Obituaries

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...

Oct 22, 2023

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Oct 13, 2023

Wayne H. Clawans, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on October 13, 2023, in New Brunswick, NJ. He was born on May 17, 1958, in Newark, NJ.Wayne had a passion for education and pursued his studies at the college level. He valued knowledge and embraced learning throughout his life.This remarkable man touched the lives of many with his...

Oct 9, 2023

 

Anthony Michael Facchini, 36 of North Brunswick passed away on Monday. Born in New Brunswick, Tony was a lifelong residence of North Brunswick.

Mr. Facchini had been employed as a server at The Outback Steak House on Route 1 South Edison. Previously, he worked for several years as a Bartender/Server at The Rocky Hill Inn, Rocky Hill, NJ.

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Oct 3, 2023

John Geza Kovacs, 90, passed away on October 3, 2023.  He was born at home on August 28, 1933 in South Plainfield, NJ.  He is a graduate of Highland Park High School.  He served in the US Army for 6 years and worked at Westinghouse as an injection molder on an assembly line for 39 years before retiring in July...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Louise Ann Richardson was the eldest of four children born to the late Beatrice and Samuel Bell, Sr.  Born on May 17, 1928, in Weyanoke, West Feliciana Parish, located near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Being raised on a farm, she learned how to tend a garden, cook, and raise farm animals early in life. She frequently talked about her childhood...

Sep 22, 2023

 

Sara Maskin passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on September 22, 2023.  She was born and raised in New Brunswick and was a lifelong resident of Middlesex County, returning back to New Brunswick in her final year.  She was the oldest child of Morris and Hortense Spritzer. Sara was married for more than 50 years to her...

Sep 1, 2023

 

On September 1, 2023, we lost our mother, Juana Mercado. She fought with courage, faith and strength for 10 years.

Juana Mercado was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico on December 13, 1943, to Crispulo Mercado and Felicita Lopez. She lived in Puerto Rico with her 10 siblings. 

Juana attended school in Puerto Rico.  After her education, she embarked on...

Aug 24, 2023

Dr. Harriet ("Harri") June Aronson died Aug. 24, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Denton, TX after a long illness. Harri was born Aug. 30, 1929 in New Brunswick, NJ, only child of Herman and Rae Aronson. She completed her MS and PhD in Clinical Psychology at Purdue University and postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins before accepting a position at...

Aug 24, 2023

Aug 20, 2023

Aug 20, 2023

Born on December 24, 1930, in Pryluky, Gloria Korobova-Kolomeyzeva was the youngest of three daughters.  Through her long life her resolve was tested many times. She was one of three sisters to survive the war, lost her father at a young age and was displaced from her home and life many times. But each challenge only made her resolve stronger....

Aug 17, 2023