Obituaries

Phyllis A. Nover, of Somerset passed away on April 25 at the Parker at Somerset Rehabilitation Center. She was 83. Born in Newark and raised in Irvington, she lived in Union, Linden and Edison before moving to Somerset 2004. Phyllis was an experienced executive secretary who worked for various companies throughout New Jersey before her retirement. She also volunteered her …

Jon O. Petrushev, 51, passed away on April 21 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. Born on September 8, 1974, in New Brunswick, Jon was the beloved son of Traian and Eileen (Cottrell) Petrushev. He resided in Somerset before later settling in North Brunswick. Jon was employed in the Purchasing Department at St. Peter’s Hospital, where he was …

Janet Goldberg, 80, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on April 25 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Somerset in Somerville. Born on January 8, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, Janet was the beloved daughter of the late Harry and Goldie (Schwartz) Farbman. She was raised in Irvington and went on to live in Clark and Edison before settling in …

Katia Anne-Marie Sodbinow passed away peacefully at home on April 21, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old. Born Katia Anne-Marie Polchinoff on January 25, 1947, in Créteil, a southeastern suburb of Paris, France, she was the only child of Zebeck “Chopa” Polchinoff and Sonia Polchinoff. Katia enjoyed a rich and joyful childhood in France, embraced by …

Robert A. Brodman of Somerset passed away peacefully on April 11 at the RWJ Hospital in Somerville. He was 87. Born on August 13, 1938, and raised in New York City, he lived in West Virginia, Wisconsin and Somerville before settling in Somerset in 1965. Robert served in the US Navy during the late 1950s. He later enjoyed a long …

Mrs. Deanna King Natividad entered into eternal rest on April 17 at the University Medical Center of Princeton, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 86 years old. Born in Pola Mindoro in the Philippines to Mariano and Eustacia King, Mrs. Natividad grew up with a deep appreciation for learning and hard work. She completed her early education …

Audrey Ann Menendez (nee Sefershayan), age 91, died of natural causes (from a stroke) at RWJ Hospital on April 14. Born on August 11, 1934 to the late Margaret and Edward Sefershayan, Audrey was raised in Bay Ridge Brooklyn along with her late brother Edward. She attended St. Joseph’s High School and later became a legal secretary where she excelled …

Lance Haldeman of Somerset died April 12 at the Center of Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains. He was 56. Born in Clearfield, Pa., he was formerly of Cunningham, Pa., Worland, WY and Berkeley, West Virginia, before moving to Somerset many years ago. Mr. Haldeman was a 1992 graduate from Penn State, Harrisburg Campus, earning a Bachelor’s of Mathematics and Science. Prior …

Gary J. Unterman of Somerset passed away on April 7, at the age of 83. Born in New Brunswick and raised in Highland Park, he lived in Metuchen with his family before moving to Somerset, where he resided for more than 30 years. He worked as a computer consultant for more than four decades, predominantly in the banking and brokerage …

Vilma Pérez passed away on Sunday, March 29, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old. Born Vilma Doris Cardona on March 28, 1943 in Guatemala City, she moved with her parents and brothers to Tiquisate, Guatemala, where her father had secured a position with the United Fruit Company, and the family lived on the company’s …