Life Story: Gloria F. Feliciano, 82; Chemist
Gloria F. Feliciano of Somerset passed away on September 3 at the Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Somerset. She was 82. Born in Manila, Philippines, she moved to the United States in 1969, settling in Belleville before moving to Somerset in 1984. She worked as a Chemical Engineer in the Philippines. She then […]
Life Story: Archie Lenard Jones, 78; Navy Veteran, J&J Researcher
Archie Lenard Jones of Somerset passed away September 6 at Princeton Medical Center due to cardiac arrest as a complication of Pneumonia. Archie was born in Plainfield in 1944 and was 78 years old. Archie is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Clare LeCompte Jones, his son, Christopher LeCompte Jones and wife Stephanie […]
Marion Elizabeth Fischer, 90; Was St. Matthias School’s First Librarian
Marion Elizabeth Fischer (nee DeMarrais), born May 3, 1932, passed peacefully in Princeton, September 5. Marion, Catholic, mother, loving sister, librarian, and volunteer gave her heart and soul to Somerset and surrounding communities for nearly 70 years. Marion began her Catholic education in Bergen County, graduating from the Academy of the Holy Angels in Fort […]
Life Story: Donna Donovan, 65; Longtime Township Resident
Donna Donovan, 65, passed away unexpectedly on September 1 at her home in Somerset. Mrs. Donovan was born October 21, 1956, in Newton to the late Theron and Phyllis Gloria (Kucinski) Hyatt. Donna was raised in Branchville and resided in Succasunna and years later relocated to Franklin Township where she called home for 35 years. […]
Life Story: Irwin M. Wistreich, 87; 50-Year Member Of Temple Beth El
Irwin M. Wistreich of Somerset passed away peacefully on August 24 at the age of 87. He worked at Dun & Bradstreet in various locations throughout New York and New Jersey before his retirement. Previously, he served in the US Army in the late 1950s. Irwin was devout in his Jewish faith and was a […]
Life Story: Thomas V. Williams, 80; Fire Police Captain In Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department
Thomas V. Williams of Somerset passed away on August 21 at home. He was 80. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin Township. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He then worked as a Manager for AT&T in Piscataway until his retirement. Thomas was a member of […]
Life Story: Bernice Ostrowski, 82; St. Matthias Parishioner
Bernice Ostrowski, of Somerset passed away on August 15 at the Parker at Somerset Nursing Home in Somerset. She was 82. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, she lived in Edison before moving to Somerset in 2015. She worked as a Cashier at RiteAid in Edison before her retirement. Bernice was a parishioner of St. Matthias Church […]
Life Story: Gertrude E. Murphy, 101; Coast Guard WW II Veteran
Gertrude E. Murphy of Somerset passed away on August 13 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 101. Born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Cheektowaga, she lived in Jersey City before moving to Somerset in 2008. Gertrude served in the US Coast Guard during World War II. After her discharge […]
Life Story: Mary Dolan, 96; Helped Start Dolan Plumbing & Heating
Mary Dolan passed away peacefully on August 4, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 96. Mary was born September 23, 1925, in Morgan Mines, West Virginia, the youngest child and only daughter of Anna and John Cies. Shortly after graduating as valedictorian of Lumberport High School, at the height of World War II, […]
Life Story: Laverne Tellis-Stephens, 72; FHS Class of 1968
Mrs. Laverne Tellis-Stephens, a longtime resident of North Brunswick, passed away at home on August 1. Laverne, affectionately known as “El-La”, was born May 13, 1950, to the Late Eva Mae Tellis-Griffin and George Cannon, in New Brunswick. She was 72 years old. LaVerne was educated through the Franklin Township Public School System and graduated […]
