Obituaries

Joseph Poplowski

Oct 13, 2010

Joseph Poplowski of Aiken SC , formerly of Somerville NJ passed away October 12 at his home after a long illness. He was the son of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Jean) Poplowski of Sayreville NJ. He was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in New Brunswick NJ where he was named Mr. Basketball 1960. He was a...

George F. Taylor

Oct 13, 2010

Vero Beach, FL. George F. Taylor, 71, of Vero Beach, Fl. died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Indian River Medical Center. Mr. Taylor was born, October 25, 1938 in Somerville, NJ and moved to Vero Beach 26 years ago from New Jersey. He followed his family tradition and became a Firefighter. Later in life, Mr. Taylor became the...

Mary Rita Tezlaf

Sep 27, 2010

Mary “Rita” Tezlaf, 92, died peacefully at her son’s home in Pattenburg, NJ Saturday September 25th after a brief illness. She was born July 10, 1918 in Bayonne, NJ to her parents Valentine and Veronika Zavada. She graduated from Bayonne High School in 1935 and worked at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. In 1955 Mary moved to...

Mary Louise Elena Dallessio

Sep 27, 2010

November 9, 1932 – September 26 , 2010 Mary Louise Dallessio (nee Scannicchio), 77, of Somerville passed from this world on September 26, 2010. She will be missed for the smile she brought to the faces of family and friends. Born in Manville, Mary was the 6th child of Thomas and Elena Scannicchio. While a student at Bound Brook...

Peter A. Staats

Aug 9, 2010

Peter A. Staats,92, entered into God's eternal care on Friday August 6 as a result of complications following surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was born in Belle Mead in the house where he has lived his entire life. Peter was a retired farmer who took agriculture courses at Rutgers University and a very active...

Jonathan Golaszewski

Jun 25, 2010

Jonathan Golaszewski,39, of Pennington, NJ passed away Thursday June 24 at Capital Health at Mercer Hospital in Trenton. He was born in Somerset (FranklinTwp) and resided there before moving to Pennington. Jonathan was the owner of Custom Materials Solutions in Pennington and prior to that he worked with his father at a family owned business known as Country View...

Frederick E. Scheline Jr.

May 3, 2010

Frederick E. Scheling Bridgewater Frederick E. Scheline Jr. 92 of Bridgewater died May 2. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he resided in Bridgewater since 1959. He retired from RCA, Bridgewater, where he worked as an Engineer for 35 years. An Army Veteran of WW II and a graduate of University of Pittsburgh. His passion was collecting model trains and was...

Robert M Hardgrove

Apr 15, 2010

Robert Musa Hardgrove,83, of Hillsborough died on April 14 at home. Born and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late William H. and Mary Musa Hardgrove. He was predeceased by his brother William H. Hardgrove. Bob is a graduate of Somerville High School. He worked for Public Service Electric & Gas Co. as a Service Inspector...

Anna Sixt

Mar 26, 2010

Anna Sixt Somerville Anna Sixt,92, wife of the late Edward Sixt, died March 26 at home. Born in Bound Brook, Mrs. Sixt resided in Somerville for 80 years. She retired after many years from Baker & Taylor in Somerville. Surviving are a daughter, Joan Sixt Apgar (husband Charles) of Somerville; three sisters, Julia Mazurak of Bridgewater, Betty Plesa of...

Francine E. Cornell

Mar 23, 2010

Francine E. Cornell peacefully entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Somerville, NJ, and raised in Raritan, she then returned to Somerville, when she married her husband Ken, 49 years ago. She enjoyed swimming at the local YMCA, attending services at Immaculate Conception Church, and sharing laughter and joy...

George Louis Ziegler

Nov 22, 1933

George L. Ziegler, 89, died peacefully on March 20, 2023.

A full obituary reflecting George's life will appear shortly.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00PM on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Raymond F Elson

Dec 10, 1929

Raymond F. Elson, 92, of Bridgewater, died peacefully surrounded by the love of his wife on October 7, 2022.

Born in the Richmond Hill section of Queens, NY to the late Raymond and Marie Elson (nee Hecker), he was a graduate of St. John’s Preparatory High School in Brooklyn. He went on to proudly serve...