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Valerie A. Rothlein
Mar 11, 2018
Valerie A. Rothlein, 80Born May 19, 1937 to Russell I. Rothlein and Alice Hornich in Asbury Park, NJ. Valerie graduated from Irvington High School, Allegheny College (B.A.) and Monmouth College (M.A.). She worked for Lockheed in Watchung, NJ and then was employed many years as a Technical Editor at A.T. & T. in Holmdel, NJ prior to her retirement. She...
Marillyn "Lyn" (Nee Dembeck) Kole
Mar 9, 2018
Lyn Kole (nee Marillyn Dembeck), 94, of Westfield, died March 9, 2018 at her residence. Born on December 21, 1923, Lyn was predeceased by her husband Ed Kole in 2013. She is survived by her daughter Suzan; son, Jeffrey; three grandchildren: Emily, J.B., and Lily. She is also survived by relatives in NJ and Ohio. Lyn was a member of...
Richard Lee Tomlinson
Mar 7, 2018
Richard Lee Tomlinson ll, age 50, entered into eternal rest on March 7, 2018.Born in Rahway, NJ, he grew up in Cranford before moving to Bridgewater.Richard was employed as a Senior MRI Technician at Associated Radiologists in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where he worked for many years.He is survived by his loving parents, Jeremy and Carole Tomlinson. Also surviving is a...
Ann Marie (Nee Skorge) Sensbach
Mar 7, 2018
Ann Marie (nee Skorge) Sensbach, 86, of Fayson Lakes (Kinnelon), NJ, passed away on March 7, 2018.Ann's Life Celebration will be from 4-8PM Tuesday March 13th at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield, where her funeral service will begin at 10:30AM Wednesday March 14, 2018. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to view her life tribute.Ann was born in Plainfield,...
Linda C. Bristow
Feb 26, 2018
Linda C. Bristow died on February 26, 2018 at the age of 69 at home, where she wanted to be. She was under hospice care having fought brain cancer for more than 12 years. Linda is survived by her husband of almost 25 years, Eric Rosenberg, son, Kyle Johnson, daughter-in-law, Tamara Johnson, grandson Carter Johnson, sister, Virginia (Ginny) Szeklicki, and...
John J. Buraczynski
Feb 21, 2018
John J. Buracynski died on February 21, 2018 in at the age of 72.He is survived by his wife, Doris, son, Stephen, daughter-in-law, Lisa, daughter, Stacey, son-in-law, Michael, and 5 grandsons, Ryan, Dylan, Brandon, Andrew, and Matthew of Cranford, NJ and Easton, CT. John was born on May 11, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to John J. Buraczynski Sr. and Edith...
Joan M. Harvey
Feb 9, 2018
Joan M. Harvey (nee Donahue), 87, formerly of Westfield, NJ, died on Friday February 9, 2018,at Green Knoll Nursing Center in Bridgewater. Joan's visitation will be from 4:00-7:00PM SundayFebruary 11th, at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield. Her funeral mass will be celebratedat 10AM Monday, February 12, 2018 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Westfield. Interment will follow in...
Edward L. "Ted" Terry
Feb 4, 2018
Edward L. "Ted" Terry Jr, 99, of Mountainside, NJ, died on Sunday February 5, 2018. Ted's Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00PM Wednesday February 7th at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield, where his funeral service will begin at 10AM Thursday February 8, 2018. Interment with honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com, to offer...
H. Guenther Haerle
Jan 24, 2018
H. Guenther HaerleGuenther Haerle passed away comfortably with his family on Wednesday, January 24th.Guenther was born on January 13th, 1933 in Union, NJ to two immigrant parents from Germany. His father, Oscar, came from the Weisbaden area, and his mother, Margarethe, came from the Goeswein area. Guenther attended Connecticut Farms grammar school, and graduated from Union High School in 1950....
Dorothy Ballard Hughes
Jan 23, 2018
Dorothy Ruth Ballard Hughes, 94, of Union, NJ, formerly of Cranford, died peacefully at her residence on Tuesday January 23, 2018. Born in Wisconsin December 9, 1923, To the late: Alan G. Ballard Sr. and Irma Weiben Ballard. Dorothy was retired from the Bell Telephone Company, where she was a telephone information operator for over 25 years. She was also...
