Local obituaries for Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home
Richard Iacono
Jul 15, 2019
Richard Iacono, New Jersey Coaches and National Wrestling Hall of Fame member, has died at the age of 72 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Rick, a resident of Middlesex borough, spent his final days surrounded by loved ones at Robert Wood Johnson hospital in Somerville, NJ. Iacono graduated West Liberty State University in Wheeling, WV in 1971 and...

Edmund Koscielski
Jul 15, 2019
Edmund B Koscielski. 1942-2019 Greentown, PA Edmund passed away peacefully on July 15th 2019, after a year-long battle with cancer. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Edmund and Regina (Baluta) Koscielski. He graduated Coughlin High School and served in the US army and reserves. He was married 49 years to his high school sweetheart,...

Rose Bellomo
Jul 14, 2019
Rose Bellomo, 94, entered into eternal rest on July 14, 2019. Daughter of the late Louis and Serafina Bellomo, Rose was born in Somerville, lived in Manville, Somerville and most recently Bridgewater. Rose was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville. She was predeceased by her siblings; Sarah Orecchio, Angelo Bellomo and Lucy Moore. She is survived by...

Frederick Kahlsdorf, Jr.
Jul 14, 2019
Frederick W. Kahlsdorf, Jr. (Rick), 59, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2019 at home. He was born on December 16, 1959 to Frederick W. and Nancy Kahlsdorf. Rick lived his entire life in South Bound Brook. He attended Bound Brook High School and Somerset County Vo. Tech. He was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic at Phillip’s Concrete...
Tatiana Zemlachenko
Jul 13, 2019
Tatiana Zemlachenko, 93 years old of Mt. Olive, New Jersey, (formerly of Three Bridges, NJ) fell asleep in the Lord on July 13th, 2019 at her home. Born on December 22nd, 1925 in Davidova, Russia, her journey took her through Europe until the end of World War II where she met her husband Michael to whom she was married...

Elizabeth Pranzatelli
Jul 10, 2019
Elizabeth C. Pranzatelli, 88, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at RWJ University Hospital Somerset in Somerville. Born in Piscataway, she moved to Bridgewater 57 years ago. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Martinsville. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony M. Pranzatelli in 2016. She is survived her children, Anthony (Beverly) Pranzatelli of Bound Brook,...

Edward Cogley, Jr.
Jun 30, 2019
Edward K. Cogley, Jr. (Casey), died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at RWJ, Somerset. Born in Kittanning, PA, he was the son of Edward K. Cogley, Sr. and Barbara (Turney) Cogley. He was an avid outdoorsman, a member of the Bound Brook Reformed Church in South Bound Brook and volunteered at the food bank there. He is survived by his...

James Overchalk
Jun 26, 2019
James Overchalk, 59, passed away on June 26,2019 at 3:14 pm surrounded by his loving family. He has been the loving husband of Debra Overchalk for 37 years. James was born in New Brunswick. He is the son of Walter and Concetta Overchalk. He graduated from Piscataway High School. James was employed by Doka USA for 19 years as...

Robert Baita Sr.
Jun 19, 2019
Robert R. Baita Sr., 89, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Cape May Regional Health System, Cape May. Born in Dunellen, Robert was the son of George and Marie (Schneider) Baita. He was a US Army Veteran, an member of the American Legion, Wildwood Post No. 184, and a cub scout leader. A long time resident of South Bound...
Todd Sarboukh
Jun 18, 2019
Todd J. Sarboukh, 48, died Tuesday, June 18, at home. Born in Somerville he lived in South Bound Brook before moving to Raritan several years ago. He worked for L.N Rothberg and Sons in Middlesex. He was Vice President of The Newark Hells Angels. He is survived by his parents, Butch and Carol Ann Sarboukh of South Bound Brook,...

Helen Massagli
Jun 7, 2019
On Friday June 7, 2019, Helen Massagli passed peacefully at her home with loved ones. She lived a good 96 years. Her life was enriched by family and friends who she held dear throughout her life. She will be remembered for her love of life, her smile, and her delicious baked goods. She is survived by her sisters Anna...

Emma Holzhauser
Jun 1, 2019
Emma Morgan Holzhauser left us with the same grace she lived. Born in 1921, Emma spent most of her childhood in the Flemington area until she began working at American Cyanamid, Bound Brook. After a marriage to Ted Holzhauser, they settled in Green Brook then built their dream home in Annandale. Ted passed away in 2009. Emma was active...

Reonilda (Raye) Corsini
Jun 1, 2019
Reonilda (Raye) Corsini, 87, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at CareOne at Somerset Valley in Bridgewater. Born in Newark, she was the daughter of Michael and Reonilda Tortorelli. Mrs. Corsini graduated from Newark State College of Teaching (now Kean University) in Newark. In 1952, she married the late Raymond Corsini and settled in his hometown of Bound Brook, where...

Maria Doremus
May 29, 2019
Maria Hirst Nangeroni Doremus, 66, departed this life on May 29, 2019, ending her struggle with lung disease. Known to her family and friends as “Molly,” she grew up in Bound Brook and was a graduate of Bound Brook High School, Class of ’71. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Waynesburg College and later studied at the Sorbonne in...

Francis Rick
May 29, 2019
Francis “Poochie” Rick, 74, died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his home in Bound Brook. Born in Bound Brook, Poochie was the son of Americo and Angelina (DePhillips) Rick. Poochie played football in high school and was named MVP in 1962 and 1963. He graduated in 1963, and remained a lifelong BBHS football fan. Poochie worked as a lab...

Paul Lennon
May 26, 2019
Paul Lennon, 72, died May 26, 2019, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – Somerset. Born in New Brunswick, Paul was the son of John and Trude (Rubel) Lennon. Paul grew up in East Brunswick, and graduated from Rutgers University. He worked at the Arc of Somerset County for 30 years. Paul lived in New Brunswick for many years...

Cecilia Suk
May 1, 2019
Cecilia A. Suk, 88, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hillsborough. Born in Manville, she was the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Bobrowski) Lewandowski. She lived in Manville, she went to Alabama where she got married in the early 1950’s then moved to Bound Brook where she raised her family. She was...