Local obituaries for Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home
Rosanne Stewart
Oct 17, 2023
The world lost an incredibly loving wife, mother, and grandmother on October 17, 2023 when Rosanne Stewart passed away from pancreatic cancer at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital of Somerset surrounded by her family.
Rosanne was a devoted wife to her husband Timothy of 44 years, a loving mother to Jody and her husband Chris...
John Sari
Oct 13, 2023
John Sari, aged 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 13, 2023, at his home in Green Brook. He was born in Bound Brook, New Jersey, to the late John and Anna (Sansone) Sari.
John was especially proud of his Father, a Bound Brook police officer for over 30 years he always spoke very fondly...
Zivko Elik
Oct 11, 2023
Zivko Elik, 85, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Zivko was born in Macedonia and embarked on an incredible journey to the United States when he was just 18 years old. His determination and strong work ethic paved the way for a life filled with remarkable achievements and unwavering love for his family. At the...
Francis R Yantz
Oct 1, 2023
Francis R Yantz, 100, passed away on October 1, 2023, at Dellridge Health and Rehab Center in Paramus. Born in Plainfield, NJ and raised in Rahway, he resided is Morris Township, Succasunna and Panther Valley before living in Somerset, NJ.
A veteran of Normandy France in World War II, he attended New York University, receiving a Bachelor...
Jeffrey Edward Smith
Sep 26, 2023
Jeffrey Edward Smith, aged 74, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home in Bound Brook, NJ with his family by his side. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he was a beloved son of the late Edward and Norma (Eise) Smith. His early years were spent in Scotch Plains, where he grew up and graduated from Scotch Plains...
Jean Lamaestra
Aug 27, 2023
Jean A. Lamaestra (née Lore), 96, of Great Falls, VA passed away on August 27 at the home of her daughter. Jean was the wife of Pasquale Lamaestra, who predeceased her after 66 years of marriage. Born in Plymouth, PA on December 6, 1926, Jean was the daughter of John and Anna (Logue) Lore. She is the last survivor...
Nancy Rose
Aug 18, 2023
Nancy Rose, of Bound Brook, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 85. Born in New Brunswick, Nancy was a lifelong resident of Bound Brook and raised her own family in the very home that held her childhood memories.
After graduating from Bound Brook High School, Nancy embarked on a professional journey...
Scott H. Richardson
Aug 9, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that the Richardson family announces the passing of Scott Hubert Richardson, age 66, on August 9th, 2023 in Somerset, NJ.
After graduating from Westfield High School, Scott went on to study business at Kutztown University where he met his wife of 40 years, Dawn (Bolmer) Richardson. Scott was a...
Madelyn Albert
Aug 7, 2023
Madelyn M. Albert, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born in Wyoming and adopted by Henry G and Marie A Smith. Throughout her life, she grew up in Denver, Salt Lake City, and Portland. She pursued her education at Loretta Heights College and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
It was...
Marie Pezzella
Aug 6, 2023
Marie Pezzella, a loving and cherished member of her community, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 89. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Anthony and Louisa (Sacco) Giammona. Marie's journey began in Newark, where she graduated from the Girls Vocational School, setting the stage for her industrious and dedicated...
Peggy Ann Vitale
Jul 31, 2023
Peggy Vitale passed away on July 31, 2023 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She had been a resident of Warren Township, NJ from 1974 until 1999, and a resident of Middlesex Township, NJ since 1999.
Born Peggy Ann Dinan on September 22, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter...
Ciro Fontaine Jr.
Jul 23, 2023
Ciro Fontaine, Jr., passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at his home in Bound Brook, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Born in Queens to Wilhelmena VanRyan and Ciro Fontaine, Sr., Ciro was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and settled in Bound Brook, New Jersey in the mid-1970s, where he met his beloved...
Donald Paul Paashaus
Jul 15, 2023
Donald Paul Passhaus, 69, passed away at his home in Basking Ridge, NJ on July 15, 2023.
The son of Robert and Jean Paashaus, Donald was a graduate of Summit High School and a Marine Corps veteran who served in the Vietnam War.
Cremation was private.
Roberta Massagli
Jul 15, 2023
Roberta Massagli, age 69 years, of Bound Brook, NJ, entered into God’s eternal rest on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, surrounded by her sisters at St. Peter’s University Hospital.
Roberta was born on May 13th, 1954 to Ed and Helen Massagli. She graduated from Bound Brook High School and Colorado State University. She then obtained her...
Heidi Yazgier
Jul 14, 2023
Heidi Yazgier, 66, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – Somerset. Born in New Brunswick, she was the daughter of Owen and Eleanor (Baab) Williams.  Heidi dedicated her life to nurturing young minds as a teacher at Mommy Baab's Daycare and Robin's Nest Daycare, and was also a fixture at the Hallmark...
