Obituaries

Eleuterio (Rod) Huerta Rodriguez Jr. passed away April 1, surrounded by his loving family and dear aides. Rod was born in San Benito, Texas and was 94 years old. Rod was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy and Army. While in the military, Rod met his beloved wife, Rosina Sframeli, at a USO dance. They settled in …

Susan Comstock Durand, 82, died peacefully, surrounded by loving family, March 21 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport, Maine. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Charles and Esther Johnson Comstock. After marrying Charles Durand, Susan lived much of her life in New Jersey.  She earned her Master’s Degree from Rutgers University and worked for over 40 …

Rocco Peter Terranova, 55, passed away surrounded by his family on March 24 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick. Mr. Terranova was born February 10, 1964 in Newark to the late Thomas and Patricia (Medeiros) Terranova. Rocco was raised in Irvington and relocated in his teens to Edison. He settled in Franklin Park, shortly after marrying his …

Anthony Romano of Somerset died March 24 at RWJUH at Somerville. He was 87. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Romano resided in Springfield, then Bridgewater moving to Somerset 15 years ago. Anthony received his BS degree from Adelphi University Long Island, N.Y. Continuing his education, he received his Master’s Degree from N.Y.U. Manhattan, N.Y. and his Ph.D. from Capella University. …

Kevin Bristol, 74, passed away on March 21 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Mr. Bristol was born May 22, 1944 in Queens, New York to the late Milton and Catherine (Fennelly) Bristol. Kevin grew up in Queens and New Milford, CT, where he graduated from New Milford High School. He attended the University of Maine and …

Lois Brooks, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on March 6 at her home in Somerset. Mrs. Brooks was born March 6, 1932 in Newark to the late Sydney and Sadie (Metzger) Sherman. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Brooks, and her sister, Roberta Harris. She is survived by her children and step children, Geri …

Mrs. Hedwig Irene Triebe (nee Stasiulewicz) passed away on Feb. 27 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Triebe was born in Jersey City and was a graduate of Dickinson High School. She was a long time member of St. Ann’s Polish Catholic Church and a member of the Polonaise Club in …

Archie Taylor Jr., 88, passed away on February 25 at Regency Heritage Care Center in Somerset. Mr. Taylor was born February 6, 1931 in Elizabeth to the late Archie and Anna Hommestrade. Archie grew up in Linden and honorably served in the US Air Force after high school. While in the service, he was stationed in Newfoundland, Canada, where he …

Mary Theresa Mulvey (Jordan), 85, passed away on February 23 at St. Peter University Medical Center in New Brunswick, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Mulvey was born October 14, 1933 in Philadelphia to the late John and Cecilia (McGuigan) Jordan. Mary was raised in Philadelphia and relocated to Lansdowne PA, Somerset and Barnegat. She then settled back in Somerset …

Joseph Raymond Ganim, 79, passed away suddenly with his loving wife at his side on February 21 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Mr. Ganim was born July 15, 1939 in New Brunswick to the late Joseph and Norma (Shamy) Ganim. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin Township. Raymond, or better known as Ray, graduated from …