Jane Ellen Dooley, born July 6, 1943 in Montclair, New Jersey, entered eternal rest on November 29, 2025, in Marco Island, Florida, where she had lived with her beloved husband, Frank Dooley, since 2000. Jane and Frank were married for 52 years, sharing a life rooted in faith, steadiness, and deep devotion.
Jane graduated from Katherine Gibbs School and spent her...
Vinod D. Desai, of Piscataway, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Born November 5th, 1940 in Vapi, Gujarat , he was the son of the late Dayalji and Gajraben Desai.
He was 85 years old. He came to the United States in 1978 and lived in Newburgh, NY for several years before moving to Piscataway, NJ.
Before retiring Vinod was an accountant and...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alan J. Bessinger, who departed this world on November 25, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on December 4, 1940, Alan dedicated his life to the field of construction, where he was known for his skillful operation of heavy machinery and his steadfast work ethic. Above...
Ruben G. Roque-Pretel, of Highland Park, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick NJ. He was 58 years old. Born in San Martin de Porres, Peru, he lived in Lima Peru, and Venezuela before moving to the United States in 1994. He’s lived in Highland Park for the past 20 years.
Ruben had previously worked...
John C. Olson, of Wall Twp., passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was 64. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Highlands for many years before recently moving to Wall Twp.
John joined the US Marine Corps and then worked for many years in the printing industry. He was a huge Beatles fan ( Ringo was his favorite). He...
Celebrating The Life of Rose Nativity Russo (nee Gomez)
9/8/1933-11/5/2025 (92 years)
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Titi Rosie, Madrina, Nana, Abuelita, Bis Abuela (great-grandmother)
Born in Spanish Harlem on September 8, 1933, the fifth of six children to Gregorio and Consuelo Gomez. A graduate from The Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) with honors, she used her talent over the years to design and create...
Doris J. Gash, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and remarkable woman, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Parker in Monroe Township, with her family at her side. She was 97.
Born in New Brunswick, on March 15, 1928, she grew up in Edison and was a lifelong resident of East Brunswick with her late husband, Job. She was...
Phyllis N. Zarillo, formerly of Milltown, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Parker Nursing Home in Somerset. She was 96 years old. Born and raised in New Brunswick, she lived in Milltown and Monroe before moving to Somerset. Phyllis attended Saint Peter’s High School and went on to build a successful career in banking, where she served as a...
Jean Stockdale passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2025, after living with breast cancer for over two years. In sickness and in health, she remained fiercely dedicated to building a world of peace, justice, and radical generosity throughout her 74 years.
Jean was born on July 7th, 1951 as the second oldest of seven children born to Clyde and Mary Margaret...
Maureen “Moe” Morris, of Milltown, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at home. She was 70 years old. Born and raised in New Brunswick, she moved to Milltown 42 years ago.
Maureen was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in New Brunswick and Trenton State College. She was a paralegal with Allstate Insurance in Freehold, prior to becoming the ultimate...