Obituaries

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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Maria Amparo Valenzuela

Feb 15, 2025

Maria Amparo Valenzuela, 87, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025.

Born in Guatemala, she moved to the United States in 1973. Maria initially settled in New York with Clare and her family, where she lived for many years before relocating to New Jersey in the early 2000s to be closer to the children. She...

Antoinette C. Knopf

Feb 14, 2025

Antoinette C. Knopf, nee Stashak, 86, died peacefully on February 14, 2025.

Antoinette C. Knopf, a loving wife, sister, aunt, cousin and dear friend, passed away at the age of 86. Born in Bound Brook, New Jersey, to the late Joseph and Antoinette Stashak, she lived a life filled with love, creativity, and joy. A...

John J. Cornyn

Feb 14, 2025

John J. Cornyn, 91, entered eternal life on February 14, 2025.

John was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Patrick and Bridget Cornyn, nee McGorty (formerly of County Leitrim, Ireland). The youngest of three boys, John attended Catholic schools and served as an altar boy. His love of the outdoors began...

William Thomas Lakas

Jan 31, 2025

William Thomas Lakas, 99, died peacefully on January 31, 2025.

William Thomas Lakas was born in Brighton, MA to the late Thomas and Cleopatara Katsoulakos. As a young man he moved with his family to New Jersey where William graduated from Central High School. After high school without hesitation he enlisted in the United States...

Joyce A. Biringer

Jan 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joyce A. Biringer

Joyce A. Biringer, 78, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, to the late George Joseph and Susan Margaret Biringer (née Tilger), Joyce was a proud graduate of Chadsey High School.

Joyce faced early hardships, losing her father...

Eleanor B. Richelo

Jan 19, 2025

Eleanor B. Richelo (née Buser) 90, died peacefully on January 19, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories. Born in East Orange, NJ, to the late Arthur and Roberta Buser (née Holmes), Eleanor grew up in Berkeley Heights, where she attended Jonathan Dayton High School. It was there she met her high school sweetheart and...

Richard "Dick" U. Niedt

Jan 17, 2025

Richard U. ”Dick” Niedt died peacefully on January 17, 2025 at his home in Hillsborough Township, N.J. He was 93.

Born in Trenton, N.J. to the late Constantine and Katherine Niedt (nee Zahler), Dick was a graduate of Hamilton High School. Dick went on to proudly serve his country in the United States...

Mary Ellen Digiulio

Jan 14, 2025

Mary Ellen DiGiulio, 69, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on January 14, 2025.

Born in Hudson, NY to the late Sigurd and Marian (Simmons) Holmquist. She was a graduate of Hudson Senior High School and moved to San Francisco for a short time before beginning a career with General Electric in...

Helen Loccisano

Jan 13, 2025

Helen Loccisano, 100, died peacefully on January 13, 2025.

Born and raised in Bound Brook, to the late Frank and Valentina Kotwicki, she was a graduate of Bound Brook High School. Helen went on to work for American Cyanamid where she met the love of her life Amiel Loccisano. The two were married and settled in Bridgewater where they...

Saudabeh Ghasemlou

Jan 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother who peacefully departed on the 10th of January 2025 at her residence alongside her loving husband of 58 years.

She leaves behind a devoted husband, Darioush Hakhamaneshi, four cherished children, Roksana, Sepinood, Saboura and Khashayar and five beloved grandchildren, Kevin, Rustin,...

Michael Charles Wolkow

Jan 10, 2025

Michael Charles Wolkow, 82, died peacefully at home on January 10, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Jacob and Gertrude Wolkow (nee Liebman), he went on to attend City College New York-Brooklyn College with a degree in Chemistry, receiving an officer’s commission with the United States Army through R.O.T.C. upon graduation.

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Dr. Angela Bodino

Jan 9, 2025

Dr. Angela Katherine Bodino, 84, died peacefully in her home on Jan 9 ,2025.

Angela was born in Jackson Heights, NY on June 17, 1940 and grew up in Bayonne, NJ. She was the only daughter of Pauline and Odysseus Adamides. As a child her talent for acting and singing led her to perform on...

Bela "Bill" Zalan, Jr.

Jan 9, 2025

Bela “Bill” Zalan, Jr., 66, died peacefully on January 9, 2025.

Born in Perth Amboy to Bela, Sr. and Irene Zalan. He grew up in Bridgewater, where he was involved with the Hungarian-American community in New Jersey, serving as a scout leader within the Hungarian Scouts. He was a graduate of Bridgewater High School East...

Devany Lee Booth Carinha

Jan 5, 2025

Devany Lee Booth Carinha, 60, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on January 5, 2025. She is now free from the physical burdens she carried so gracefully for much of her life.

Born on October 18, 1964, in Elizabeth, NJ, Devany spent her early years in Scotch Plains before settling in Whitehouse...

Robert "Red" Edward Caulfield

Jan 2, 2025

Robert Edward Caulfield, "Red", 88, died peacefully on January 2, 2025.

Born in Rahway, NJ to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Caulfield, nee Costello, he was a graduate of Rahway High School. As one of ten kids, he grew up resourceful, eager to work and learn.  There, he met the love of his life, Jane Galganske, and...

Ralph Anthony Rizzo

Dec 25, 2024

Ralph Anthony Rizzo, 82, died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after spending a beautiful Christmas together on December 25, 2024.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Anthony and Mary Rizzo, nee Katovich, he attended the Boston Latin School before receiving his Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University and his Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from...