Paul Godinez
, New Jersey
Paul F. Godinez 57 of Spotswood passed away peacefully at his home after a twoyear battle with cancer. Born in New Brunswick he was raised in Highland Park and the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick. He also lived in Somerset and North Brunswick before settling in Spotswood in 2019. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1990 to 1994 stationed aboard the USS Chosin CG65 a pacific fleet guided missile cruiser based at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. He enjoyed traveling to places such as Australia and Singapore while in the service. Paul worked for UPS FreightTForce in Carteret for more than 20 years retiring in 2024. He enjoyed the game of Dungeons and Dragons playing Magic the Gathering a card game attending rock concerts and travelling especially cruising camping and spending time fishing and swimming at the familys upstate New York cabin on Hedges Lake. He was an…
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Caroline Oleary
, New Jersey
Born and raised in Jersey City Caroline moved to Old Bridge Township in 1979 settling in Spotswood in 2025. A devout Catholic she was a communicant of Saint Thomas the Apostle RC Church in Old Bridge Township where she attended daily Masses and served as a Eucharistic Minister She had a love for raising horses and she enjoyed spending time with her friends over dinners. Caroline is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Elizabeth and her siblings Edward Robert Joseph Raymond James Anna and Margaret She is survived by her brothers Donald and Daniel and many nieces and nephews. A private cremation was entrusted to Spotswood Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1030 AM on Friday July 24th from St. Thomas the Apostle Church Rt. 18 Old Bridge Township.
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Judith Lena
, New Jersey
Judith Lena 86 of Morganville passed away on Tuesday July 14 2026 at the Accela Rehab and Care Center at Manalapan. Born in Perth Amboy she was raised in Spotswood before recently settling in Morganville. Judith retired from the Manalapan Township Board of Education after nearly 20 years of dedicated service as a school bus driver. Deeply committed to her community she was a longtime member and past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Spotswood. She took great pride in working with local veterans organizing events and fundraisers. Judith often reminisced about the wonderful times spent at the American Legion and the campgrounds with her beloved family and friends. Extremely talented and artistic Judith brought a touch of perfection to everything she touched. Whether she was designing a floral arrangement crafting a Christmas wreath wrapping a beautiful gift or baking her famous homemade pies and legendary…
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Christopher Pakruda
, New Jersey
Christopher Robert Pakruda 63 of Spotswood passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 26 2026 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born and raised in Brooklyn New York Chris lived on Staten Island for many years before making Spotswood his home in 2002. He devoted more than 40 years of service to the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Throughout his career he took great pride in helping oversee projects that improved the citys housing and neighborhoods. He retired in 2025 after a distinguished career in public service. Chris found joy in lifes simple pleasures. He enjoyed exploring flea markets with his son Patrick in search of unique treasures collecting stamps spending time fishing and taking trips to Atlantic City and Pennsylvania where he enjoyed the excitement of trying his luck. Chris was predeceased by his beloved wife Nadia Shawki Pakruda in 2020 his parents…
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Amanda Marie Perez Schlesier
, New Jersey
Amanda Marie Perez Schlesier 34 of Farmington Hills Michigan formerly of Parlin and Somerset New Jersey passed away after a valiant fight on Tuesday July 28 2026 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Born in Newark New Jersey Amanda was raised in Elizabeth and lived in Parlin and Somerset for many years before settling in Farmington Hills in 2024. Amanda began her early education in the Elizabeth school system. From a very young age her love for literature communication and language shone throughshe excelled in reading so early in kindergarten that she advanced directly to second grade. In 2003 she continued her education at Sayreville War Memorial High School SWMHS. There she was an active member of the theater club where she wrote and produced her first play and shared her talent as a singer in the Sayreville Choir. An avid swimmer Amanda competed for both…
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Ludmila "Luda" Fafara
, New Jersey
Ludmila Fafara 79 of Spotswood passed away peacefully on Friday July 10 2026 at St. Peters University Hospital New Brunswick. Born in Austria Luda was raised in Argentina. Her family emigrated to the United States when she was 12 years old making their home in South River until 1974 when she settled in Spotswood. Luda retired in 2013 from her position as a secretary and translator for the Superior Court of New Jersey where she worked at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick for more than 25 years. She enjoyed taking cruises with her late husband Edward cooking and gardening. Predeceased by her loving husband Edward Fafara in 2003 she is survived by her sons Marc and Daniel Fafara her siblings Deacon Leonid Roschko and his wife Corinne and Neli McCall and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Thursday July 16th from 500 to 900…
