Anita Kronstadt of Somerset died on February 16 at the age of 86. Anita was born in Alabama and excelled during her school years there. She met her future husband, Stanley, while the two were working in Baltimore. Not long after they married they relocated to Somerset. From there they moved briefly to Norwich, New York, but ultimately returned to …

Mary Schneider passed away on February 16 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Schneider was born in Orange and was raised in Irvington. She graduated from St. Peter’s Commercial High School in 1946 and worked for Prudential in Newark as a secretary. After taking time off to raise her children, Mary …

The Somerset County Democratic Committee Black Caucus (SCDCBC) will be hosting its Fifth Annual Scholarship Luncheon Fundraiser in honor of future political leaders from 2-6 p.m. March 7 at the Bridgewater Manor, 1251 Rout 206, Bridgewater. Tickets for the event are $65.

Chuck Turano passed away on February 14 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 57 years old. Chuck was born in The Bronx and was raised in Valley Stream, NY. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School where excelled as a baseball player. He had a career in Sales and worked for many years for American …

Jane Fisher passed away on February 14 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 81 years old. Mrs. Fisher was born in New Brunswick and was a lifelong resident of Somerset. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School and was employed by the Boy Scouts of America. After marrying the love of her life in 1960, …

Junior guard Kyierah Dempsy-Toney takes a shot over a defending Purple Rose in the Lady Warriors’ Feb. 15 regular season finale. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ 11-game winning streak was snapped February 15 with a 69-60 loss to St. Rose. Shots just weren’t dropping for the Lady Warriors, who finish the regular season at 16-4. They also had no …

Somerset-based ProCure Proton Therapy Center has established a clinical affiliation with Hackensack Meridian’s John Theurer Cancer Center in Hackensack. Through the new affiliation, Hackensack Meridian patients now have access to all available forms of radiation therapy, according to a press release on the announcement.

Frank Gianotto passed away on February 14 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. He was 73 years old. Mr. Gianotto was born in New Brunswick and lived most of his life in the Somerset section of Franklin Township. He was a graduate of Franklin High School and Pennsylvania Military College. He moved to Toms River 16 years ago. He …

Felix and Nucky, left to right, at their “wedding” on Valentine’s Day. It’s not too often you hear a wedding officiant end a ceremony by telling the happy couple that, “you may now sniff each other,” but that’s just what Mayor Phil Kramer found himself doing on Valentine’s Day. Kramer ended his day of conducting weddings at the Municipal Complex …

Kennady Schenck is congratulated by her teammates after leaving the game against Gloucester Catholic. The Lady Warriors’ February 13 win over Gloucester Catholic was notable for reasons other than the win: it was the team’s 11th consecutive victory, it was Senior Night and it marked the return of senior Kennady Schenck to the boards. Schenck made her presence known early, …