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 …
Read More »Life Story: Ann Nolan, 100
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 …
Read More »Life Story: Mary Anderson; Mother Of Rev. Sharon Culley
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 …
Read More »Life Story: Raheem Eggleston, 43; FHS Class Of ’93 Graduate
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 …
Read More »Life Story: Ajayi Ojo, 70; United Nations Chef
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 …
Read More »Life Story: Elizabeth Kelly, 81; Formerly Of Somerset
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 …
Read More »Life Story: Anton ‘Tony’ Hoeflinger, 76; RU All-Star, Township Teacher, Coach
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 …
Read More »Life Story: Charles Saich, III, 74; Giants, Yankees Fan
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 …
Read More »Life Story: Mark T. Iwanski, 63; Former Owner Of Hamilton Luncheonette
Mark T. Iwanski of Somerset died suddenly at home Oct. 21. He was 63. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided in Somerset for many years. He was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School in 1973. Mark owned and operated One Stop Video for 12 years, then he worked for Max Finklestein as a driver for 16 years, then he …
Read More »Life Story: Louis Auerbach, 90; Lifelong Township Resident
Louis Auerbach, 90, passed away on Oct. 20 at Avalon Nursing Home in Hillsborough. Mr. Auerbach was born October 24, 1927 in Edison to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Auerbach. He settled in Franklin Township where he was a lifelong resident. Louis honorably served in the Navy during World War II. He was a carpenter for Union locals 455 and …
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