Judith M. Byrne
Jan 23, 2018
Judith (Judi) Byrne (nee Reutzel) passed away at home, while under hospice care, on Tuesday, January 23rd,2018 after having been diagnosed with leukemia just three weeks prior.A long time resident of Jersey City, Judi moved to her sister's and brother-in-law's home in Cranford in 2004. She was employed by Moody's Investor Services in New York City as an Administrative Assistant...
William G. Koellner
Jan 21, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of William G. Koellner, "Bill", announces his passing on Sunday January 21 2018, at the age of 90. He died peacefully following complications from heart disease. Bill was Born in the Bronx, NY, grew up in Elizabeth, NJ and then spent 62 years as a resident of Cranford, NJ. Bill's lifelong career...
Jesus Perez-Santalla
Jan 18, 2018
CUBAN IMMIGRANT, PROUD AMERICAN CITIZEN, BELOVED FATHER, GRANDFATHER, HUSBAND AND FOUNDER OF RIA MONEY TRANSFER WORLDWIDE, JESUS PEREZ-SANTALLA DIES AT AGE 80 IN CUERNAVACA, MEXICOJesus Perez-Santalla left this world on January 18, 2018 in peace after a long and productive life well lived. He was known as "Papi"" to his six children, "Abuelo" to his 18 grandchildren and 4 great...
Georgios Drimtgias
Jan 14, 2018
Georgios Drimtgias, 67, of Mountainside, NJ, died on Sunday January 14, 2018, in Miami, FL, where he had been residing during the past year. Born in Athens, Greece, he was a fromer owner of the Bridgewater Diner, Bridgewater, NJ. He also workedwith his best friend and house painter Thomas Anastasiou. He is survived by his loving wife: Alba Olivero Drmtgias,...
Mildred L. Messersmith
Jan 11, 2018
On January 11, 2018 Mildred L. Messersmith "Mema" of Cranford, NJ passed from this world with her family surrounding her bedside. She is survived by her daughter Joan Alesi, her daughter Susan Miccio and son-in- law Ralph, daughter Marion Cossa and son-in-law Alan. She is also survived by 6Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service...
Catheline A Malko
Jan 4, 2018
Catheline A. Malko, 89, of Cranford, died on Thursday January 4, 2018 at Overlook Medical Center, Summit. Born in Simpson, PA, she lived for most of her life in Newark, NJ, where she lived in the Valesburg, and Ivy Hill sections. Catheline had worked for many years at the former Bambergers Department Store, now Macy's. She most recently worked at...
Joseph Edward Afflerbach
Jan 2, 2018
Joseph Edward Afflerbech, 88, died peacefully Tuesday, January 2nd Rahway Hospital in Rahway followingyear long battle with cancer.Born and raised in Elizabeth ,Joe moved to Cranford over 30 years ago.In his early years , Joe was a proud member of the Fulton boys , a group of lifelong friends that grew up inElizabeth. He was a machinist by trade and...
William G. Jacobs
Dec 6, 2017
William G. Jacobs from 205 Pawnee Rd., Cranford passed away on Dec. 6th, 2017 at the age of 89. He was born to William and Ethel Jacobs on May 8th, 1928, and was raised in Hillside, N.J. As a late teen, he was spotted by a travelling football coach for the University of Miami and was recruited for the team....
Louis R. Delgaizo
Nov 27, 2017
Louis R. DelgaizoLouis Delgaizo, a longtime resident of Jersey City and later Cranford, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the age of 63. Louis was the toastmaster for his large Italian family, leading with grace at every family meal for decades. He was a devoted son, a loving brother and everybody's favorite cousin. He was an active...
Arthur "Arty" Ahrens
Nov 21, 2017
Arthur Edward Ahrens, Jr., 69, of Cranford. Passed away on November 21, 2017 at the Center for Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains. Arrangements by Gray Memorial Funeral Home, Cranford. Following a private memorial service, internment at Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Polio survivor. Graduate of Roselle Catholic High School and Montclair State College. After employment in business as a Senior Premium Auditor...
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