Obituaries

Nicandro “Nick” Ventura passed away at his home in Somerset on July 9 at the age of 66. Nick is survived by his loving wife Menchie of 41 years. Nick is lovingly remembered by his wife Menchie; his daughter Kathleen and her husband Mannix; his sons Victor and his wife Tricia, Jacques and his wife Christine, and John Paul; his …

Gabriel Jayanthakumar passed away on July 3 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 61 years old. He was born in Sri Lanka, and moved to the United States in 1987. Prior to moving to Somerset in 2005, he lived in Queens, Manhattan, and Jersey City. He was a member of St. Matthias Church in Somerset, served …

Diane Cytacki passed away suddenly on Monday at her home in Somerset. She was 64 years old. Diane was born in Newark and lived in Kearny before moving to Somerset over 50 years ago. She was a graduate of St. Cecilia’s High School in Kearny. She obtained both her Bachelor of Arts and her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from …

Mrs. Joanne Yorlano passed away on June 24 at Parker at McCarrick Care Center in Somerset. She was 85 years old. Mrs. Yorlano was born in Newark and spent her childhood in Bloomfield. She married Salvatore Yorlano Sr. in 1954 and the couple raised their family in West Orange. They resided there for over 40 years. Mrs. Yorlano relocated to …

Joseph “Joe” D’Imperio Jr., 70, passed away surrounded by his family on June 19 at St. Peter University Medical Center in New Brunswick. Mr. D’Imperio was born October 02, 1946 in Trenton to the late Joseph and Hilda (Disbrow) D’Imperio Sr. Joe lived in Somerset, New Jersey for many years and was previously from Jamesburg. Joe was a member of …

Corinne Berko, 78, died June 13 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Mrs. Berko was born July 27, 1938 in Jersey City, the daughter of Sam and Jean Miniscala. She lived in Plainsboro and was previously a longtime resident of Somerset. Corinne and her sister owned and operated Deli East in Somerset for many years. She also …

Luigi Mendola passed away June 12 at his home in Somerset at the age of 94. Mr. Mendola was born in Naro, Sicily, Italy and came to the United States with his wife, Antoinette in 1965. He lived in New Brunswick before moving to Somerset 46 years ago. He was a parishioner of St. Mary of Mount Virgin Church in …

Helen S. Verhage died peacefully in her home on June 11. She was 88. Born in New York City on Dec. 14, 1928, she devoted her life to her family, her work and her community, including 20 years working for N.J. Bell and over 40 years of service with the N.J. Department of Labor. As former president of the AFL-CIO …

Martha Belnavis, a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend, died May 27 at the Parker At McCarrick Nursing Care Residence in Somerset. She was born June 10, 1933 in New Brunswick. She was the fourth child of the late Essie and Tanner M. Wright, Sr. Martha completed her formal education at New Brunswick High School, New Brunswick. She also received …

Mr. Dennis T. Harris departed this life on May 27 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick following a short illness. He was 73 years old. Mr. Harris was born and raised in Danville, Virginia where he attended Danville public schools, subsequently graduating from John M. Langston High School. He relocated to New Jersey and lived in East …