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Local Obituaries for New Brunswick, NJ, Middlesex County & Surrounding Areas
Mr. Jose V. Oyola
May 18, 2022
Jose V. Oyola, 58, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Robert Wood University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. He was born in New York City, NY, living in many different states before settling in New Brunswick, NJ a few years ago. Prior to becoming ill, Jose worked for Tru Green as a landscaper in Atlanta, Georgia. Predeceased by...
Mr. Joseph Vargyas
May 18, 2022
Joseph Vargyas of Milltown, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 18, 2022 at St. Peter's Hospital in New Brunswick at 85 years old. Born in Szil, Hungary, Joseph left his beloved Hungary at the age of 20 in the aftermath of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution against Soviet occupation. He settled in New Brunswick in 1957 under...
Mr. William "Butchie" Stokes
May 13, 2022
Our beloved William "Butchie" Stokes departed this life on Friday May 13, 2022 at the young age of 68. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ on May 5th,1954 to Mattie and Mack Stokes. Butchie, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of New Brunswick, NJ where he attended New Brunswick public schools and...
Mrs. Miriam K. Cohen
May 12, 2022
Miriam Cohen, 92, was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1929, the youngest of three sisters. She graduated high school as a member of Arista, the honor society at that time. She married Robert Cohen in 1948 and raised three sons while also working as a bookkeeper and office manager for a law firm and mortgage company. Miriam volunteered at Hadassah,...
Mr. Carmine K. Ancona
May 10, 2022
Mr. Carmine K. Ancona, 94, passed away at the New Jersey Veterans Home at Menlo Park in Edison, NJ on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Carmine was born and raised in New York City, coming to Piscataway, NJ in 1965 until the present time. Carmine served in the US Navy during the end of World War II and the Korean War...
Ms. Nalda L. Cruz Padilla
May 1, 2022
Nalda L. Cruz Padilla, de 54 años, de Somerset, Nueva Jersey, falleció en el Hospital Universitario Robert Wood Johnson en New Brunswick el domingo 1 de mayo de 2022. Nacida y criada en Tela, Honduras, llegó a New Brunswick en su adolescencia. Finalmente haciendo su hogar en Somerset. Nalda estuvo empleada durante 20 años como representante de servicios ambientales en...
Mr. Marvin Jay Fischer
Apr 30, 2022
Marvin J. Fischer was born on August 3, 1929 to Shevelin and David Fischer. On June 14, 1953, he married the love of his life, Ruth Maslow Fischer, who preceded him in death in April, 2021. They had three children, Michael (Cheryl Farr) Fischer, Cathi Fischer, and Wendy Fischer; five grandchildren, Brian Fischer, Julie (Jordan) Boehler, Jessica Leff, Sarah Leff,...
Mr. Harold Hirshman
Apr 25, 2022
Harold Martin Hirshman, 91, of East Brunswick, previously of North Brunswick and Philadelphia, died peacefully on April 25, 2022 at Parker Nursing Home at River Road in Piscataway. Born in 1931 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Philadelphia to Harry and Hanna Hirshman, Harold, along with his brothers Ellis and Spencer, attended Philadelphia schools and graduated from Northeast High School at...
Mr. Aurelio Vasquez Paz
Apr 24, 2022
Aurelio Vasquez Paz, 84, of New Brunswick, N,J passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, spent most of his life there, before moving in 2016 to New Brunswick, NJ. Aurelio was a farmer all of his life in Oaxaca coming to New Jersey to retire. He enjoyed spending...
Mr. Steve Boda
Apr 23, 2022
Steve passed away peacefully at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. His final moments were spent at home surrounded by his loved ones. Steve believed in living each day to the fullest and never took a moment for granted. In 1954, Steve was born in Budapest, Hungary. At the age of two, he escaped with...
Mr. Jose Alberto Rangel Gonzalez
Apr 14, 2022
Somerset, NJ Jose Alberto Rangel Gonzalez, 37, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Jose has been living in the New Brunswick and Somerset area for the last fifteen years. He was a self employed general contractor. Jose enjoyed watching TV, playing cards and drinking with...
Florence Lakin
Apr 8, 2022
Florence Lakin, 89, of Highland Park, New Jersey and Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully on April 8, 2022 in Scottsdale. She was the loving wife of Morton Lakin, who passed away in January 1999. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be greatly missed. Graveside services were held privately.
Mrs. Maria Fermina Lopez De Gomez
Apr 6, 2022
Maria Fermin Lopez de Gomez, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, surrounded by a host of her family members. Born and raised in Pananao, Dominican Republic, Maria came to New Brunswick in November of 1998. Maria was a homemaker, taking care of her husband and children, occasionally her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchild. He time was...
Mr. Harold W Schneider
Mar 28, 2022
Harold was born in Rochester, NY in 1943 to Ida and Fred Schneider. He attended University of Rochester undergraduate, then got his Masters and PHD at University of Chicago. In 1969, he married, Ellyn Silverstein, whom he had known since childhood. He started his career as a professor of mathematics at Roosevelt University in Chicago. There he started a family,...
Mrs. Roberta Evonne Daniels
Mar 28, 2022
Roberta Evonne was the eighth and youngest child born to Seggie and Geneva Ruffin on November15th1959 in New Brunswick. NJ. Roots thoroughly planted she stayed in the New Brunswick/Somerset area throughout life. Evonne met Ira during her school days. They wed in June of 1977. She graduated from Franklin High School in June1978 and soon after came Melissa, her firstborn....
Mrs. Ramona Then De Mercedes
Mar 27, 2022
Mrs. Ramona Then De Mercedes was born on February 12, 1923, in the Dominican Republic. She was married to the love of her life, Damaso Mercedes del Orbe, for 67 years until his passing on September 7, 2008. Mrs. Ramona lived with her daughter, Carmen Mercedes and son-in-law Bernardo Mercedes in the state of New Jersey. She loved spending time...
Mrs. Neivan Luzbey Contreras
Mar 24, 2022
Neivan Luzbey Contreras, 40, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick after a battle with cancer. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, moved to Spain and was married. Neivan came to the United States four years ago and has been residing in New Brunswick, NJ. Neivan enjoyed traveling, baking, music, reading,...
Mr. Eric H. Weinberg Esq.
Mar 22, 2022
Eric Howard Weinberg passed away peacefully on March 22, 2022, at the age of 66 years, after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones who will honor his legacy by living life as he did, with a commitment to family and friends, community, hard work, and good times. Eric was an army brat,...
Mr. L
Mar 21, 2022
Lofton Curtis Prim, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his daughter, Deidra's home in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on March 21, 2022. Born and raised in Evergreen, Alabama, lived in Ormand Beach, Florida, where he met and married, Patricia Hicks, his first wife. Later moving to New Brunswick, New Jersey, he met Marguerite Anderson and life continued on for many years in...
Mr. James A. Dixon
Mar 15, 2022
James A. Dixon, Sr. Sunrise, March 10, 1940 Sunset, March 15, 2022 James A. Dixon was born March 10, 1940 in Browntown, NJ to Sandy & Lizzie Dixon. He is one of eight children; brothers Bernice and Robert, sisters Dorothy “Dot”, Mildred “Millie”, Margaret Louise, Helen and Pearl. James attended Browntown Elementary as a youth and was a member of...
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