All Obituaries

Raymond J. Soluri, 87, died peacefully at home on May 30, 2023 surrounded by his family. Raymond was born in Niagara Falls, New York to Joseph and Leonara (nee Anglisano) Soluri. At Raymond's request, all services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations can be made in Raymond's name to the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Make your check payable to RUF-CINJ and mail to the CINJ Development (Philanthropy) Office, P.O. Box 193, New...

Thomas A. Ronca, a lifelong resident of Dunellen, passed away on May 29, 2023, at the age of 73. Thomas was born in Bound Brook, NJ to Rocco and Anne Ronca on September 17, 1949. He attended Dunellen Public Schools and graduated in 1968. He is a Veteran of the United States Army. At the time of his retirement, he had spent 35 dedicated years as a supervisor for NJ Transit Rail.  Tommy was a die-hard car fanatic through and through. He became fascinated with the racing world at a young...

Joan Claire Cleveland, 90, of Piscataway, passed away Friday, May 26th. Joan was born on July 31, 1932, the last of 8 children to Samuel and Edna Dawson in Plainfield New Jersey. She met and married the love of her life, Joseph Hurshel Cleveland on July 12, 1952, at St. John’s Church in Dunellen, NJ. Joan worked as a records clerk and eventually secretary to the Chief of Police in Piscataway New Jersey for over 25 years. She retired in 1989. While she was proud of her work...

Tammy Laura Blandino, 61, of Piscataway, passed away on May 19 2023 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Tammy was born New Brunswick New Jersey to Robert and Jo Ann Urytzki on April 9, 1962. She married John Joseph Blandino on April 4 1992 in Sergentsville New Jersey. She worked as a Bookkeeper and office manager for John’s construction company for over 20 years. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses she was involved in studying and teaching the Bible. She loved all things Hawaiian, planting...

Sophie (Sopko) Puchel, age 98 of North Plainfield passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Sophie was born in Carteret, New Jersey to the late Mary and Nicholas Sopko on October 8, 1924. She was raised and lived in Scotch Plains until moving to North Plainfield in 1973. She married her husband, Joseph Puchel, Sr. in 1953.  She spent all of her married life as a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Puchel, Sr. in...

Catherine J. McLaughlin (nee Greaney) passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1931 to Richard and Orrel Greaney. Catherine raised four children for the most part by herself. She was an intelligent, hard working business-woman who came from a long line of strong women, starting with her mother - that did what they had to do - took care of their families and problems and did so with grace always. She was a true lady that loved everything that...

Vincent Prochilo, 94, of North Plainfield died peacefully surrounded by his family on May 12, 2023. Vincent was born on October 10th, 1928 to Mr. Antonio & Mrs. Maria Giuseppe Prochilo. He was the eldest of 6. He was born in Oppido Mamertina, province of Reggio Calabria - at the very southern tip of the Boot. He grew up in abject poverty during the Great Depression. He left home at 16 to be a tailor's apprentice, with nothing but the lint in his pockets, under the tutelage of his...

Isnel Gonzalez, 91, born in Cuba, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Willow Grove, PA. He was born in Cuba to the late Andres and Ezequiela Gonzalez on February 26, 1932. He married Josefa Canes. He worked as a handyman for Esquire Fence Co. He loved people and enjoyed helping them. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife Josefa Gonzalez. The family asks please do not send flowers, but to make a donation in...

Carmela Haas Green Brook – Carmela Haas passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at the age of 95. Predeceased by her husband Richard of 65 years, who passed away in 2018. Carmela is survived by her loving family, son John Haas, daughters and son in laws, Linda and Kevin Loflin and Julie and John Degutis. Caring granddaughter Amy and husband Seth Newman, grandsons Brendan Loflin and Jonathan Degutis and granddaughter Juliana Degutis. Her great grandchildren are Talon, King and Marly....

Joan M. (Fenchock) Reigle passed away peacefully at her home in Piscataway on May 11, 2023. Born on April 2, 1937 to Michael and Julie (Makkai) Fenchock in Plainfield, NJ. She married Chester "Chet" Reigle and settled down in Piscataway where she was a homemaker. Joan loved to garden and enjoyed planting flowers and being around nature. She is predeceased by her parents and husband. Joan is survived by many nieces and nephews who she adored.