Obituaries

Rose Kraft, 86, of Somerset, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 21. Born in Szent Peterfa, Hungary, she lived a life full of kindness, strength and unwavering love. Having immigrated to the United States in 1956, she met her husband of 60 years, Louis, and they settled in the Somerset area while raising their family. Rose always had a heart …

On September 19, Lucius Wilkerson of Granville County, North Carolina, departed this life with the love and support of family members. He was the son of the late Richard Wilkerson and Rosa Belle Thorpe Wilkerson (Jeffries). Lucius attended schools in Granville County before moving to Jersey City; later relocating to Somerset. He was employed over 41 years as a truck …

Marilyn S. Chesner of Somerset died September 18 at the Regency Jewish Heritage Care Center, Somerset. She was 95. Born in Lakewood, she resided in Ewing before moving to Somerset 67 years ago. Mrs. Chesner received her Bachelor’s Degree as well as her Master’s Degree in music from Trenton State College. Marilyn was a music teacher with the Franklin Township …

Thomas E. Faglon of Somerset died peacefully with his wife Diane by his side.  He was 82. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Faglon resided in Somerset for 43 years.  Prior to his retirement, Tom worked as a I.T. Professional with Telcordia, Inc. of  Piscataway. Tom competes as a regional finalist in the Sutter Home winery “Build a Better Burger” …

Tony Andrew Vitello, of Somerset, passed away peacefully while sleeping at home on September 7, with family members close at hand. Tony was 99 years old and wanted to remain in the home he had lovingly built for his wife and children. Born in Anita, Pennsylvania, he spent his youth in Punxsutawney, PA with his parents and his five siblings. …

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Elaine Ellmer Morris, 79, of Bridgewater, on September 9. Born February 16, 1946 in Newark, NJ to the late Anthony and Idamae Ellmer, she grew up the oldest of three siblings in Irvington, and spent the majority of her summers down the shore with her grandparents, the late …

Sandra Susan Pinto went home to be with the Lord on September 3. She was born in Newark, NJ in 1943 to Amy Patti and John DeHart. Her parents predeceased her along with her two siblings, Henry DeHart, Mary Muzzi, and nephew Mark Muzzi. Sandy, as she is fondly known to all, enjoyed life. She had two children at a …

It has been in many ways the shortest, and longest, 10 years since our wonderful Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma died. The suddenness left us reeling and unable to truly even attempt to honor her legacy properly in her obituary at the time. We hope to at least get a bit closer to that now. Mabel (her nickname was Tink, short for Tinkerbell) …

Patricia L. Rivera, of Somerset, passed away on August 17 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 54. Born in New Brunswick, she was a proud lifelong area resident. Patricia loved people and was always considered the life of the party. She enjoyed working as a waitress and server at various restaurants throughout the area, …

Lawrence Pigula, DPM of Somerset died peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 17. He was a week shy of his 99th birthday. Born in Paterson, Dr. Pigula resided in Newton for most of his life, moving to Somerset 18 years ago. Dr. Pigula received his Medical Degree in Podiatry in 1951 from the Illinois College …