Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for New Brunswick, NJ, Middlesex County & Surrounding Areas

Devon Nakima Thomas

Devon Nakima Thomas

Nov 21, 2025

On Friday, September 16, 1983, in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, our world was blessed with the bright, beautiful spirit of Devon Nakima Thomas. On Friday, November 21, 2025, at just 42 years old, Devon’s journey on this earth came to a close at Nazareth Hospital. Though her time here ended far too soon, the love she poured into this...

Patricia Q. Sheehan

Patricia Q. Sheehan

Nov 17, 2025

Patricia Q. Sheehan, a dedicated public servant and a pioneering leader in New Brunswick, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 91.

Pat grew up in Newark, NJ, the daughter of Irish immigrants. She married Daniel M. Sheehan and moved to New Brunswick in the late fifties. Daniel passed away in 1961. He was serving as a City...

Evelyn L Henderson

Evelyn L Henderson

Nov 14, 2025

Evelyn Henderson was born on February 1, 1964, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to parents, Ruben Florez and Louise Henderson. She has resided in Perth Amboy, NJ since 2013. At the time of her passing, she was enrolled at Kairos University to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies.

Evelyn Henderson cherished every moment spent with her family and loved ones....

Felipa Rodriguez

Felipa Rodriguez

Nov 12, 2025

Hoy nos reunimos para honrar y celebrar la vida de mi mamá una mujer con un corazón tan grande que alcanzaba para toda nuestra familia, y un amor que llegaba mucho más lejos de lo que ella misma sabía.Mi mamá fue una de las personas más cariñosas que uno podía conocer. Tenía una manera especial de hacer que todos se...

Mark Lapidus

Mark Lapidus

Nov 8, 2025

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Lapidus, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, remarkable person, and brilliant engineer, who left us peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born on October 23, 1937, Mark lived through one of history’s most challenging times, surviving the hardships of World War...

Pauline Green

Pauline Green

Oct 30, 2025

Widow of Robert Green, married and celebrated 68 years together, Mother of Carol Goldberg and Jay Green, Mother-in-law of Jack Goldberg and Leslie Ebert0, Grandmother of: Shari Goldberg (partner Dave Pary), Mandy Goldberg (husband, Declan Zimmerman), Rebecca Goldberg (husband Omer Oztaskin), Corey Green (wife Lila), Great grandmother of Ramona Goldberg/Zimmermann

She was the consummate caregiver, nothing meant more to her than...

Sandra Rackmill

Sandra Rackmill

Oct 28, 2025

Sandra Rackmill, 84, of Kendall Park, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Allendale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Allendale, NJ. She was born in New Brunswick, NJ and lived in Montclair, North Brunswick, Kendall Park and Allendale, NJ.

In 1958, she graduated from New Brunswick High School. In 1962, she graduated from Boston College with a Bachelors...

Britni Ariel Thompson

Britni Ariel Thompson

Oct 28, 2025

Britni Ariel Thompson was born on August 25, 1989, in Daytona Beach, Florida, to Barnett and Pamela Thompson. Our beloved daughter, sister, auntie, and friend went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2025.

A radiant soul who brought color and joy to everyone she met; Britni was known for her loving spirit, her favorite color pink, and her...

Maria D Guerrero

Maria D Guerrero

Oct 25, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce Maria D. Guerrero, 75, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother.

Maria will be remembered for her faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, her warmth, strength and love she shared with being of service to everyone around her. Throughout...

Seymour Grodstein

Seymour Grodstein

Oct 20, 2025

Seymour Grodstein, 96, passed away at his son’s home on Monday, October 20, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, and resided in Highland Park, NJ, for many years.

Seymour was employed by East Brunswick High School in NJ as a math teacher until his retirement, and also worked part-time at Middlesex County...

Mary Delores Cruickshank

Mary Delores Cruickshank

Oct 17, 2025

Mary Delores Jarmon Cruickshank was born May 8, 1940 and returned to be with the Lord Oct. 17, 2025.

Her parents Mary Ella and Benford Jarmon migrated from Alabama to Cleveland, Ohio, and because their doors were always open to those in need, she grew up in a home surrounded by extended family. The oldest of two girls, she attended college...

Mikhail Knizhnik

Mikhail Knizhnik

Oct 10, 2025

Mikhail Knizhnik, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend, has passed away. He was the beloved husband of Olga Knizhnik, cherished father of Tatyana and Paul, and proud grandfather to Ian, Nathan, and Daniel.

Born in Uzbekistan shortly after the war, he moved to Moscow at the age of 14 on his own, showing remarkable independence and resilience. He went...

Selvin M Hernandez

Selvin M Hernandez

Oct 9, 2025

Selvin M Hernandez passed away on October 9, 2025. He was born in Honduras on August 23, 1974.

Selvin came to the United States in 1994, which is when his beautiful journey began. He had three children named Jonathan, Joseph, & Ashley. To many he was known as a taxi driver but to us he was a loving son, brother, friend...

Joseph S Palumbo

Joseph S Palumbo

Oct 2, 2025

Joseph S. Palumbo of Browns Mills, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the age of 59. He was brn in Queens, NY on January 23, 1966 to the late Pasquale (Pat) and Elizabeth (Betty) Palumbo. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Verizon as a Cable Splicer. He was a parishioner of St....

Miguel Angel Lopez

Miguel Angel Lopez

Sep 28, 2025

Miguel Angel Lopez, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born on November 17, 1965 in New Brunswick, New Jersey where he grew up surrounded by a large loving family and many friends. Miguel worked as a diesel mechanic for TRD Trucking in Vineland, New Jersey. Miguel would give anyone the shirt of his back and greeted everyone with...

Patricia R. Deri

Patricia R. Deri

Sep 24, 2025

Patricia R. Deri, age 85, passed away peacefully at Rose Mountain Care Center on September 24, 2025. Born on January 7, 1940, in Newport News, Virginia, she was the daughter of Lila Walker and Harry Ragland. Patricia cherished the companionship of her brother, Harry E. Ragland Jr., maintaining a close bond throughout their lives.

Though she traveled extensively, Patricia called New...