptiste High School in Manhattan. While she was in high school she met...
Beverly Mae VanCleef
Jul 9, 2026
Beverly Mae VanCleef, nee Kleinberg, 81, died peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Born in Bayonne to the late Alfred and Helen Kleinberg, she graduated high school and went on to work for Urban League in social work. She met and married the love of her life, Mr. Peter VanCleef, and took on his young children. Beverly became a homemaker in Little...
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