Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 19, 2024

After a long brave battle with breast cancer, Karen Cusick passed away on December 19, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Born and raised in Somerville, Karen graduated from Somerville High School and attended duCret School of the Arts in Plainfield where she studied Commercial Art. She started a job designing gift wrap but soon left...

Dec 13, 2024

James Justice Hutchison Jr., 69, of Ringoes, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, Mary Belle, and three daughters, Michele, Melissa and Melanie. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late James Hutchison Sr. and Alicia (Morales) Hutchison. Jim was raised in Watchung, New Jersey, and graduated from Watchung Hills Regional High...

Dec 13, 2024

Mary Bowen, 73, died peacefully on December 13, 2024.

Born and raised in Summit, New Jersey, to the late John and Rita Bowen, she was a graduate of Summit High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Tucker, and the two settled in Piscataway where they raised their family. Mary began working at Overlook...

Dec 6, 2024

Carol Susan Fischer, 72, died peacefully on December 6, 2024.

Born in Irvington to the late Andrew and Gertrude Anlas (nee Mott), she was a graduate of West Morris Regional Highschool before attending college. She met her beloved husband, Jeffrey Fischer on a blind date in 1982. Two years later, the two were married and...

Nov 26, 2024

Maureen T Higgins, nee Doonan, 97, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late James and Mary Doonan (nee Reynolds), she was a graduate of St. Teresa High School. She met the love of her life, Peter

Higgins, who proudly served his country in the United...

Nov 21, 2024

Anita B. Hogan passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, in her home of 85 years in Bridgewater, NJ.

She is survived by her daughter Moira Hogan Murphy, son-in-law Dennis Murphy and grandsons Ryan and Colin Murphy.

Born in New York City on October 6, 1931, Anita was the...

Nov 18, 2024

Pierce G. Frauenheim Sr.

January 19, 1941 – November 18, 2024

Pierce G. Frauenheim Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and New Jersey high school football legend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, after 83 years of a life well lived. Born on January 19, 1941,...