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Hannah Kuchar
, New Jersey
Hannah "Hania" (Prydatkevytch) Kuchar death notice and obituary, Saturday June 6, 2026. Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home Highland Park, NJ 08904-1601
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Margaret Demaria
, New Jersey
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret DeMaria a beloved mother wife grandmother sister and friend. Margaret was a beautiful kind and sweet woman whose generosity and loving spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Margaret grew up in Passaic New Jersey. In 1957 she married the love of her life Vincent DeMaria and together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage before Vincents passing in 2013. She spent many years in Saddle Brook New Jersey where she raised her family and built lifelong friendships. After retirement she and Vincent enjoyed spending their years together in Barnegat New Jersey. Following Vincents passing Margaret carried on with the same strength grace and love that defined her life. Margaret dedicated 50 years of her career to ITT Industries where she was known for her hard work loyalty and commitment. Margaret was preceded in death by…
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John Pizanis
, New Jersey
John Pizanis 58 of Piscataway passed away peacefully on Thursday July 16 2026 at CareOne in East Brunswick. John grew up in Highland Park and lived there for most of his life then moved to reside in Piscataway with his brother Michael. During his younger years he proudly participated in the Special Olympics. He was a graduate of Highland Park High. He was proud to have worked at Stop and Shop for many years and loved seeing people he knew at the store. He enjoyed watching baseball football and professional wrestling. He also enjoyed reading about and looking at trains fire trucks and other trucks and enjoyed his Matchbox cars and garages. John had a great sense of humor and loved to make everyone laugh. He would love to go for car rides with his brother and sister. But more than anything John loved spending time with his family. That…
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Carmen TorresRodriguez
, New Jersey
Con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Carmen A. Torres Rodriguez quien parti de este mundo el 17 de Mayo de 2026 a la edad de 61 aos. Carmen naci el 11 de Diciembre de 1964 en San Jos de las Matas y era oriunda de Magua Repblica Dominicana antes de hacer de los Estados Unidos su hogar en 1996. Carmen pas la mayor parte de su vida en New Brunswick donde construy una vida llena de amor fortaleza y dedicacin hacia su familia y comunidad. Ser recordada por su gran corazn su resiliencia su calidez humana y el amor que brind a todos los que la rodeaban. Su presencia llevaba consuelo y alegra a muchos y su recuerdo vivir para siempre en los corazones de quienes la conocieron y amaron. Deja atrs a sus hermanas y demas familiares y seres queridos que la extraarn profundamente y atesorarn para siempre…
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Patricia Goldstein
, New Jersey
Patricia Specht Goldstein 84 of Highland Park passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 1 2026 surrounded by her three beloved daughters whose love never left her side. Born on June 23 1942 in Paterson New Jersey Patricia was the daughter of the late John and Sophie Specht. She graduated from Clifton High School in 1960 before attending St. Peters School of Nursing in New Brunswick where she graduated first in her class in 1963 an achievement that reflected the intelligence hard work and determination that defined her throughout her life. Being a registered nurse was never just a career for Patricia. It was her passion. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others at several hospitals including St. Peters in New Brunswick Middlesex now Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick St. Joes in Paterson and Mount Sinai in New York City. Later in her career she…
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Genevieve Lesko
, New Jersey
Born in Middlesex County NJ on November 13 1936 she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Orlo Waldron and Genevieve Martha Wright Waldron. Genevieve was an active member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She loved her church and her church family. Mrs. Lesko also loved children especially working with and teaching them. In her spare time she also enjoyed crafting. Genevieve was a loving mother grandmother greatgrandmother and greatgreatgrandmother and was loved by everyone who knew her. Before moving to Morganton she worked as a clerk at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Jersey. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons George M. Lesko of Morganton and Mark Lesko of Highland Park NJ daughter Lorraine Grave of St. Augustine FL and numerous grandchildren greatgrandchildren greatgreatgrandchildren and extended family. In addition to her parents Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband George Howard Lesko two daughters…
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Paul Holleran
