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Obituaries
Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas
Matthew Solon Exil
Jan 21, 2022
In the peace of night, God called home Matthew Solon Exil at only 19 years old on January 17. 2022. It is an understatement to say that Matthew was a good kid. He was selfless, humble, caring, and incredibly intelligent. Born and raised in Somerville the middle child of Ernest and Venise (Frazilus), he graduated from Somerville High School...
Ruth M. Gulick
Jan 20, 2022
Ruth M. Gulick, “Ruthie”, 85, died peacefully on January 20, 2022. Born in Whitehouse to the late Raymond and Eva Gulick (nee Bolmer), she was a long-time resident of Raritan, before moving with her daughter and family to Hillsborough then Easton 22 years ago. Ruthie was a consummate caregiver and dedicated her almost twenty year career to caring...
Robert E. Gertsen "Bob"
Jan 18, 2022
Robert E. Gertsen, “Bob”, 79, of Somerville, died January 16, 2022, at RWJ University Hospital in Somerville. Born and raised in Bayonne to the late Hilmar and Ada Gertsen (nee Lathers), he went on to meet and marry his dear wife Mary Frances Muirhead in 1965. Bob and Mary Frances settled in Somerville in 1967 where they raised their...
Barbara Boyle
Jan 14, 2022
Barbara Ann Boyle died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, January 14th at the age of 89. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 8th, 1933, the daughter of Milton and Lexie Turner (Alford). Barbara graduated from Louisiana State University in the spring of 1954 and moved to Bound Brook, NJ to take a...
Jennie Koteles
Jan 9, 2022
Jennie Koteles, 95, of Bridgewater, died January 5, 2022 at Robert Wood University Hospital in Somerville. Born in Somerville to the late Stephen and Anna (Vilcek) Ewankov, she was a lifelong resident of Somerville and Bridgewater. Jennie was one of the first female chemical technicians for the former American Cycnamid in Bound Brook where she spent the entirety of her...
Raymond Ogiba
Jan 7, 2022
Raymond Ogiba, 70, of Whitehouse Station, died on January 3, 2022 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Livingston to the late Stanley and Josephine Ogiba (nee Galacka), he was raised in Bridgewater, and has resided in Whitehouse Station since 1993. Ray had a natural talent for mechanics and saw the beauty in antique motors. In...
Emily Kovac
Jan 4, 2022
Emily Kovac, 76, formerly of Raritan, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022. Graveside services will be held with a prayer on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at New Cemetery of Somerville, 192 South Bridge Street, Somerville, New Jersey.
William Edward Sapp, Sr.
Jan 3, 2022
William Edward Sapp, Sr., 85, passed away on December 30, 2021 at his home in Bridgewater. He was born in Churchill, Maryland, where he reside until he was a teenager. He moved to Ohio with his mother and brother and worked at Westinghouse until the workers went on strike. They moved back to Maryland where he met his future...
Lois M. Janovsky
Dec 26, 2021
Lois M. Janovsky, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday (Dec. 24, 2021) at her sons home in Manville. Born in New Brunswick, she lived in Somerset before moving to Bridgewater in 1966. In 2008 she moved to Hillsborough and then to Warren earlier this year. Lois worked for Ethicon, Inc. and then Devro, Inc. During her employment...
Linda Marra
Dec 21, 2021
March 6, 1951 – December 19, 2021 Bridgewater Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Linda (Parmentier) Marra died peacefully on December 19, 2021, surrounded by love in her home, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born on March 6, 1951, in Seattle, Washington, to Fred and Elizabeth (Houston) Parmentier, Linda spent her childhood living in Johannesburg, South Africa. She was...
George E. Roth Jr.
Dec 20, 2021
Bridgewater George E. Roth, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 19th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Somerville, NJ to the late Pearl and George E. Roth, Sr. He grew up in Somerville, NJ and later moved to Bridgewater where he has resided for the past 60 years. George graduated from Somerville High School and Rider...
Elizabeth Ann Beede
Dec 15, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Beede, (Betty) 77, of Flemington, passed away peacefully on December 14th, at her home surrounded by her family. Betty fought a long battle with cancer and remained humble and kind the entire time. Betty was born on September 1, 1944 to Elizabeth and Michael Ianniello. As a child Betty enjoyed playing on the swings and riding bicycles...
Crystal Lynn Sawyer
Dec 12, 2021
Crystal Lynn Sawyer, 31, of Manville NJ passed away on December 7th, 2021. She was born April 9th, 1990, to Tammy Lynn Sawyer. She is survived by her three children Carlton Smith, Dominick Kersis and Samiyah Hodges. Also surviving are her siblings Yvonne McLeish Handley, Steven Burt and Heather Kerrigan, as well as their respective spouses John Handley and...
Angela B. Laurenzi
Nov 27, 2021
Hillsborough Angela B. Laurenzi, 95, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on November 25, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 23,1926 to Daniel and Florence Cinciola, she was educated and worked as a legal secretary. However, after meeting her beloved husband, Anthony G. Laurenzi, “Tony”, of more than 60 years, she began...
Theodore "Ted" Smith
Nov 27, 2021
Theodore "Ted" Smith, 87, resident of the Bridgeway Care Center in Hillsborough passed away Thursday evening, November 25, 2021. He is reunited in eternity with his wife of 64 years, Dolores Smith who passed away in May 2020. Ted is survived by his children Ted Smith, Tom Smith, David Smith and Linda Abey and their spouses Debbie, Diana and...
Anthony R. De Jesso
Nov 26, 2021
Washington, NJ Anthony R. De Jesso 32 of Washington Borough, NJ, passed away on Monday, November 22nd after a two year battle with cancer. Anthony is survived by his loving family: Father, Joseph A. De Jesso of High Bridge, NJ Mother, Lynda S. Langston of Manchester, NJ Brother, Alexander J. De Jesso of Washington Boro, NJ Fiancée, Tonimarie Mohs...
Alan P. Hartrum
Nov 23, 2021
HARTRUM – Alan P., 57, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away on Sunday, November 21st after a long illness. Alan is survived by his sister, Linda Pasko, Easton, PA, his nephew Kyle Hartrum, former wife Jaclyn Hartrum of Lebanon, NJ, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his father and best friend Charles Hartrum, mother Jacqueline...
"Nan" Kelleher Blair
Nov 16, 2021
"Nan" Kelleher Blair of Bridgewater NJ peacefully passed away at home on Monday, November 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Nan was born December 22, 1938 in Jersey City NJ to Kathleen and Michael Kelleher. Nan was the heart and soul of her Irish Catholic family and was an accomplished Irish Step Dancer. She was most proud of...
Rosalia Digiovanni
Nov 15, 2021
Rosalia DiGiovanni, 86, of Boca Raton, FL passed away November 14, 2021. She is survived by her loving children; Vincent, Leonora Dattilo, John (Susie,) grandchildren; Dominique Dattilo, Daniela DiGiovanni and Michael DiGiovanni. Rosalia was predeceased by her beloved husband, Mario, and was married to him for 58 years. She enjoyed traveling including cruises and visiting museums. Rosalia was an...
Sonia W. Bauer
Nov 14, 2021
Sonia W. Bauer Bridgewater Sonia W. Bauer, 86, a resident of Bridgewater since 1972, died on November 14 after a brief illness. The daughter of the late Steve E. and Helen Z. Witkowski of Cromwell, Conn, Sonia attended Middletown, Conn High School (class valedictorian), graduated from Mt. Holyoke College (BA, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa), and undertook graduate...
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