Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

Emma Mae Anthony, 97, died peacefully on July 29, 2023.

Born in Eckley, PA to the late George and Mary Ondeck, she married the late Harry Anthony and settled to Bridgewater in 1946 where they raised their family.

Mrs. Anthony was a line worker in the mail room for Forbes Newspapers...

Jul 28, 2023

John M. Manning, Jr. 64, died suddenly surrounded by the love of his family on July 28, 2023.

Born and raised in Somerville to the late John Sr. and Virginia Manning (nee Spencer), he was a graduate of Somerville High School class of 1977. He met the love of his life, Wendy Wisniewski at Pheasants...

Jul 20, 2023

Lorraine Esther Dozier, 89, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on July 20, 2023.

Born and raised in Chicago, IL to the late Battista and Theresa Pettenon (nee Conale), she met and married the late Howard Dozier and the two settled to South Plainfield, New Jersey where they raised their family.

Jul 20, 2023

Anita L. Kavanaugh, 74, of Somerville, died peacefully at home on July 20, 2023.

Born in Plainfield to the late Patsy and Marion Amato (Bogdan), Anita was raised in Piscataway and was a graduate of Piscataway High School Class of 1967.

She worked at Johns Manville, LabCorp and then IEEE, retiring...

Jul 19, 2023

Barbara Jackson Canavan, 66, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on July 19, 2023.

Born in New Brunswick to the late Harry and Elsie Jackson (nee Balis), she was raised in Franklin Township and was a graduate of Immaculata High School in Somerville. There she met the love of her life, Robert...

Jul 18, 2023

Robert C. Stewart, 76, died suddenly on July 18, 2023.

Robert C. Stewart, Jr., was born January 17, 1947, to his parents, Robert C. Stewart, Sr. and Anne Mazutis Stewart. His childhood and teen years were spent with friends and family in Union and Cranford.

As he started his career, Bob...

Jul 18, 2023

Ann Hashway, 90, died peacefully on July 18, 2023.

Born in Pawtucket, RI to the late George and Hilda Asermily (nee Nasif), she was raised in New Jersey and a graduate of Emerson High School in Union City. A longtime resident of North Bergen, she and her beloved husband Joseph settled there to raise their...

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...