Obituaries

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 …

Joan Barbara Potosnak (Maiden: Miskovsky), a true renaissance woman, passed peacefully on December 13, surrounded by her loving family. Joan lived a life defined by curiosity, resilience, and generosity. She never stopped learning, fixing, teaching, or connecting with others. Beginning her career at United Parcel Service loading trucks, Joan quickly distinguished herself through intelligence and determination, working her way into …

“Muzzie” May 31, 1921 – Dec. 13, 2008 “When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.” Lovingly remembered by Bill, PJ, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Sempre nei nostri cuori  

Lance Evan Eisen, 66, passed away on December 8 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 2, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey, Lance was the son of the late Sanford and Frances (Rothman) Eisen. After spending his early years in Edison, Lance later resided in Franklin Township before ultimately …