Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg and surrounding areas
Jennifer Marie Yingst
Jul 4, 2026
Jennifer Marie Yingst, 51, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.
Born and raised in Somerville, Jennifer was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Valerie Yingst (née Reznak). She graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1993 before attending Johnson & Wales University, where she studied Hospitality.
Jennifer dedicated more than twenty-five years to the hospitality industry, where...
Thomas James O'Keefe
Jul 2, 2026
Thomas James O'Keefe, 42, lost his life on July 2, 2026.
A full obituary reflecting his life will appear shortly.
Visitation will be held from 4:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery,...
Caleb Richards
Jul 1, 2026
Caleb Richards, 16, unexpectedly passed away on July 1, 2026.
Born in Somerville, Caleb was a student at Somerville High School where he was going to enter his junior year.
Caleb was survived by his parents Jamie and DJ Richards, his older brother Elijah Richards of Vineland NJ, grandparents Nancy and Jim Blair of Sellersville, PA, Norma Richards of Warminster, PA, and...
Marta De La Torre Rueda
Jul 1, 2026
Marta De La Torre Rueda, 92, died peacefully on July 1, 2026.
A full obituary reflecting her life will appear shortly.
Pedro Ortega
Jun 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Pedro Ortega
Some people leave footprints; others leave a path for those who follow.
Pedro Ortega was one of those extraordinary men whose life touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born in San Marcos, Santa Bárbara, Honduras, Pedro entered the presence of the Lord on June 28 in New Jersey, surrounded by the love of his...
Sophie Barszczewski
Jun 25, 2026
Sophie A. Barszczewski, 100, died peacefully on June 25, 2026.
Born and raised in Newark to the late Joseph and Anna Kilian (nee Boronski), she was a graduate of East Side High School, Newark. She met the love of her life, Peter Barszczewski, and the two were married on October 1, 1949, and began their life together.
Sophie worked as an administrative...
Marie Travis
Jun 23, 2026
Marie Travis, 62, died peacefully after a long illness on June 23, 2026.
Surviving are her loving sister, Colleen Mamone, her dear father Paul Mann, her adored God Children/ nephew and niece, Raymond Mamone and Brianna Mamone, her dear aunts Effie Beavers and Edna Gambino, as well as her many cherished cousins and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her...
Eleanore M. Zito
Jun 20, 2026
Eleanore M. Zito, 88 peacefully entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 20, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in New York City and attended Cathedral High School. Eleanore then attended St. Joseph's School of Practical Nursing in Yonkers, NY and worked as a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Yonkers, NY prior to marrying in 1958.
After moving to...
Steven Ostaszewski
Jun 20, 2026
Steven Ostaszewski, 61, died peacefully at home on June 20, 2026.
Born in Trenton to the late Walter Frank and Helen Casimira Ostaszewski, he was raised in Ewing where he attended St. Hedwig Grammer School. Steven went on to graduate from Notre Dame High School and attended Smith and Solomon Transportation Institute where he obtained his Commercial Drivers License.
Steven worked in...
Christine M. Redman
Jun 18, 2026
Christine M. Redman, 79, died peacefully on June 18, 2026.
Born in Queens, New York, to the late William Albert and Frances Marie Redman, nee Daly, she was raised in Long Island, and went on to obtain her PhD. She dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge.
Christine channeled her expertise into a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical industry, working for...
Vera Ann Manara
Jun 17, 2026
Vera Ann Manara, 99, died peacefully at home on June 17, 2026. Born and raised in Somerville to the late Rudolph and Clarise Kugler (nee Pfiefer), she grew up fast, losing her father at fifteen years old. Consequently, Vera was thrown into the adult world, caring for her three younger brothers, Rudolph, Victor, and Vincent, as her mother transitioned into...
Ann Mary Woods
Jun 14, 2026
Ann Mary Woods, 93, died peacefully on June 14, 2026.
Born and raised in Elmira, NY, the only child of Henry and Mary Ann Lynaugh (nee McMahon), she went on to graduate from Nursing School and served her residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Ithaca, New York. She met the love of her life Timothy C. “Ted” Woods on a blind...
John D. Sylvester
Jun 9, 2026
John D. Sylvester, Jr., 82, died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on June 9, 2026.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John, Sr. and Beatrice Sylvester (nee Dollinger), their family moved to Virginia where he attended Washington Lee High School. He then went to obtain his Associate Degree from the University of Virginia. In 1961 John went...
Christine C. Schueler
Jun 5, 2026
Christine Schueler, “Chrissy” 54, passed away due to complications from late stage lung cancer on June 5, 2026.
Born on March 9, 1972 in Freehold, NJ to the late Patricia Ann (nee Klein) and Conrad “Butch” Schueler, she was raised in Farmingdale, NJ and graduated from Freehold Regional High School in the Class of 1992. Chrissy went on to work at...
Mary "Sue" Reh
May 30, 2026
Mary Elann Reh (McLaughlin), "Sue" 88, died peacefully on May 30, 2026, after a three year battle with dementia
Born on June 10, 1937 in Pittston, PA, she graduated from Pittston Area High School and went on to graduate from Pittston Nursing School.She met Vince at a party in Plainfield, NJ, despite the fact that they were raised 15 minutes apart...
Wesley J. Zapotochna
May 22, 2026
Wesley L. Zapotochna, 72, died peacefully on May 22, 2026.
Born and raised in Roselle Park to the late John and Madeline Zapotochna, nee Pfarrer, Wesley went on to become a mechanic. He had a skill set that carried him into retirement and had the ability to work for himself. He and his brother Bill shared in their craft and spent...
Elizabeth Banick
May 16, 2026
Elizabeth Banick, nee McDonnell, 94, died peacefully on May 16, 2026.
Born in Scranton, PA to the late James and Elizabeth McDonnell (nee Ratchford), she was a graduate of St. Ann's Monastery High School in Scranton.
She met the love of her life, Dr. William Banick, after being introduced by friends at a high school football game. The two were married in...
Abner Beau Estival Jiron Piedra
May 3, 2026
Abner Beau Estival Jiron Piedra, 6, was welcomed into Heaven on May 3, 2026.
Born and raised in Somerville to his loving mom, of Erika Jiron Piedra, he was a student at Vanderveer Elementary School. Abner held a love of his hometown Somerville. Here, he enjoyed walking, going to the park, visiting local stores (specially the video game stores), and lately...
Maura Anne Boyle
May 1, 2026
Maura Anne Boyle (Fitzgerald), a devoted mother and longtime resident of Madison, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
Maura was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and later lived in Floral Park before moving to Madison where she raised her family. Above all else, Maura’s life was centered on her deep love for her family, her unwavering...
George L. Sopko
Apr 23, 2026
George Leonard Sopko, 94, died peacefully on April 23, 2026.
Born in a house on North 8th Avenue, Manville, New Jersey on March 8, 1932 to the late George and Jenny Sopko, nee Piszkowski. George enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating from Bound Brook High School serving during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955, awarded the National...
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