Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas
Evelyn "Ebbie" Van der Veer
Jul 27, 2026
Evelyn Van der Veer, "Ebbie", 100, died peacefully at her home on July 27, 2026.
A full obituary reflecting her life will appear shortly
A memorial service will be announced for September 23, 2026.
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...
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...
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