Walter Mitchell passed away Dec. 4 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick at the age of 72. He was born in Newark, NJ and lived in East Orange and Greenbrook before moving to Franklin Park about 25 years ago. Mr. Mitchell was employed for many years by Coach USA in New Brunswick as a driver and retired …
Read More »Life Story: Mary Sutch, 96, Great-Grandmother
Mary Sutch passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2016. She was 96. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, George and son, George Michael. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Stumpf and her husband Robert, Granddaughters, Denise Latanzio and husband Alan, Kimberly Sutch and Brooklyn; her grandson, George M Sutch; her 2 Great …
Read More »Life Stories: Dorothy McGee, 55, Was Childcare Professional
Mrs. Dorothy McGee, 55, passed away Dec. 1 at her home in Greensboro, N.C. with her family by her side. Mrs. McGee was born in New Brunswick and lived in Highland Park and Franklin Township for many years before moving to Greensboro, N.C. 5 years ago. She was employed by Somerset County Social Services as a Childcare Professional. She also …
Read More »Aline Lawrence, 96, Mother Of Township Resident
Aline Greenberg Lawrence passed away peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 23 at the age of 96. She was a quiet, strong and effective fighter for her family and for what was right. Aline met the love of her life, Seth Lipsky, in summer camp when they were 16 years old. They married at 20 and led a life filled with …
Read More »Life Stories: Anne ‘Dolly’ B. Stahl, 87, 30-Year Township Resident
Mrs. Anne “Dolly” B. Stahl passed away Nov. 25, at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 87 years old. Born in New Brunswick to Carmine and Rose DelCasale, Mrs. Stahl had lived in Somerset for the past 30 years. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary Mt. Virgin Church in New Brunswick. A talented cook and seamstress, …
Read More »MaryAnn Schumacher, Teacher, 40-Year Township Resident
MaryAnn Schumacher passed away Nov. 21 at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 72 years old. Born in Jersey City to Adam and Jennie Lawdanski, she’d been a Somerset resident for over 40 years. She graduated from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, and later received her Masters from Kean University. A teacher for more than 35 years, Mrs. …
Read More »Life Stories: John Livak, 94; Original Army Special Forces Member
John Livak, of Somerset, passed away to be with God on Nov. 15. He was born in Fords to the late Anna and James Livak on February 28, 1922. John was devoted to his family and faith and will be sadly missed by his children; Joan Dunn of Las Vegas, Nv. and John C. Livak (Carol) of Somerset; grandchildren; Peggy …
Read More »Life Stories: Thomas F. DiGiovanni Sr., 70, Former Somerset Resident
Mr. Thomas F. DiGiovanni Sr. passed away Nov. 11 at the age of 70. Born in New Brunswick to Anthony and Betty DiGiovanni, Thomas lived there and in Somerset before moving to the Kingston section of South Brunswick in 1975. A 1964 graduate of New Brunswick High School, Mr. DiGiovanni served his country in the National Guard. Mr. DiGiovanni had …
Read More »Life Stories: Robert Albert Regan, 82, Korean War Navy Vet
Robert Albert Regan, 82, passed away Nov. 9 at St. Peters Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Metuchen to Blackie and Nicolene (Peterson) Regan, Bob graduated from Metuchen High School, where he was a star athlete. During the Korean War, he served in the Navy and went around the world aboard the U.S.S. Tarawa, receiving numerous medals and commendations. During his …
Read More »Life Stories: The Rev. Walter Carlson, 82, Army Veteran, College Counselor
The Rev. Walter Carlson passed away on Nov. 6 at his home in Somerset at the age of 82. The Rev. Carlson was born on February 3, 1934 in Glen Ridge and lived in Washington, New Jersey, New York City, Fair Lawn, Wayne, and Verona before moving to Somerset four years ago. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1958 and then …
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