Local obituaries for Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home
Wayne Petko
Apr 1, 2024
Wayne Petko, age 70, passed away peacefully & surrounded by loved ones on April 1st, 2024.
He was born in Orange, NJ, to William M. Petko and Ruth Petko (nee Maurer). Wayne graduated from Madison High School and went on to earn his Associate’s degree from the County College of Morris. He worked as a...
Joseph Patrick Slater
Mar 30, 2024
Joseph Patrick Slater, 62, of Middlesex, NJ passed into eternal life surrounded by loving family on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Joseph was a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, counselor and friend and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
Joseph was born on May 12, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY where he spent his formative years....
William W. Fehr
Mar 29, 2024
William (Bill) Walter Fehr, 96, a long-time resident of Bound Brook, NJ passed away after a brief illness on March 29, 2024.
Born December 19, 1927, the son of William V. Fehr and Ameilia Walter Fehr. He graduated from Bound Brook High School and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Newark College...
Della Rae Goss
Mar 28, 2024
Forever in our hearts, our dear Mother Della Rae Goss, who was 97, ascended into Heaven on March 28, 2024, at home.
She was born on March 15, 1927, in Lewistown, PA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Bertha (LeCompte) Hickman of Burnham, PA.
In addition to her parents, she...
Robert J. Miller
Mar 23, 2024
Robert James Miller, 81 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, after spending the day surrounded by his beloved family. Robert was born in Neptune, NJ to the late Edward Miller and Doris Mae Miller (Williams). He often told the story that he was small enough as a baby to fit in a shoe box, which surely wasn’t...
Michael Bischoff
Mar 23, 2024
Michael D. Bischoff, age 66, of Freehold, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024.
Born in Passaic, Michael attended Bound Brook High School. Following his education, he embarked on a successful career where he laid the foundation for his future endeavors and started from the bottom, working for Lawn Doctor. Michael later worked...
Craig M. Konkle
Mar 23, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Craig Konkle**
Craig M. Konkle, a beloved father, dedicated Scout leader, volunteer firefighter, coach, and pillar of the community, passed away suddenly on March 23, 2024. His tragic and untimely departure left a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Born on December...

Stanlee Kissel
Mar 21, 2024
Stanlee Kissel, age 90, of Bound Brook passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024.
Stanlee was born in Somerville to Martin Kissel and Ruth Kissel (nee Gottlieb). He was deeply rooted in the community and dedicated to his family and profession.
Stanlee's family had a strong history of entrepreneurship and community...
Richard "Smitty" Smith
Mar 12, 2024
Richard J. “Smitty” Smith, age 71 passed away on March 12, 2024, surrounded by his family in Somerville, New Jersey.
Richard was born in Somerville, NJ on September 12, 1952, to William Joseph and Rita (nee Balchunas) Smith. He met his beloved wife Catherine Cody, and they spent 51 years together, being married for over...
Brian Mccormack
Mar 9, 2024
In Memoriam
Brian J. McCormack
Beloved artist Brian Joseph McCormack passed away suddenly on the evening of Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at the age of 71. Born January 22, 1953 in Honesdale PA, this baby was said to be gifted with the Irish blessing of a divine veil or caul, as...

Frederick Kohl Jr.
Mar 8, 2024
Frederick Kohl, Jr., died peacefully on March 8, 2024, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville. He was 83 years old. Born in Somerville, Frederick was the beloved son of the late Marie (Hall) and Frederick Kohl, Sr. He dedicated several years of his life to teaching industrial art at Westfield Junior High School, leaving a...
Barbara Feula
Mar 2, 2024
Barbara Joyce Feula, 83, passed away on March 2, 2024.
Barbara, who was lovingly referred to as Bunny by those who knew her best, was born on Easter Sunday, March 24, 1940. Born in Bayonne, NJ to John and Henrietta Krajewski. She lived in Edison, NJ since 1975.
Bunny worked for...
Ruth Yannitte
Feb 29, 2024
Ruth Jelleme Yannitte, 89, passed away peacefully at home on February 29, 2024.
Ruth was born in Paterson, NJ on February 26, 1935 to Vincent and Alice (nee White) Jelleme. Ruth married Thomas Yannitte on February 11, 1955 and they had 3 children – Thomas, Clare, and Kate. She...
Wolodymyr P. Tyshchenko
Feb 20, 2024
Wolodymyr P. Tyshchenko, Esq., 48, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, Wolodymyr (also known to his friends and family as “Vladimir” and “Walt”) was the beloved son of Wolodymyr P. and Barbara E. (Van Dyke) Tyshchenko. He was a beloved twin to Paul W. Tyshchenko and...
Patricia Ann (Nee Brokaw) Apgar
Feb 18, 2024
BOUND BROOK – Patricia Ann Brokaw Apgar, 95, died in Huntsville, AL February 18, 2024
after a brief illness. Pat was the daughter of Robert and Hilda Brokaw and spent most of her life
in Bound Brook.
After graduating from Douglass...
Doris Ann Dylewski
Feb 17, 2024
Doris Dylewski, 71, a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and selflessness that touched the lives of all her patients and those who knew her.
Born and raised in Bound Brook, Doris attended Immaculata High School and St. Mary's Grammar...
Patricia Roskowski
Feb 10, 2024
Patricia Jane Roskowski (Sokoloski) passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, after a brief hospitalization.
Patty Jane was the eldest of three born on July 14, 1951, to Walter and Verna Sokoloski. She grew up in Franklin Township with her sister Rita and brother Michael, graduating from Franklin High School in 1969.
Pat...
Victoria D'Ovidio
Feb 9, 2024
Victoria D’Ovidio, 83 years old, passed away on February 9, 2024. She was resident of Branchburg Township for 55 years. Victoria was born in Spinete, Italy and after immigrating to the United States, lived in Bound Brook, NJ until moving to Branchburg.
Victoria always cared for others in the most generous ways, putting their needs...