Rene Rivera, 59, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 suddenly in Kendall Park, New Jersey. Mr. Rivera was born December 28, 1959 in Manhattan, New York to the late Celestino and Iris (Davila) Rivera. He grew up in New York and relocated in his twenties to New Jersey. Rene was a longtime resident of Franklin Park and Kendall Park. Rene …
Read More »Life Story: Ann Bernstein, 97; 12-Year Somerset Resident
Mrs. Ann Bernstein, 97 years old, passed away on Saturday April 27, 2019. Mrs. Bernstein was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised her family in Irvington before moving to Cranford and Toms River. She relocated to Somerset in 2007. She worked for many years in an administrative capacity for the NJ State Commission of the Blind in Newark. Her …
Read More »Life Story: James Carter, 88; Avid Outdoorsman
James L. Carter, 88, passed away April 28, 2019 at his home in Somerset while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Carter was born November 20, 1930 in Oster Bay, NY, the son of Herman and Emily Carter. He lived in Somerset for many decades. James was a loving husband, father, and business professional, who provided a stable and nurturing …
Read More »Life Story: Linda Spence, 76; Deacon At Somerset Presbyterian Church
Linda Spence passed away on April 25 at her home in Somerset. She was 76 years old. Mrs. Spence was born in Newark and moved to the Somerset area in 1959. She graduated from New Brunswick High School. She worked locally for many years as a bookkeeper before moving to Louisiana where she and her late husband Charles owned a …
Read More »Life Story: Elizabeth P. Rosi, 93; Girl Scout Leader, Lifelong Somerset Resident
Elizabeth P. Rosi, 93, passed away on April 18 at Regency Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Somerset. Mrs. Rosi was born July 22, 1925 in New Brunswick to the late Leonard and Mimiae (Tooker) Penney. She was a lifelong resident of Somerset. Elizabeth retired from John Wiley publishing in Somerset. She also worked at Bakelite in Middlesex, and she assisted with …
Read More »Life Story: Loren DeAngelis, 60; Classic Car Enthusiast
Mr. Loren DeAngelis passed away on Tuesday at his home in Somerset. He was 60 years old. Mr. DeAngelis was born in New Brunswick and lived in Edison, Florida and Piscataway before moving to Somerset where he lived for many years. He was also a part-time resident of Ortley Beach. He graduated from St. Joseph High School Class of 1977 …
Read More »Life Story: Pastor George Vernon Holloway, 65; Founded Communion Fellowship Ministries
Pastor George Vernon Holloway, 65, of Somerset, died on March 31 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick and was laid to rest on April 4 at Franklin Memorial Park Cemetery in Somerset. Pastor George Vernon Holloway was born March 5, 1954 in Newark to the late George Holloway and Evelyn (Easter) Holloway. Pastor Holloway attended school in Newark, …
Read More »Life Story: Michele Siebenlist, 46; Worked For Catalent Pharma Solutions
Michele Siebenlist, 46, passed away on April 7 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital at Somerset in Somerville. Ms. Siebenlist was born February 15, 1973 in Dover, the daughter of Norman and Eileen (Martell) Siebenlist. She was raised in Glen Gardner before settling in Somerset. Michele attended Muhlenberg College and earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She managed a talent/development program …
Read More »Life Story: Barry Rubin, 69; Native Of Somerset
Barry Rubin, 69, passed away surrounded by his family on April 6 at Virtua-Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Mr. Rubin was born June 9, 1949 in Somerset to the late Saul and Ida (Zimmerman) Rubin. Barry grew up in Somerset and relocated to Kingwood and Holland Township before settling in Lumberton. Barry honorably served in the US Air Force …
Read More »Life Story: Ernest ‘Hal’ Harold Roberts, 88; Marine Veteran Of Korean Conflict
Ernest “Hal” Harold Roberts, 88, passed away on April 5 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville. Mr. Roberts was born November 14, 1930 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Josephine (Ray) Roberts. He relocated to New Brunswick before settling in the Middlebush section of Franklin Township in 1960. Hal honorably served in the US Marines during Korean …
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