, New Jersey
Paul Joseph Holleran 86 of Toms River NJ passed away comfortably at home surrounded by his family on July 31st 2026. Born and raised in Plainfield NJ Paul was the son of George and Catherine Holleran and was one of four siblings. He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1958 where he met the absolute love of his life Barbara Ann of whom he was predeceased. Paul and Barbara were married in June of 1964 in Plainfield NJ and were married for 54 wonderful years. Shortly after getting married they purchased their home in Piscataway in 1965 and lived there for 52 years raising their family together. Paul held many distinguished roles throughout his life however the one he treasured most was that of a devoted husband father and grandfather Poppy. It is rare to witness a love as genuine and unwavering as the one Paul and Barbara shared. His…
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Valerie Latham
, New Jersey
So very sorry for your loss. I share that deep loss as well. We all without a doubt will remember love and miss Valerie always. We wereare all blessed having her unconditional everlasting love. Fruit gourmet basket was purchased for the family of Valerie Jean Latham by Irina Zaionts.
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Barbara Sovak
, New Jersey
Barbara nee Machnik Sovak a loving generous and selfless Christian woman passed away peacefully on August 4 2026 in North Brunswick New Jersey at the age of 85. Born on May 13 1941 in Raclawice Poland Barbara lived a life marked by faith devotion and quiet strength. Barbara moved from Poland to the United States on October 15 1967. She married the love of her life Gustav in 1969 and the two of them began a life and family together. Barbara devoted many years of her working life to Captive Plastics of Piscataway from which she retired. She was respected for her dependable nature and her willingness to do her part faithfully and without complaint. Her work ethic reflected the same selfless spirit that guided her life at home and in her community. She understood the value of honest labor and the importance of treating others with kindness and those…
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Armand Lecompte
, New Jersey
School in Brooklyn. He then resided in Jackson Heights before moving to Rockville Centre until 1988 when he He retired as Director of Travel for Sanofi Aventis Pharmaceuticals of Bridgewater and Morristown New ACTE President 19951996 Vice President Planning and Operations 19941995 Vice President Administration and Secretary 19921994. Mr. Lecompte was predeceased by his first wife the former Joan Raftery in 2008 and by his parents Armand Survivors include his wife Barbara Mastrian his daughter Danielle Lloyd of Manahawkin and her three Dunellen NJ 08812. Funeral will be 1030 am from the funeral home and 1100 am Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist RC Church Dunellen. Private Cremation to follow. Those wishing to express their sympathies may consider a contribution to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis TN 38105 stjude.org or Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island NY 10306. t2t.org Wishing you…
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Larry Smedley
, New Jersey
Born in Pittsburgh Pa Mr. Smedley resided in Dunellen for 30 years.He retired as a Machinist with LOreal USA of Somerset. Mr. Smedley was a veteran of the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam era.He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Dunellen the American Legion in Piscataway and the VFW in Dunellen. He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Doris Jean nee Lentz Smedley and his two brothers Harry Michael and Gerald Bruce Smedley. Survivors include his two daughters Kelly Elizabeth Smith and Patricia Ann Rogers and her husband Randy all of Georgia his siblings Stephanie Anatale and her husband Vincent of Mercerville NJ Jeffrey Brian Smedley of Green Brook NJ Linda Costa and her husband James of North Brunswick and Tina Smedley of Redondo Beach CA his five grandchildren Nicole Kristine Allison and her husband Edward Justin Cole Smith Cody Smedley Chase and Clayton Rogers…
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Dorothy Fitzgerald
, New Jersey
They started their family in 1954 with the birth of their first of five children and resided in Plainfield Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 12 2026 from 300pm 700pm at Sheenan Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral mass at Our Lady of the Mount RC Church170 Mount Bethel Rd Warren NJat 1100am Thursday August 13 2026. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 145 Mount Airy Road Basking Ridge NJ. In loving memory of Dorothy FitzgeraldWe all will remember you and your laugh. Love from all of your Beach BuddiesVal Dave FamilyDonna Stan FamilyJill Scott Family
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Sabrina Moore
, New Jersey
httpsgiving.sierraclub.orgpage91240donate1supporter.appealCodeN24ZSEGO21utmmediumcpcutm Diane my heart goes out to you for the loss of your daughter. I didnt know until too late to come to the funeral home so sorry Praying for you A Memorial tree was ordered in memory of Sabrina Moore by Sheryl Fornoff Quatermas Jon Quatermas and Rob Quatermas. In loving memory of my sweet sister Sabrina Fornoff Moore. You are in my heart forever until we meet again in paradise.
