Christina Haigh

Jun 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Christina Haigh, who peacefully left us at the age of 89. She was a cherished matriarch and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Christina is survived by her four devoted children: Donna and her husband Paul; David and his wife Katie; Jean-Marie and her...

John J Novak, Jr. "Sonny"

Jun 20, 2025

John J Novak Jr, 93, of Laurel Circle in Bridgewater, NJ passed away peacefully at RWJ University Hospital, Somerset on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ on February 6, 1932, John was the son of John and Anna Novak and the brother of Jean and Terry Novak. Preceded in death by his wife Rita of 68 years, John was...

Irene Reina

Jun 8, 2025

Irene Reina, 91, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Irene (Olsen) LaCosta. She was a proud graduate of North Plainfield High School.

Before marrying, Irene worked for Prudential and later pursued her artistic passions by attending the duCret School of Art. She found great joy in...

Antonio "Tony" Colalillo

Jun 6, 2025

Antonio Colalillo, 92, died peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Boiano, Campobasso, Italy, he was the son of the late Michele and Maria (Matelli) Colalillo. Antonio proudly served in the Italian Army and was an accomplished athlete in his younger years, excelling in competitive soccer and cycling. In 1961, he immigrated to the United States and settled in...

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.

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