Obituaries

Ernest T. Nilsson, 94, died on November 16, 2013 surrounded by those he loved.   He was born in the Bushwick Section on Blecker Street in Brooklyn N.Y. on September 6, 1919 to his dear parents Ernst and Anna Zittsman Nilsson. Ernest was a Professional Engineer for Nilsson Engineering in Somerset; served in the U.S. Army during World War II as …

Christopher B. Bannon, 41, died Sept. 13, 2013. Born in Edison, he lived in Metuchen for more than 20 years before moving to Somerset. He was predeceased by his father, Brian Bannon, in 2004. Surviving are his two daughters, Devon and Taylor, of Somerset; his mother, Suzanne Nosworthy and step-father David, of Somerset; two brothers, Brian Bannon and his wife, …

Richard H. Hartwig, 96, passed away at The Pavillions at Forrestal in Plainsboro on Aug. 26, 2013. Born in New York City on July 10, 1917, he and his family moved to Griggstown in 1955. Mr. Hartwig was a self-employed auto mechanic and painter for many years. He was a member of the Griggstown Volunteer Fire Company and the Gobblers …