All Obituaries

Dolores Mulvany, 79 of Dunellen NJ passed away on November 14, 2019. Funeral services will be held at St. John's in Dunellen on Friday the 22nd at 10am.  Visitation will be at Sheenan Funeral Home on Thursday the 21st from 3pm to 7pm. Dolores is survived by her husband of 49 years John Mulvany.  Sons, Sean Mulvany & fiance Christine Nieradka of Dunellen, Patrick Mulvany of Belmar and Kevin Mulvany & wife Melissa Mulvany of Barnegat.  Grandchildren, Connor 9...

Mary Gorman, 94 of Middlesex passed away on Sunday, November 10, at RWJ Hospital in Somerville. Born in Raritan, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Fitzpatrick) Andresen. Mary was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Virgin church for over 60 years. She worked as a bank manager for Somerset Saving & Loan for over 20 years, retiring many years ago. Mary loved to sing and was an avid reader of all literature. She loved to travel and had a knack for fashion in her own...

Ernst H. Weber, 92, of Green Brook, NJ, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Care One at the Highlands Nursing Home in Edison with his loving family by his side. Born in Czechoslovakia, he was the son of the late Franz Johann and Hedwig Weber. Ernst emigrated to the United States in 1961, ultimately settling in Green Brook. He worked as a welding foreman for H.F. Butler in Union, NJ, for 31 years. Of his many hobbies, celebrating his German heritage was very important to him -...

Dorothy M. Staats, 90, of Middlesex passed away suddenly on Friday, November 8, 2019.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Carolyn Mew. Dottie lead a full and active life up to her final day. She had many friends of all ages and was respected and loved by all.  She had the best laugh which she willingly shared with those around her. She was a pillar in the dog obedience community where she volunteered and served in numerous clubs and in...

Danuta Gontarz passed away on Monday November 4th, 2019 at her home in Piscataway. Born in Poland, she is the daughter of the late Zuzanne (Mikolajew) and Lysek Franciszel. Danuta worked as a hairdresser for many years at Design Lines in Scotch Plains before her retirement. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is predeceased by her husband Jan, and her daughter Melenia. She is survived by her loving nieces, nephews and friends. Danunta's cremated remains will...

Frank J. Bernhardt, formerly of Whiting NJ died peacefully Nov 4, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born 10/4/1923 as the only child of Frank Bernhardt and Jennie Patrizio, grandchild of Anthony Patrizio a prolific mosaic artist brought to the US from Florence, Italy. Frank was an award winning artist himself, lighthouses and jersey shore scenes most often the subjects of his paintings. He graduated Syracuse University cum lauda with a BFA and Masters in Fine Arts. He was a devoted...

Shirley Prince,66 of Plainfield NJ passed away on Oct 25,2019 in Greenwood,South Carolina. She was born to the late Alton and Katherine Finney on Oct 28,1952. Shirley graduated from Dunellen High School and then married Isaac Prince on May 28,1976 in Plainfield. she worked for many years on insurance policies for professional surveys for many years. She created an online group called WADS to help people with diabetes and weight loss issues. She loved to spend her time gathering and...

Friends may visit the family on Monday, October 28 from 6:00-9:00 at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave in Dunellen. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at 10:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Resurrection Burial Park in Piscataway.

Christopher R Hickman passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey surrounded by loved ones. He was 37.   Born in Burlingame, CA , to Timothy Sr. and the late Penny (Piper) Hickman. Chris grew up in his hometown of Green Brook, NJ and was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, boyfriend, and best of friends to all who crossed his path.   Chris was always very mechanically inclined… he tinkered, he created, he...

Patrick William Neary, 88, of Piscataway, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 at his home. Born in Shamokin, PA, he is the son of the late Mary and Joseph Neary. Patrick Neary, the original Principal of Parsons School, opened the building in September ,1966.  He always jokes that he came with the building. But more than that, he set the tone for what Parsons School was to be: a place that loved children and a place of respect. It was also a place where everything was...