John Ipsaro, Jr.

Dec 17, 2024

John Ipsaro, Jr. of Old Bridge, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at home. He was 81. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Nutley before moving to Old Bridge 35 years ago.

John was an avid baseball fan. His favorite team was the Yankees.

He’s predeceased by his parents John Ipsaro Sr. and Marie “Mamie” (Matrachia) Ipsaro.

He is survived by many...

Vittoria Ferrante

Dec 14, 2024

Vittoria Ferrante, a cherished soul, departed this world on December 14, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, care, and creativity. Born on November 18, 1932, in the quaint town of Toritto Bari, Italy, she nurtured a passion for artistry from a young age, cultivating her skills as a lifelong seamstress. Vittoria's hands, skilled...

Prasanna L. Naik

Dec 10, 2024

Prasanna Naik (lovingly known as Guddi), a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, at the age of 57.

Born in Navsari, Gujarat, India, Prasanna moved to the United States in 1990, first living in Brooklyn before settling in Old Bridge 24 years ago. She...

Joy M. Ligotti

Dec 1, 2024

Joy M. Ligotti, of Milltown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 1, 2024, after a brave long fight against Alzheimer’s. She was 58 year old. She was born in Brooklyn and lived in Deer Park, Long Island, before moving to Milltown 26 years ago.

Joy was an administrative assistant for most of her career. She was a former Milltown...

Premila K. Patel

Nov 23, 2024

Premila K. Patel, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 90. Born in Mulund, Maharashtra India, she came to the United States in 1997. She lived in Edison before moving to Somerset in 2002.

Before retiring, Premila was a high school math and geography teacher in India. She enjoyed...

Angelina Perez

Nov 21, 2024

Angelina Perez, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at home. She was 91. Born in Puerto Rico, she’s lived in Brooklyn most of her life.

Angelina was very spiritual and loved being with her family and friends. She enjoyed visiting the ocean and going to parks.

She was predeceased by her Husband, Zenon Perez (d. 2008), and her son, Ramon...

Maria Smarsh

Nov 16, 2024

Maria Smarsh, of Kendall Park, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Penn Hospital in Plainsboro. She was 63.

Born in Manhattan, she’s lived in Kendall Park for several years.

She’s predeceased by her father Peter Smarsh (d. 1985).

Surviving is her beloved mother Sophie (Beben) Smarsh and her brother John Smarsh, both of Kendall Park.

Graveside services were held Monday, November 25th at...

Susan M. Gumenik

Nov 15, 2024

Susan M. Gumenik, formerly of Somerset, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg VA. She was 71. Born in Brooklyn NY, she lived in Somerset NJ most of her life, before moving to Virginia in December 2022.

Susan was a dedicated teacher, loved and admired by students, colleagues, and the community. She taught middle school...

Samved Arora

Nov 9, 2024

It is with deep sadness that Abhinay and Nidhi (Chadha), of Raritan, announce the passing of their beloved baby boy, Samved. A burial will be held on Wednesday, November 13th, 11:00 am at Elmwood Cemetery, 424 Georges Road, North Brunswick. 

 Arrangements are by The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N Main St.- at Riva Avenue, Milltown.  You may sign the online...

Richard D. Holman

Nov 5, 2024

Richard D. Holman, formerly of North Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Ocean County Medical Center in Brick Twp. He was 73. Born in New Brunswick, he lived in North Brunswick most of his life, before moving to Whiting.

He was a plumber, for 30 years, with the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 9, retiring in 1998. . He...