Obituaries

Barbara Sylvers, 92, passed away on Dec. 18. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana and named Barbara Mae Johnson on June 25, 1926 to Nina Broadnax and Willis Johnson. “Barb Mae”, as she was called by her friends and family in Kokomo, graduated from Kokomo High School in June 1943 and continued her education by completing 2 years of business …

Jonathan Black passed away on Friday evening while in upstate New York. He was 23 years of age. Mr. Black was born in Pequannock, but was a lifetime resident of Franklin Township. He attended Franklin Township Public Schools and graduated from Bishop George Ahr High School, where he played varsity football and was a varsity wrestler. After graduation he pursued …

Mrs. Wilhelmina Goldwire passed away peacefully on Dec. 5 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. Wilhelmina ‘Red’ was born in Whiteville, North Carolina and lived for a time in Jersey City prior to moving to Somerset in 1990. She earned her college degree from Phoenix University and was employed for many years as a Postal Handler for the …

Ann M. Nolan of Franklin Park passed away Nov. 28 at home. She was 100. Born in High Bridge, she resided in New York, then Orange before moving to Franklin Park 18 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1991, and three grandchildren. Surviving are a son, John Nolan; four daughters, Catherine Nolan, Mary Lou Solimine, JoAnne …

Mrs. Mary Anderson passed away on Nov. 13 at the Regency Heritage Care Center in Somerset. Mrs. Anderson was born in Hope, Arkansas and lived there as a child. She lived for most of her life in Kansas City, where she raised her family and worked to support them. She was a small woman who had a tremendous spirit. Known …

Raheem Eggleston passed away on November 10 at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City. He was 43 years old. Mr. Eggleston was born in New Brunswick and resided for many years in Somerset. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1993. He was employed by Project Renewal as a counselor for over 13 years. Mr. Eggleston was …

Mr. Ajayi Ojo passed away on Nov. 11 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 70 years old. Mr. Ojo was born in Nigeria and lived for a time in Paris before coming to the United States. He lived in Tarrytown, NY prior to moving to Somerset about 15 years ago. He was a member of …

Elizabeth Ann (nee Cash) Kelly, of Princeton, formerly of Somerset, affectionately known as “Betty”, “Mommy”, “Aunt Boo” and “Gommy,” died peacefully on Nov. 7, surrounded by her family after a courageous 25-year battle with cancer. Betty was 81 years old and was born in Jersey City during the Great Depression. Betty was the daughter of the late Raymond and Agnes …

Tony Hoeflinger passed away Oct. 22 at his home in Somerset. He was 76 years old. Tony was born and grew up in Butler, NJ. He graduated from Butler High School and Rutgers University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. He was a life long athlete, focusing on football in both high school and at the collegiate …

Mr. Charles Saich died Oct. 21 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick. He was 74 years old. Mr. Saich was born in Elizabeth . He graduated from Katzenbach School for the Deaf and excelled in high school athletics. Mr. Saich was a devoted New York Giants and New York Yankee fan. In his spare time he loved …