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Daniel George Gresco, age 86 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 25, 1935, in Elizabeth, NJ, son of the late George G. and Sophia L. Gresco. Mr. Gresco was a graduate of Westfield High School in Westfield, NJ. He figure-roller skated for the Twin Cities Skating Club and was National Champion in 1952. Mr. Gresco was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the US Navy. He earned certification as a tool & die machinist, working for Rosco Machine Co. in Garwood, NJ and as a machine shop supervisor for Johnson & Johnson. Mr. Gresco was a talented guitarist, playing with the Back Bay Strummers, and a skilled gardener, as...

Barbara Toman Mundy peacefully passed away on January 14, 2021; she was 87 years old. Barbara was happily married for 65 years to Ted, had three children, Jill, Ted, and Beth and six grandchildren - Buck, Erin, Randy, Scott, Thea, and Erika. She was a wonderful wife and true partner, a loving Mom, and the best Grandmother anyone could hope for. Barbara was the rock of her family as she was a strong woman with a kind gentle heart. Barbara made every holiday special from Christmas' to birthdays and loved to decorate for each. She had the best giggle, and it was not uncommon for her to quickly become engaged in a family giggle that soon went out of control. Barbara was known for her back...

With great sadness, the family of John Anthony Cirello Sr. of Sun City Center, FL, announces his passing on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 81 years. John was born to Dominic and Anna Cirello in Bound Brook NJ, the oldest of three children. He attended Somerville High School, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Lehigh University, PA, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Rutgers University, NJ. John accepted a position with Celanese Corporation and remained with them as a Product Manager until his retirement. He was elected to two terms as Councilman in Raritan NJ and served one term as Raritan's Police Commissioner. John was a very active...

We lost a great man when sadly Arthur James (Jim) Comi, 74, lost his battle with cancer on August 9, 2020 with his family by his side at his favorite place, his summer home on Halls Lake, Newbury, VT. He was born on September, 27th, 1945 in Plainfield, NJ to Arthur & Ella Comi. He attended Plainfield High School (where he excelled in football) and went on to attend The University of Maryland and Fairleigh Dickinson University where he earned a BS in Business Administration and an MBA. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout 1959) and subsequent volunteer for many years (he was proud that his son and grandson also attained the rank of Eagle Scout). Jim served...

died Feb. 28, 2020, at her home in North Redington Beach, FL. She was 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, John N. Apgar; son, John N. Apgar, III; brother, Robert H. Brown; sister, Louise H. Garmy. Mrs. Apgar was born and grew up in DeLand, FL, and graduated from DeLand High School and Florida State University. She married John N. Apgar in 1950, and they moved to New Jersey, where Mr. Apgar was founder and president of Somerset Tire Service, an automotive-service chain. The couple raised their children in Martinsville, NJ. Mrs. Apgar was founder and president of the Apgar Foundation, a charity. She was active in multiple parishes of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Apgar is...

Born July 24th, 1931 in Plainfield, N.J. to Gaylord Knight and Nellie Smith, Shirley Marie Stills passed away unexpectedly on December 11th, 2019 in Ashburn, VA. Through the years, Shirley also resided in Florida and Illinois. A graduate of Keane College, Shirley had also been a nursing student and an art student. During her life she worked for Bell Telephone Laboratories, the New Jersey Education System and McGraw Hill Publications. Shirley enjoyed painting, loved artwork, music, fishing, bicycling and reading. She cherished spending time with family and friends. She will always be remembered as a kind, compassionate person and a loving mother. Shirley is survived by her son...

Yvonne Borowska, 81, formerly of Somerset, NJ and a 26 year educator for the Bridgewater-Raritan School District passed away Friday, November 10, 2019 at her home in Naples, FL. To read her full obituary and to offer online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.

, 91, of St Petersburg , Florida passed away peacefully October 7, 2019. She was born on May 3, 1928 in Middlesex , New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Donald H. Lang. Dolly is survived by her daughter Donna O'Neill ( son-in-law James O'Neill), son Don A. Lang, two grandchildren Don A. Lang Jr. and Erica A. Lang, and three great-grandchildren Donovin and Domonic Ortiz and Madison Nicole Lang, plus many extended family members and friends. Dolly was really mouthy and independent. She always encouraged everyone to do what they wanted and to follow their dreams. She loved dancing and going to the casinos. All children were her best friends. She was a special lady...

Barbara Anne Tanner Neumann, age 97of Smithsburg, Md., died peacefully at Elmcroft Assisted Living. Born in Toronto, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Frank Burgess and Mabel Black Tanner of Oberlin, 0hio. Her husband, Myrdon (Don) Travis Neumann died Nov. 8, 2003, after 55 years of marriage. Following graduation from high school in Oberlin, Ohio, she attended Bowling Green State University, Ohio. During World War Il, she enlisted in the Navy W.A V.E.S. and later was commissioned an Ensign. She then continued her education at the University of Maryland, where she met her husband, Don, graduating with a degree in Home Economics. Later she received a Master of Education degree in...