Obituaries

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....

Apr 22, 2025

Christopher Munley, 70, died peacefully on April 22, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family.

Chris Munley was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and spent most of his life in Raritan and Somerville, New Jersey, where his presence left an indelible mark on the community he loved and served.

A master...

Apr 22, 2025

James Douglas Sfisco, 64, of Somerville, NJ, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 22, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Somerville, James was a proud product of the community he adored. Born and raised in town, he graduated from Somerville High School in 1978, where he made a name for himself as a...

Apr 17, 2025

Lane Sue Britten, nee Le Vine, 67, died peacefully on April 17, 2025 surrounded by the love of her Husband and Daughter.

Born in Paterson and raised in Fairlawn, she went to live in Key West Florida, where she graduated high school. Lane was a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelors in...

Apr 14, 2025

Richard Henry Van Ness, 62, died on April 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Somerville to Harry and Claretha (Robinson) Van Ness where he remained a lifelong resident.

Richard worked for Somerset County Roads and Bridge Division, and after 29 years of service retired in November of 2024.

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Apr 8, 2025

Howard John Maybin, 71, died peacefully with family by his side, on April 8, 2025.

Born in Jersey City to the late Howard “Buddy” and Bridget “Biddy” Maybin (nee Kelly), he grew up in Middlesex and then North Plainfield, where he attended North Plainfield High School. While in high school, he worked at a local...

Mar 28, 2025

Gordon W. Ferry, 68, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in New Brunswick to the late William and Elfrida Ferry, Gordon grew up in East Brunswick and graduated from East Brunswick High School. He then attended Teterboro School of Aeronautics before proudly serving his...

Mar 27, 2025

Patrick J. McCarren, 90, died on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, he was the son of the late Patrick and Anna McCarren (née Karpinsky). A proud graduate of the Class of 1953, Patrick enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving two years before being honorably...

Mar 24, 2025

Marcial Medina, 78, died on March 24, 2025.

Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to the late Emiliano and Cleofe Medina (Cabrera), Marcial grew up in New York City, where he graduated from high school in 1965. Immediately after, he answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army. Following basic training,...

Mar 24, 2025

Nancy Scafuto, (nee’ Blaine), 68, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 with surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Newark, NJ to the late Clifford and June Blaine (nee’ Christmann), she was a graduate of Watchung Hills High School class of 1974. There she was in the High School Band and played...

Mar 16, 2025

George Riehman, 84, died on March 16, 2025.

Born in Bound Brook to the late Hugo and Katherine Riehman (nee Schofield), a lifelong resident of Somerville, NJ, George graduated from St. Peter's High School in New Brunswick in 1958. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962 and continued his...

Mar 15, 2025

James B. Daley, 89, died peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on March 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

James/Jim, or Jimbo to many, was born in and grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was born to Frank J. and Mary Ellen Ludford Daley and was the second youngest of nine children....

Mar 15, 2025

Felizardo Leoncio Bacani, 82, died peacefully on March 15, 2025.

Born in Province of Pampanga, Philippines, to the late Victorino and Rosario Leoncio Bacani, he went on to receive his degree in accounting from Far Eastern University. He met the love of his life, Judith Cristobal Ababa and the two were married and the two...

Mar 4, 2025

Caleb McClain, 22, died suddenly on March 4, 2025.

Born in Muncie, Indiana, he was raised in Florida. Growing up, Caleb always enjoyed the outdoors and was known for his sense of humor. The “boys will be boys” rules applied to him where the fine line of getting into trouble and having fun was always...

Mar 3, 2025

Gerald E. "Jerry" Gell, 91, went home to Jesus, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion to his family, friends, and passion for sports.

Born in Rochester, NY, Jerry moved to Syracuse as a baby and spent most of his life there before retiring. He attended Eastwood High School, where he was a...

Mar 2, 2025

Gladys "Patti" King-Powell, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Edward and Gladys King (née Hatcher), Patti moved to Roselle, NJ, at a young age and graduated from Abraham Clark High School in 1961. In 1963, she met the love of her...