The Obituary Section

Barbara "Bobby" Cline

, New Jersey

Barbara “Bobby” Cline, 86, of Somerville, NJ, passed away peacefully in Carefree, Arizona on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 9, 1939, to Al and Vivian Cline. Her brother, Fred, was born 10 years later and became her lifelong best friend and travel companion. Bobby always found joy in a journey. For years, each summer she took to the open road with Fred and their cousins, Buzzy or Mary, on month-long camping trips to all 49 states they could drive to, Canada and Mexico in her custom 1966 Chevy Step Van she had converted into a camper. They camped, hiked, canoed, explored, got lost, and made endless memories and stories they shared for years to come.Bobby made it a priority to keep in touch with those she loved, ensuring everyone felt remembered, valued and cared for. Her humor was quick, clever, and perfectly timed. She…

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Norman J. Mckinney

, New Jersey

March 27, 2026

Bridgewater, Norman McKinney, 92, passed away March 28, 2026.Norman was born in New Brunswick and resided in Bridgewater. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Newark. Norman was a business owner at Hammer Manufacturing for 35 years. Norman was a member of the Somerville Elks Lodge for over 50 years where he was the past Exalted Ruler and Treasurer. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing. Norman will be sadly missed by all.He is predeceased by his wife Joan McKinney, sister Kathy Voyer, brother James McKinney, and two grandchildren Alaina and Alex Slobig.Surviving is his children Sam McKinney, Jill Elliott, Karen McDonough and Merry Mckinney, grandchildren Polly Simpson, Claire Finch, Aaron McKinney, Megan Williams, Colleen McKinney, and Daniel McKinney, and great grandchildren Elizabeth and Philip.Services will be private. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville.Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association at donorservices.alz.org. To send condolences…

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Richard Krol

, New Jersey

March 22, 2026

Richard "Ricky" Krol, 67, died March 23, 2026. Funeral services will be announced by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave, Somerville. 

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Dixiana Corcoran

, New Jersey

Dixiana Verna Lee Corcoran ne Irace 94 of Bridgewater NJ passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday March 28th 2026 just six weeks short of her 95th birthday. Dixie as she was known was born in Pittston PA the daughter of the late Dorothy and Antelmo Frank Irace. As the third of ten children during the Great Depression Dixies youth was defined by helping to raise her younger siblings forging lifelong bonds and shaping her into a woman of strength independence and determination. As she always said it was the best of times and worst of times. A graduate with honors of West Pittston High School it was there she met her late husband Joseph J. Corcoran. Wed in 1952 she built their life with resilience and selfreliance living alone during Josephs immediate deployment to Korea. Upon his return the couple was blessed with two daughters Patricia and Maureen. After…

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