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Obituaries

Life Story: Arlene Rivak, 88; Born In Somerset

Arlene W. Revak, 88, passed away on Oct. 22 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville. Ms. Revak was born May 7, 1929 in Somerset to the late Carl and Hilma (Wilhelmson) Wahlberg. Arlene resided in Somerset, North Brunswick and New Brunswick. After retiring from Bell Atlantic/Verizon she made San Diego, California her home. In 2015 she returned to …

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Life Story: Grace Povolo, 95; Longtime St. Matthias Parishioner

Grace Povolo passed away on Nov. 22 at the Brakely Park Care Center in Philipsburg. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Povolo was born in New York City and lived in New Brunswick before residing for many years in Somerset. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Matthias Church in Somerset. Mrs. Povolo was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Povolo …

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Life Story: Linda Hiller, 64; Former Township Resident

Linda Hiller passed away on Nov. 20 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 64 years of age. Mrs. Hiller was born in The Bronx and grew up in Helmetta. She lived for a time in Somerset before moving to South River over 30 years ago. She was employed by the Middlesex County Board of Social …

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Life Story: Wilfredo ‘Pete’ Martinez, 43; Former Somerset Resident

Wilfredo “Pete” Martinez, 43, passed away on Nov. 15 in New Brunswick. Mr. Martinez was born July 17, 1974 in Jersey City, the son of Wilfredo and Martha Martinez. He grew up in Somerset, living there for most of his life. He relocated to Orlando, Florida, where he resided for the past six years. Pete attended Franklin Township High school …

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Life Story: Peter Muniz, Co-Founder Of Franklin Food Bank

Peter Muniz was born in New York City where he lived until 1964 when he moved his family to Somerset. He earned his BS and MBA from City University while working at Western Electric in Newark. In 1969 Mr. Muniz founded Peter Muniz & Co. He was a pioneer in the field of cultural awareness in the work place, providing …

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Life Story: Marian Lyon, 87; Longtime Somerset Resident

Marian Lyon, 87, passed Tuesday, November 14th, at her home in Somerset, NJ. Mrs. Lyon was born August 06, 1930 in New Brunswick, to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Sickoll) Melick. She was a longtime resident of Somerset and parishioner of St. Joseph church in Hillsborough. She is survived by her cousins James Scaletti of Somerset, NJ and Jaye Page …

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Life Story: Robert ‘Bob’ Arnold, 91; Community VFC Life Member

Robert “Bob” Arnold, 91, passed away on Nov. 13 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tn. Mr. Arnold was born November 9, 1926 in New Brunswick, to the late John and Edna (Vandcar) Arnold. He was a longtime resident of Somerset before relocating to Tennessee. Robert honorably served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He …

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Life Story: Eufimy Jarmoluk, 97; Former Somerset Resident

Eufimy Jarmoluk, 97, of Russellville, Ark., and formerly of Somerset, died Nov. 13 at his home. He was born March 15, 1920. He was an accomplished tailor who created clothing and coats of exceptional quality. He was a craftsman who hand-built two homes for his family and lived an extraordinary life beginning in his childhood in a small village in …

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Former FHS Football Coach, Athletic Director, Patrick Dolan Dies At 82

Patrick Dolan, the long-time Franklin High School football coach and athletic director, died Oct. 24 at the age of 82. Dolan lived in Arden Courts of Yardley, Pa. at the time of his death. In his 10 years as the FHS football Warriors head coach, from 1962 to 1972, Dolan amassed a record of 27 wins, 58 losses and five …

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Life Story: George Kraft, 90; Former Elizabeth Avenue Fire Co. Chief

George Kraft, 90, passed away on Oct. 25, at his home in Somerset, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Kraft was born February 3, 1927 in Somerville to the late Edmund and Mary (Carroll) Kraft. He and his wife Mill married in Somerville on November 5, 1949. In 1957, they moved to Somerset where they raised their family. He faithfully …

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