Local obituaries for Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home
Allan J. Danner
Jun 3, 2025
Allan J. Danner, 83, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Brandywine Middlebrook Crossing in Bridgewater.
Born on October 21, 1941, in Union, NJ, Allan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose love for his family was the center of his life. Allan was an Engineer at Entran Device in Fairfield, NJ. He was also...
Victoria R. Awtry
Jun 3, 2025
Victoria R. Awtry, 63, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at her home in Bound Brook.
She was born in Somerville on December 3, 1961 to Michael and Roslyn Mack (nee Lambert). She grew up in Manville and was a graduate of Immaculata High School.
Victoria enjoyed a fulfilling career as a dedicated manager at the Minuteman Restaurant in Bernardsville and...
Spyridon Z Pournaras
May 26, 2025
Spyridon (Spiro) Pournaras passed away on May 26, 2025, at RWJ Barnabas Somerset hospital, with his wife in attendance.
Spiro was born in Greece and a long time Bound Brook resident. He was the former owner of Flower Palace and Bill’s II Restaurant/Diner on Main Street, Bound Brook.
Spiro is survived by his wife, Phyllis, his daughter, Christina Fischer (Ray), his stepson,...
James H. Fisher, Jr.
May 21, 2025
James "Jimmy" Fisher, Jr. passed suddenly on Wednesday 5/21/2025.
Jimmy was raised in South Bound Brook, NJ where he was a member of Our Lady of Mercy church where he served as an altar boy and a Scout in Troop 42. He attended Immaculata High School where he was a drummer and Raritan Valley Community College before starting his career in...
Mary Getlik
Apr 29, 2025
Mary Getlik, 94, of South Bound Brook, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Florida. Born on January 6, 1931, in Slovakia, Mary carried her proud Slovak heritage with her throughout her life, which was marked by dedication to family, faith, and community service.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph Getlik in 2005; son James Getlik in 2023;...
Ronald L. Vaughn
Apr 22, 2025
Ronald Lewis Vaughn, predeceased by loving wife Joan Virginia Vaughn was a cherished father, companion, and friend. Ron passed away on April 22, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul Lewis Vaughn and Martha Jane Wilson. Ron attended Bound Brook High School and later graduated from Somerville High School when...
Walter Klikus
Apr 20, 2025
Walter John Klikus, Jr. left this world suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, leaving everyone who knew him devastated. Born on March 22, 1977, Walter was only 48 when he passed. He left behind his loving mother, Lillian, his younger sister, Kelly, his 17-year-old daughter Grace, his Aunt and Uncle Georganna and Joseph Trosky, cousins Joseph, Kevin, and Jeremy...
Rita Morath
Apr 19, 2025
Rita E. Morath, 101, formerly of Bound Brook, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025 in Springfield, VA.
Rita was born on October 12, 1923 to Andrew and Mary (Urban) Adamchick of Swoyersville, PA. After graduating from Swoyersville High School as class valedictorian, she attended College Misericordia in Dallas, PA earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She often stated...
Pamela A. Park
Apr 18, 2025
Pamela Ann Park, born on June 18th 1951 in Kansas City, MO and raised in Eastchester, NY, passed away peacefully at age 73 in her Plainsboro, NJ home on April 18th, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of Robert and Patricia Griffiths.
Pam was a beloved member of her family and her community. She graduated from Eastchester High School in 1969...
Robert Wendt Sr.
Apr 12, 2025
Robert Wendt, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Bound Brook. Born in Somerville, he was the son of George and Lillian Wendt. Robert grew up in the Bradley Gardens section of Bridgewater before settling in Bound Brook over 60 years ago with his beloved wife, Connie, to raise their family. A graduate of Somerville High School, Robert was...
Walter D. Moskal
Apr 3, 2025
Walter D. Moskal, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 3, 2025 at Hunterdon Medical Center. Born on May 31, 1959 in Somerville, he lived his entire life in South Bound Brook. He was a graduate of Bound Brook High School and worked for many years in retail with the final years of his career spent at Lowe’s...
Olga DeSantis
Mar 7, 2025
Olga (Honey) DeSantis, Bound Brook
Olga (Honey) DeSantis (nee Uken), 88, died peacefully at her home in Bound Brook on March 7, 2025. She was the last surviving member of the DeSantis family that owned the Brass Rail Tavern in Bound Brook for more than sixty years.
Nicknamed “Honey” by her father, Olga was the first child born to Henry Uken and...
Robert Hendricks
Mar 5, 2025
Robert E. Hendricks, 64, died peacefully on March 5, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University hospital surrounded by his wife and three children.
Born in Somerville to Robert and Patricia Hendricks (nee Hoch), Robert (Bob) grew up in Bound Brook, New Jersey and attended St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. After graduating high school, he...
James E Jenkins
Mar 4, 2025
James Jenkins, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 4th at 75 years. A man of deep love, laughter, and resilience, he leaves behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Born in Dover, James Jenkins proudly served his country as an Air Force mechanic...
Mary M Straub
Mar 4, 2025
Mary M. Straub, 92, died peacefully on March 4, 2025.
Born in Scotch Plains to the late Joseph and Mary Antonio (nee Carona), she graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Mary resided in Plainfield before settling in Bound Brook in the 1960s with her husband Edward to raise their family.
Mary...
Aldo Caruso
Mar 2, 2025
Aldo Caruso, 76, died peacefully on March 2, 2025.
Gathering with the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Avenue, Bound Brook.
Entombment will follow at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, 95 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge.
...Eleanor Defalco
Feb 20, 2025
Eleanor DeFalco, 98, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025.
Born in Middlesex to the late Attilio and Rosina Miranda (nee Pirone), Eleanor settled in Piscataway with her husband Fred to raise their family.
As a young woman, Eleanor worked in Bound Brook as a beautician and maintained her beauty license...
Stephen V. Wisniewski
Feb 19, 2025
Stephen V. Wisniewski, 78, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025.
He was born in New Brunswick to the late Stephen R. and Mary Wisniewski (Dolzycki). Stephen grew up in Somerset, where he graduated from Franklin High School.
After graduation, Stephen attended Middlesex County College, where he obtained his Associate’s degree....
V. Rev. James Norton
Feb 15, 2025
James Norton, 79, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025.
Memory Eternal - Вічна Пам'ять: Very Rev. Fr. James Norton
“With the Saints give rest, O Lord, to the soul of Christ Thy Servant, where there is no more sighing and sorrow or suffering, but life everlasting… making of our funeral...
Mary Loretta Sonntag
Feb 11, 2025
Mary Loretta Rita Noone Sonntag, known as Loretta, passed away peacefully at home, her husband of 53 years by her side. Loretta, a beacon of resilience, courageously battled chronic lung disease and its effects for many years. She was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania, on November 25, 1940, to Angela Burke Noone and Joseph A. Noone.
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