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Obituaries

Life Story: Marie Amoruso, 74; Pulmonary Researcher

Marie Amoruso of Franklin, 74 years old, passed away on Sept. 15 after a brief but severe illness. She is preceded in death by her mother Stella J. and her father Louis J., Amoruso of Manhattan. She is survived by her sister Lucille S. Amoruso also of Manhattan. Marie was born and raised in Manhattan, attended and graduated from St. …

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Life Story: Gabor Zrinyi, 77; Was Master Mason

Gabor Zrinyi, 77, passed away on August 11 at his home in Franklin Park. Mr. Zrinyi was born July 13, 1945, in Hungary. In 1972, he immigrated to the United States and settled in Franklin Park. Gabor arrived in the United States as a mason by trade. He began his work career here, first as a mason apprentice and subsequently …

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Life Story: Marie E. Zimmerman, 66; FHS Class Of 1974

Marie E. Zimmerman, 66, passed away suddenly September 14 at home in New Brunswick. Born December 11, 1955 in Somerset, Marie graduated from Franklin Township High School in 1974. Shortly after, she began a 20-year career working for Dr. Michael Nissenblatt at Central Jersey Oncology, as the office manager. After retirement, Marie enjoyed working with flowers and her passion was …

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Life Story: Gloria F. Feliciano, 82; Chemist

Gloria F. Feliciano of Somerset passed away on September 3 at the Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Somerset. She was 82. Born in Manila, Philippines, she moved to the United States in 1969, settling in Belleville before moving to Somerset in 1984. She worked as a Chemical Engineer in the Philippines. She then worked as a Phlebotomist at …

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Life Story: Archie Lenard Jones, 78; Navy Veteran, J&J Researcher

Archie Lenard Jones of Somerset passed away September 6 at Princeton Medical Center due to cardiac arrest as a complication of Pneumonia. Archie was born in Plainfield in 1944 and was 78 years old. Archie is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Clare LeCompte Jones, his son, Christopher LeCompte Jones and wife Stephanie of Kendall Park, as well …

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Marion Elizabeth Fischer, 90; Was St. Matthias School’s First Librarian

Marion Elizabeth Fischer (nee DeMarrais), born May 3, 1932, passed peacefully in Princeton, September 5. Marion, Catholic, mother, loving sister, librarian, and volunteer gave her heart and soul to Somerset and surrounding communities for nearly 70 years. Marion began her Catholic education in Bergen County, graduating from the Academy of the Holy Angels in Fort Lee, before graduating with honors …

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Life Story: Donna Donovan, 65; Longtime Township Resident

Donna Donovan, 65, passed away unexpectedly on September 1 at her home in Somerset. Mrs. Donovan was born October 21, 1956, in Newton to the late Theron and Phyllis Gloria (Kucinski) Hyatt. Donna was raised in Branchville and resided in Succasunna and years later relocated to Franklin Township where she called home for 35 years. Donna attended Pope John XXII …

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Life Story: Irwin M. Wistreich, 87; 50-Year Member Of Temple Beth El

Irwin M. Wistreich of Somerset passed away peacefully on August 24 at the age of 87. He worked at Dun & Bradstreet in various locations throughout New York and New Jersey before his retirement. Previously, he served in the US Army in the late 1950s. Irwin was devout in his Jewish faith and was a 50-year member of Temple Beth …

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Life Story: Thomas V. Williams, 80; Fire Police Captain In Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department

Thomas V. Williams of Somerset passed away on August 21 at home. He was 80. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin Township. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He then worked as a Manager for AT&T in Piscataway until his retirement. Thomas was a member of the Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department …

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Life Story: Bernice Ostrowski, 82; St. Matthias Parishioner

Bernice Ostrowski, of Somerset passed away on August 15 at the Parker at Somerset Nursing Home in Somerset. She was 82. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, she lived in Edison before moving to Somerset in 2015. She worked as a Cashier at RiteAid in Edison before her retirement. Bernice was a parishioner of St. Matthias Church in Somerset. She also loved …

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