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Nancy H. Miller
Oct 23, 2024
Nancy H. Miller
Nancy H. Miller died on October 23, 2024, at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ. She was 92 years old and a resident of Cranford.
She was born on August 14, 1932, in Elizabeth, NJ, to Gustav and Eleonora Hoffacker, the third of three daughters after sisters Eleanor and Carolyn. Her father worked as a draftsman...
Bruce N. Gilbert
Oct 22, 2024
Bruce Nelson Gilbert, 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Bruce was the son of the late Edwin Gilbert and Jean Lillian Nelson Gilbert.
Bruce had called Lancaster home since 1974, when he moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. In the late 80’s and early 90’s, he spent five memorable years in...
Gerald D. Petz
Oct 20, 2024
Gerald D. Petz
On October 20, Gerald (Jerry) Petz of Cranford, NJ Passed away peacefully at age 83 from complications of Bone Cancer.
Jerry was born on January 9, 1941 in Clarence, NY to Gertrude (nee Grimm) and Albert Petz. He is survived by his son David G. Petz (Linda) of Clarks Summit, PA; daughter Deborah L. Oliver of Citrus Heights,...
Debra L. Buli
Oct 19, 2024
Debra L. Buli, 64, of Roselle Park, passed away on October 19, 2024; surrounded by family. Born to Jane and Albert Michael, she is survived by her son, Nicholas Buli of Somers Point, and daughter, Janemarie Blazovic of Roselle Park. As well as her sisters, Joyce and Patricia, her brother, James, and her many cousins, nieces and nephews. She loved going to...
Marie H Laessig
Oct 9, 2024
Marie H. Laessig died at her home in Westfield on Wednesday October 9, 2024.
Mrs. Laessig and her husband, Henry Laessig, were residents of Westfield, NJ, since 1959. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for 75 years and served for six years as Vestryperson. She was President of the Episcopal Churchwomen – Evening Branch, and she ushered...
Marie Kathleen Sadowski
Oct 1, 2024
Marie Kathleen Sadowski (nee Soehnlein), 77, of Westfield, NJ passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ. Born in Queens, NY to the late Joseph and Mary (Meehan) Soehnlein, Marie had been a resident of Westfield for more than 50 years. She was a member of the St. Anne’s Church Rosary Society, and the Holy Trinity...
Nannette S. Quinn
Sep 19, 2024
Nannette S. Quinn, a longtime resident of Cranford, NJ passed away Thursday September 19, 2024 at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ after a brief illness.
She was the beloved daughter of Arnold and Gilda (Erickson)Goodhart. Nannette retired from the Cranford Board of Education where she had various positions at Cranford High School and the Lincoln school. She and her loving husband James...
Timothy Michael Doerr
Sep 17, 2024
“Til Gabriel blows his horn”
Timothy Michael Doerr, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on September 17, 2024. We joyfully celebrate the blessing of his 81 years of life.
Tim was born on January 6, 1943, in Cleburne, Texas to Catherine Marie Higgins and Clement Michael Doerr. The oldest of five brothers, Tim embraced each day with a loving...
Lyle L. Burnett
Sep 13, 2024
Lyle Lawrence Burnett, age 92, went to live with the Lord on Friday morning September 13. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully after a short illness. He was born in Bayonne, November 17, 1931, the son of William and Pearl Burnett. The family moved to Cranford just prior to World War II where Lyle went on to graduate...
Jean Miller
Sep 13, 2024
Jean Miller, 86, of Cranford, NJ, recently passed away after a health battle. She will be greatly missed by her family and all her good friends in the community. Some of her favorite things included thin-crust pizza, the Sunday NY Times crossword puzzle, Hugh Jackman, and knitting scarves, hats and blankets for others. She married Seymour Miller and they lived...
Gilda Rogala
Sep 6, 2024
Gilda Rogala (nee Leo), 90 of Mountainside, passed away peacefully on Friday September 6, 2024 at home in the presence of her loving sons and sister. Born in Union City, NJ to the late Michael and Concetta (Conte) Leo, she and her family lived in Clark, NJ, before moving to Mountainside more than 40 years ago. She was retired from...
Arthur Daquino
Sep 2, 2024
Arthur Daquino
March 23, 1951 - September 2, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Arthur Daquino on September 2, 2024, at the age of 73. Arthur was born on March 23, 1951, in Newark, New Jersey. He spent his formative years in Springfield before settling in Cranford with his beloved wife.
Arthur is survived by his devoted wife of 48...
Stephanie Ryder
Aug 30, 2024
Stephanie Ryder of Westfield, NJ, age 80, passed away on August 30, 2024, following an illness. Born on October 6, 1943, in Kingston, NY, she lived in Kingston, in New Haven, CT and in Springfield, NJ before her family settled in Cranford, NJ in the early 1950’s. The first of three children, her early recreational pursuits were ice-skating, canoeing, bowling...
Robert D. Grausam
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Daniel Grausam
Our beloved Bob left us all too soon on August 29, 2024, at the age of 71. Bob was born in Newark, NJ on April 28, 1953. Bob grew up in Westfield, NJ and graduated from Holy Trinity High School. He went on to attend and graduate from NJIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. For the majority...
Lillian Thordis Thorsen
Aug 27, 2024
Lillian Thordis Thorsen of Iselin, passed away on August 27, 2024. We joyfully celebrate the blessings of her 101 years of life. Lillian was born on October 10, 1922 in Scotch Plains, NJ, the fourth of five children, to Ole and Thora Larsen. After graduating Scotch Plains High School, she worked in an office building in New York City. She...
Lucille Gerardiello
Aug 24, 2024
Lucille Geradiello, 96, affectionately known as “Nanna Loo,” passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and resilience. Born on December 15, 1927, to a poor Italian Immigrant family in Jersey City, NJ, Lucille’s life was a testament to her indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication to her family.
Lucille was a woman of great attitude...
Carolyn Mitilenes
Aug 4, 2024
Carolyn Mitilenes, age 100, most recently of Warren, NJ, passed away on Sunday August 4, 2024, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, she was the beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Catherine (Katica) Jovanis. She was the voted the “Prettiest Greek Girl” in 1942 by a local Greek organization. Carolyn and...
Andrew W. Cook
Jul 30, 2024
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew (Andy) W. Cook, age 60, on July 30, 2024.
Andy was so many things to so many different people, touching the lives of countless individuals during his life. A brother, a son, a boss, a coach, a friend, but most importantly, a father. Andy was incredibly accomplished professionally, holding...
James R. West
Jul 26, 2024
It is with heavy heart and great sadness to announce the untimely passing of James (Jim) Rutan West (67).
Born in Bordentown NJ on May 29,1957 to Joan Nicholson and Donald West. Survived by his son Brandon Underhill West, his mother Joan Peiffer-Stanley (NJ), his brother David West (California), and sisters Donna Peiffer - Both (PA) and Cindy West-Schaefer (NJ), and...
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