Obituaries

Caroline Pienta

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....

Christopher Munley

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...

James Douglas Sfisco

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...

Lane Sue Britten

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...

Richard Henry Van Ness

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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Howard John Maybin

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...

Gordon W. Ferry

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...

Patrick J. Mccarren

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...

Marcial Medina

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,...

Nancy Scafuto

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...

George Riehman

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...

James B Daley

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....

Felizardo Leoncio Bacani

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...

Caleb Mcclain

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...

Gerald "Jerry" E. Gell

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...

Gladys "Patti" King-Powell

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...

Linda Yates-Mamelok

Mar 2, 2025

Linda Yates-Mamelok, 78, died on March 2, 2025.

Born in Somerville, NJ, to the late Franklin and Marjorie Yates (née Pink), Linda grew up in Somerville and Bridgewater where she graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1964. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Barnard College, a reflection of her deep-thinking...

Glenn F. Barry

Feb 25, 2025

Glenn Francis Barry, 66 passed away February 25, 2025.

Born in Glen Ridge, NJ on July 29, 1958 to the late Donald and Eleanor Barry. He was raised in Somerville, NJ and graduated Immaculata High School in 1976. He went on to attend Seton Hall University, South Orange NJ and received his Bachelor's Degree in accounting.

Glenn was a lifelong member of...

Dennis William Herbst

Feb 20, 2025

Dennis William Herbst, died peacefully on February 20, 2025.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to the late Louis and Ethel Herbst (Gunyon), he was a graduate of Canarsie High School. Mr. Herbst went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army, serving

two tours during the...

Irene Konat

Feb 16, 2025

Irene Konat died peacefully on February 16, 2025.

She was born in Scranton, Pa. to the late John and Rose Konat and grew up in New Jersey. She attended Piscataway High School. She settled in Bridgewater and worked many years in local businesses. She enjoyed quality time with her family and friends.

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