Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas

Gerrie Gora

Gerrie Gora

Jan 15, 2026

Geraldine Evelyn Gora

 September 23, 1944 – January 15, 2026

Geraldine Evelyn Gora (née Ropa), affectionately known as Gerrie, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, at the age of 81.

Born on September 23, 1944, Gerrie grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a degree in Education. In...

Walter E. Ezman

Walter E. Ezman

Jan 14, 2026

Walter E. Ezman, 96, died peacefully on January 14, 2026. 

A full obituary reflecting his life will appear shortly. 

Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville. 

A Prayer Service will conclude at 1:00PM

Valentino A Toulon

Valentino A Toulon

Jan 10, 2026

Valentino A. Toulon, 93, died peacefully on January 10, 2026 after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Roseau, Dominica to the late David and Louisa Toulon, Val sought out opportunities for growth and success.Val and the love of his life Elvina both emigrated from Dominica in the West Indies to England in the 1950s, where he served in the British...

Maureen Frances Heaney

Maureen Frances Heaney

Jan 9, 2026

Maureen Heaney

October 29, 1945 – January 9, 2026



Maureen Heaney, born in Queens, New York, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 80. She was a woman whose joy and light could fill any room she entered.

She was born in Queens, New York and was a graduate of The Assisium High School. Maureen went on to work...

Hue Chau

Hue Chau

Jan 3, 2026

Hue Chau, 75, of Piscataway, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026.

Born in Ben Tre, Vietnam, to the late Van Chau and Hue Xuan Quach, Hue’s life was shaped early by creativity, patience, and care. After studying in Saigon, she became a master seamstress and sewing teacher, a role through which she quietly changed lives. Her students carried her lessons...

Hector Enrique Herrera

Hector Enrique Herrera

Jan 2, 2026

Hector Enrique Herrera, 79, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2026.

Born in Apulo, Colombia on July 31, 1946, to the late Hermógenes and Isabel Herrera (née Pardo), Hector attended high school in Bogotá and completed coursework at CENA before moving to the United States at the young age of 16.

He settled with family in Orange, New Jersey, where...

John A Feist

John A Feist

Jan 1, 2026

Hillsborough resident, John A. Feist, age 73, passed away on January 1, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born in New York City on February 29, 1952, John built a long and respected career as an IT consultant. His work took him around the world, where he played a vital role in supporting complex systems for major organizations. Notably, he was part of...

Irene Dolores Bylina

Irene Dolores Bylina

Dec 17, 2025

Irene Dolores Bylina, 92, died peacefully on December 17, 2025.

Please feel free to leave condolences for her family.

Michael J. Borick

Michael J. Borick

Dec 15, 2025

Michael Joseph Borick, 80, died suddenly on December 15, 2025.

He was the nicest man. He loved his family, his mom, dad and especially his dog who was faithfully by his side as he passed. It is with nothing but a sad heart that I bring this news as anyone that knew him had nothing but the best words to say...

Andrea Moeller

Andrea Moeller

Dec 13, 2025

Andrea Moeller, 42, died peacefully on December 13, 2025.

Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina to Alejandro Sokolowski and the late Monica Radoslovich, she attended Instituto Peralta Ramos. She and her brother went on to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management.

Andrea moved to Alabama, where she had her pride and...

Donna Sue Carney

Donna Sue Carney

Dec 12, 2025

Donna Sue Carney, 79, died peacefully on December 12, 2025.

Born in York, Pennsylvania to the late Richard A. and Marion Wilt (nee Mecier), she moved at a young age to Los Angeles where she graduated from High School.

She went on to work as a telephone operator for Pacific Bell. Her ability to learn and grow led her to advance with...

Brent McLachlan

Brent McLachlan

Dec 11, 2025

BRENT McLACHLAN

August 6, 1961 - December 11, 2025

Brent McLachlan was born August 6, 1961, in Darfield, New Zealand. He grew up on a farm and there was no place to buy sweets nearby, so he and his mother and sisters began his lifelong tradition of making delicious goodies like Pavlova, cakes, cookies and slices.

Brent went to high school at Ashburton...

Laurie Anne Petersen

Laurie Anne Petersen

Dec 8, 2025

Laurie Anne Petersen (Kelly) passed away peacefully at her home in Little River, SC on Monday, December 8, 2025. Laurie was born September 24, 1961 in Summit, NJ to Jack and Bobbie Kelly. She was raised in Somerville, NJ and graduated from Somerville public schools.

Laurie graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 1983. After graduation Laurie met and fell in love and...

Ricky C. Karas

Ricky C. Karas

Dec 8, 2025

Ricky C. Karas, 63, died peacefully on December 8, 2025.

Born and raised in Paterson to the late Edward F. and Geraldine P. Karas (nee Onorato).

Mr. Karas had a passion for cars, especially antiques, and was the owner and operator of his own auto business for many years.

He met the love of his life, Mary Harriet Santos in Jersey City, and...

Anna J. Greco

Anna J. Greco

Dec 1, 2025

Anna J. Greco (nee De Muzio) died peacefully on December 1, 2025.

Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Anna graduated from West Side High School in 1942, and shortly thereafter met and fell in love with that boy from Bellville, Domenick Greco. She was his steadfast supporter throughout his station in WWII Europe, became engaged upon his return in 1945 and...

Isabel Quinones

Isabel Quinones

Nov 25, 2025

Isabel was born on November 5, 1929, in the small coastal town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. From the very beginning, she carried a spirit of strength and responsibility. As the third child—following two older brothers—and the eldest of five girls, she quickly became a guiding presence within her family. By the age of six, she was already cooking atop a...

Alma Florence Cotugno

Alma Florence Cotugno

Nov 22, 2025

Alma Florence Cotugno (nee DeMuzio), 97, died peacefully on November 22, 2025.

Born in Newark to the late Luigi and Paolina DeMuzio, Flo, as she was called by all who knew and loved her, was raised in Newark, NJ. She went on to meet the love of her life, Armand Cotugno, and the two were married in 1950. She spent most...

Samuel J Delpopolo

Samuel J Delpopolo

Nov 19, 2025

Samuel J. Delpopolo, 87 years old, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of November 19th 2025.

Sam was born in Johnstown, PA. He is survived by his cherished daughter Deborah Ann Delpopolo, his beloved siblings Anna Marie Delpopolo (Bernard) and Dominick Delpopolo (Joyce), their children Helen (Lynn) and Nicholas, his loved brother-in-law Paul Sutterlin (Anita) Paul's children and grandchildren,...

Dale Cathy Rolph

Dale Cathy Rolph

Nov 17, 2025

Dale Cathy Rolph, 66, died peacefully on November 17, 2025.

Born in Somerville, to the late Roy and Marie Rolph nee Oriente, Dale was a graduate of Somerville High School, class if 1978

Dale’s professional journey saw her flourish in various roles, including a dedicated position as a Jack LaLane in childcare, where her nurturing nature was cultivated. She applied that to...

Patricia J. Giacobello

Patricia J. Giacobello

Nov 7, 2025

Patricia J. Giacobello, 95, died peacefully on November 7, 2025.

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Giacobello, a beloved wife,mother, and grandmother married to the late James Giacobello. Born and raised in Mount Union, PA,she later moved to Newtown Square, PA, then to Branchburg, NJ, where she raised her family, and finally settled...