The memorial service will be at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home, 17 S. Adelaide Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904

James Sanders passed away October 30, 2018. He was a talented executive chef in New York City for several years. He enjoyed music, cooking, and his dog Mia. James was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend. James will be missed by many. Memorial donations may be made in James’ name to the American Culinary Federation to give young culinary students the chance to pursue the career he was so passionate about. Donations can be made in honor of Chef James Sanders by...

Carolan C. Sommer of Basking Ridge, NJ, 53, passed peacefully on Oct. 2, 2018, in Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ. She is survived by her four children, Elizabeth Sommer of Brooklyn, Michael Sommer of Atlanta, Ga., Melissa Sommer, a senior at Virginia Tech, and Jack Sommer, a sophomore at the University of Colorado. She is also survived by her parents, Arthur and Gail Condon of Bay Head, NJ, and by her brother, Paul Condon and his wife, Renee, and nephew and niece, Sean and Claire, of...

Jeanette Kaari passed away at home on October 1, 2018. She was 84 years old, born February 26, 1934 at Patterson Army Hospital on Ft. Monmouth in Oceanport, NJ. She was the oldest of ten children to her beloved parents, Donald and Thelma Ullery. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kaari Sr., her daughter Pamela who left our world as a child so many years ago, and her adult son Lester. She is survived by her adult children Raymond and his fiancé Nancy, Kristian...

Norman Blagman, a 92 year old WWII veteran died on Sept 28, 2018 at the Actors Fund Home, Englewood, NJ. A songwriter/producer his whole life, Norman loved music.  Among his original compositions were the title song for the Earl "Fatha" Hines album Jazz is His Old Lady, the audition song "Love Power" sung by Dick Shawn in the original movie production of "The Producers" and two songs recorded by Elvis Presley. Norman's many interests continued to be...

Miriam Beatrice Wills (aka Marie B. Wills at birth) passed on Monday, 8/27/18, at the age of 93. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and close friend to many. Miriam was the last survivor of six siblings. She cherished their memories as well as her parents’, Harry & Sophie Wills. She was a beautiful woman in every respect. Feminine, yet a strong woman of clear, independent thought. Every life she touched benefited from her generosity and zeal for life. Born in Savannah, GA,...

Richard Valeriani, an NBC News correspondent who was a familiar presence on television for more than three decades, covering events like the civil rights movement, John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Henry A. Kissinger’s globe-trotting diplomatic missions, died on Monday at his home in Manhattan. He was 85. His wife of 38 years, Kathie Berlin, said the cause was chronic heart failure. Mr. Valeriani joined NBC in the early 1960s. He was hired away from The Associated Press while...

Geraldine Julia Karoly passed away peacefully in her home on June 9, 2018. She was 92. Gerry was born in Passaic, NJ to Margaret (nee Bartis) and Francis Ritz in May 1926. Her beloved husband Charles and her daughter, Marguerite Karoly, predeceased her. Gerry is survived by her son, Michael Karoly and his wife, Janine; her grandsons, Ryan Brady, Nicholas Karoly, Charles Karoly and his wife Alyson; her grand daughters, Kara Brady and Julia Karoly; her great-grandchildren Delia and Micah...

Williams, Jeffrey Charles, age 56 of Succasunna, NJ formerly of Clifton, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Jeff is survived by his wife, Maureen (nee Miller), son Griffin and daughter, Jordan. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Arline Williams. He is also survived by his siblings Fred, Beth and Bonnie and many nieces and nephews. Jeff was a forklift mechanic for over 35 years. He was known by family & friends as “Mr. Fix It” able to repair almost anything...

The viewing service for Nicole Marie McMickle, 51, of Point Pleasant Beach, will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 2 pm to 6 pm at the John P. Condon Funeral Home, 804 Route 36, Leonardo, NJ 07737. The family will receive visitors during that time. Nicole passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at home. Born in Jamaica, Queens, NY, on October 9, 1966, she is the daughter of Patricia Kennelly-Murray and John Pins. She was a graduate of East Brunswick Vocational...