Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ann Marie Frauenheim, a cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, entrepreneur, and beacon of our community. “Queen Ann” peacefully left us on December 16, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family.

Born in Metuchen to the late Charles “Chic” and Alice “Lollie” Nelson (nee Madigan), she was...

Dec 15, 2023

Louise Grazulewicz, 97, died peacefully on December 15, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Born in Elizabeth to the late John and Mary Prodeline, Louise attended Sacred Heart High School, before meeting her husband, the late Alexander Grazulewicz. The two were married in 1950 and settled in Elizabeth where they raised their family. She was a...

Dec 14, 2023

On Thursday, December 14, 2023, Stephanie (nee Wysocki) Maxwell died peacefully at the golden age of 100. She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband, J. Brandon (Mackie) Maxwell Jr.

She will be profoundly missed by her three loving children: daughter Helen Ribbans and husband Robert of Ringoes, NJ, son J. Brandon Maxwell III...

Dec 8, 2023

Brian J. Merkel 60, of Cranford, died in a tragic car accident on December 8, 2023, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Born on April 3, 1963, in Manhattan, New York to John P. and Lorraine P. Merkel (nee Logan), he was raised in Cranford, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Cranford High...

Dec 1, 2023

Andrew Hood, age 29, of Highland Park, New Jersey, passed unexpectedly on December 1, 2023.

Andrew was born January 13, 1994 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to his loving parents Colette and Tim. In a tender moment captured on home video that summer, his older sister Amanda said that his birth was the best thing that had...

Dec 1, 2023

Carol L. DeNero, 90, died peacefully on December 1, 2023. She was born and raised in Montclair to the late Martin and Lois Lynch (nee Copeland). Her father passed away tragically in 1940, leaving her stalwart mother to raise three children. Carol was a graduate of Montclair High School. Several years later she met the love of her life,...

Nov 28, 2023

Sally Runyon, 78, died peacefully on November 28, 2023.Born in Hackensack to the late James and Geraldine Sutphen, she was raised in Harrington Park and was a graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, where she sang in the choir and was a majorette. She went on to attend Drew University in Madison where she graduated with...

Nov 23, 2023

Kelwin Jones, 69 of Westfield, NJ passed away suddenly on November 23, 2023.

Born in Ely, England on February 8, 1954 to the late John Trevor and Joan Alice Jones (nee Winstanley). His family proudly served in the Royal Air Force, and he loved to share stories of how he and his four siblings (Carol,...

Nov 20, 2023

Matt was born January 4, 1969 to Jack and Bobbie Kelly. He was raised in Somerville, NJ and graduated from Somerville public schools.

Matt was active in Somerville youth sports and BMX racing with life-long friends.

Matt entered the University of Southern Maine and relocated to Stratham New Hampshire where he...

Nov 19, 2023

Barbara Muriel Bassi, 91, died peacefully on November 19, 2023.

Born in Mountainside to the late Fred and Violet Camp, she was raised in Scotch Plains and was a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.

She worked for an Insurance Agency after high school and was a court stenographer for a short time....

Nov 18, 2023

Patricia E. (Ionato) Hilling, age 76, of Lakeville, Pa passed away on Saturday, November 18,2023 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset in Somerville, N.J.

Pat was born in Englewood, N.J on October 21, 1947, to the late Edward and Julia (Waskiewicz) Ionato. Pat grew up in Fort Lee, N.J. and attended Fort Lee High School...

Nov 17, 2023

Catherine Roberta Allen, nee Terris, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on November 17, 2023.

Born in Somerville to the late Metro and Catherine Terris (nee Manning), she was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1977.

Catherine met the love of her life, Tim Allen in 1979 and...

Nov 4, 2023

Steven Carrano, 63, died suddenly on November 4, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Carmine J. and Bernadetta Carrano, he was

raised in Plainfield, where he graduated from Plainfield High School. Steven had a

lifelong mechanical inclination, starting at the age of 14 when he started working at...

Oct 31, 2023

William Charles Hoesly, 77, died on October 31, 2023.

Born in Orange, NJ to the late Albert and Lynda Hoesly (nee Cooper), he was raised on Division Avenue in Summit and was a graduate of Summit High School. Mr. Hoesly proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he was honorably discharged...

Oct 29, 2023

ELIZABETH A GRILL OBITUARY

Elizabeth Anne Grill, age 83, died on October 29,2023, in New York City following a long illness. The daughter of James (aka Chip) Grill and Mary Brown Grill, both deceased. She is predeceased by her brother-in-law, Jeff Minton. She is survived by her sister, Marjorie (Grill) Minton...

Oct 28, 2023

Susan Kneafsey, 83, died peacefully on October 28, 2023.

Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and raised in Asbury by the late Herman and Helene Grefe (née Haas), she was a graduate of North Hunterdon High School in 1958. She attended college at Rowan University, formerly known as Glassboro State College, also in New Jersey, where...

Oct 18, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Erica Marwa Marie, who left us on October 18, 2023. She was 34 years young.

The brightest light and shining star, Erica Marwa was the most unique and remarkable individual who touched the lives of all who had the privilege...

Oct 17, 2023

James Michael McGrady, “Jim”, 63, died on October 17, 2023. Born in West Orange to the late James and Lois McGrady, he was raised in Manalapan where he graduated high school. Jim spent some time working before deciding to attend Montclair State University.

While working at the former Savannah’s Restaurant in Rutherford, he met the...

Oct 12, 2023

Harry Jacob Levy, Jr., 91, died peacefully on October 12, 2023.

Born in Bronx, NY to the late Harry J. Sr. and Mary Levy (nee Dietrich), he was raised with his grandparents, Moise and Grace Levy in Voorheesville, NY. He graduated from Voorheesville High School. Harry then went on to serve his country in the...

Oct 7, 2023

James J. Richelo, Jr., 63, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by love on October 7, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Springfield to James J. Sr. and Eleanor Richelo, he was a graduate of Johnathan Dayton High School class of 1978 where he developed a love of the golden era of...