Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas
Christopher Jon Allena
Oct 22, 2026
Christopher Jon Allena, 71, died peacefully on October 22, 2026.
A full obituary reflecting his life will appear shortly.
Visitation and Funeral Mass details will be updated shortly.
Ronald J. Czajkowski
Oct 18, 2026
Ronald J. Czajkowski, 78,
Journalist, Teacher, Father, Poppy
Ronald Czajkowski, 78, of Somerville died Monday, October 19, 2026 after a long illness. A devoted father first and friend to many, his career spanned five decades and saw him enjoy a life's work as a newsman, high school teacher and a vice president for a statewide trade association.
Born in Somerville in 1948 to...
Matthew Michael O'Neill
Oct 15, 2026
Matthew Michael Oneill, 46, died peacefully on October 15, 2026.
A full obituary reflecting his life will appear shortly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be announced in the near future.
Maria Jozelle Silvestre Acampado
Oct 11, 2026
Maria Jozelle Silvestre Acampado, 43, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on October 11, 2026.
Born in Manila, Philippines, she became "Ate Joy" shortly after turning one year old, and the Acampado family came to New Jersey when she was seven years old. They lived in Sayreville before settling in Bridgewater where Jozelle was a graduate of Bridgewater...
Wanda Archer Warren
Oct 8, 2026
Wanda Mae Warren, nee Archer, died peacefully on October 8, 2026.
Born in Laurelville, Ohio to the late Joseph Lee and Edna Mae Archer (nee McClelland), she obtained her undergraduate degree at Ohio University on scholarship, and went on to receive her M.S. degree from Ohio State in Foods and Nutrition. While working as a hospital dietitian, she met and married...
Leona Pauline Easley
Oct 1, 2026
Leona Pauline Easley, 83, died October 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side.
Please leave a remembrance of Leona or a condolence for her family.
Private interment is under the direction of Cusick Funeral Home, Somerville.
Edward Regan
Sep 28, 2026
Edward Regan, 90 ,died peacefully on September 28, 2026.
Please leave a remembrance or condolence for his family.
Jeannie M. Malinowski
Sep 24, 2026
Jeannie M. Pintor, Malinowski, 52, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born and raised in Somerville, New Jersey, Jeannie was a proud graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1990. She was a hardworking woman who dedicated herself to her family, her community, and the people she loved. Jeannie began her career with...
Peter Maxwell
Sep 21, 2026
Peter Maxwell, 68, died peacefully on September 21, 2026.
Born in Plainfield to the late J. Donald and Joan Maxwell (nee Davis), he was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School.
Peter was an intricate part of his family business operating Ye Olde York Inn. He moved to Florida where he worked for Granger as a Warehouse Manager.
Peter...
Theresa Winslow
Sep 17, 2026
It is with sadness that we share the passing of Theresa (Guadagno) Winslow, 93, of Bridgewater, NJ, and formerly of Vineland, NJ, on September 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Born at home in 1933 in Bound Brook, NJ, to Vito and Jaconda (Pivirotto) Guadagno, she was a first generation Italian-American. The family moved to Vineland when she was a...
Virginia Mae Wicks
Sep 11, 2026
Virginia Mae Wicks, 90, died peacefully on September 11, 2026.
Born in Hillside, New Jersey to the late Stephen and Genevieve Martinkovic, she went on to graduate from Springfield High School and work for New Jersey Bell. Virginia met the love of her life, Donald Wicks, and the two were married in 1953. They settled to Millington before raising their family...
Rosemary Cubero Castro
Sep 8, 2026
Rosemary Cubero Castro, 55, passed surrounded by the love of her family on September 8, 2026.
Born on September 9, 1970 in Alajuela to the late Manuel Cabero and Julia Castro, she was the youngest of thirteen children, making their family complete. She was cherished and protected by her siblings, something that was kept throughout their lives. She went on with...
Jerry Grant Caden
Sep 6, 2026
Jerry Grant Caden, 83, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, with his loving daughter by his side.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Jerry and Martha E. Caden (née Brundage), he was a graduate of Somerville High School. Mr. Caden went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University in Virginia before receiving his MBA in...
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 Curtis
April 1, 1959 – September 2, 2026
Rose Curtis, 67, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 2, 2026.
Rose was born on April 1, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey, to Joseph and Geraldine Gomez. She graduated from East Side High School in Newark. On October 20, 1984, Rose married Walter Curtis at St. Stephen’s Church...
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...
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