Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas

Steven Carrano

Steven Carrano

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...

William Charles Hoesly

William Charles Hoesly

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...

Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Grill

Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Grill

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...

Susan Kneafsey

Susan Kneafsey

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...

Erica Marwa Marie

Erica Marwa Marie

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...

James "Jim" M. Mcgrady

James "Jim" M. Mcgrady

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...

Harry Jacob Levy, Jr.

Harry Jacob Levy, Jr.

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...

James J. Richelo, Jr.

James J. Richelo, Jr.

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...

Bette Ann Overk

Bette Ann Overk

Oct 4, 2023

Bette Ann Overk, née Case, 71, died on October 4, 2023.

Born and raised in Somerville to the late Joseph T. and Evelyn Case (née Lewis) she was a graduate of Somerville High School. She went on to marry the late Michael Overk and settle in Somerville where they raised their family.

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Richard James Gilbertson, Jr.

Richard James Gilbertson, Jr.

Oct 3, 2023

Richard James Gilbertson, Jr. (known as “Gil” to most)., 83, died peacefully on October 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in 1940, as the only child of Richard Sr. (a.k.a. Jim) and Helen Gilbertson (nee Froat) of Garwood, NJ, he grew up surrounded by his many aunts and uncles.

After graduating...

Pamela L. Stenger

Pamela L. Stenger

Oct 2, 2023

Pamela L. Stenger, 78, died peacefully on October 2, 2023.

Born and raised in Somerville to the late Joseph and Evelyn Case (nee Lewis), she attended Somerville High School.

Pamela went on to marry the late William J. Stenger and work for Baker and Taylor Publications in Somerville for twenty-five years....

Jose "Beto" A. Carcamo

Jose "Beto" A. Carcamo

Sep 29, 2023

Jose A. Carcamo, “Beto” 65, died peacefully on September 29, 2023.

Born in Albornoz, Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador to Isabel Carcamo and Santos Joya, he immigrated to New Jersey in 1980. He married his beloved wife Anabela Boucha, and they resided in Elizabeth where they raised their family. Mr. Carcamo was...

Margaret M. Mcardle

Margaret M. Mcardle

Sep 21, 2023

Margaret Marie McArdle, 81, died peacefully on September 21, 2023.

Margaret was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ to the late Martin and Margaret Johanesen (nee Skelley). It was there that she met the father of her children, the late Frank McArdle, and the two resided until moving to North Plainfield in 1966 to...

Elizabeth  L. Zagari

Elizabeth L. Zagari

Sep 17, 2023

Elizabeth L. Zagari, 83, died peacefully on September 17, 2023.

Born and raised in Somerville, NJ to the late Henry and Esther Sixt (nee Revere). She was a graduate of Somerville High School. Elizabeth went on to marry the love of her life, Joseph Zagari, and the two settled in Somerville where they raised their...

Carroll Lloyd Wilson

Carroll Lloyd Wilson

Sep 14, 2023

Carroll Lloyd Wilson, 86, died peacefully on September 14, 2023.

Born in Manchester, Jamaica, to the late James Forest and Ivy Mullins Wilson, his family moved to Portland, Maine where he was a graduate of Portland High School. Mr. Wilson went on to graduate from the University of Maine. Following graduation, he moved to Brooklyn,...

William "Bill" J. Campbell

William "Bill" J. Campbell

Sep 8, 2023

William J. Campbell, 86, died peacefully on September 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving children.

Born and raised in Washington Heights, New York to Irish immigrants James and Grace Campbell (nee Gallagher), Bill cultivated lifelong friendships with his crew from “The Heights”. A gifted student and baseball player, he attended Incarnation grammar school and went...

James Fucci

James Fucci

Sep 8, 2023

James Fucci, 2, died unexpectedly on September 8, 2023.

James was a lifelong resident of Manville, NJ. He died suddenly after an almost 3 year battle with hydrocephalus.

He is survived by his parents Diane (Cote) and Vincent Fucci of Manville, maternal grandparents Janet and Peter Cote of Mt. Laurel, NJ,...

Betty Montville

Betty Montville

Sep 7, 2023

Betty Jane Montville, 99, died peacefully at home on September 7, 2023.

Born in Pittston, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Elizabeth Para, nee Kowalchek, she was a coal miner’s daughter and the youngest of nine children. She resided in Port Blanchard with her family where she was a graduate of Jenkins High School.

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Kevin Charles Walter

Kevin Charles Walter

Aug 26, 2023

Kevin Charles Walter entered eternal rest under hospice care on August 26, 2023 in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Born in Somerville, NJ in 1955, Kevin enjoyed cooking and was considered a culinary expert. He loved traveling the world and cross-country trips with his friends and his beloved Brittany Spaniel, Toby. He loved to wine & dine...

Carmela Libero

Carmela Libero

Aug 24, 2023

On August 24, 2023 Carmela Libero (Carmela Caterina Cattafi) passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 96 ½ years old. Carmela was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. She considered her family a great blessing and loved them with all her heart and soul. Carmela was also a woman of incredible faith who deeply loved...