Life Story: Leonard N. Cancell, 87; Former Commercial Realtor
Leonard N. Cancell, of Somerset, passed away on November 4 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 87. Born in New York City, he lived in various places throughout North New Jersey. He settled in Fairlawn for many years before moving to Somerset in 2015. A proud US Navy veteran, Leonard served […]
Life Story: Robert ‘Dickie’ R. Hart Jr., 68; Owned Auto Body Shop
Robert “Dickie” R. Hart Jr., 68, passed away suddenly at home on October 29. Dickie was born March 1, 1952 in Plainfield to the late Robert and Dorothy Hart. He grew up and lived in South Plainfield, before settling in Somerset. Dickie owned and operated Dick Harts Autobody in Middlesex for many years. He was […]
Life Story: Anacleto Evangelista, 88; Was School Custodian
Anacleto Evangelista passed away on October 27 at St. Peter University Medical Center in New Brunswick. He was 88 years old. He was born in the Philippines and lived there before moving to the United States in 1979. He resided in New Brunswick before moving to North Brunswick in 2001. Mr. Evangelista was employed as […]
Life Story: Sondra Harbus, 79; NYC Education Official
Sondra Harbus, 79, died October 18 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Sondra was born July 10, 1941 in Bronx, New York to the late Samuel and Pauline Sage. She lived in Staten Island for the majority of her life before retiring and finding a new community in Somerset. Sondra earned her […]
Life Story: Rosemarie Gessner, 56; Pursued Travel Career
Rosemarie Gessner of East Brunswick passed away suddenly at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on October 15. She was 56. The youngest of six children, Rosemarie was a fan of the New York Yankees and enjoyed going to the games with her brothers. She also enjoyed watching race car driving, camping, […]
Life Story: Yetta Cowen, 87; Former School Teacher
Mrs. Yetta Cowen passed away on October 9 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville. She was 87 years old. Mrs. Cowen was born in Manhattan and lived there as a child. She resided for many years in Plainfield and north Plainfield where she raised her family and had a career as a school […]
Life Story: Jean Hambling, 91; Niece Lives In Somerset
Mrs. Jean Hambling passed away on September 28, 2020. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Hambling was born in Irvington and worked for many years at Bristol Myers in Newark for over 30 years. She was a member of United Methodist Church and a member of the Elizabeth Avenue Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Hembling was predeceased […]
Life Story: George Moritz, 94; Daughter Lives In Somerset
George Moritz, 94, passed into eternal heaven on September 23, 2020 with his loving children at his side. George (Iggy) was born in Teaneck, NJ. He graduated from NYU with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was the owner of Naumer Electric Company in New York City for many years. During this time he married […]
Life Story: James Edward Tucker, 48; Car Salesman
James Edward Tucker, of Somerset, passed away at home on September 21. He was 48. Born in Roanoke, Virginia and raised in Montgomery, West Virginia, he also lived in Alabama before moving to Somerset in 1996. James worked in car sales for various dealerships throughout the central New Jersey area. He loved grilling, photography and […]
Life Story: Saverio ‘Sam’ Donato, 78; Owned New Brunswick Housewreckers And Salvage
Saverio (Sam) Donato of Somerset died peacefully in his home September 3. He was 78. Born in New Brunswick, Sam was the third generation owner of a family business, New Brunswick Housewreckers and Salvage Co., until his retirement in 2000. Sam lived a full and colorful life filled with the things he loved. He was […]
