Obituaries

Richard C. Benner, 78, of Somerset died unexpectedly at work on Sept. 5. Born in Jersey City, he was the son of Eleanor (Klase) and George Benner of Dunellen, N.J. Richard was a proud graduate of Dunellen High School and Stevens Institute School of Engineering in Hoboken, where he received both his Bachelor and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering. His …

David Earley of Somerset passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on August 31. He was 65 years young. Pre-deceased by his parents, Francis Joseph and Margaret Earley (Welsh), David is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Rosemarie Earley, originally from Ireland, and his beloved son David of Somerset. He is also survived by his big sister Sharon …

Mrs. Sharon Harlan passed away on September 1 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 54 years old. Mrs. Harlan was born in Point Pleasant and was raised in Middletown. She graduated from Middletown South High School and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance degree from the University of Richmond. She was employed as an …

Carmen Fama passed away on Tuesday, August 27 in East Brunswick. He was 58 years old. Mr. Fama was born in New Brunswick and lived there as a child. He attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and graduated from New Brunswick Vocational and Technical School. He was employed for many years by ACME Nissan in South Brunswick as an auto mechanic …

Mrs. Corazon Marcos Gabriel passed away on August 13. She was 71 years old. Cora was born in the Philippines and lived there as a child and young adult. She grew up with a passion for helping her family and a desire to obtain a strong education. In 1969, she graduated with Honors from the Mapua Institute of Technology with …

John Treantafillou, 88, passed away on July 31 at his home in Somerset. John was born 1931 in Karpenisis, Greece to the late Panagioti and Ageliki Treanafillou. He immigrated to the US in 1951 to South Carolina. While visiting friends in New Jersey, he met his wife of 55 years, Dina and settled in Somerset. John worked as a chef …

Tiby Laufer of Somerset died July 19 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 89. Born and raised in New York City, she lived in Queens, New York and West Orange before moving to Somerset 13 years ago. Tiby was a loving wife and devoted mother who was an avid tennis player and loved reading and dancing. …

Bartley M. Howley, 75, passed away on July 18 at Parker Home in Somerset. Mr. Howley was born October 21, 1943 in New River, North Carolina to the late Bartley Jr. and Grace (Size) Howley. Bart grew up in Highland Park; he relocated to Flemington and then to East Brunswick; before settling in Somerset. Bart earned his Bachelors Degree of …

Joseph “Sonny” M. Revolinsky Jr., 84, passed away on July 12 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Mr. Revolinsky was born March 14, 1935 in New Brunswick to the late Joseph and Sophie (Neatch) Revolinsky Sr. Joe grew up in New Brunswick and lived there for many years before relocating to Somerset. He worked for many years …

Rosemary Doherty, 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday July 11, 2019 at All American Assisted Living in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Mrs. Doherty was born August 17, 1930 in New Brunswick to the late John and Loretta (Deegan) Newman. She relocated to Naples, Florida with her husband, Terrence P. Doherty, before settling in North Brunswick, where …