Obituaries

Robert L. Wesner, of Somerset passed away October 5 at home. He was 65.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Runnemede, he lived in Sicklerville before moving to Somerset over 25 years ago.Robert worked in sales most of his life, most recently for Home Depot in various locations throughout New Jersey.He was a US Navy veteran, serving in the early …

Richard Demler, 85, passed away on October 11 at J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Perth Amboy, to the late Augustine and Elizabeth (Ribar) Demler. Richard grew up in the Fords section of Woodbridge before eventually settling in Somerset. Richard served honorably in the Army National Guard Reserves and dedicated many years of …

Kathleen Ione Jones of North Brunswick passed away on September 30 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 94.Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she immigrated to the United States in 1977, settling in Bronx, New York before moving to Miami, Florida, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Los Angeles, California then Somerset before moving to North Brunswick.She worked as …

Mary Ann Vetter, of Somerset passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 10. She was 90. She was a loving wife of 37 years to her husband, as well as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Born in Rockville Center and raised in Malverne, New York, she lived in Huntington, Long Island before moving to Somerset in 1988.After graduating college, …

Mrs. Dezheng Li Passed away September 8 peacefully at her home in Somerset. She was 84 years old. Li was born in Shanghai, China where she resided before moving to the United States five years ago to live with her loving daughter Tracy. She was a lifelong animal lover and devoted teacher who was always willing to learn. After moving …

On September 7, 2023 Mary Barrood was reunited with the Lord and her husband David. She was 94 years young. Mary was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Peter and Freda Abdalla, who emigrated from Lebanon in the early 1900’s. She was the youngest of eight children. She was an avid reader and writer, and excelled at school, even jumping a …

Andrea Colon, 94, died on September 3 at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick. Andrea was born on July 6, 1929, in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, to the late Antonio and Isabel (Fernandez) Negron. In the 1950s, she embarked on a journey to the United States, settling first in New Brunswick before relocating to Somerset. Andrea was a devoted and original …

Kelton C. Harrell, of Somerset NJ, passed away on August 26 in Columbia, South Carolina at the age of 55. He was born in Rahway and lived in Edison before moving to Somerset in 1999. On February 19, 1968, Marvin and Jessie Harrell were delighted to welcome their newborn son, Kelton Charles Harrell, and their family was complete. Through the …

Mr. Carlos Perez passed away early Sunday morning August 27, 2023 in Somerset. He was 24 years old. Carlos was born in New Brunswick and lived in Jamesburg and New Brunswick before residing in Franklin Township. He went to New Brunswick Public Schools for grade school then Franklin Township High School where he excelled at football and wrestling. He was …

Dolores L. “Dee” (Seckrettar) Pultro, 88, of Somerset, most recently residing in Hamilton, passed away peacefully on August 28, surrounded by family. Dolores was raised in New Brunswick and was a graduate of New Brunswick High School Class of 1953 and Delaines Beauty School. She served on the Class of 53 reunion committee. She settled in Somerset where she resided …