Obituaries

Aug 2, 2024

Maria Milagros Bernard Desiderio, died peacefully on August 2, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, to the late Juan and Marcelina Bernard. Her family settled in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she graduated from Battin High School.

Maria's life was a testament to her love and devotion to her...

Aug 1, 2024

Mary Margaret Milo (nee Notargiaco) passed away peacefully in her sleep at Foothill Acres nursing home in Hillsborough, NJ on August 1, 2024.

Mary was born on November 15, 1930, in Queens, NY to Francesco and Jenne Notargiaco. Mary resided for many years in Somerville, NJ. She worked as a waitress during her years in...

Jul 28, 2024

Ruth Piscadlo, 93, died peacefully on July 28, 2024.

Ruth was born in New Brunswick to the late Joseph and Stella Szymanski on August 19, 1930, and raised on her family farm in Hillsborough, NJ. There, she learned at a young age the importance of dedication to family and hard work, values she would pass...

Jul 25, 2024

Diana Braun (née Dino), died peacefully on July 25, 2024.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and unwavering devotion to her loved ones.

Born in Roselle Park, NJ and raised in Bound Brook, NJ, Diana was the daughter of the late Charles (Carmelo) and Mary (Maria Minneci) Dino. Upon...

Jul 11, 2024

Lisa J. Spagna (nee Carnvali), 64, of Manville, NJ, died peacefully on July 11, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, joy, and cherished memories.

Born on September 6, 1959, in New Brunswick, NJ, Lisa was a lifelong resident of Manville, where she made an indelible mark on the community she loved so dearly

Jul 9, 2024

Marie A. Rolph, 94, died peacefully on July 9, 2024.

Born in West New York, New Jersey to the late Ferdinand and Gertrude Oriente, she went on to meet the love of her life, Roy T. Rolph. The two were married in 1955. They settled into Somerville where they raised their family. Marie devoted herself...

Jul 7, 2024

Dr. Joseph Paul McGarry of Martinsville, New Jersey, formerly of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, at the age of 88, after a long illness.

Joe was a man of optimism and peace, tireless champion of education, inspiration for achievement, rock-solid family man, and the best...

Jul 3, 2024

Stanley J. Kulikowski, 80, died peacefully and amongst the love of his family on July 3, 2024.

Born in Amsterdam, NY to the late Stanley and Mollie Kulikowski, nee Primer, he was a graduate of Wilber H. Lynch High School. Mr. Kulikowski went on to serve his country in the United States Army before beginning...

Jun 21, 2024

Marian Beth Hosmer, 67, died June 21, 2024

Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Burtin and Iris Goldberg, she was a graduate of Madison High school before attending Brooklyn College where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Marian was a star at AT&T, from her first craft job right out of college...

Jun 15, 2024

Patrick J. Gallagher, 82, died peacefully on June 15, 2024.

The first-generation Irish son lived life on his own terms, he was in charge all the time.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Patrick and Annie Gallagher, immigrants from County Donegal Ireland, they were raised in...

Jun 10, 2024

Ronald Paul Frey, 64, died peacefully on June 10, 2024.

Born in New Brunswick to the late Albert William and Helene Frey (nee Hoeflich), he was raised in Bradley Gardens and was a graduate of Bridgewater High School West, Class of 1978.

He went on to work at the former Laneco...

May 29, 2024

Bruce John Kafer, 75, died peacefully on May 29, 2024.

Born in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York to the late John and Laura Kafer (nee Ward), they moved to Middlesex, NJ when he was 9, where he was a graduate of Middlesex High School. Mr. Kafer went on to graduate from Lock Haven University with...

May 24, 2024

Helen Alice Kovell, 101, passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2024.

Helen was born in Throop, PA to the late Stanley and Apolina (Warzeha) Konsur. At the age of seven, they moved from a beautiful stained glass window house, built by her father, to a large farm in Gelatt, PA, on which was...

May 21, 2024

Jay Gold, 62, departed this life on May 21,2024

Born in Somerville, New Jersey to the late Robert and Geraldine Gold, he grew up in the glory days of Ozzy Osbourne and Pink Floyd, a love of music he carried with him throughout his life. Jay taught himself how to play guitar and jam out...

May 12, 2024

William “Bill” David Brucker, 76, died peacefully on May 12, 2024.

Born in Rome, New York to the late William H. and Caroline Brucker (nee Williams), Bill was a graduate of Woodlands High School in Greenburgh, New York. He went on to attend Salem College in West Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities. It was at...

May 10, 2024

Paul G. Zec, 78, died peacefully on May 10, 2024, at home surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Bayonne to the late Paul P. and Catherine Zec (nee Sharkey), he was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in West New York, NJ. He met the love of his life, Kathleen Bigley, in the...

May 9, 2024

Robert Louis Bruder, Sr., 84, died peacefully on May 9, 2024.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Louis Alloyusous and Anna Bruder (nee McGlyn), he was a graduate of St. Leonard’s High School, Class of 1957. He then joined the United States Army Reserve and was called to active duty in 1961 and...

May 9, 2024

Andrew Leonard Kutsko, 62, died peacefully on May 9, 2024. Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 3:00 to 7:00PM at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville. Prayer services will be held at 7:00 PM

May 6, 2024

Jacqueline Mary Amatucci, nee Walsh, 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on May 6, 2024.

Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Ellen Walsh, she moved to New Jersey and attended St. Joseph’s School in Raritan before graduating from Somerville High School. Jackie went on to attend...

May 2, 2024

Angelika Fulton, born Motosicka, 52, died peacefully on May 2, 2024.

Born in Zilina, Slovakia to Ignac and Janka Motosicki, she went on to attend Slovak Technical University in Bratislava and graduated with a master’s degree in chemical engineering in 1994.

She immigrated to the United States the following year where...