Obituaries

Jan 20, 2024

Joan Kirzner passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 after a short illness.

Joan was born on July 4, 1933 in New Brunswick, NJ to Gussie and Pincus Halfon. She lived in Highland Park for about 75 years.

At a young age, Joan acquired her entrepreneurial spirit working in her mother’s candy store and selling burlap bags in her father’s business. While...

Jan 9, 2024

 

“Cuando una madre se va, algo de ti se va también con ella, pero de una madre como tú, nos han quedado tantas cosas bellas.”

 

María Edilia Jáquez de Peralta, nació en Corocito República Dominicana el día 25 de mayo del 1933. María fue hija de Erasmo Jáquez y Tomasina Espinal. Contrajo matrimonio con Basilio Peralta, un matrimonio...

Jan 5, 2024

Our beloved Isabel Nuñez peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024. Isabel was fighting a long battle with diabetes along with dementia. She was from the Dominican Republic & would always travel to the United States, where she to be reunited with all her grandchildren. 

Isabel will always be remembered for her beautiful big heart that touched so many souls....

Jan 3, 2024

Dec 19, 2023

Dec 14, 2023

Elaine G. Katz

East Brunswick Township - Elaine G. Katz passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, after a short illness. She was 89. 

Elaine was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. She was a registered nurse, having received her training at Barnert Hospital in Paterson, NJ. Shortly after graduating, she quickly became a lead nurse and was responsible for...

Dec 10, 2023

Pauline formerly from New Brunswick later moved to Plainsboro. She received her education in Florida and worked as a Laborer in a Warehouse and housekeeping services.

Pauline was affectionately known as “PeeWee and Big Paul” she was good hearted, funny, kind, loved to cook and always made sure you ate. She always showed up for her family. She loved going...

Dec 8, 2023

Dec 7, 2023

Dorsha Kuldinow, a man of unyielding courage, profound generosity, and boundless charisma, peacefully passed away on December 7, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Born on July 23, 1964, in New Brunswick, NJ; Dorsha's life was a tapestry woven with remarkable achievements and a profound impact on all who crossed his path. 

As a United States Marine Tow Gunner,...

Dec 2, 2023

Georgette Susan Maynard was born on November 11, 1932 in Iselin, New Jersey.  She received her wings at Somerset Woods Nursing Home on December 2, 2023.

Georgette accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Grace Church in North Brunswick, New Jersey. Being a military wife, she traveled around the country with her family. She resided and...

Nov 27, 2023

Nov 27, 2023

Diana Mae Sobel grew up in Philadelphia, PA surrounded by extended family members and friends.

Diana was a wonderful wife to Frank Sobel, daughter to Isabelle and Al Forman, sister to Myrna Leighton, daughter-in-law to Ida Sobel, sister-in-law to Phyllis Schneier, and aunt to Susan, Gary, Jay, and Robbie.

When Diana married Frank, they had a wonderful honeymoon in Mexico....

Nov 22, 2023

Nov 16, 2023

Nov 8, 2023

 

Lilas Marilyn Youngman Saltiel

Age:  91

Wilmington, NC, formerly of Highland Park, NJ

Lilas Y. Saltiel, 91 formerly of Highland Park, NJ died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Davis Nursing Home, Wilmington, North Carolina. 

Born in New Brunswick, NJ to Irving and Jenny Youngman, the second of two daughters, she was a lifelong Highland Park resident...

Nov 7, 2023

Elaine (Teitelbaum) Schlesinger passed away at home on November 7, 2023, surrounded by her well cared for cats. We mourn our loss but celebrate her life.

Elaine married Edwin (Eddie) Schlesinger in March 1951 and they were married for 56 years until his passing in 2007. They had four sons, including Martin & Leslie Schlesinger; Craig & Felice Schlesinger; Steven...

Nov 3, 2023

 

Gloria Díaz, nacida en Santa María, Atlántida, Honduras, el 16 de julio de 1971, hija de Tereso de Jesús Díaz Gómez, que en paz descanse, y Santos Flor Iraheta de Díaz, falleció a la edad de 52 años el 3 de noviembre de 2023, después de librar una valiente batalla de tres años contra el cáncer de pulmón en...

Nov 1, 2023

Michael Kaplan, of Highland Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was 83. Born in Poland, and one of the youngest people to survive the Nazi death camps, Michael went on to build a real estate empire from the ground up.

He is widely known for changing the face of New Jersey’s suburban...

Oct 28, 2023

Roberto D. Taveras, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Bethlehem, PA. He was born on January 7, 1994, in the Dominican Republic.Roberto's life was filled with love and cherished memories. His friends and family will gather to celebrate his life at the Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel in New Brunswick, NJ. Visitation will...

Oct 27, 2023

Matilde Disla-Duran de Garcia passed away on October 27, 2023 at her home in Somerset, NJ. She was born on July 13, 1955, in the Dominican Republic to Rafael Disla and Rosa Duran.

Matilde was an amazing daughter, supportive sister, devoted wife, loving mother, caring aunt and reliable friend. Her parents imparted to her the importance of unity, a baton...