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Jacquelin Richman

Jacquelin Richman

Jan 10, 2013

Mrs. Jacquelin (Sobel) Richman, 83 of Margate, NJ passed away Thurs. at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. she resided in Edison, NJ for 38 years before retiring to Tamarac, FL in 1988. Mrs. Richman has been living in Margate, NJ for several years. "Jackie", as she was known by her friends, once sang on the radio as a child...

Becca Hozore

Becca Hozore

Jan 9, 2013

Mrs. Becca (Rosenberg) Hozore, 94, of Piscataway, NJ died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at her residence. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, Mrs. Hozore had resided in Highland Park for many years before moving to Piscataway several years ago. She had been employed for many years as a Court Reporter for the Middlesex County Courthouse and had also worked in the...

Irene R Dworeck

Irene R Dworeck

Jan 8, 2013

Irene "Rene" Dworeck, 93, of Highland Park, NJ died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at her residence. A remarkable and influential woman, she was a long-term civic activist. Rene had served the Borough of Highland Park as a member of the Borough Council, Past President of the Borough Council, member of the Commission on the Handicapped, Chairperson of the...

Leon Carasso

Leon Carasso

Jan 6, 2013

Leon Carasso, 90, passed away at St Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ and had lived in Milltown and North Brunswick throughout his life. Leon was in the United States Navy and served his country during World War II. Upon his return he began work in the family...

Emerson R. Morales

Emerson R. Morales

Jan 2, 2013

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 4, 2012 from 7-9 PM and Saturday, January 5, 2012 from 9-11 AM. at the Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will take place 11 AM on Saturday at the Funeral Home, followed by burial at Franklin Memorial Park in North Brunswick.

Mr. Alan S. Shapiro

Mr. Alan S. Shapiro

Dec 29, 2012

East Brunswick, NJ Alan S. Shapiro, 69, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Robert Wood JOhnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Detroit, MI and has lived for many years in East Brunswick, NJ. Alan was predeceased by his parents Hyman and Mildred (Schackman) Shapiro and his survived by his...

Arcadio Castro

Arcadio Castro

Dec 28, 2012

A viewing will take place on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 5-7 PM at the Second Reformed Church of New Brunswick, 100 College Ave, New Brunswick. A Service will take place immediately following from 7-10 PM. Mr. Costa will return home to the Dominican Republic for Burial.

Mrs Pearl Rand

Mrs Pearl Rand

Dec 21, 2012

Highland Park- Pearl Rand died on December 21, 2012. She was born in Montreal, Canada in 1913 and emmigrated to the U.S. with her family at an early age. Pearl and her husband Herbert moved from Brooklyn, N.Y. to Highland Park in 1973. She retired in 1970 from the Caledonian Hospital in Brooklyn where she was the Administrative Director in...

Mrs. Shirley Vajda

Mrs. Shirley Vajda

Dec 21, 2012

Monroe, NJ Shirley (Gushin) Vajda,92, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Francis Parker Home at Landings Lane, New Brunswick,NJ. Born in Linden, NJ, raised in Roselle, NJ, she had lived in New Brunswick, Highland Park and retired to Monroe Township, NJ and spent the winter months in Las Vegas, NV. Shirley was an avid majong player. With...

Rosalind Jacobs

Rosalind Jacobs

Dec 20, 2012

Monmouth Junction, NJ Rosalind (Braverman) Jacobs, 86, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, Rosalind Braverman, and was married to the late Paul Jacobs. She lived in Miami Beach Florida and Edison and Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. She was a congregant of the Anshe Emeth Temple in New Brunswick, as...

Mr. Harry Schrier

Mr. Harry Schrier

Dec 14, 2012

Monroe, NJ Harry Schrier, 89, passed away at his home on Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born in Romania, at the age of three months he and his parents came to the United States, settling in New York City. Harry lived in Brooklyn and Highland Park before moving to Monroe, NJ twenty years ago. Harry served in the US...

Mr. Jacob (Jack) Oziel

Mr. Jacob (Jack) Oziel

Dec 14, 2012

Highland Park, NJ Jacob (Jack) Oziel, 96, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born in New Brunswick and has llived in Highland Park since 1954. Jack owned and operated Mojax's Upholster from 1948 until his retirement in 1985. Longtime member of Congregation Etz Ahaim, where he served on the Board of Trustees. Jack...

Mrs. Matilda Wankoff

Mrs. Matilda Wankoff

Dec 7, 2012

East Windsor, (Twin Rivers), NJ Matilda Wankoff (nee Zaraya), 84, died peacefully on December 7, 2012, at home after a short illness. Once diagnosed, she courageously opted to forgo treatment, instead remaining at home where she was lovingly supported by her family, friends and neighbors. A twenty-seven year resident of East Windsor, Matty, as she was affectionately known, was born...

Miss Sylvia Osheroff

Miss Sylvia Osheroff

Dec 5, 2012

New York, NY Sylvia Osheroff, 100, passed away at her home on Dec. 5, 2012. Born and raised in New York, NY. She attended and was a graduate of the local high school and college in New York City. Miss Osheroff was a teacher for many years, then held a supervisory position with the New York City Board of Education,...

Miss Onye Chanel Atkinson-Frasier

Miss Onye Chanel Atkinson-Frasier

Dec 4, 2012

Onye Chanel Atkison-Frasier, 16, of Ewing, NJ, returned to heaven on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Onye spent most of her life in Somerset and her most joyous in Baton Rouge, LA and Fayetteville, GA. Her sweet spirit and purity touched all who knew her in a very special way. Onye is survived by her mother Carla Atkinson, her father Tyrone...

Mary Hanoka

Mary Hanoka

Nov 29, 2012

A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Congregation Etz Achim, 230 Denison Street, Highland Park NJ 08904. Burial will follow at Poile Zedek Cemetery in New Brunswick, NJ.

Evelyn L. Katz

Evelyn L. Katz

Nov 29, 2012

A Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1 PM at the Highland Park Conservative Temple. Burial will follow in Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin.

Harriet I. Tabak

Harriet I. Tabak

Nov 20, 2012

Harriet I. (Engelhardt) Tabak, of Highland Park, NJ died Tuesday evening, November 20, 2012 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, Mrs. Tabak was a longtime resident of Highland Park. Harriet was involved with numerous philanthropic and charitable organizations. She was an active member of the Highland Park Conservative Temple/ Congregation Anshe Emeth, Highland Park....

Cindia Haskins

Cindia Haskins

Nov 18, 2012

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 3 PM at the New Destiny Family Worship Center.

Sylvia A. Lewis

Sylvia A. Lewis

Nov 18, 2012

A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 12:30 PM at B'Nai Tikvah, followed by burial at Baron De Hirsch Cemetery in Staten Island, NY.

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