Mar 7, 2025

Olga (Honey) DeSantis, Bound Brook

Olga (Honey) DeSantis (nee Uken), 88, died peacefully at her home in Bound Brook on March 7, 2025. She was the last surviving member of the DeSantis family that owned the Brass Rail Tavern in Bound Brook for more than sixty years.

Nicknamed “Honey” by her father, Olga was the first child born to Henry Uken and...

Mar 5, 2025

Robert E. Hendricks, 64, died peacefully on March 5, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University hospital surrounded by his wife and three children.

Born in Somerville to Robert and Patricia Hendricks (nee Hoch), Robert (Bob) grew up in Bound Brook, New Jersey and attended St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. After graduating high school, he...

Mar 4, 2025

Mary M. Straub, 92, died peacefully on March 4, 2025.

Born in Scotch Plains to the late Joseph and Mary Antonio (nee Carona), she graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Mary resided in Plainfield before settling in Bound Brook in the 1960s with her husband Edward to raise their family.

Mary...

Mar 4, 2025

James Jenkins, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 4th at 75 years. A man of deep love, laughter, and resilience, he leaves behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Born in Dover, James Jenkins proudly served his country as an Air Force mechanic...

Mar 2, 2025

Aldo Caruso, 76, died peacefully on March 2, 2025.

Gathering with the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Avenue, Bound Brook.

Entombment will follow at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, 95 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge.

Feb 20, 2025

Eleanor DeFalco, 98, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025.

Born in Middlesex to the late Attilio and Rosina Miranda (nee Pirone), Eleanor settled in Piscataway with her husband Fred to raise their family.

As a young woman, Eleanor worked in Bound Brook as a beautician and maintained her beauty license...

Feb 19, 2025

Stephen V. Wisniewski, 78, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025.

He was born in New Brunswick to the late Stephen R. and Mary Wisniewski (Dolzycki). Stephen grew up in Somerset, where he graduated from Franklin High School.

After graduation, Stephen attended Middlesex County College, where he obtained his Associate’s degree....

Feb 15, 2025

James Norton, 79, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025.

Memory Eternal - Вічна Пам'ять: Very Rev. Fr. James Norton

“With the Saints give rest, O Lord, to the soul of Christ Thy Servant, where there is no more sighing and sorrow or suffering, but life everlasting… making of our funeral...

Feb 11, 2025

Mary Loretta Rita Noone Sonntag, known as Loretta, passed away peacefully at home, her husband of 53 years by her side. Loretta, a beacon of resilience, courageously battled chronic lung disease and its effects for many years. She was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania, on November 25, 1940, to Angela Burke Noone and Joseph A. Noone.

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Feb 11, 2025

Anne Braden, 78, of Bound Brook, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville.  Born and raised in Middlesex, Anne was a proud graduate of Middlesex High School. It was during her high school years that she met the love of her life, a young man from a rival school. A...

Feb 8, 2025

Patsy DeFrancesco, 95, passed away peacefully at Carnegie Post Acute Care in Princeton, on February 8, 2025. Born in Monmouth Junction, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Concetta DeFrancesco. Patsy was a US Airforce Veteran, stationed in Alaska from 1951 to 1955. He worked as an operating engineer for Bellezza Construction in Kearny before his retirement....

Jan 23, 2025

Ann Pchola (nee Motto), passed away peacefully on Thursday January 23, 2025 at the Bridgeway Care Center, Bridgewater.

Born in Edwardsville, PA, to Joseph and Anna Motto, she resided in Bound Brook for over 50 years before recently moving to Bridgewater. Mrs. Pchola was a homemaker devoted to her family. She was a longtime parishioner...

Jan 16, 2025

Brenda L. Griffin, 61, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 at her home.

Born in Flemington, New Jersey to the late William and Mary Griffin (nee Smoshna), Brenda grew up in Hunterdon County where she graduated from North Hunterdon High School.

After getting married, Brenda and her husband John settled...

Jan 15, 2025

Catherine Elizabeth McAlick, a beloved resident of Bound Brook, New Jersey, and formerly of Skillman, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 15th. Born on February 27, 1934, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Catherine was known for her deep compassion, her enduring faith, and her lifelong dedication to helping others.

She...

Jan 11, 2025

Edwin J. Scannell, 87, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025.

Born in Hillside, New Jersey to the late John J. and Gilberta Scannell (nee Eaton), Edwin graduated from Hillside High School. He later went on to serve in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1961, during which he was stationed in Panama.

Jan 10, 2025

Nicholas Baumgarten, 99, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick. Born in Romania to Michael and Maria (Kaminski) Baumgarten, Nicholas lived a long and fulfilling life. He learned the jewelry trade while living in Germany and carried that expertise with him to the United States. After settling in New Jersey,...

Jan 10, 2025

Judy “Onie” Boehm passed away suddenly yet peacefully, at age 72 years, surrounded by her loving family, on January 10th, 2025.  Judy was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee on December 5th, 1952, and lived in Memphis, TN where she graduated from High School in 1971. She attended Bethel College in McKenzie, TN where she met the love of her life,...

Jan 2, 2025

Donald Edwin Kalbach passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2025.

He was born on December 26, 1935, in Allentown, PA, to Oscar Kalbach and Anna Moyer. After moving to NJ with his mother and stepfather, he graduated from Roselle Park High school in 1953. Don then enlisted in the army and served in Germany...

Jan 1, 2025

Holly June Neeley, 69, of Flagtown, New Jersey passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 with family by her side.

Born on December 19, 1955 in Hollidaysburg, PA, Holly was the daughter of Bernice Celeste Teeter and John Russell Neeley.

Holly is survived by her son, Kenneth (Elizabeth); daughter Keri (Christian);...

Jan 1, 2025

Nick D’Alessandro passed away on January 1, 2025, peacefully in his home among his loving family, including his son Anthony, Patti his daughter-in-law, Nick his grandson and Carianne his granddaughter. Nick was a loving family man and a friend to those in his neighborhood.

Nick had an especially close relationship with his wife of 56 years, Aileen,...