Obituaries

John Dziamara, 70, of Annandale, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday in Bethlehem, Pa. John was born in Rudesheim, Germany and lived in Canada, Rockville, Md. and Charlotte, NC. prior to moving to Annandale in 1996. He retired from Hitachi Data Systems in New York City, but continued working as a Consultant for Tech Service Professionals. He served our country faithfully …

Elaine “Betty” Milder, 92, died August 14 at her home in Somerset. Mrs. Milder was born August 20, 1923 in Bloomfield, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Angell) Rugg. She was a lifelong resident of Somerset. Betty was an avid bowler and loved spending time with her family. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her loving spouse, Philip …

Keith Buik, 52, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 10 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Mr. Buik was born in Plainfield, the son of Albert and Jacquelyn (Gardner) Buik. He lived in Ocean Grove before settling in Hillsborough. Keith attended Seton Hall University and earned his Master’s degree in technology. He worked for many years as …

David Paul Ferraro of Roanoke, VA, 68, passed away on August 8, 2016 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. David was born in New Brunswick, raised in Somerset, and graduated from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pa. He worked as a financial and insurance sales representative for Mutual of Omaha for 40 years and continued his education by obtaining various industry-related licenses …

Richard Carlsen, 73, passed away Friday, August 5th, 2016 at his home in Somerset, surrounded by family. Born on Staten Island to John and Ella (Mattson) Carlsen, Richard graduated from Tottenville High School, where he met his future wife, Joanne. He completed a year at the Academy of Aeronautics on Long Island before going on for his Bachelors of Science …

Joan B. Bowden, 81, passed away August 2, 2016. Joan was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and resided in Raritan and Bridgewater before moving to Somerset in 2015. She graduated from Somerset County College with an Associate degree in Liberal Arts. She worked at Bridgewater-Raritan H.S. East in the Guidance Office and then as a social worker for 21 years …

Chris Rizzo, 31, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home in North Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he lived in Somerset for many years before moving to North Brunswick. In his youth he was a tremendous soccer player, particularly at the goalie position. He was a talented cook and a huge fan of the NY Giants and …

Gail Governable, 63, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick to the late William and Janet Governable, Ms. Governale was raised in the Somerset section of Franklin Township and also lived in Old Bridge, where she raised her children. She was a talented crafter, enjoyed making homemade gifts and …

Rose Bohlman passed away peacefully on July 31, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital with her closest friends and RWJ family by her side. Rose, born in Bronx, New York, was a lifelong resident of Franklin Park. She attended SUNY: Fredonia and enjoyed her college years with her friends Kay Robinson and Margaret Boyd. Rose was an employee of …

Eleanor Barr, 63 entered eternal peace on Monday, July 25th, 2016, at her home in Somerset. Eleanor was born January 19, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the loving daughter of Herbert and Anne (Bartoli) Barr. Eleanor lived life a generous, kind, sweet, beautiful and loving mother of three. She was the caretaker of her parents during their later years. A graduate …