Obituaries

Screenshot Linda Seneca, 83, of Somerset, passed away on January 21 in Melbourne, Florida. She was born on November 4, 1942, in Elizabeth to Tova and Nina Goldenberg. Linda was a graduate of New Brunswick High School, Class of 1961. She dedicated more than 35 years of service as an executive secretary at Johnson & Johnson. Known for her strong …

Vernel Anderson Crump was born on September 7, 1939 in Nash County, North Carolina to Joseph Anderson and Frances Estelle Short Anderson. She departed her earthy life to start her heavenly life on January 16, 2026. She attended schools in Nash and Wilson Counties. She graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in Elm City North Carolina in 1960. After graduation, …

Robert William Kashinsky, Jr., 48, passed away on January 18 at RWJUH  in New Brunswick after a long struggle with multiple illnesses. Born in Staten Island, New York, Robert was raised in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, and had made his home in Somerset since 2017. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School and earned his nursing license from the Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational and …

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Adrienne Holmgren Spencer, 74, who passed away peacefully on January 4 in Lady Lake, Fl. Adrienne was born on June 26, 1951, in New York City. In 1964, her family moved to the suburbs of New Jersey, where she lived until her retirement in 2006. After graduating high school, Adrienne pursued a …

Robert Pellegrino was born on June 2, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, to Gerard and Carmela (Santoli) Pellegrino. He grew up in Bloomfield, attended local Catholic elementary schools, and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair. In high school, Robert played football and was captain of the basketball team. In recognition of his accomplishments he was later inducted into …

Deneice S. Kinghorn, 70, passed away on January 2 at her home following a nearly 5-year battle with colon cancer. She was known for her faith, love of learning, musical talent, and lifelong devotion to her family and serving others. Deneice was born on July 6, 1955, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Clyde Raymond and Afton Lucille Scott. She grew …

Samuel Joseph Grosso passed away peacefully at his home in Somerset on January 13, at the age of 91, with his loving daughter by his side. Sam was born in Orange to Andrea (Andrew) and Lucia Grosso. He moved to New Milford after marrying his beloved Sylvia, on September 25, 1960. In his 20s, Sam served his country in Seattle, …

Joshua Matthew Solovay, 25, died on December 28, 2025 at Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Josh was born on June 24, 2000, in Somerville to Denise (Brown) Solovay and Gary Solovay. He was raised in Franklin Township where his intelligence, drive, and curiosity were evident from an early age. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Rider University …

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 …