William J. Hill, a lifelong resident of Raritan Borough, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026 at the Promise House Community Living Center at the VA Lyons Campus. He was 95 years old. Born in Spring Hill, West Virginia, he was the son of Charles and Macel (Barker) Hill. William was a proud Korean War veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 to 1954, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant while working as an airplane mechanic. He was a self-employed building ...

MITCHELL – Dorothy “Dottie” Patricia (94), formerly of Rockaway NJ, passed peacefully at The Oaks at Denville on April 26, 2026. Dottie was predeceased by her beloved parents John and Helen (nee Donnelly), her brother John, her sister in-law Margaret “Peggy” (nee McMahon) and her niece Margaret Ann. Dottie was from the Inwood Section of Manhattan. Following high school, Dottie spent four years with the Equitable Life Insurance Co. - ...

Sylvia Simpson Caldwell, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025. Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Sylvia moved to New Jersey in 1953 after marrying William R. Caldwell. They made their home in Glen Ridge, where they raised their four children. Although their marriage did not last more than 20 years, they remained close friends until William’s passing in 2023. Sylvia is survived by her children Nancy Caldwell, John Caldwell, David Caldwell, and William ...

Mildred Bridges passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 in Bridgewater NJ. Born 90 years ago in Somerville NJ to Peter and Iva (Dilts) Emery. Mildred worked in the cafeteria at Montgomery High School in Skillman, NJ, for many years and she was beloved by staff and students. Predeceased by her son Faust T. DeLorenzo, and her six siblings, Katherine Hultz, Nellie McCreary, Howard Emery, Earle Emery, Peter Emery and Doris DeLorenzo. Mildred is survived by her companion William Hill of ...

Samuel Antonio Alsieux, 78, of Hillside, New Jersey, passed away on Monday evening, March 23, 2026, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Born on Friday, June 13, 1947, in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, to Samuel Benedicto Alsieux Alonso and Marie Elizabeth Colucci, Samuel was a man defined by his quiet courage, sharp instinct, and an unwavering resilience that carried him through a remarkable life. He was raised with the guidance of his step-father, Charles Levenson. Samuel is preceded in death by ...

Margaret Louise Tudor, 78, of Edison, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born on September 13, 1947, in Corning, New York, Margaret was the daughter of Lorna Jean Thomas (née Smith) and George Walter Thomas. Margaret was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, caring sister and aunt whose life was centered on her family and faith. She shared nearly 50 years of marriage with her beloved husband, ...

Shirley Ann Powell, 89, of Fords, New Jersey, passed away on March 1, 2026.  She was born on March 20, 1936 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Michael and Catherine Gyetvay (née Borden).  Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, and her son, Kenneth.  She is survived by two sons: David and his partner, Pam, and Christopher, his wife Mary, and their son, Judson.  A memorial service will be held on March 21, 2026 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 183 ...

Rudolf Cesnek was living proof that one life, well lived, can outwork history, outlast injustice, and quietly rebuild the world around it. He was born in a small village in rural Czechoslovakia where winters were character-building and modern-day comfort was strictly theoretical. He learned early that character mattered more than comfort. His roots ran deep in land, family, and a lineage of courage that carried the spirit of Juraj Jánošík. Regimes could fall. Titles ...

Born August 7, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY Passed away January 4, 2026 in Pompton Plains, NJ Devoted wife, of Edwin Kiefer, mother of Dennis DiLullo, Dena Garcia and Paula DiLullo, grandmother of eight and great grandmother of six, her family was her life. My mother was the strongest and most loving woman I’ve ever met, she was my hero and the heart of our family. She loved listening to music and dancing in the kitchen while she cooked big Sunday dinners for our family and friends. Her ...

Erin Coughlin, age 60, died in January at her home in Jersey City, New Jersey. Erin grew up in Lompoc, California. Erin lived a life rich with intellect, curiosity and hard work. Erin was the child of Pat Coughlin and Dr. Barry Coughlin, a sister to her brother, Sean Coughlin, and a cousin to extended family members. The lead product development manager at DIRECTV, Erin was a highly respected corporate leader. Her immediate superior noted that she was known for her strategic insight, ...