Obituaries

Robert Hosh passed away on December 24 at the New Jersey Veteran’s Memorial Home in Menlo Park. He was 84 years old. Mr. Hosh was born in Livingston, Louisiana. He was raised in Louisiana and Michigan then enlisted in the Unites States Army. He served our country faithfully before being honorably discharged. He received an undergraduate degree from the University …

Margaret (Peggy) Cleary was born in New Brunswick and lived in Highland Park before moving to Somerset in 1958. Peggy attended Mt. St. Mary’s Academy in Watchung and went on to graduate from Georgian Court University. She was awarded an honorary doctorate from the college in the early 90s. Peg worked in the business her father founded, WA Cleary Corporation …

Eva Maria Nagy of Califon went home to be with the Lord on November 27 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Eva’s life was based on values that she lived by – the importance of faith, education and service. She was born in Salzburg, Austria, the daughter of Hungarians Arpad and Maria Bogdany. In …

Ellen Jeanette Yates (Bixler) of Somerset passed away on December 23 at Parker of Somerset. She was 99 years old. Born on November 3, 1924, in Ashtabula, Ohio, Jeanette was the daughter of Ellen Mentora Corlew and George Bixler. She graduated from Ashtabula High School and later went on to marry Rolland Yates on March 29, 1946. Together, they had …

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joey Fernandez on December 11, after a long battle with cancer. He was 53 years old and lived a life full of love, laughter, and generosity. Born January 30, 1971, in Perth Amboy, Joey was a lifelong New Jersey resident, spending the last 37 years in Somerset. …

“Muzzie” May 31, 1921 – Dec. 13, 2008 “When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.” Lovingly remembered by Bill, PJ, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Sempre nei nostri cuori  

Beatrice Cohen, 94, passed away peacefully on December 5 at Stein Assisted Living in Somerset. Born on April 14, 1930, in Lakewood, she was the beloved daughter of the late Issac and Molly Perlin. She grew up in Lakewood then spent much of her life in Parsippany before settling in Somerset. A hardworking and dedicated professional, she enjoyed a fulfilling …

Joseph Roy Brown, also known as “Patrick”, of Somerset passed away peacefully at home on December 2. He was 66. Joseph was born in Bellas Gate, St. Catherine, Jamaica on March 23, 1958. He grew up with his grandaunt Edna McCalla and Cousin Stanley Fraser, until he immigrated with his sisters to New York City to join his mother Ruby …

Helen E. Rosol, 93, passed away peacefully in her home of over 70 years in Somerset December 4, after an extended illness. Helen was born July 15, 1931 in New York City to Ethel Trunk Smutz and Steven Smutz. Helen grew up near Dunellen, on what was then a small farm where she learned everything from butchering livestock, gardening, to …

Mrs. Paula Kraus passed away on November 26 at JFK Hospital in Edison. She was 77 years old. Paula was born in Newark and raised by her parents, Morris and Mildred Rood, in Maplewood. Her infectious joy and love of life were evident from an early age. She graduated from Columbia High School, then trained as a dental assistant, working …