All Obituaries

Amelia Marano Middlesex – Amelia Marano, 76, passed away at home on Sunday, November 27, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Amelia was born in Newark, NJ to the late Frank Sr. and Rafaella (Rae) Guardabascio. She resided in Belleville, NJ most of her life before moving to Middlesex 11 years ago. Throughout Amelia’s human resource career, she was employed for Tony Petaccio Printer Co., in Belleville, NJ, The Meadowlands Sports Complex in Carlstadt, NJ, and Green Acres, in...

Ruth “Ruthy” Montalvo, dedicated loving mother, sister, & wife, a caring friend to many - passed away on November 18, 2022 at the age of 56 surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, & son. Ruth was born to the late Ismael Marquez and Luzmaria Lebron in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico where she grew up alongside her two sisters, cousins, and loving family. Moving to Elizabeth, NJ in 1984 where she would lovingly raise her two children - her daughter Katirya & son Randall...

Robert M. Rogers Manville – Robert M. Rogers, 54, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 with his family by his side at RWJ Hospital of Somerset. Robert was born in Somerville, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Manville. He was an avid NY Giants fan and was an absolute Spiderman enthusiast, obtaining a large collection of Spiderman memorabilia over the years. His sense of humor and fun personality will be greatly missed by family and friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Elizabeth Farkas Bridgewater- Elizabeth Farkas, 80, died peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at her home in Bridgewater. Daughter of the late Geza and Victoria Miskolczi, Elizabeth was born in Subotica, Yugoslavia and immigrated to the United States in 1957 arriving in Brooklyn, NY. She then moved to Oakland, California where she attended high school and then moved to Yonkers, NY.  She met her husband at a Hungarian picnic and after marriage lived in Edison, Somerset and then...

Eleanor C. Rudy Bridgewater – Eleanor C. Rudy, 94, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Eastern Star Home in Bridgewater. Eleanor was born in Newark, NJ to the late Frederick and Edith Stoehr and resided in Southampton NJ, before moving to Bedminster in 2019. She was employed at Sears Roebuck in Watchung for over 25 years. In her spare time Eleanor enjoyed sewing, baking, but most importantly spending time with her family. Eleanor is predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph...

Richard J. Connelly Richard J. Connelly (Dick) of Bridgewater, NJ, formerly of Bonita Springs, FL, Manchester, VT and Plainfield, NJ, a former Vice President with the ABC Television Network, died on November 6, 2022, one day after his Notre Dame Fighting Irish upset Clemson. He was 88. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains NJ on November 12th at 11am. Immediately following a luncheon will be held at the Plainfield Country Club,...

Eugene Kaiser Bridgewater- Eugene Kaiser, 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Son of the late Anthony and Anna Kaiser, Eugene was born in Newark, NJ and lived in Hillside before moving to Bridgewater in 1967. He received his BS in 1960 from NJIT and worked as a mechanical engineer retiring from Kaysam Corp. in 1996. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Clara Kaiser; children, Joanne Kaiser, Donna Kaiser, Mark Kaiser (Karen), Christine Fung (Victor), Carol Raposo (Dave); 8...

Nemeh Saqa Bound Brook- Nemeh “Grace” Saqa, 83, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Elias and Matrona Abu Rumman, Nemeh was born in Beit Jala, Palestine and immigrated to the United States in 1964. She was a dedicated wife for 50 years to the late Hanna Saqa. She was a caring homemaker, loving mother, extraordinary grandmother, and excellent cook. Her greatest joys were hosting holiday parties and spending...

John G. Zaccardi Bound Brook – John G. Zaccardi, “Johnny Boy” 59, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home in Bound Brook surrounded by his family. John was born in Newark to the late Katherine and John Zaccardi and a lifelong Bound Brook resident. He was employed for Baker and Taylor in Somerville for over 28 years. In his spare time, John enjoyed movies, Nascar, fishing, camping, the shore, cooking on the grill, bike riding, fixing things around the...

Ramelle M. Haugen, 52, of Bridgewater, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at RWJUH – Somerset. Born in Eau Claire, WI, to the late Bruce and Karen Haugen (WI), Ramelle moved to New Jersey and lived in Bridgewater for the last 15 years of her life. She worked at RWJUH – Somerset for over twelve years.  Ramelle loved gardening, decorating, and completing projects around her home. She also loved to travel. In addition, Ramelle enjoyed going to the movies and...