Irene Stawychny passed away peacefully on March 21. She was 95 years old. A widow of over 50 years, she was also predeceased by her parents, brother, sister, and her beloved son, Walter. She is survived by extended family. A longtime resident of Somerset, she was well-loved by friends and neighbors and will most certainly be missed by all. The …
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Linda L. (Madison) Cavanna of Somerset died March 27 at home. She was 83. She was born in Teaneck, and grew up in Cresskill, moving to Somerset over 50 years ago. Linda graduated from Tenafly High School in 1957 and attended regular reunions from her 25th to her 65th. She was employed as a legal secretary at Wilentz Law Firm …
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BATTER UP – Somerset County Commissioners Director Shanel Robinson selected the winners of Patriots tickets to use in the Commissioners’ suite at the ballpark. (Graphic: Somerset County Commissioners.) Two township non-profit organizations are among 40 in Somerset County which will receive Somerset Patriots’ tickets for use this season in the Somerset County Commissioners’ private suite at TD Bank Ballpark in …
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Township Democratic and Republican candidates for Mayor and At-Large Township Council seats submitted their nominating petitions for the June 6 primary election. The deadline for submissions was 4 p.m. March 27 Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly …
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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – Vendors are sought for the 2023 Juneteenth celebration, slated to be held in Naaman Williams Park. (File photo.) Following the success of its inaugural Juneteenth Parade and Celebration, the SCDC Black Caucus is looking for vendors to participate in this year’s Juneteenth Parade and Celebration to be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Naaman Williams Park. …
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Register for programs at any of the six Somerset County-operated senior centers and join the fun Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services oversees the senior centers that provide a wide range of programs to help foster lifelong enrichment in a social and uplifting atmosphere. Closing: There will be …
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Dr. Tippur Seshagiri (Sesh) passed away on March 25, surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old. Dr. Seshagiri was born in Bangalore, India. After his primary and secondary education, he completed post-graduate degrees in Cytology and Cytogenetics in India. He then attended medical school at the Bangalore Medical College. Dr. Seshagiri immigrated to the United States in 1964 …
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Kathleen Zellers, of Easton, Pennsylvania passed away on March 25 at Care One @ the Highlands Nursing Home in Edison. She was 76. Born and raised in New York City, she lived in Asbury, New Jersey before moving to Easton, Pennsylvania over 10 years ago. Kathleen was a homemaker. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and especially spending time with her family. …
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BOWL’D OVER – Attendees were able to pick their own bowls, and then take them around to sampe the various restaurants’ fare. The fifth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank returned to its original home and with its original grandeur on March 26. The event was held at the Doubletree Hotel on Atrium Drive as it was …
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Donald J. Bell of Somerset passed away on March 24 at home. He was 86.Born and raised in New Brunswick, he has lived in Somerset since 1963.He worked as a repairman, first for GE then for his own business Mid County Repair in Somerset before retiring in the late 1990s.Donald was a longtime active member and past chief of the …
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