Local obituaries for Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home
Barbara Patullo
Nov 2, 2024
Barbara June (Velcheck) Patullo, age 89, peacefully departed this life at her home in Bridgewater on November 2, 2024, with her cherished family by her side.
Barbara is survived by her family, including her beloved brother Robert Velcheck, cherished sons, Daniel Jr. (Carol), and Frank C. (Kelly) and four adored grandchildren Rebecca (Daniel), Kristyanne, Frank,...
Tekla Maciejowska
Nov 1, 2024
Tekla Maciejowska, a long-time resident of South Bound Brook, New Jersey, has passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville, New Jersey. Tekla lived with her daughter, son-in-law, two granddaughters, and spent her final days surrounded by the love of her family. She was 94 years old.
Tekla...
Robert Edward Newhall
Oct 31, 2024
Mr. Robert E. Newhall, 87, of Homosassa, Florida, departed this life to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Bob was born on November, 24, 1936, and grew up in Possumtown, a small New Jersey town. He met his beautiful wife Roberta in Bound Brook, and they enjoyed life together for over 60 years. Bob was a loving...
Vincenza Izzo Miele
Oct 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vincenza A. Miele, 60, of Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was a beloved wife, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cherished friend, who left us on October 28, 2024. Born on September 21, 1964, Vincenza "Chenzie" touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness and unwavering love...
James Higginbottom
Oct 21, 2024
James Robert Gutchess Higginbottom, a long-time railroad industry executive, peacefully passed away in Hillsborough, NJ on October 21, 2024.
A devout family man, Jim Higginbottom was born to Samuel and Vera Higginbottom in Pittsburgh, PA on Dec. 20, 1931. He was the youngest of five children who included twins Samuel Logan and Helen, and another set of...
Gladys M. Ocampo (Figueroa)
Oct 17, 2024
Gladys M. Ocampo (nee Figueroa), 55, died on October 17, 2024.
Gathering with the family will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Avenue, Bound Brook.
A graveside service and internment will immediately follow at Bound Brook Cemetery.
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Nella Rizzon Plescia
Oct 17, 2024
Nella (Rizzon) Plescia, 94, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Gilda Rizzon. Nella graduated from Bound Brook High School in 1948 and enjoyed a 30-year career as a secretary at John Wiley & Sons in Somerset, before retiring in 2003....
John Lewis
Oct 12, 2024
John Lewis, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in New York City, John was the son of Raymond and Ina Lewis. He graduated from Blair Academy and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Nichols College in Massachusetts. John, alongside his devoted wife Maria, dedicated 45 years helping families...
Richard E Galek
Oct 11, 2024
Richard E. Galek, 79, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2024 surrounded by his wife and loving family. Richard is predeceased by his mother Pearl, his father Seymour, his brother Robert and his sister Susan.
He was born and lived in the Bronx and after graduating DeWitt-Clinton High School Rich proudly joined the United States...

Rosalee Waive Sharpe
Oct 4, 2024
Rosalee Waive (Mason) Sharpe, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. She was attended by her daughter, son-in-law, son and 2 granddaughters, as well as many caring hospital and hospice staff.
Rosalee was born on June 29, 1929 in Bradyville, Iowa, the firstborn daughter of Arvey...
Sandra Carida
Sep 27, 2024
Sandra was the third of four children born to Dany and Margaret Niro and the youngest of three sisters. Growing up, in true youngest sister fashion she loved emulating Linda and Donna, often in the form of borrowing their clothes, many times unbeknownst to them.  She started Smalley school in first grade where she met her best...
Robert Heuner
Sep 27, 2024
Robert Charles Heuner (Bob)
April 15, 1937 - September 27, 2024
Bob Heuner of Bridgewater, New Jersey, was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Bob is survived and already greatly missed by his devoted wife of 61 years, Mary. He is also survived by his beloved sister (Irene Wallace), three children (Bobby...
Barbara J Fritzinger
Sep 25, 2024
Barbara Jean Fritzinger, 77, of South Bound Brook, passed away on September 25th after a long and fulfilling life and surrounded by loved ones.
Barbara was born on February 3, 1947 to Rayford and Elizabeth Bentz in Somerville, NJ. Barbara worked many years and retired from John Wiley's in which she made many meaningful and...
Priscilla E Gillespie
Sep 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Priscilla Gillespie, 72 of Bridgewater NJ, announces her passing after a decades-long, courageous battle with illness. Priscilla was a long time, and well-loved nurse at Somerset Medical Center. She had a great love for all people, especially children, and made a lasting impact on everyone she met. Priscilla made many...
Nancy Shumsky Klinghoffer
Sep 11, 2024
Nancy Shumsky Klinghoffer, 88, died peacefully at home on September 11, 2024.
Born in Hackensack, NJ to the late Harold and Viola Overbaugh (nee Coles), she graduated from Irvington High School in 1954 before attending Newark State Teacher College.
In addition to raising her family in Bound Brook, Nancy worked as...
Constance Schuyler
Aug 28, 2024
Constance Bradford Schuyler passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, following a memorable day surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born in Winchester, MA in 1932. She was married for 70 years to Mike Schuyler, and is survived by Mike, four children, eleven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Connie received undergraduate and...