Paul Orloff

Jul 6, 2024

Paul Orloff, 81, died on July 6, 2024.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Knesseth Israel, 229 Mountain Avenue, Bound Brook.

Burial will follow at King Solomon Memorial Park, 550 Dwasline Road, Clifton.

All services are under the care and supervision...

Barbara Jean Pyle

Jul 5, 2024

Barbara Jean Pyle (nee Hauck), 92, passed away peacefully with her loving family in her heart on July 5, 2024.

Barbara was born in Orange, NJ to Arthur and Eileen (nee Carey) Hauck and had three sisters.

She graduated from Bound Brook High School on June 20, 1950 and married the...

Katherine "Kate" Bennett

Jul 3, 2024

Kate Bennett, 42, of Bridgewater, passed away very suddenly on July 3rd, 2024.

Kate was born to Michael and Barbara Ballas and was raised in Bound Brook. After attending Bound Brook schools most of her life, she spent her last two years of high school at Immaculata, graduating in the year 2000.

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Barbara G. Zena

Jun 23, 2024

Barbara G. Zena (née Gilmore), 85, passed away peacefully, at home, in the company of her loving family on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Barbara was born in Newark, NJ to Thomas Andrew Gilmore and Florence Elizabeth Beauchamp.

She married the love of her life, Joseph Zena. Together they raised two daughters,...

Kimberly Ann Rogus

Jun 18, 2024

Kimberly Ann Rogus, 55, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024.  Born in Somerville, NJ to Joseph and Karen Rogus (nee Galiardi).

She graduated from Bridgewater-Raritan East before receiving her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers.

Kimberly worked as an accounts receivable and accounts payable clerk for New York Life Insurance in Pennsylvania....

Frank Caruso

Jun 17, 2024

Frank Caruso 84 passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a 2 year hard fought fight with cancer.

Born in the town of Torchiati, province of Avellino, Italy to the late Giovanni and Margherita Caruso (me Mirabile), He immigrated to the United States with his brother...

Celina Castillo

Jun 8, 2024

Celina Castillo, age 90, passed away on Saturday surrounded at home by her loving family members. She was born in Cartagena, Colombia, to Renato and Elena Marsiglia. For many years, Celina resided in Piscataway, NJ. Celina was a pilar of strength and love for her family.

She was married to her loving husband...

Bartholomew J. Demato

Jun 7, 2024

Bart J. DeMato, Jr., 83 of Bound Brook passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 7, 2024.

Bart was born on December 27, 1940, to Bartholomew and Anne (nee Jandoli) DeMato in Somerville, New Jersey and grew up in Bound Brook where he attended Bound Brook High School and was a...

Johnny Graham Grooms, Sr.

May 29, 2024

John G Grooms Sr.

August 29, 1937-May 29,2024

John G Grooms Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep early in the morning of May 29, 2024 at his home in

Piscataway, New Jersey at the age of 86. John was born in Paragould,...

Alan L. Gerber

May 25, 2024

Alan Lewis Gerber was born December 1, 1954 and died May 25, 2024. He was 69 years old. Born in Bound Brook, NJ and presently residing in Piscataway, NJ, Alan passed away in Las Vegas doing what he loved to do—making music and performing.

Internationally acclaimed, award winning composer, pianist, keyboardist, producer, activist,...

Giovanna Russo

May 4, 2024

Giovanna Russo, 90, died peacefully on May 4, 2024 at Complete Care at Bey Lea, Toms River.

Born in Naples, she was the daughter of Gennaro and Vincenza DeStefano. She grew up in Italy, where she met her husband Salvatore and in 1959, they married in Pompeii, Italy. They emigrated to the United States and settled in...

Barbara J. Henderson

May 2, 2024

Barbara J. Henderson 72, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024. She was beloved by all who were blessed to know her.

Barbara was born in Somerville, NJ on April 12, 1952 and was currently living in Branchburg New Jersey. She was a graduate of Bound Brook high school class of ‘ 71....

Michael Duska

May 1, 2024

Michael Duska

December 17, 1954 – May 1, 2024

Michael Duska (69) passed away unexpectedly May 1st, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick. Michael was born and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ and graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1973. Shortly after, he met the love...

Anna Tombasco Runiak

Apr 28, 2024

Ann Tombasco Runiak, 97 passed away peacefully at home on April 28th, 2024 with her son, Frank and daughter in-law, Theresa Runiak at her side.

She was referred to as “Ma” and “Mamasita” by all close to her. She was born in Newark, NJ on October 25th, 1926 to Angelo and Lena Murello and resided...

Patricia G. Stafford

Apr 23, 2024

Patricia Stafford, 71, entered into eternal life April 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was beloved by all who were blessed to know her.

Patti was born in Somerville, New Jersey on July 23, 1952, to Robert and Norma (nee Quinlin) Thorpe, and resided in Piscataway, New Jersey with her husband. Patti married...

Helen Goodrich

Apr 17, 2024

Helen A. Goodrich, 79, entered into eternal life on April 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was beloved by all who were blessed to know her.

Helen was born June 29, 1944, in Mahanoy City, Pa. At a young age she moved to Crescent Drive, Bound Brook, NJ with her mother and brothers to be...

Ruth D. Hess

Apr 14, 2024

Ruth D. Hess, aged 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born on February 8, 1933 to Walter Day and Jennie Randolph Day at their Roselle Park home, she was the youngest of four children.

Ruth graduated from Roselle Park High School. She and husband Donald Shields moved to Scotch Plains,...

Adolfo Acevedo

Apr 14, 2024

Adolfo Acevedo, a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 62. Adolfo was born in Huajuapan, Oaxaca, Mexico, to Abraham and Maria (Arroyo) Acevedo. Adolfo's passion for education led him to pursue a bachelor's degree in education, and he spent over a decade imparting knowledge and...

Harry J Thorsen

Apr 10, 2024

Harry Thorsen, 88, of Martinsville, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024. Born in Perth Amboy, he was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy Thorsen, Harry's journey was one of resilience, warmth, and community spirit.

After graduating from Perth Amboy High School, Harry pursued his passion for education, earning a master's...

Vito L Pinto

Apr 5, 2024

Vito L. Pinto Jr. passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, A lifelong resident of Bound Brook, he was the son of the late Vito and Santa (Nardozzi) Pinto. Vito was a graduate of Bound Brook High School. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving his country from 1950 to 1958, during the Korean...