Obituaries

Deneice S. Kinghorn, 70, passed away on January 2 at her home following a nearly 5-year battle with colon cancer. She was known for her faith, love of learning, musical talent, and lifelong devotion to her family and serving others. Deneice was born on July 6, 1955, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Clyde Raymond and Afton Lucille Scott. She grew …

Samuel Joseph Grosso passed away peacefully at his home in Somerset on January 13, at the age of 91, with his loving daughter by his side. Sam was born in Orange to Andrea (Andrew) and Lucia Grosso. He moved to New Milford after marrying his beloved Sylvia, on September 25, 1960. In his 20s, Sam served his country in Seattle, …

Joshua Matthew Solovay, 25, died on December 28, 2025 at Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Josh was born on June 24, 2000, in Somerville to Denise (Brown) Solovay and Gary Solovay. He was raised in Franklin Township where his intelligence, drive, and curiosity were evident from an early age. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Rider University …

Michael W. Mento, of Burlington, passed away on January 1 at home, surrounded by his family. He was 68. Born in New Brunswick and raised in Franklin Township, he lived in Monroe and Seaside Heights before settling in Burlington in 2025 with his wife, Kim, and dog, Lily. He worked as an Engineering Inspector for Franklin Township for more than …

Anthony T. Pagano, 64, passed away on December 30, 2025 at his home in New Brunswick. Born on February 22, 1961, in New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Anthony and Marie (Boelhower) Pagano. Anthony was raised in Somerset and later lived in North Brunswick before returning to New Brunswick, where he made his home. Anthony was a …

Mr. Douglas Shendell passed away on December 23 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 72 years old. Mr. Shendell was born in Queens and was raised in Roslyn, NY. He graduated from Roslyn High School where he ran track. He continued his education, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing from Bryant College. He resided in …

Mr. Jamie Mark Farkas, age 68, passed away peacefully on December 24 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Jamie was born on December 22, 1957, to the late Geza Mark Farkas and Clair Lydia (Falcon) Farkas. He was raised in Edison, where he attended the Edison public school system. Following his graduation from high school, Jamie enlisted …

Eileen Veronica Walsh Flahive left behind a life filled with love, joy, and much laughter when she passed on December 23, 2025 with family at her side. Eileen touched many lives with a sparkling and joyful personality and was always ready to share a laugh. She now joins her husband Bill, with whom she raised a family, traveled frequently and …

Eileen E. Weber, 97, passed away on December 16 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick. Born on March 16, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, Eileen was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Murphy) Flynn. During the Great Depression, she and her family relocated to Newfoundland before returning to Brooklyn, where she lived until 1963. …

Robert N. Petersen, of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly on December 14 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 56 years old. Born in Elizabeth and raised in Clark, Robert lived in Somerset since 1998. He was Vice-President of Product Development for the Tingley Rubber Corporation in Piscataway. Robert was a graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High …