All Obituaries

Marion Alleen Burgenson passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2020.  The loving wife of the late Oscar L. Burgenson, they married on October 20, 1956 and resided in Piscataway, NJ as they raised a family. They were married for 50 years. Born in West Nanticoke, PA, Marion was daughter to the late Wilbur Allen Sherlock and Ruth Eleanor (Baber) Sherlock.  She was a graduate of Harter High School in West Nanticoke PA and attended business school in Wilmington, DE. She worked at the...

Marie M. Zelenty, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at her home in Dunellen, NJ, in the presence and loving care of members of her family.  Born in Hackensack, NJ, Marie is the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Hildebrand, and was predeceased by her husband Alfred, her brother Henry Hildebrand, her daughter Valerie, and her daughter-in-law, Rebecca.  Marie and Alfred moved with their family to Dunellen in 1967, where they raised their seven children and, for several...

On May 18, 2020, after a long illness, Gretchen Knoblauch, beloved sister, partner and friend, passed away at the age of 67. Gretchen was born on June 2, 1952 to Alvin and Dorothy Hass of Bound Brook, NJ. She was the 3rd of five children. She was predeceased by her husband, Al Knoblauch and her parents, Al and Dot Hass. She is survived by her good friend and loving companion of over 30 years, Richard Presser of Burlington, NJ. She is also survived by her sisters, Gail Hass and Janet St....

Nickolas V. Bellarosa, 88, of South Bound Brook, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at Bridgeway Nursing Home in Bridgewater. Born in Newark, he is the son of the late Nichola and Antoinette Bellarosa. Nickolas faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1954, and from 1954-1960 in the Reserves. Nickolas worked as a truck driver for Hemilesky Trucking Company in South Plainfield for many years before his retirement. Nickolas loved to be around...

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Glenn A. Diegnan, 72 of Bridgewater, passed away on Saturday, May 9 at RWJUH in Somerville. Born in Paterson, he was the son of the late Charles and Madelyn (Obenhauer) Diegnan. Glenn grew up in Ramsey and graduated from Ramsey High School. He then attended Bucknell University, graduating with a degree in chemistry. He then went on to a PhD from Duke University with Post Doc work in chemistry. Glenn had a 35 year career in the pharmaceutical industry, including Ciba Geigy, Hoffman La Roche...

Anna Marva, age 99, of North Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 7, 2020 at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, with loving family by her side. She was born to the late Anna Dudas and Michael Businda on July 12, 1920 in Menlo Park, NJ. Her childhood home was located across the street from the laboratory of Thomas Edison, and she often spoke of meeting the famed inventor as a young girl. Anna graduated from Metuchen High in 1938. Her first job was at Cornell Dubilier in...

John Michael Hugg Jr. passed away on May 7, 2020 in Louisville, KY.  He was a brother, son, cousin, and an especially proud father. He will be missed by his friends, family, and those who knew him professionally. Born February 1, 1962, Michael was the son of his late parents, John Hugg (wife Marianne) and Margaret Lukas (husband James Dever). He attended Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio, and later attended The Ohio State University. Throughout his life, Michael...

Lillian Josephine Frank of North Plainfield, died on May 6, 2020 at the age of 102. Lillian was born on March 19,1918 to Salvatore and Carmella Bongiorno of the Bronx, New  York, where she was also raised.  She married Harold Frank on November 3,1946 and thereafter resided in North Plainfield for 70 years. After raising her daughter, Lillian was employed by C. R. Bard as a Corporate Secretary, retiring in 1986. A devout parishioner of The Church of St. Luke, she had been a member...

Alfred, “Al”, Joseph Frankowski of Dunellen, New Jersey and West Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020 at Care One of Somerset Valley Assisted Living in Bound Brook, New Jersey.  His family also lovingly referred to him as “Poppie”. Al was a graduate of Plainfield High School and a life-long resident of the Plainfield and Dunellen area. He entered the 9th Army Air Corps during World War II and was a tail gunner aboard B26 bombers in the...