Obituaries

Judith Smith, 76, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at her home on October 9. She was born on January 7, 1949, in Bramwell, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Smith) Davis. Judith was raised in Dunbar, West Virginia, and after attending college at West Virginia State University, she relocated to Somerset, where she built a beautiful …

Claire Levine, 94, of Edison, mother of former Township Mayor and Somerset County Freeholder Brian Levine, passed away on October 11 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born on January 17, 1931, in Montreal, Canada, to the late Lou and Tilly (Fisher) Renis, Claire was raised in Montreal and came to the United States in 1951. She …

Robert L. Kirsch of Pittstown passed away on October 10 at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington. He enjoyed 84 years. He was born and raised in New Brunswick, graduating from St. Peter’s High School in New Brunswick in 1958. He met his wife Judy when he was 17 and they moved to Franklin Township to raise their family. He …

Mr. Bernard Brown passed away on October 7 at the Regency Heritage Care Center in Somerset. He was 88 years old. Mr. Brown was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from James Madison High School where he excelled at tennis and swimming. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served our country faithfully and was …

Rose Kraft, 86, of Somerset, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 21. Born in Szent Peterfa, Hungary, she lived a life full of kindness, strength and unwavering love. Having immigrated to the United States in 1956, she met her husband of 60 years, Louis, and they settled in the Somerset area while raising their family. Rose always had a heart …

On September 19, Lucius Wilkerson of Granville County, North Carolina, departed this life with the love and support of family members. He was the son of the late Richard Wilkerson and Rosa Belle Thorpe Wilkerson (Jeffries). Lucius attended schools in Granville County before moving to Jersey City; later relocating to Somerset. He was employed over 41 years as a truck …

Marilyn S. Chesner of Somerset died September 18 at the Regency Jewish Heritage Care Center, Somerset. She was 95. Born in Lakewood, she resided in Ewing before moving to Somerset 67 years ago. Mrs. Chesner received her Bachelor’s Degree as well as her Master’s Degree in music from Trenton State College. Marilyn was a music teacher with the Franklin Township …

Thomas E. Faglon of Somerset died peacefully with his wife Diane by his side.  He was 82. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Faglon resided in Somerset for 43 years.  Prior to his retirement, Tom worked as a I.T. Professional with Telcordia, Inc. of  Piscataway. Tom competes as a regional finalist in the Sutter Home winery “Build a Better Burger” …

Tony Andrew Vitello, of Somerset, passed away peacefully while sleeping at home on September 7, with family members close at hand. Tony was 99 years old and wanted to remain in the home he had lovingly built for his wife and children. Born in Anita, Pennsylvania, he spent his youth in Punxsutawney, PA with his parents and his five siblings. …

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Elaine Ellmer Morris, 79, of Bridgewater, on September 9. Born February 16, 1946 in Newark, NJ to the late Anthony and Idamae Ellmer, she grew up the oldest of three siblings in Irvington, and spent the majority of her summers down the shore with her grandparents, the late …