Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Dr. “R.G.” Krishnan, passed away on November 30 at the age of 93. Dr. Krishnan was born in Ottapalam, Kerala, India. He worked as a physician in Bombay for nearly 15 years before immigrating to the United States in 1972. He was in private practice for 35 years in Perth Amboy and later in …
Read More »Life Story: Linda B. Fischer, 71; Former Township Resident
Linda B. Fischer of Randolph passed away on November 27 at the Pine Acres Convalescent Center in Madison. She was 71.Born in New Brunswick, she lived in Somerset, Hightstown and Cranbury before moving to Randolph in 1993.She worked as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for various pharmaceutical companies throughout New Jersey.Linda was an active member of the Maranatha Baptist Fellowship …
Read More »Life Story: Gregory Wilson, Was 24-Year FTPD Veteran
Gregory A. Wilson, 47, died November 22 at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township. Born on November 15, 1976, in Summit, Greg was the son of Arthur and Karen (Jud) Wilson of Warren Township, New Jersey. He is a 1995 graduate of Watchung Hills Regional High School. He then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from The College …
Read More »Life Story: Janice F. Lloyd, 85; Was Township Music Teacher
Mrs. Janice F. Lloyd (nee Fronek) passed away on November 16 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 85 years old. Mrs. Lloyd was born in Gary, Indiana and was raised there on her family’s dairy farm. After graduating high school, she continued her education at Valparaiso University in Indiana. She graduated with a Bachelor of …
Read More »Life Story: Dr. Lori Goldblatt, 59; Psychologist, Wife Of Former Mayor
Dr. Lori B. Goldblatt, of Somerset passed away on November 16 at home. She was 59.Born in Newark and raised in Clark, she lived in Poughkeepsie, New York before moving to Somerset in 1994.Dr. Goldblatt worked as a private practice clinical psychologist and was a member of the Somerset County Mental Health Board for more than 20 years. She was …
Read More »Life Story: Mary Ann Selenko, 93; Worked For School District
Mary Ann Selenko of Somerset passed away after a prolonged illness, on November 5. She was 93 years old. Mary Ann was born in the Bronx and was raised in Jersey City. She graduated from St. Dominic Academy and then attended secretarial school. During the Korean War, she worked as a secretary for the Army in purchasing. In the early …
Read More »Life Story: Michael A. LaCorte, 90; Owned LaCorte’s Bakery
Michael A. LaCorte passed away on November 1 at his home in Franklin Park. He was 90 years old. Mr. LaCorte was born in Brooklyn and raised in the City of New Brunswick. He began baking bread at his family’s bakery, LaCorte’s Bakery in New Brunswick while still in high school. He owned and operated the bakery after his parents …
Read More »Life Story: Marlene Peterson; Worked At Merck
Marlene Peterson, born in 1948 in Passaic, New Jersey, died peacefully on November 2 with her loving daughter, Kristen, and brother, Lewis, beside her after losing an impossible battle with ALS. She spent her childhood and formative school years in the close-knit community of Elmwood Park, where she attended Elmwood Park Memorial High School, forging lifelong friendships, including the most …
Read More »Life Story: Lee Bolden Hampton, 84; Was New Brunswick Police Officer
Lee Bolden Hampton was born on September 13, 1939 to the late Joe Bolden and Georgia Hampton in Guntersville, Alabama. Brother Lee confessed Christ at an early age. He joined Mount Zion Ministries Family Worship under the pastorate of his uncle, the late Reverend Edward Alexander. Brother Lee remained an active member of Mount Zion under the pastorate of Bishop …
Read More »Life Story: Robert L. Wesner, 65; US Navy Veteran
Robert L. Wesner, of Somerset passed away October 5 at home. He was 65.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Runnemede, he lived in Sicklerville before moving to Somerset over 25 years ago.Robert worked in sales most of his life, most recently for Home Depot in various locations throughout New Jersey.He was a US Navy veteran, serving in the early …
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