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...

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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Feb 11, 2025

Anne Braden, 78, of Bound Brook, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville.  Born and raised in Middlesex, Anne was a proud graduate of Middlesex High School. It was during her high school years that she met the love of her life, a young man from a rival school. A...

Feb 8, 2025

Patsy DeFrancesco, 95, passed away peacefully at Carnegie Post Acute Care in Princeton, on February 8, 2025. Born in Monmouth Junction, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Concetta DeFrancesco. Patsy was a US Airforce Veteran, stationed in Alaska from 1951 to 1955. He worked as an operating engineer for Bellezza Construction in Kearny before his retirement....

Jan 23, 2025

Ann Pchola (nee Motto), passed away peacefully on Thursday January 23, 2025 at the Bridgeway Care Center, Bridgewater.

Born in Edwardsville, PA, to Joseph and Anna Motto, she resided in Bound Brook for over 50 years before recently moving to Bridgewater. Mrs. Pchola was a homemaker devoted to her family. She was a longtime parishioner...

Jan 16, 2025

Brenda L. Griffin, 61, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 at her home.

Born in Flemington, New Jersey to the late William and Mary Griffin (nee Smoshna), Brenda grew up in Hunterdon County where she graduated from North Hunterdon High School.

After getting married, Brenda and her husband John settled...

Jan 15, 2025

Catherine Elizabeth McAlick, a beloved resident of Bound Brook, New Jersey, and formerly of Skillman, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 15th. Born on February 27, 1934, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Catherine was known for her deep compassion, her enduring faith, and her lifelong dedication to helping others.

She...

Jan 11, 2025

Edwin J. Scannell, 87, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025.

Born in Hillside, New Jersey to the late John J. and Gilberta Scannell (nee Eaton), Edwin graduated from Hillside High School. He later went on to serve in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1961, during which he was stationed in Panama.

Jan 10, 2025

Nicholas Baumgarten, 99, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick. Born in Romania to Michael and Maria (Kaminski) Baumgarten, Nicholas lived a long and fulfilling life. He learned the jewelry trade while living in Germany and carried that expertise with him to the United States. After settling in New Jersey,...

Jan 10, 2025

Judy “Onie” Boehm passed away suddenly yet peacefully, at age 72 years, surrounded by her loving family, on January 10th, 2025.  Judy was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee on December 5th, 1952, and lived in Memphis, TN where she graduated from High School in 1971. She attended Bethel College in McKenzie, TN where she met the love of her life,...

Jan 2, 2025

Donald Edwin Kalbach passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2025.

He was born on December 26, 1935, in Allentown, PA, to Oscar Kalbach and Anna Moyer. After moving to NJ with his mother and stepfather, he graduated from Roselle Park High school in 1953. Don then enlisted in the army and served in Germany...

Jan 1, 2025

Nick D’Alessandro passed away on January 1, 2025, peacefully in his home among his loving family, including his son Anthony, Patti his daughter-in-law, Nick his grandson and Carianne his granddaughter. Nick was a loving family man and a friend to those in his neighborhood.

Nick had an especially close relationship with his wife of 56 years, Aileen,...

Jan 1, 2025

Holly June Neeley, 69, of Flagtown, New Jersey passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 with family by her side.

Born on December 19, 1955 in Hollidaysburg, PA, Holly was the daughter of Bernice Celeste Teeter and John Russell Neeley.

Holly is survived by her son, Kenneth (Elizabeth); daughter Keri (Christian);...

Dec 29, 2024

Barbara A. Moore, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Complete Care at Green Knoll. Born in Piscataway, New Jersey, she was the cherished daughter of the late Benjamin and Anne Partyka Mazensky.

Barbara spent many years as a dedicated legal secretary at the law office of Barry Rosenburg in Bound Brook,...

Dec 26, 2024

Georg Christian Frans VanderGoot, 81, passed away quietly in his sleep at home on December 26, 2024 following a Christmas Day spent with family. Born October 17, 1943 in Bussum, The Netherlands, Georg was the beloved son of the late Rudolf and Ans van der Goot. As a young boy, he immigrated to the United States, where he built...

Dec 25, 2024

David Pirone, 74, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Somerville, New Jersey, David graduated from Bound Brook High School in 1968 and went on to earn an associate degree in art from Silvermine College of Art.

David had a deep passion for the outdoors. He loved playing tennis, swimming,...

Dec 20, 2024

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Chief Richard S. Colombaroni, a true pillar of our community and a courageous leader whose 40 years of service left an indelible mark on all who had the honor to know him.

For four decades, Chief Colombaroni devoted himself tirelessly to ensuring the safety, security,...

Dec 16, 2024

Dorothy “Cynthia” Bartlett passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2024.

She was born in Woodbury, NJ on August 16th, 1930. She graduated from Cranford High School in 1948. Dorothy then attended New Jersey State Teacher College in Jersey City and graduated in 1953.

Cynthia married in 1953 (nee McCarthy). She got...

Dec 10, 2024

Lawrence James Schraeder, aged 74, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024 at the Center of Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ.

He was born on January 15, 1950, in Nanticoke, PA to Albert and Ruth Schraeder. He was a proud resident of South Bound Brook and was a 1967 graduate of Bound Brook High...

Dec 6, 2024

Linda Jean Schreiber died peacefully on Friday December 6th, 2024 at 9:42 am, at Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Somerset, New Jersey.

Linda was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on May 30, 1948. She grew up and lived in North Plainfield. She was the daughter of Madeline and Jack Schreiber. She was the older...