Obituaries

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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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...