All Obituaries

George Creveling, III. Edison- George Creveling, III., died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at CareOne at Highlands in Edison. He was the son of the late, George and Lillian Creveling and was born in Plainfield, NJ. George was cab driver for many years. He is survived by his beloved children, Jason Creveling and wife, Amanda, William Creveling and wife Hannah, and Joseph Creveling and wife, Stephanie; companion, Bonnie Miller; brother, Thomas J. Creveling and wife, Nancy; sister, Charlotte...

Jeanne Lucille Marmar Nee Gabaree Jeanne is the cherished mother of 3, grandmother of 9, and great-grandmother of 19, plus another baby on the way. Her life-long journey of 97-years came to a peaceful end with her daughter Jenine beside her, at Brandywine Living at Middlebrook Crossing in Bridgewater, NJ. Jeanne was born in Torrington CT, the 2nd daughter of Erwin and Lucy Gabaree. She is pre-deceased by her sister, Margaret (Peg) Toohey. Jeanne graduated October 1947 from Bellevue School...

Kenneth Griggs Sr. passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 5:22 PM peacefully surrounded by his family. He grew up in Parlin, NJ, and attended Sayreville War Memorial High School, class of 1974, and graduated from Caldwell University. He was part owner and founder of Service Apex for 22 years and an active Loft Farms Board of Trustees member. Ken was a loving father and a proud family man who enjoyed extravagant dinners and beach vacations. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth J....

Leonard J. Balut Bound Brook- Leonard J. Balut, 93, died peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024. Son of the late Andrew and Mary Balut, Lenny was a lifelong resident of Bound Brook. He worked as a janitor for the Bound Brook School System. He is  survived by his son, Leonard J. Balut, Jr. Private burial took place at the Bound Brook Cemetery. 

Robert R. Gada Bridgewater - Robert R. Gada, 82, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Son of the late Frank and Anna Gada, Bob was born in Bridgewater and was a lifelong resident of the township. He served in the US Navy from 1960-1964 on the first nuclear powered surface warship, the USS Long Beach, and then went into the US Navy Reserves from 1964-1966. Bob was President of S.B.G. Insurance Corporation from 1968-1988, which joined Wharton Lyon & Lyon where he worked...

Gerald Kenneth Bernhard, known affectionately as Ken, 86, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, after bravely battling cancer. Ken was born on December 12, 1937, to August and Dorothy (Huck) Bernhard.Though his early years were marked by loss with the passing of his father, Ken found strength and guidance in his step-father, Clifford Sheckler. Ken served in the U.S. Army, rose through the ranks to become a Supply Sergeant at Fort Bragg and later had a distinguished career with RCA and...

Armando Cotrina Ponte Green Brook- Armando Cotrina Ponte, 76, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born in Pomabamba, Peru, Armando came to the US in 1998. He received his BA in Accounting and worked as an accountant before coming to the United States. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rosa Ramos; children, Gabriela Cotrina Ramos, Raiza Cotrina Ramos; and 4 cherished grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 4-8PM at the Bridgewater...

Robert T. Zabawa, 82, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at home with his family. Son of the late Albert and Stephanie Zabawa, Zeke was born in Somerville, grew up in Manville and lived most of his life in Bridgewater. He was a graduate of Manville High School. He worked for John's Manville and then went on to work as a truck driver for Bridgewater Township until  his retirement in 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Shirley; son, Robert T. Zabawa, Jr. of...

Owen George McNaboe passed away on April 10, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 14, 1943.  He leaves behind his wife Carolyn (Shrump) and three children, Karen, Kathleen and Brian.  He is also survived by his loving siblings Fred (Dolores) McNaboe of Boca Raton, FL, John (Joan) McNaboe of Sparta, NJ, Elise (Stanley Diziekowski – Deceased) Cobb of Spanish Fort, AL, Patricia (Stephen) Hutton of Fort Myers, FL. and many cousins, nieces, nephews,...

Eileen Lynch Fagan of Bridgewater, passed away at home on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was 98 years old. Eileen was born on January 30, 1926, to Marguerite and John Lynch in Queens, NY. In her 98 years she lived through the Great Depression, World War II, 9/11, and Covid. She repeatedly confronted life’s challenges and obstacles and met them with resilience and grace. She traveled the world and spread her faith and love wherever she went. Eileen was an...