Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Richard W. Tekin, “Bob”, 88, died peacefully on July 18, 2023.

Born in Bayonne to the late John Frances Tekin and Catherine Horgan, he grew up in Jersey City, and moved to North Arlington in his early teens. He was a graduate of Queen of Peace High School, class of 1953, where he met the...

Jul 13, 2023

Ranald Cavanaugh Brown, 87, died peacefully on July 13, 2023.

Born in St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick to the late Cavanaugh Eckert Brown and Genevieve Brown, life came full circle as his twin granddaughters were born in the same hospital fifty-two years later.

He was a graduate of Metuchen High...

Jul 12, 2023

Marian Crane, 91, died peacefully on July 12, 2023.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Jessie Vasile (nee Richardson), she was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School.

Marian raised her family in Brooklyn, and settled to New Jersey in 1973, moving with her husband, Howard Crane...

Jul 7, 2023

Thomas Earl Christie, 72, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2023. He was born in Phillipsburg to the late Harold and Joyce Christie (Hawke) and spent most of his childhood in Hunterdon County. After working for a few companies, Thomas found his home at Champion Tire in Ringoes, NJ. There, he dedicated almost 30 years to working on a...

Jul 2, 2023

Helen M. Knapp, 94, of Somerville, died peacefully on July 2, 2023.

Born and raised in Shenandoah, PA to the late Felix and Catherine McCullough (nee Saroka) she was a graduate of Shenandoah High School. She went on to meet the love of her life, Joseph Knapp, in downtown Shenandoah.The two were married on May...

Jun 20, 2023

Robert J. Falvey, “Bob”, died peacefully on June 20, 2023.

Born and raised in The Bronx, New York to the late Leo and Helen Falvey (nee Kelly), he graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School and  went on to do his undergraduate studies at St. John's University in Queens, before receiving his Master’s Degree from Seton...

Jun 16, 2023

Herbert J. Buhl, 92, died peacefully on June 16, 2023.

Born in Newark, he was raised in Irvington and attended Irvington Public Schools. He then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army for four years, during the Korean War. He worked for Mennen Corporation in Morris Plains where he met...

Jun 8, 2023

Richard Connelly Gallagher, 75, died peacefully with his family by his side on June 8, 2023.

Born in the Bronx, New York to the late Edward and Joan Gallagher (nee McCarthy) and raised in Scotch Plains, he was a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Mr. Gallagher went on to proudly serve his country in...

Jun 7, 2023

Lucinda “Cindy” A. O’Keefe, nee Tronziger, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023.

Cindy was Born in Augusta, Maine to Michael Sr. and Barbara Ann Tronziger (nee Bernhardt), the family settled in Somerville, NJ where Cindy was a graduate of Somerville High School. She went on to work for the family’s restaurant, The North Branch...

Jun 5, 2023

Mary Ann Lella, 67, died peacefully on June 5, 2023.

Born in Manhattan, New York to the late Charles and Ann Bolger (nee Dunphy), they settled to Middletown where Mary Ann graduated from Middletown High School North.

While commuting to work as an executive assistant in New York City, she met Anthony Lella,...

May 31, 2023

Geraldine Gold, 83, died peacefully on May 31, 2023.

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Charles and Margaret Smith, (nee Schabel).

She had a love for cats, and adored her dog, Rachel. Geraldine enjoyed the beach and taking trips to the Jersey Shore with her family.

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May 31, 2023

George William Powell, 87, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023.

Born and raised in Harrellsville, North Carolina to the late James and Dolly Powell (nee Harrell), he was a graduate of Calvin S. Brown High School. In 1954 he went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean...

May 23, 2023

Jacqueline Ann Joy “Jackie” Frey, 53, of Manville, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness, with her devoted husband and loving friends by her side. She was welcomed “home” by the people and animals who had gone before her.

Jackie was a graduate of Manville High School and a lifelong Manville resident. She...

May 21, 2023

BRIDGEWATER- Annunziata “Nancy” (Foti) Dotta, 87, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Nancy was born on September 5, 1935, to the late Nicola and Teresa Foti and raised in S. Onofrio, Calabria, Italy.

Nancy married the love of her life, Joseph Dotta, in 1970 at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church....

May 18, 2023

Barbara Jane Allena Kladivko, 94, died peacefully at her home on May 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Somerville August 31, 1928, to the late Paul and Pauline Allena. She was a graduate of Somerville High School Class of 1946. Barbara worked for Johns Manville as a secretary where she met her...

May 18, 2023

Anne Cecilia Engelhardt,82, died on May 18, 2023.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, to the late John and Mary Doherty (nee McGonigle), she graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Elizabeth, NJ, in 1958 where she was a cheerleader and a member of the glee club. She met the love of her life, Walter H. Engelhardt, Jr....

May 17, 2023

Our beloved Victor F. Garcia-Calla, 81, was called to the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital at Somerville, NJ.

Victor was born on May 27, 1941, in Lima, Peru. He was the third child to parents Victor F. Garcia and Pilar Calla Arce. He played football in his youth...

May 13, 2023

Yolanda A. Giuliano, 96, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 13, 2023.

Born in Newark to the late Dominick and Julia Griesi, she was raised in Newark and worked to help support her family.

She met the love of her life, the late Michael Giuliano, while...

May 5, 2023

Stephen William Forktus, 92, of Raritan, died peacefully on May 5, 2023.

Born in Kulpmont, PA to the late Stephen and Agnes Forktus, he was raised in Mt. Carmel, PA where he graduated High School in 1949. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and...

May 3, 2023

Signa Ann Cook, 63, died peacefully on May 3, 2023.

Born in Carlisle, PA to the late Lee and Helena McAlister, Signa was a graduate of Carlisle High School in 1977.

While they were both residing in Carlisle, Gary Cook went into a Hardee’s after his shift as a radio announcer. It was...