Obituaries

Aug 14, 2025

Martin L. Koy, 80, died peacefully on August 14, 2025.

Born in Perth Amboy to the late Stephen and Elizabeth Koy, nee Grossman, he was raised in Lawrence Harbor and graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1963. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army being honorably discharged...

Aug 11, 2025

Patricia Ann La Gattuta Lazor

(February 3, 1936–August 11, 2025)

Patricia Lazor (Pat, Mom, Grandma, Nana Pat, Gigi), age 89, passed away peacefully on August 11th at her home in Far Hills, NJ, surrounded by her children and flowers.

Pat graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 1957 with a...

Aug 3, 2025

Francis John Quinn, 77, died peacefully on August 3, 2025.

The family wishes to offer the public time to pay their respects to Deacon Frank Quinn on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00PM at The Church of The Immaculate Conception, 35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Jul 17, 2025

Walter Robert Leon, aged 74, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to the late Honorio and Rosa Leon (Izurieta), Walter moved to the United States at the age of 17, initially settling in Brooklyn. He later relocated to Queens, where he reunited with his childhood...

Jul 16, 2025

Joseph M. Zagari, 89, died peacefully on July 16, 2025.

Born and raised in Somerville to the late James and Concetta Zagari (nee Federico), he was a graduate of Somerville High School.

Mr. Zagari met the love of his life Elizabeth Sixt and were married in 1959. They settled on West...

Jul 15, 2025

Robert J. Burger, 84, died peacefully on July 15, 2025. Robert Joseph Burger was born in East Orange, New Jersey on October 11, 1940, to parents Harold Burger and Catherine Louise Burger (nee Vasallo). Robert graduated from Clifford J. Scott High School in East Orange in 1958. Bob, as he was known to those close to him, married Claire R....

Jul 13, 2025

Victor J. Bauer, PhD

Dr. Victor J. Bauer, 90, a resident of Bridgewater since 1972, died on July 13, 2025.

The son of the late Victor and Ottilie Bauer of White Plains and Lake Secor, NY, he graduated from White Plains High School, was a scholarship student at MIT (SB, Theta...

Jul 13, 2025

Robert Thomas Frucci, Jr., 39, died on July 13, 2025.

Born and raised in Belleville, New Jersey to the late Jeanne “Sue” Marino and Robert Sr., he was a lifelong Belleville resident graduating from Belleville High School in 2004.

Rob may have been an only child, but had enough friends and cousins that he was never alone. His mother moved them back...

Jul 7, 2025

Margaret Miller, age 97, died at home.

She was born in Woodbridge, NJ, the daughter of John and Caroline McGowan. She was raised in Elizabeth, then resided in Edison for 31 years and then Toms River for 20 years before moving to Somerville.

For many years, she was a secretary and...

Jul 6, 2025

Malcolm D. Forrester III (“Mal”) of Whitehouse Station, NJ passed away on July 6, 2025.

Born and raised in Elizabeth, the first born of six to the late Malcolm D. Jr. and Winifred Forrester, nee Grall, he graduated from Seton Hall Prep in 1955. During his high school career, he wrestled for the Elizabeth YMCA...

Jul 2, 2025

Alice Maria Iglesia passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated professional, she leaves behind a legacy defined by the quiet strength, joy, and resilience with which she lived every day.

Born on November 23, 1928, in...

Jun 27, 2025

Karen Magliaro, 74, died peacefully on June 27, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with heart complications.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Joseph Chubb and Lucille Chubb Vecci, Karen was raised in Raritan, NJ, where she graduated from high school in 1968.

She built a successful career in...

Jun 8, 2025

Kathleen Lynn Phillips, 72, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 8, 2025, a day shy of her 73rd birthday.

Born and raised in Somerville to the late George and Clara Albright nee Horner, she was a graduate of Somerville High School before going on to attend Muhlenberg Nursing School.

Jun 7, 2025

John Burr, 77, of Dunellen, NJ passed away on Saturday, June 7th, 2025.

John was born in the Bronx, New York on December 22nd, 1947, to Alfred and Miriam Burr. He was the third of seven children. He is survived by Kathy Burr, and his son Jason Burr. He was predeceased by a younger son Joshua Burr. He is...

Jun 1, 2025

Robert “Bob” Koster, 84, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025.

Born in Queens, NY to the late Alrich and Elizabeth Koster (née Mulligan), Bob was raised in Elmont and graduated from Sewanhaka Central High School. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. Upon his honorable discharge, Bob began...

May 30, 2025

Madeline Anne Etzold, 86, died peacefully on May 30, 2025.

Born in Plainfield to the late Stephen and Evelyn Tripka, she was raised in Garwood and was a graduate of Johnathan Dayton Regional High School.

She went on to work for Merck as an Administrative Associate and stayed with the company...

May 22, 2025

Dr. Alisia Duma, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born in Zhashkiv, Ukraine, to the late Eva Dombrovska and Stanislav Kotovich, Alisia lived a life guided by intellect, purpose, and deep family devotion. She earned her master’s in science degree from Kyiv State University...

May 10, 2025

Dolores B. Sartin, née Atkinson, died peacefully on May 10, 2025.

Born in Plains, PA to the late Joseph and Mary Atkinson, née Romanchick, she was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Plains PA, class of 1946. Dolores (Dorie) grew up working at her uncle’s pharmacy in town where she met a local boy,...

May 9, 2025

Richard G. Bello, 62, passed away on May 9, 2025.

Born and raised in Jersey City and son of the late Richard and Anna Bello. He was a graduate of Marist High School in Bayonne, finishing in the top 10% of his class. Richard went on to get his undergraduate degree in Economics from Rutgers...

Apr 23, 2025

Caroline Pienta, 96, died on April 23, 2025. A lifelong lover of family, the outdoors, books, and her hometown teams, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and unforgettable memories.

She was born in North Tonawanda, New York but eventually moved to New Jersey and graduated from Lodi High School in 1947....