All Obituaries

Walter P. Urbielewicz, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Maspeth, New York, Walter was the son of the late John and Ursula Urbielewicz. Maspeth continued to be his home until he and his family moved to  Piscataway, New Jersey, where they remained for over 50 years. Walter proudly graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and continued his education at Queens College, earning an Associate's Degree in ...

Joy Kerekes, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Penn Medicine in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Rahway, New Jersey, Joy was the daughter of the late Harold and Bess Cohen. She graduated from Rahway High School in 1965 and continued her education at Monmouth College before entering the workforce. Joy later retired from Aveco in Morristown, New Jersey, where she worked for many years as a customer service representative. Joy retired in Sarasota, Florida where she ...

Nancy Haring, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at RWJ of Somerset in Somerville. Born in Somerville, to the late Clifford and Myrtle Haring, Nancy has resided in Middlesex for many years. She was a school teacher for North Plainfield High School. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with friends and traveling, and will be greatly missed by her close friends.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory her cousins, Beverly and Brenda and close friends. Visitation will be ...

Jeffrey J. Ventarola, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. Born and raised in Staten Island to Alyce and Jerry Ventarola on November 18th, 1958, Jeffrey attended Wagner High School and Wagner College. In his early career, he was an athlete, working as a squash and racquetball instructor in Manhattan. He first owned and operated a successful beverage retail and distribution business in Brooklyn for over twenty years. He then moved on to corporate food purchasing management ...

Rita Stella Wall, 77, of Franklin Township, Somerset, passed away on June 2, 2026. Rita was born on May 19, 1949, in Akron, Ohio. She worked as a billing specialist at UPS from 1983 until her retirement in 2010. Rita was a dedicated wife, mother and friend.  She volunteered tirelessly throughout her children’s education, chaperoning class trips, working in the cafeteria, and working as a teacher’s assistant in the elementary school.  She was involved with the Franklin ...

Our dad, Jacinto Lacerda, was born in his family's house on December 1, 1926, in Newark, NJ, to the parents of Alda and Pedro Lacerda. When he was two years old, Dad and his parents went back to Portugal where he was raised in Lisbon. Dad would always tell us his stories about how he lived by the ocean and enjoyed fishing for mussels with his siblings. When he was seventeen, Dad returned to the United States. When Dad became of age at 18 years old he served proudly in the United States Navy ...

Judith Ann DuBois (née Butler), born July 30, 1951, in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2026. Judy was born to John Butler and Anita (née Kus) Piasecki. Following the passing of her father, she was lovingly raised by Bernard Piasecki, who became a steady and devoted presence throughout her life. In 1964, Judy moved with her family to the Finderne neighborhood of Bridgewater, New Jersey, where Riha Street would become the backdrop for the ...

Andrew F. Cassaro, 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Green Knoll Care in Bridgewater. Andrew was born in Plainfield to the late Andrew and Susan Cassaro and resided in Bound Brook. He held a career in construction working with various construction companies throughout his career. Andrew will be greatly missed by family and friends. Andrew is predeceased by his brother, Robert Cassaro. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his siblings, Kenneth Cassaro and his wife, Jeanette, ...

Ronald Jay Maas, eldest son of Gerrit Maas Jr. and (Mary) Jeannette (McClory) Maas passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2026 in Bridgewater, NJ. Born in 1946, Ron grew up in Waldwick, NJ and graduated from Drew University in 1968. He attended Syracuse University School of Law for one semester and was drafted into the Army. He served 22 months in the 756th US Army Military Police Battalion at Fort Dix, NJ. Upon discharge he returned to Syracuse and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a JD in ...

Robert Anthony Mazza, 79, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born in North Plainfield, New Jersey,  he proudly served his country as a Vietnam veteran before building a life in Martinsville, New Jersey. A hardworking and dedicated businessman, Robert was the proud owner of Central Jersey Heating and Air Conditioning. Through his work, he earned not only professional success but also the trust and respect of countless customers and colleagues. Robert was a man who truly enjoyed ...