Obituaries

Rosemarie Gessner of East Brunswick passed away suddenly at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on October 15. She was 56. The youngest of six children, Rosemarie was a fan of the New York Yankees and enjoyed going to the games with her brothers. She also enjoyed watching race car driving, camping, traveling, country music, going to …

Mrs. Yetta Cowen passed away on October 9 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville. She was 87 years old. Mrs. Cowen was born in Manhattan and lived there as a child. She resided for many years in Plainfield and north Plainfield where she raised her family and had a career as a school teacher. She and her husband …

Mrs. Jean Hambling passed away on September 28, 2020. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Hambling was born in Irvington and worked for many years at Bristol Myers in Newark for over 30 years. She was a member of United Methodist Church and a member of the Elizabeth Avenue Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Hembling was predeceased by her daughter, Carol Hembling, …

George Moritz, 94, passed into eternal heaven on September 23, 2020 with his loving children at his side. George (Iggy) was born in Teaneck, NJ. He graduated from NYU with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was the owner of Naumer Electric Company in New York City for many years. During this time he married and raised 4 children in …

James Edward Tucker, of Somerset, passed away at home on September 21. He was 48. Born in Roanoke, Virginia and raised in Montgomery, West Virginia, he also lived in Alabama before moving to Somerset in 1996. James worked in car sales for various dealerships throughout the central New Jersey area. He loved grilling, photography and most of all spending time …

Saverio (Sam) Donato of Somerset died peacefully in his home September 3. He was 78. Born in New Brunswick, Sam was the third generation owner of a family business, New Brunswick Housewreckers and Salvage Co., until his retirement in 2000. Sam lived a full and colorful life filled with the things he loved. He was a sculptor, painter, author, poet, …

Stefano “Steven” Patti, of Somerset passed away on August 29th at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 80. Born in Ribera, Sicily, he immigrated to the United States in 1971, settling in Staten Island, New York before moving to Somerset in 1982. Steven owned Alfredo’s Restaurant on Easton Avenue in Somerset for many years before …

Zahir Baksh, 61, of Somerset, passed away August 30 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick. Born in Georgetown, Guyana he migrated to the United States in 1977 settling first in New Brunswick, then Piscataway before moving to Somerset 18 years ago. Zahir worked as an Underground Construction Supervisor for PSE&G – Somerset for 36 years, retiring six years …

Thomas “Tommy” Peterson, 61, passed away on August 26 at his home in New Brunswick. Mr. Peterson was born July 16, 1959 in New Brunswick to the late Emil and Frances (Melnick) Peterson. He was a lifelong resident of Somerset and New Brunswick. Tommy had been a talented self-employed auto mechanic and plumber for many years. He loved fishing, camping …

Dr. Suzanne Schaffer passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at her home on June 22 in Somerset. She is survived by her brother Ira Lomench, sister-in-law Madonna (Donna) Lomench, nieces Jennifer Leon, Melissa Lomench, and 2 grandnephews Ethan Leon and Zachary Leon. Suzanne was born on March 23, 1927 in the Bronx, NY, and moved with her family …