Obituaries

John Norbert Blum of Somerset passed away peacefully at home on June 12. He was 61. Born in New Haven, Connecticut and raised in Latham, New York, John lived in various towns throughout upstate New York and Ohio before moving to Somerset in 2000. A graduate of Shaker High School in Latham, New York, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in …

Jane Tublin, a long-time resident of Somerset, passed away on May 30, surrounded by family members who adored her. She was 89.Born and raised on a 2,500-acre cattle ranch in Page, Nebraska, Jane lived with her parents and seven siblings in a house without electricity or running water until she was 16. She attended a one-room elementary schoolhouse on the …

Tom Larson Fusia, Sr., of Somerset passed away on May 24 at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville. He was 97. Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, he lived in various places throughout Pennsylvania, Indiana, New Jersey and Virginia before settling in Somerset last year. Tom served in the US Navy during World War II from 1944 …

Christopher Zwingli, a loving husband, devoted father, and accomplished professional, passed away on May 14 at Care One in Bound Brook at the age of 68. He leaves behind a legacy of determination, kindness, and a commitment to pursuing his passions. Born on November 20, 1954, in Ridgewood, Christopher was the son of Carl Allen and Carol (Dooley) Zwingli. After …

Lawrence Karlin of Somerset passed away on May 3. He was 89.He was predeceased by his wife, Lois, in 2017; parents, Michael and Jeanette Karlin; and brothers, Stanley and Seymour Karlin.Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Rabbi Gary Karlin of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Steven Karlin and his wife, Cynthia Hoftizer of Arlington, Virginia and Richard Karlin and his wife, Ann …

Robert Bruce Hawkins passed away on April 28 at the age of 77. He was born on July 18, 1945, in Somerville to Wilbur and Myrtle Hawkins. Robert was a lifelong resident of Somerset, and his unwavering commitment to serving his community made him a cherished and respected member of the New Brunswick and Somerset area. After serving honorably in …

Walter W. Friedberg, 93, passed away on April 27 at his home in Somerset. Born on June 13, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Isador and Ida (Pearlman) Friedberg. Walter lived in Houston for a short period of time, before returning to Brooklyn and eventually finding his home in Somerset. He honorably served in the Army …

Richard A. Phillips, of Somerset passed away April 20 at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville. He was 81. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he lived in Pine Hill before moving to Somerset in 1964. Richard served in the US Navy during the mid-1960s. He worked as a Warehouse Supervisor for John Wiley & Sons Publishing in Somerset …

Anthony Ostrowski of Somerset passed away April 10 at Parker at Somerset. He was 83. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Edison for most of his life moving to Somerset eight years ago. He worked as a Technician Representative for 25 years with Asea Brown Boveri, North Brunswick, retiring many years ago. Anthony was a member of the American …

Raymond A. Roth of Princeton passed away April 6 at home. He was 88.Born in New Brunswick, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin Township before moving to Princeton in 2016.He owned and operated RA Roth & Sons Roofing & Siding in Somerset for 45 years before retiring over 20 years ago.A strong patriot who loved his country, Ray served …