Dr. Lajwanti R. Jhaveri

Feb 1, 2024

Dr. Lajwanti Ramesh Jhaveri, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick.  She was 84.

Born in Karachi, British India, she came to the United States in 1970.  She resided in Short Hills for 41 years, before moving to Somerset ten years ago.

Dr. Jhaveri was a doctor of anesthesiology for forty years...

Honorable Richard S. Rebeck

Jan 31, 2024

The Honorable Richard S. Rebeck, of North Brunswick, passed away peacefully at age 90 on the morning of January 31, 2024, in the home where he and his wife, Arlene, of 54 years joyfully raised their four beautiful daughters. This date marks the 46th anniversary of his swearing-in as Middlesex County Prosecutor, the position in his long and storied career...

Karim Jalil Joury

Jan 28, 2024

Karim Jalil Joury, of Robbinsville, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton, NJ.  He was 95.   Born in Jerusalem Palestine, he lived in Jordan most of his life before moving to Robbinsville seven years ago.

Before retiring he was a director of Lufthansa Airlines in Jordan.  He enjoyed playing tennis and hunting.

Karim is...

Dhaniben Mistry

Jan 28, 2024

Dhaniben Mistry, of South River, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at home.  She was 78.  Born in Navsari, Gujarat India, she came to the United States in 1992.

She enjoyed cooking for her family and folk dance.

Dhaniben is predeceased by her parents Vitthalbhai and Maniben Prajapati, her brother Maganlal Prajapati and her sister Deviben Mistry.

Surviving is her...

Herbert A. Tobias

Jan 24, 2024

Herbert A. Tobias, formerly of East Brunswick NJ, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA.  He was 98.

Born in New Brunswick, he lived in East Brunswick most of his life.  He and his wife Eva moved to Virginia five years ago. 

Herb was a professional engineer for 52 years, receiving his...

Evelyn A. Bayman

Jan 21, 2024

Evelyn A. Bayman, of Milltown, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick.  She was 88.  Born in Newark, she lived in Irvington and South Plainfield before moving to Milltown 16 years ago.

Evelyn enjoyed crocheting and playing the penny slots at Atlantic City.  She was an avid bingo player and loved being the “neighborhood...

Isadora (Wachtell) Gelb

Jan 20, 2024

Isadora (Wachtell) Gelb, of East Brunswick, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Stein Assisted Living in Somerset.  She was 92.  

 

Born in New York City, she and her late husband Abe, lived in Milltown for 25 years. Abe worked for the Boys Scouts of America where he was transferred to Dallas, Texas.  She moved back to East Brunswick where...

Joseph R Marascio

Jan 17, 2024

Joseph R Marascio, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 17, 2024. Born on February 3, 1939, in North Brunswick, Joseph lived by the powers of: love, will, giving, listening, smiling, belief and faith, and the power being grateful gives you. He had an unwavering love for his family and the community.

Joseph began his career...

Earl E Creighton, Jr.

Jan 8, 2024

Earl E. Creighton, Jr. of North Brunswick, 74 years old, passed away after a long illness, on January 8, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.  Born in New Brunswick, he was raised in Milltown. He’s lived in North Brunswick for the past 47 years.

Earl was the owner of Galaxy II, a machine shop, for almost...

Joseph A Valdes

Jan 6, 2024

Joseph A. Valdes, of Jamesburg, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.  He was 70.  Born on Long Island and raised in Hicksville, Joe lived in North Brunswick before moving to Jamesburg in 1998.

Joseph was a civil engineer, working in areas from Alaska to Wall Street, and he specialized in...