Obituaries

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...

May 2, 2023

Daniel Matyola, 81, died peacefully on May 2, 2023.

Born in Somerville and raised in Manville and Bridgewater, he was a graduate of Somerville High School in 1959 with a perfect SAT score. He went on to graduate from Dartmouth College in 1963. Mr. Matyola bravely served his country in the United States Marine Corps...

Apr 18, 2023

Barbara Joan Kreutzer, 79, died peacefully on April 18, 2023.

Born in Elizabeth to the late Robert and Helen Miller, Barbara was a graduate of Rahway High School in 1962. She then attended Berkely School of Business. After school, she went on to work at Garden State Parkway Highway Authority as an administrator....

Apr 18, 2023

Ralph Anthony Amatucci, 89, died peacefully on April 18, 2023.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Amatucci (nee Anzelone), he was a graduate of Ft. Hamilton High School in Brooklyn and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army.

After...

Apr 17, 2023

William “Billy” J. Brown, 66, died peacefully on April 17, 2023.

Born in Somerville to the late William and Maryana Brown, Billy spent most of his life in New Jersey, also living in Colorado from the late 70’s to early 80’s and spending time in Orlando, Florida to attend the Marine Mechanic Institute.

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Apr 13, 2023

Ernesto B. Martinez, 86, died peacefully on April 13, 2023.

He was born in Wakas, Orion, Bataan, Philippines and completed his studies in Business Administration at Francisco College, Manila. He worked as an insurance underwriter for Investors’ Assurance Corporation before immigrating to New Jersey in 1986. He met and married the love of his life,...

Apr 11, 2023

James Phillip Paci, 98, died peacefully on April 11, 2023.

Those lucky enough to know him lovingly referred to him as “Jimmy” or “Red”.

Born September 3, 1924, to the late Joseph and Luigia Paci (nee Guccione). He was raised in New York City.

Jimmy’s life was...

Mar 26, 2023

Patricia Kalmback McNally, 81, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2023.

Patricia was born on November 7th, 1941 in Somerville, New Jersey to parents Martha (Genova) and Phillip Kalmback. She had two younger sisters, Mary Elizabeth Ferris and Phyllis Kalmback, and one younger brother, Kevin Kalmback. She was a graduate of Somerville High...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert L. Pierce, 90, died peacefully on March 25, 2023.

Born and raised in Perth Amboy to the late Ralph and Francis Pierce (nee Hamlin),. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, he went on to work for Westinghouse in the factory. There he...

Mar 23, 2023

Curtis A. Jones, 75, died on March 23, 2023.

Born in Manville to the late Charles Jr. and Allie Lee Jones (nee Johnson), he was raised in Somerville and a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1966. His high school athletic career spanned four years varsity in track and field and cross country. He...

Mar 23, 2023

Marvin Samuel Lieberman

Marvin was born on April 26, 1935, in Bronx, New York, to Abraham and Gertrude Lieberman. He grew up in Somerville, New Jersey, before moving to Hillsborough, New Jersey, where he lived for fifty years with his wife, Kathryn Fuhrer Lieberman. He later moved to Somerset, New Jersey, where he lived until...

Mar 22, 2023

Annapoorani Sarangapani, 91 died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on March 22, 2023.

Funeral services will be held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday March 25, 2023 at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, 95 Mt. Airy Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ.

Mar 20, 2023

George Louis Ziegler, 89, died peacefully on March 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Newark to the late George and Zita Ziegler, he was a graduate of Irvington High School. He then attended Rutgers University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Arts of Sciences. While in...