Obituaries

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 …

Mrs Lillian Scheer, 99, of East Millstone, passed away peacefully in her home on November 29. Born on October 13, 1926, in East MIllstone, Lillian was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Cimpko.  Raised in East Millstone, she graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1944. She married Robert (Bob) Scheer in 1947. Together they raised their family …

Maurice Langford, Sr., 41, of Somerset, passed away on November 10 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Maurice proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, he completed tours in Iraq and Japan. After his service, he and his family settled in …

Alan F. Becher of Somerset passed away on November 12 at home. He was 93. Born in Newark, he lived in Irvington and Elizabeth before moving to Somerset 40 years ago. Alan worked as a Tool & Die Maker for National Can Inc., Piscataway, for 30 years before retiring in 2001. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the …

Mr. Alan Daniel passed away on November 11 at St. Peter’s Medical Center in New Brunswick with his loving family by his side. He was 83 years old. Mr. Daniel was born and raised in Jersey City. His family relocated to New Brunswick in his later youth and Mr. Daniel graduated from New Brunswick High School. He was very proud …

Alma D. Valdez of Somerset passed away on November 2 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 77. Born in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, she came to the United States in 1970, settling in Houston, Texas before moving to Somerset in 1984. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Alief General Hospital in Houston, Texas before …

Charles “Charlie” Faherty, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 30, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 81 years old. Born in March 1944 in the Bronx, Charlie was a proud son of the borough he carried in his heart throughout his life. He attended Rice High School in the Bronx and later served honorably in …

Raymond Frank Hills of East Millstone passed away at home on October 28. He was 94 years old. Raymond lived in East Millstone all his life. He attended the East Millstone School as a child, and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1950 where he excelled at track and field. Ray joined the US Navy on April 5, 1951. …