Obituaries

Arun Pathak, 79, passed away on September 6 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 30, 1944 in Sankheda, Gujarat (India) to Ambalal and Madhukanta (Bhatt) Pathak. Arun was raised in India, where he would spend the majority of his younger years before he moved to the United States in 1970. Arun was …

Andrew Nowakowski of Somerset passed away on September 2, he was 36 years old. He was born in New Brunswick in 1988 to Mark Nowakowski and Sherylee Rubin. Andrew was a lifelong resident of Somerset, graduating from Franklin High School, later earning his associate degree from Middlesex College. Andrew started his career working as an X-Ray technician. He would then …

Gary S. Polansky passed away in Somerset on August 24. He was 73 years old. Gary was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he lived near the Czech Village area through college. Gary attended the University of Iowa where he would meet his wife of 45 years, Nancy (Anderson) Polansky. While in college, Gary worked as a paramedic for the …

Gloria J. Kowalski, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Somerset on August 18, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Born on April 22, 1938, in New York City, Gloria grew up in Newark and raised her family in Edison before settling in Somerset. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Gloria was well-known and beloved in …

Catherine Murphy, 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on August in Franklin Park. Born on November 9, 1943, in Elizabeth, Cathy was the cherished daughter of the late Francis and Catherine McGowan. Raised in Elizabeth, she moved to Franklin Park with the love of her life, her late husband Bill Murphy. She spent 58 wonderful …

Herbert Senz, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Somerset, surrounded by his loving family, on August 6. Born in Vienna, Austria, on September 8, 1934, to the late Willie and Sylvia (Sternbach) Senz, Herbert’s early life was marked by resilience and hope. In 1938, he immigrated to the United States, where he would go on to build a …

Screenshot Henry C. Zimmer of Somerset passed away on July 25 at home with the support of his family. He was 74. Born in Plainfield, he lived in North Plainfield before moving to Somerset in 1971. Henry worked as a Butcher / Meat Manager for Foodtown Supermarkets, later Stop & Shop, until his retirement in 2014. He served in the …

“Bill” Sept. 17, 1931 – July 22, 2010 “Never say good-bye,  Say, ‘See you later.’ “ Lovingly remembered and missed by Bill, PJ, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Wesley Delton Perry, formerly of Plainfield, transitioned on July 1 at the Regency Care Center in Somerset. He was 87 years old. Wesley was born in Warren County, North Carolina to the late Joe and Virginia Perry. He was the fourth of 12 children; seven siblings preceded him in death. Wesley was educated in the Warren County School system in …

Michael G. Obester of Somerset passed away on June 30 at RWJUH at New Brunswick.  He was 67. Born in Elizabeth, resided in Rahway, Michael spent his early years in Linden before moving to Somerset 35 years ago. He was a graduate of Linden High School, attended University of Alabama, and graduated from DeVry University, Woodbridge. Mr. Obester worked for …