Elizabeth Rhodes, “Betty”, 82, passed away peacefully on October 3 at RWJ University Hospital, Somerset after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Stephen Ball and Mary (Sopko) Ball on April 2, 1939 and grew up in Manville, then married her husband Donald, August 19, 1961. Betty worked in various secretarial fields, including being a legal secretary. She …

Helen Wolfe, 92, passed away surrounded by her family on October 3 at her home in Somerset. Mrs. Wolfe was born December 25, 1928, in Somerset, the daughter of Nassif and Agnes (Habib) Coury. She was a lifelong resident of Somerset. Helen was a clerical worker for John Wiley and Sons in Somerset, where she worked for over 25 years. …

Porfirio Cardenas of Franklin Park died peacefully on October 1 with his family by his side.He was 92. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. October 8 in the Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. October 9 from the Gleason Funeral Home, thence to OurLady of Peace, North Brunswick for a 10 a.m. …

Another four Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 1. That brings to 6,876 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 210 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported …

The death of another Franklin resident has been attributed to the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 30. OEM also reported two more Franklin residents have tested positive for the virus. That brings t 6,872 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 210 …