Local obituaries for Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home
Tatiana Zemlachenko
Jul 13, 2019
Tatiana Zemlachenko, 93 years old of Mt. Olive, New Jersey, (formerly of Three Bridges, NJ) fell asleep in the Lord on July 13th, 2019 at her home. Born on December 22nd, 1925 in Davidova, Russia, her journey took her through Europe until the end of World War II where she met her husband Michael to whom she was married...

Elizabeth Pranzatelli
Jul 10, 2019
Elizabeth C. Pranzatelli, 88, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at RWJ University Hospital Somerset in Somerville. Born in Piscataway, she moved to Bridgewater 57 years ago. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Martinsville. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony M. Pranzatelli in 2016. She is survived her children, Anthony (Beverly) Pranzatelli of Bound Brook,...

Edward Cogley, Jr.
Jun 30, 2019
Edward K. Cogley, Jr. (Casey), died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at RWJ, Somerset. Born in Kittanning, PA, he was the son of Edward K. Cogley, Sr. and Barbara (Turney) Cogley. He was an avid outdoorsman, a member of the Bound Brook Reformed Church in South Bound Brook and volunteered at the food bank there. He is survived by his...

James Overchalk
Jun 26, 2019
James Overchalk, 59, passed away on June 26,2019 at 3:14 pm surrounded by his loving family. He has been the loving husband of Debra Overchalk for 37 years. James was born in New Brunswick. He is the son of Walter and Concetta Overchalk. He graduated from Piscataway High School. James was employed by Doka USA for 19 years as...

Robert Baita Sr.
Jun 19, 2019
Robert R. Baita Sr., 89, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Cape May Regional Health System, Cape May. Born in Dunellen, Robert was the son of George and Marie (Schneider) Baita. He was a US Army Veteran, an member of the American Legion, Wildwood Post No. 184, and a cub scout leader. A long time resident of South Bound...
Todd Sarboukh
Jun 18, 2019
Todd J. Sarboukh, 48, died Tuesday, June 18, at home. Born in Somerville he lived in South Bound Brook before moving to Raritan several years ago. He worked for L.N Rothberg and Sons in Middlesex. He was Vice President of The Newark Hells Angels. He is survived by his parents, Butch and Carol Ann Sarboukh of South Bound Brook,...

Helen Massagli
Jun 7, 2019
On Friday June 7, 2019, Helen Massagli passed peacefully at her home with loved ones. She lived a good 96 years. Her life was enriched by family and friends who she held dear throughout her life. She will be remembered for her love of life, her smile, and her delicious baked goods. She is survived by her sisters Anna...

Emma Holzhauser
Jun 1, 2019
Emma Morgan Holzhauser left us with the same grace she lived. Born in 1921, Emma spent most of her childhood in the Flemington area until she began working at American Cyanamid, Bound Brook. After a marriage to Ted Holzhauser, they settled in Green Brook then built their dream home in Annandale. Ted passed away in 2009. Emma was active...

Reonilda (Raye) Corsini
Jun 1, 2019
Reonilda (Raye) Corsini, 87, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at CareOne at Somerset Valley in Bridgewater. Born in Newark, she was the daughter of Michael and Reonilda Tortorelli. Mrs. Corsini graduated from Newark State College of Teaching (now Kean University) in Newark. In 1952, she married the late Raymond Corsini and settled in his hometown of Bound Brook, where...

Maria Doremus
May 29, 2019
Maria Hirst Nangeroni Doremus, 66, departed this life on May 29, 2019, ending her struggle with lung disease. Known to her family and friends as “Molly,” she grew up in Bound Brook and was a graduate of Bound Brook High School, Class of ’71. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Waynesburg College and later studied at the Sorbonne in...

Francis Rick
May 29, 2019
Francis “Poochie” Rick, 74, died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his home in Bound Brook. Born in Bound Brook, Poochie was the son of Americo and Angelina (DePhillips) Rick. Poochie played football in high school and was named MVP in 1962 and 1963. He graduated in 1963, and remained a lifelong BBHS football fan. Poochie worked as a lab...

Paul Lennon
May 26, 2019
Paul Lennon, 72, died May 26, 2019, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – Somerset. Born in New Brunswick, Paul was the son of John and Trude (Rubel) Lennon. Paul grew up in East Brunswick, and graduated from Rutgers University. He worked at the Arc of Somerset County for 30 years. Paul lived in New Brunswick for many years...

Cecilia Suk
May 1, 2019
Cecilia A. Suk, 88, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hillsborough. Born in Manville, she was the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Bobrowski) Lewandowski. She lived in Manville, she went to Alabama where she got married in the early 1950’s then moved to Bound Brook where she raised her family. She was...

Gilbert Andrews
Apr 10, 2019
Gilbert Andrews, 84, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerville. Born in Somerville, he was the son of Frederick and Muriel Andrews. Gilbert was a lifelong resident of South Bound Brook. He worked as a bartender at the Riverside Pub in South Bound Brook for many years. He was very active in town, and...

Benjamin Porawski
Apr 8, 2019
Benjamin George Porawski, age 40, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Jamesburg, he was the son of Lorraine Porawski. Ben lived a thousand lives in one. As a young boy, he was an altar server, something he was very proud of. He was as entrepreneurial as he was creative, co-founding Six to Midnight Production Studios in...

David York
Apr 7, 2019
David York, 64, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at home. Born in Somerville, he was the son of Warren and Jean (Smith) York. He was a lifelong resident of Somerset. He worked as a material handler for Rustoleum in Somerset for many years. He loved the outdoors, cars and animals.
David is survived by his...

Anthony Babula
Apr 6, 2019
Anthony Babula, 81, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Lyons VA Hospital in Lyons. Born in Lvov, Poland in 1937 he lived in several countries before settling in England, where he earned his BA Degree. He came to the United States in 1960 where he earned his Masters Degree in Civil Engineering at NJIT. He was employed by the...