Local obituaries for Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home
Daniel Picasso
Feb 1, 2024
Daniel Picasso, 86
Daniel Picasso was born in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York on 10 November, 1937, the only son of Antonio and Lena Picasso. He was graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn in 1955, and he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Economics/Finance from New York University in 1961,...
Rose Suits
Jan 29, 2024
Rose Suits, 100, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 29, 2024.
Rose’s maternal grandparents immigrated from the Ukraine. Her grandfather, Joseph Ginda, came to the United States in the late 1890’s and her grandmother, Rosalia Wozniak Ginda, followed several years later, bringing their two children, Katherine and Anthony with her....
Carmella Hishmeh
Jan 29, 2024
Carmella Hishmeh, 71, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick. Born in South Bound Brook, Carmella was a long-time resident of Bound Brook and the cherished daughter of Anthony and Florence Colanduoni. A proud graduate of Bound Brook High School, Class of 1970, Carmella cherished the many years working at...
Nina Nalywayko
Jan 28, 2024
Nina Nalywayko, born in Paryduby, Ukraine, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick. She was the beloved daughter of Nikanor and Kateryna (Lampyka) Onyshchuk.
In 1949, after enduring the profound sadness of war and residing in a displaced person camp in Germany, Nina emigrated from Ukraine. She carried with...

Robyn G. Philpotts
Jan 17, 2024
A full obituary to follow.
Cremation will be private.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Stella Bohay Sutton
Jan 13, 2024
Stella Bohay Sutton, 101, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on January 13, 2024, a few weeks shy of her 102nd birthday.
Born in Evansville, PA, to Charles and Ida (Bodnar) Bohay, Stella moved to South Bound Brook, NJ at the age of two, where she would reside for the remainder of her life. Stella...
Kurt Klingler
Jan 4, 2024
Kurt Klingler, 36, died Thursday January 4, 2024, at his home in Hillsborough.
Born in Somerville he was the son of Erik Klingler and Cheryl Baer. Kurt grew up in Bound Brook and had graduated Bound Brook High School in 2005. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Kean University and had been an accountant at...
Virginia Lee Monaghan
Jan 3, 2024
Virginia Lee Monaghan, 60 of Bridgewater, NJ Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at CareOne of Madison in Morristown, NJ.
Daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia (nee Bilquin), Virginia was born in Bronx, NY on October 8, 1963. She was a graduate of Bridgewater Raritan East High School. Virginia worked for many years...

Marie-Elena Scannell
Jan 2, 2024
Marie-Elena Scannell, 82, of South Bound Brook passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, with her family by her side.
Born in Summit, NJ, Marie-Elena worked tirelessly for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County as Executive Director for over 38 years. Her dedication and commitment to her community will forever be admired and appreciated.
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June D. Hoats
Dec 28, 2023
June Dolores Hoats, 87 of Manville, NJ passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
Born on January 10, 1936 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Charles Thomas and Doris Isabell (nee Schaffers) Hungarter.
June later married Gary Hoats after relocating to New Jersey and settling down...
Stefanina Sasso
Dec 14, 2023
Stefanina Sasso
12/14/2023
Age 91
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Stefanina Sasso, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, joining her loving husband of 58 years Alfonso in heaven. She was born and raised in Marigliano, Italy, and has resided in Somerset County, NJ since 1970.
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Justin A. Schuller
Dec 9, 2023
Justin Schuller passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 9, 2023.
Son of the late Steven and Cookie Schuller, Justin was born in Augusta, Georgia and lived most of his life in South Bound Brook, NJ. He was a graduate of Bound Brook High School.
Justin was very private and...
Richard J. Jannuzzi, Sr.
Dec 1, 2023
Richard J. Jannuzzi Sr.,71, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023, at his home in Bound Brook.
Born and raised in Bound Brook, Rich was the son of Francis and Jean (Santoro) Jannuzzi and brother of Frank, Ernest, and Michael. He was a proud alumnus of Bound Brook High School and Trenton State College, where...
Lee Apgar Anderson
Nov 24, 2023
Lee Apgar Anderson, age 79, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Easton. Born in Somerville, Lee was the cherished son of Gilbert and Dorothy Apgar Anderson. He spent his formative years in the Finderne Section of Bridgewater, leaving an indelible mark on the communities that shaped him. Lee was a graduate of Bridgewater...

Carolyn Gleason
Nov 23, 2023
Carolyn Gleason, a devoted mother and friend passed away on November 23, 2023. Born on September 22, 1943, in Oklahoma City, OK. Carolyn was the beloved daughter of Frank and Nobie (nee McLemore) Haney.
Carolyn's early years were marked by a selfless dedication to her family. She made the unselfish decision to leave high school...
James A. Getlik
Nov 19, 2023
James A. Getlik, 59 of South Bound Brook passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023.
James was born on December 31, 1963 in Somerville, NJ to Joseph and Mary (nee Skirka) Getlik and grew up in South Bound Brook where he attended Bound Brook High School and later DeVry University. James worked for FedEx as...
Jeremy S. Kopf
Nov 17, 2023
August 13, 1958 – November 17, 2023.
Jerry was born in Ashville, North Carolina. He was adopted by Phyllis and Leonard Kopf a day later and spent his childhood growing up in Middlesex and then Bound Brook, NJ. He graduated from Bound Brook High School in 1976. He received his B.A. in Music Composition from Berkeley College...
Rose Desantis
Nov 9, 2023
Rose De Santis passed away at the age of 95 on November 9, 2023, in Bluffton, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pasquale (Pat) in 1995.
Rose (Emanuele) was born on August 25, 1928 in Roseto Valfortore, Province of Foggia, in the Apulia Region of southeastern Italy.
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Patricia Hubosky
Oct 30, 2023
Patricia Hubosky, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on October 30, 2023, at the age of 68. She departed this world at Limecrest Subacute and Rehabilitation Center in Lafayette, NJ.
Patricia was born in Somerville, NJ, to her loving parents, Michael and Jean (Burza) Hubosky. From her early years, Patricia exhibited a profound...
Alison Gardella
Oct 30, 2023
Alison Claire Gardella, 68, of Somerset, NJ passed away on October 30 in Robert Wood Johnson Hospital-New Brunswick.
Alison was born in Margaret Hague Hospital, Jersey City to William D. Van Wart Sr. and Hazel Evelyn Decker Van Wart on January 1, 1955. She went to high school at Bayonne High School and graduated in 1972. She...