Obituaries

Alan F. Becher of Somerset passed away on November 12 at home. He was 93. Born in Newark, he lived in Irvington and Elizabeth before moving to Somerset 40 years ago. Alan worked as a Tool & Die Maker for National Can Inc., Piscataway, for 30 years before retiring in 2001. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the …

Mr. Alan Daniel passed away on November 11 at St. Peter’s Medical Center in New Brunswick with his loving family by his side. He was 83 years old. Mr. Daniel was born and raised in Jersey City. His family relocated to New Brunswick in his later youth and Mr. Daniel graduated from New Brunswick High School. He was very proud …

Alma D. Valdez of Somerset passed away on November 2 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 77. Born in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, she came to the United States in 1970, settling in Houston, Texas before moving to Somerset in 1984. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Alief General Hospital in Houston, Texas before …

Charles “Charlie” Faherty, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 30, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 81 years old. Born in March 1944 in the Bronx, Charlie was a proud son of the borough he carried in his heart throughout his life. He attended Rice High School in the Bronx and later served honorably in …

Raymond Frank Hills of East Millstone passed away at home on October 28. He was 94 years old. Raymond lived in East Millstone all his life. He attended the East Millstone School as a child, and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1950 where he excelled at track and field. Ray joined the US Navy on April 5, 1951. …

Antonio Benamer of Somerset passed away on October 26 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 68. Born in Quezon Province, Philippines, he immigrated to the United States in 1986, settling first in New York City before moving to Hammonton, then Somerset. He worked as a Registered Nurse at the Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in …

Ms. Michele Rojek passed away on October 19 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 51 years old. Ms. Rojek was born in New Brunswick and was a lifelong resident of Franklin Township. She graduated from St. Matthias Grammar School and Immaculata High School. Michele was a talented writer while in school, even authoring her own …

Eleanor Nagy of Somerset passed away on October 20 at the Complete Care at Park Place Nursing Center in South Brunswick. She was 97. Born and raised in New York City, she lived in Rhode Island and Carteret before moving to Somerset. She worked as a Receptionist at St. Joseph’s Church in Carteret. Eleanor was a woman of strong faith, …

Ruth E. (Brayall) Lancsak of Somerset died October 18 at home in Somerset with her family by her side. She was 99, just 17 days short of 100. Born in Houlton, ME, Mrs. Lancsak resided in Somerset most of her life. She was a self-employed Beautician in Somerset for over 60 years, retiring in 2012. She loved spending time we …

Mr. Yalcin Atatimur passed away on October 16 at his home in Somerset. He was 94 years old. Mr. Atatimur was born and raised in Turkey. He completed his primary education there then came to the United States to attend Columbia University. He completed his undergraduate work then received his master’s degree in engineering from Columbia. Mr. Atatimur went into …