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Mary Ellen Ferraro, 80, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022, with her children by her side. Mary Ellen was born in New York City, NY, on April 22, 1942, to John E. and Edith Lutz Pettigrew. Her family moved to Morristown, NJ in 1946 where she stayed until graduating from Morristown High School with the Class of 1960. She attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN where she received a Bachelor of Science in 1964. In 1965 she married Joseph Ferraro and shortly after moved to Ibadan, Nigeria for Joe's job. They spent the next 10 years back and forth, living in Africa and in NJ. Their daughter Stacey was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and their son Kevin, born...

Dr. Alvin Kaplan, of Fort Myers, Florida, and previously of Sanibel, Florida, and Martinsville, New Jersey, died peacefully at home on April 2, 2022, surrounded by loving family members. He was 92 years old. Alvin, known to friends and family as "Al" and to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as "Poppop" or "Popcorn", was born in Philadelphia on February 18, 1930. The only child of Harry and Dora (Lesack) Kaplan, Jewish immigrants from what is now Ukraine, he grew up understanding that education and family were of the utmost importance. He excelled as a student at Philadelphia's exam-entry Central High School, at Temple University, and at Temple University Medical School. After...

Jean Dorothy Risberg (Nehring), 94, of Charlotte, NC, longtime resident of Bridgewater, NJ, died February 25, 2022 peacefully at home. She was born in Middletown, NY, on December 26, 1927 to Arthur Nehring and Jeanette Thomas Nehring. Jean lived most of her adult life in New Jersey and resided in Bridgewater, NJ for 56 years. She moved to Charlotte, NC, to be closer to her family. In 1958 she married James A. (Jim) Risberg. She worked at NJ Bell/AT&T Long Lines for almost 20 years. She later worked for Bedminster Florist retiring at 91. Bedminster Florist became an extension of her family. Jean had many lifelong friends and was active in different organizations over the years. She was...

William Pugh "Bill" ,89, formally from Hillsborough, NJ passed away on January 8, 2022, in Montrose, Colorado at Montage Creek Memory Care. He is survived by his wife Eleanor of 67 years, daughter Maureen Van Doren, granddaughter Amanda Floyd, grandsons William Pugh IV, Joseph Pugh, and John Pugh, great grandchildren John Floyd, Matthew Floyd and Gavin Pugh, sisters Alma Lehman and Kathy Mariani, brother Donald Pugh, predeceased by Son William "Bill" Pugh III and sister Helen Gallagher. Born in Old Forge, PA, Bill relocated to Milltown, NJ after graduating high school to pursue a 41-year career with Johnson and Johnson as a production supervisor. He earned certificates from the Lincoln...

Miriam Kaplan, of Fort Myers and previously of Sanibel, Florida, and Martinsville, New Jersey, died peacefully in her home on November 22nd. She was surrounded by loving family members. She was 89 years old. Miriam, known to all as Mickie (and to her beloved grandchildren as Bubbe), was born on July 8, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Max and Rose Kincus. Mickie and older sister Tobie grew up across the street from the Cobbs Creek Park Public Library, where her mother would regularly call and ask for the girls to be sent home if they weren't found outside. Mickie was an avid reader and a lifelong learner. She was curious, open-minded, and reflective. After graduating from Atlantic...

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...