All Obituaries

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Joan Frances Chappell, 85, of Piscataway, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Born in Jersey City, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Stella Oberwanowicz. After graduating Bayonne High School, Joan met the love of her life, James Chappell. It was a love affair that would last until his death 2012. After she raised her family, Joan began a very gratifying career in child care. She had a love for arts and crafts, especially painting...

Ralph John Spagnolo, 54 of Wilmington, DE and formerly of Dunellen, NJ, passed away on Saturday January 9, 2021 in Newark, DE. Born in Orange, NJ, he is the son of Jacqueline and his deceased father Armando Joseph Spagnolo, grandson of the late Ralph and Rose Oufiero and Joseph and Helen Spagnolo; father to Angelina Grace and Jacqueline Rose Spagnolo, brother to Suzanne Tolomeo and brother in law to Gerald Tolomeo; uncle to Matthew, Joseph and Gianna, and is survived by aunts, uncles,...

Jean Marie Varga, age 53, of Piscataway, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Jeanie was born at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ to Jozsef and Edith Varga on May 18, 1967.  She went to school in Piscataway, graduating from Piscataway High School in 1986. For years, Jean worked in administrative and customer service capacities for various businesses, but most recently and lovingly, for Platinum Salon in Warren, NJ....

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Edna L. Sibiga, 90, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Edna Lucille Sibiga (Emery), 90, passed away on Wednesday (January 6, 2021), at home in Branchburg, formerly of North Plainfield. Edna was born in Plainfield, to Bertha Madeline (Bennett) and Percy Conover Emery on September 12, 1930. She was a graduate of Plainfield High School. She worked at Kingston-Conley Inc. before getting married to Edward John Sibiga on May 4th, 1957 at The Congregational Church – Plainfield,...

Patricia Gale Zensky September 13, 1944 – January 5, 2021   Patricia Gale Zensky, 76, of Green Brook, NJ passed away on January 5, 2021 in her home in South Plainfield surrounded by her family. Patricia, known to most as Gale, was born in Plainfield, NJ to Kenneth Raymond and Helen Patricia Lant on September 13, 1944. Gale went to school in Dunellen. She married David Peter Zensky on November 28, 1964 at St. Johns the Evangelist Church in Dunellen, NJ. Gale graduated from...

Kevin J. Walsh, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend passed on on December 29, 2020 at the age of 60. He had countless friends, co-workers and favorite customers from a sterling career at United Parcel Service, where he was still working for over 40 years.  He maintained a "Safe Driving" record surpassed by none in his building. His smile, charm, humor and passion for Notre Dame football and golf were admired by all.  Kevin is predeceased by his...

Lorraine Catherine Hughes, 64, of Piscataway, passed away on December 28, 2020 in her home, with her family by her side. Lori was born New Brunswick to John and Dorothy Schneider on September 18, 1956. She went to school in Edison. She married Harold J. Hughes III on October 2, 1983 in Bridgewater. She graduated from Edison High School, Class of 1974. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for Merck & Co. for 12 years. She was involved in local Christian Assembly. Lori is preceded...

John Theodore Swier III, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 28 at his home in Piscataway. Born in Teaneck, he was the son of John and Marilyn Swier. John was an avid sports fan, especially the Yankees and NY Giants. He loved playing golf, and relaxing with his buddies when the round was over. John was employed by McAndrews Construction and was also a Son of American Legion, Post 261 in Piscataway. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his...