Jul 30, 2024

Doris Ackerman of Bound Brook passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 30, 2024.

Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, Doris was the daughter of Alfred H. and Eva (Olcese) Pellegrini. An honor graduate of New Dorp High School, she was a secretary prior to her marriage to...

Jul 26, 2024

Eugene ‘Gene’ Leonard Jr., beloved son and brother, passed away surrounded by family after a courageous battle on July 26, 2024.

A lifelong resident of New Jersey, he was born in Plainfield to Ludwena ‘Lou’ Leonard. He spent his early years growing up in Warren Township. He later moved to Bound Brook, where...

Jul 26, 2024

Virginia Haley, 93, passed away peacefully 0n Friday, July 26, 2024, at Complete Care at Cedar Grove. Born and raised in Bound Brook, Virginia was the daughter of the late Virgilio and Filomena (DePaolo) DiLeo.

Virginia's life was marked by her unwavering devotion to her family and her passions. She dedicated many years of her...

Jul 22, 2024

Maralyn McCloud, 74, passed away on July 22, 2024.

Born in Brooklyn, and raised in Bayport, NY,  she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Rebman (nee Khoury).

Maralyn graduated from Bayport-Blue Point High School and earned an associate's degree in English from Suffolk County Community College. She notably...

Jul 15, 2024

Eleanor Toeltl, 92, of Middlesex Borough, New Jersey passed away July 15, 2024.

Born May 29, 1932 in Plainfield, New Jersey as Eleanor Pfluegel, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Pfluegel.

Having lived in Middlesex her entire life Eleanor was a member of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church...

Jul 10, 2024

Susan Rose Mollica of Bound Brook, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, just one day shy of her 95th birthday. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY as Assunta DeStefano and moved to Bound Brook in 1954.

Susan was a dedicated registered nurse for her professional life of 43 years. She began as an operating nurse,...

Jul 7, 2024

Debbie Christian, 56, of Manville NJ, passed away in her home on Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

Debbie grew up in Union, NJ and spent a large part of her married life in Kenilworth, where she resided with her family.

She was married to Robert Christian who has preceded her, and has...

Jul 6, 2024

Paul Orloff, 81, died on July 6, 2024.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Knesseth Israel, 229 Mountain Avenue, Bound Brook.

Burial will follow at King Solomon Memorial Park, 550 Dwasline Road, Clifton.

All services are under the care and supervision...

Jul 5, 2024

Barbara Jean Pyle (nee Hauck), 92, passed away peacefully with her loving family in her heart on July 5, 2024.

Barbara was born in Orange, NJ to Arthur and Eileen (nee Carey) Hauck and had three sisters.

She graduated from Bound Brook High School on June 20, 1950 and married the...

Jul 3, 2024

Kate Bennett, 42, of Bridgewater, passed away very suddenly on July 3rd, 2024.

Kate was born to Michael and Barbara Ballas and was raised in Bound Brook. After attending Bound Brook schools most of her life, she spent her last two years of high school at Immaculata, graduating in the year 2000.

Jun 23, 2024

Barbara G. Zena (née Gilmore), 85, passed away peacefully, at home, in the company of her loving family on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Barbara was born in Newark, NJ to Thomas Andrew Gilmore and Florence Elizabeth Beauchamp.

She married the love of her life, Joseph Zena. Together they raised two daughters,...

Jun 18, 2024

Kimberly Ann Rogus, 55, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024.  Born in Somerville, NJ to Joseph and Karen Rogus (nee Galiardi).

She graduated from Bridgewater-Raritan East before receiving her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers.

Kimberly worked as an accounts receivable and accounts payable clerk for New York Life Insurance in Pennsylvania....

Jun 17, 2024

Frank Caruso 84 passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a 2 year hard fought fight with cancer.

Born in the town of Torchiati, province of Avellino, Italy to the late Giovanni and Margherita Caruso (me Mirabile), He immigrated to the United States with his brother...

Jun 8, 2024

Celina Castillo, age 90, passed away on Saturday surrounded at home by her loving family members. She was born in Cartagena, Colombia, to Renato and Elena Marsiglia. For many years, Celina resided in Piscataway, NJ. Celina was a pilar of strength and love for her family.

She was married to her loving husband...

Jun 7, 2024

Bart J. DeMato, Jr., 83 of Bound Brook passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 7, 2024.

Bart was born on December 27, 1940, to Bartholomew and Anne (nee Jandoli) DeMato in Somerville, New Jersey and grew up in Bound Brook where he attended Bound Brook High School and was a...

May 29, 2024

John G Grooms Sr.

August 29, 1937-May 29,2024

John G Grooms Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep early in the morning of May 29, 2024 at his home in

Piscataway, New Jersey at the age of 86. John was born in Paragould,...

May 25, 2024

Alan Lewis Gerber was born December 1, 1954 and died May 25, 2024. He was 69 years old. Born in Bound Brook, NJ and presently residing in Piscataway, NJ, Alan passed away in Las Vegas doing what he loved to do—making music and performing.

Internationally acclaimed, award winning composer, pianist, keyboardist, producer, activist,...

May 4, 2024

Giovanna Russo, 90, died peacefully on May 4, 2024 at Complete Care at Bey Lea, Toms River.

Born in Naples, she was the daughter of Gennaro and Vincenza DeStefano. She grew up in Italy, where she met her husband Salvatore and in 1959, they married in Pompeii, Italy. They emigrated to the United States and settled in...

May 2, 2024

Barbara J. Henderson 72, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024. She was beloved by all who were blessed to know her.

Barbara was born in Somerville, NJ on April 12, 1952 and was currently living in Branchburg New Jersey. She was a graduate of Bound Brook high school class of ‘ 71....

May 1, 2024

Michael Duska

December 17, 1954 – May 1, 2024

Michael Duska (69) passed away unexpectedly May 1st, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick. Michael was born and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ and graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1973. Shortly after, he met the love...