Katheryn A. Lombardi, of Highland Park, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 65 years old. Born in Princeton, she lived in Monmouth Junction, before moving to Highland Park 20 years ago.
Kathi was well known around town for her generous heart while pushing her cart around town. She loved all...
Howard Jeffrey King, “Howie”, passed away on February 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and community spirit that will resonate for years to come. Born on July 12, 1960, Howie lived in South River from the age of 5. His contagious smile and enthusiastic spirit inspired many. Howie loved South River and South River loved him. He was...
Sylvia J. Cohen, of Monroe Twp., passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Care One Assisted Living in East Brunswick. She was 94 years old. Born in the Bronx, she married Edward Cohen on June 19, 1955. They lived in East Brunswick for 35 years before moving to Monroe Twp. 28 years ago.
Sylvia has been a long-time member of the...
Assunta Cornell (Quagliariello), a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after a long life filled with laughter and love. She was 97 years old.
Born on August 22, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, to two Italian immigrants, Assunta was the youngest of four girls. She married the love of her life, James H. Cornell III, on May...
Elizabeth Camamis Benson, of Milltown NJ went to be with her LORD on Monday, February 2, 2026, after a lengthy period of declining health. She was 75 years old. She leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Mark Benson of Milltown, her daughter Caitlin Brooke Benson of Edison, her daughter Debra Meghan Benson and her grandchildren Jack Nicholas Ferrier and...
Helen Stolte, born on December 19, 1930, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever resonate within the hearts of her family and friends.
She loved her home on Janet Ct. in Milltown where she spent 52 years of her life and built so many friendships during that time. As...
Geraldine C. Alekseyev, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, of Milltown, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Hackensack Raritan Bay Hospital in Old Bridge. She was 87 years old. Born at home in East Brunswick, by a midwife, she lived in Milltown all of her life.
She worked for Lenox in Cranbury for several years before retiring. She was a parishioner...
Chandrakant B. Desai, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on December 10, 1934, Chandrakant devoted his life to his family, his work, and his community.
A man of many interests and quiet strengths, Chandrakant pursued his education with diligence, earning a bachelor’s degree in India- an achievement...
Lydia Schramm, of North Brunswick, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at home. She was 86. Born in Belarus, she came to the United States in 1952. She resided in South River for most her life, before moving to North Brunswick in 1989.
She was a clerical administrator for Canon in Cranbury before retiring.
Lydia dedicated her life to her husband. She...
Patricia L. Proctor, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 20, 1949, NYC. Patricia was a brilliant beacon of love and kindness, whose influence extended far beyond her immediate surroundings.
Patricia's journey took her through the halls of Nyack College, where she diligently earned her bachelor’s degree—an achievement that...