Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas
Beverly Mae VanCleef
Jul 9, 2026
Beverly Mae VanCleef, nee Kleinburg, 81, died peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Born in Bayonne to the late Alfred and Helen Kleinburg, 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...
Robert Richard Hellwig
Jul 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” Hellwig passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. Bob lived a life guided by family, friendship, and humor. He believed that life was shaped by a series of events, each impacting us in profound ways.
Bob began his life’s journey in Oak Park, Illinois, on June 1, 1943, but spent most of his formative years in Indianapolis, Indiana. There...
Lindsay Trembulak
Jul 6, 2026
Lindsay Trembulak passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2026. She was 40 years old.
Born and raised in Montclair, Lindsay graduated in 2004 from Montclair High School where she was a member of the Civics and Government Institute and a proud member of MHS’ first crew team. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree...
Jennifer Marie Yingst
Jul 4, 2026
Jennifer Marie Yingst, 51, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.
Born and raised in Somerville, Jennifer was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Valerie Yingst (née Reznak). She graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1993 before attending Johnson & Wales University, where she studied Hospitality.
Jennifer dedicated more than twenty-five years to the hospitality industry, where...
Thomas James O'Keefe
Jul 2, 2026
Thomas James O’Keefe, 42, lost his life on July 2, 2026 after a courageous and exhausting battle with advanced Lyme disease and his struggle with the overwhelming grief in the death of his beloved brother, Robert O’Keefe, Jr.
Born in Somerville he grew up in Bridgewater and attended Bridgewater Raritan High School.
He went on to earn a certificate in Construction Technology...
Caleb Richards
Jul 1, 2026
Caleb Richards, 16, unexpectedly passed away on July 1, 2026.
Born in Somerville, Caleb was a student at Somerville High School where he was going to enter his junior year.
Caleb was survived by his parents Jamie and DJ Richards, his older brother Elijah Richards of Vineland NJ, grandparents Nancy and Jim Blair of Sellersville, PA, Norma Richards of Warminster, PA, and...
Marta Rueda
Jul 1, 2026
Marta De La Torre Rueda, 92, died peacefully on July 1, 2026.
She was born in Santiago De Las Vegas, Cuba, on June 1, 1934 to Roberto De La Torre and Otilia Alvarez. Her parents had met while working at a cigar factory in Cuba (Roberto eventually became the Reader for the factory). The middle of three sisters, Marta loved school,...
Pedro Ortega
Jun 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Pedro Ortega
Some people leave footprints; others leave a path for those who follow.
Pedro Ortega was one of those extraordinary men whose life touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born in San Marcos, Santa Bárbara, Honduras, Pedro entered the presence of the Lord on June 28 in New Jersey, surrounded by the love of his...
Sophie Barszczewski
Jun 25, 2026
Sophie A. Barszczewski, 100, died peacefully on June 25, 2026.
Born and raised in Newark to the late Joseph and Anna Kilian (nee Boronski), she was a graduate of East Side High School, Newark. She met the love of her life, Peter Barszczewski, and the two were married on October 1, 1949, and began their life together.
Sophie worked as an administrative...
Marie Travis
Jun 23, 2026
Marie Travis, 62, died peacefully after a long illness on June 23, 2026.
Surviving are her loving sister, Colleen Mamone, her dear father Paul Mann, her adored God Children/ nephew and niece, Raymond Mamone and Brianna Mamone, her dear aunts Effie Beavers and Edna Gambino, as well as her many cherished cousins and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her...
Eleanore M. Zito
Jun 20, 2026
Eleanore M. Zito, 88 peacefully entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 20, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in New York City and attended Cathedral High School. Eleanore then attended St. Joseph's School of Practical Nursing in Yonkers, NY and worked as a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Yonkers, NY prior to marrying in 1958.
After moving to...
Steven Ostaszewski
Jun 20, 2026
Steven Ostaszewski, 61, died peacefully at home on June 20, 2026.
Born in Trenton to the late Walter Frank and Helen Casimira Ostaszewski, he was raised in Ewing where he attended St. Hedwig Grammer School. Steven went on to graduate from Notre Dame High School and attended Smith and Solomon Transportation Institute where he obtained his Commercial Drivers License.
Steven worked in...
Christine M. Redman
Jun 18, 2026
Christine M. Redman, 79, died peacefully on June 18, 2026.
Born in Queens, New York, to the late William Albert and Frances Marie Redman, nee Daly, she was raised in Long Island, and went on to obtain her PhD. She dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge.
Christine channeled her expertise into a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical industry, working for...
Vera Ann Manara
Jun 17, 2026
Vera Ann Manara, 99, died peacefully at home on June 17, 2026. Born and raised in Somerville to the late Rudolph and Clarise Kugler (nee Pfiefer), she grew up fast, losing her father at fifteen years old. Consequently, Vera was thrown into the adult world, caring for her three younger brothers, Rudolph, Victor, and Vincent, as her mother transitioned into...
Ann Mary Woods
Jun 14, 2026
Ann Mary Woods, 93, died peacefully on June 14, 2026.
Born and raised in Elmira, NY, the only child of Henry and Mary Ann Lynaugh (nee McMahon), she went on to graduate from Nursing School and served her residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Ithaca, New York. She met the love of her life Timothy C. “Ted” Woods on a blind...
John D. Sylvester
Jun 9, 2026
John D. Sylvester, Jr., 82, died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on June 9, 2026.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John, Sr. and Beatrice Sylvester (nee Dollinger), their family moved to Virginia where he attended Washington Lee High School. He then went to obtain his Associate Degree from the University of Virginia. In 1961 John went...
Christine C. Schueler
Jun 5, 2026
Christine Schueler, “Chrissy” 54, passed away due to complications from late stage lung cancer on June 5, 2026.
Born on March 9, 1972 in Freehold, NJ to the late Patricia Ann (nee Klein) and Conrad “Butch” Schueler, she was raised in Farmingdale, NJ and graduated from Freehold Regional High School in the Class of 1992. Chrissy went on to work at...
Mary "Sue" Reh
May 30, 2026
Mary Elann Reh (McLaughlin), "Sue" 88, died peacefully on May 30, 2026, after a three year battle with dementia
Born on June 10, 1937 in Pittston, PA, she graduated from Pittston Area High School and went on to graduate from Pittston Nursing School.She met Vince at a party in Plainfield, NJ, despite the fact that they were raised 15 minutes apart...
Wesley J. Zapotochna
May 22, 2026
Wesley L. Zapotochna, 72, died peacefully on May 22, 2026.
Born and raised in Roselle Park to the late John and Madeline Zapotochna, nee Pfarrer, Wesley went on to become a mechanic. He had a skill set that carried him into retirement and had the ability to work for himself. He and his brother Bill shared in their craft and spent...
Elizabeth Banick
May 16, 2026
Elizabeth Banick, nee McDonnell, 94, died peacefully on May 16, 2026.
Born in Scranton, PA to the late James and Elizabeth McDonnell (nee Ratchford), she was a graduate of St. Ann's Monastery High School in Scranton.
She met the love of her life, Dr. William Banick, after being introduced by friends at a high school football game. The two were married in...
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