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Robert Bauer Sr.
, New Jersey
Robert George Bauer Sr. affectionately known as Papa age 76 of Iselin NJ passed away peacefully on August 11 2026 in Edison NJ. Robert was born in Orange NJ to Frank and Marie Bauer on March 16 1950. He attended Irvington High School and graduated in 1968. Robert dedicated 42 years of his career to Wakefern Food Corporation where he worked in management. Robert enjoyed traveling especially to Hawaii attending and watching Rutgers football games and most of all spending time with his family. He cherished his two grandchildren Hailey and Dean and loved nothing more than being surrounded by his family. He also adored and devoted himself to his high school sweetheart Judith with whom he shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. Robert is survived by his loving wife Judith of Iselin NJ his son Robert Bauer Jr. and his wife Jennifer his son Ryan Bauer and his wife…
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Richard Hammond Jr.
, New Jersey
Born on November 2 1937 in Philadelphia PA and lifelong resident of New Jersey Dick lived a full life devoted to his family his career his many hobbies and his volunteer commitments. Dick was blessed with a big heart and a robust laugh. Dick was happily married to Joan Ellis for many years who preceded him in death. Together they raised two children Michael Kirk Hammond Beatrice and Carrie Hammond Sumas Nicholas. After Joans passing in 2003 Dick was fortunate to find love again and married Ann Louise Pursell with whom he shared many happy years. Dicks family was a great source of pride and joy to him especially his grandchildren Ethan Alyssa Alexandra Jack Ella Kailey Ishmael as well as Anns children Lisa Grotjahn Bill and Kristina Stubbs Jamie grandchildren Troy Chad Lisa Matthew and Nicholas and greatgrandchildren Blake Grant Logan and Greyson. To them Dick was lovingly known…
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Eugenio "Gino" Colacitti
, New Jersey
EugenioGinoColacitti 89 of Linden New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on August 13 2026 with his beloved wife by his side. Born on March 10 1937 inOlivadi Calabria ItalyGino immigrated to the United States in June 1953 at the age of 16. He settled in Elizabeth New Jersey where he would build a life raise a family and become a familiar and beloved member of the community. As a young boy inOlivadiGinoapprenticed as a barber learning a trade that would remain an important part of his life after coming to America. His first job in the United States was as a shoeshine boy where he closely watched the barbers at work and continued to perfect his scissor technique. Eventually he opened his own businessGinos Barber Shop located at Jackson Avenue and Louisa Street in Elizabeth. Gino became a popular figure in the neighborhood serving generations of clients young and…
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James Christopher
, New Jersey
James George Christopher 71 of Woodbridge New Jersey passed away peacefully on August 10 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Perth Amboy while being raised in Woodbridge New Jersey and was the eldest child of George and Josephine Christopher. From an early age and throughout his life Jim was a man who worked tirelessly and never hesitated to give the shirt off his back to make sure someone else was okay. He was deeply loved and admired by his family friends colleagues and the countless students whose lives he touched. For 21 years Jim proudly served as an Adaptive Physical Education teacher at Woodbridge High School. His presence was felt throughout the school community both among his colleagues and his students. Jim had an incredible ability to make those around him feel supported valued and prepared for success. Teaching was more than a career for Jimit…
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