Richard Lee Bercaw, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 27, 2023, at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK in Edison. He was born in Elizabeth, grew up in North Plainfield, graduating the Class of 1978. After high school he pursued his passion of being an Auto Mechanic, ultimately owning his own stations, Rich’s Ultra Sunoco in Fair Haven & Shrewsbury NJ. Rich also had a passion for football, mainly his NY Giants. He enjoyed spending time skiing, fishing, movies, music...

Michael Q. Lee, 54, who lived in New Jersey, peacefully passed away on September 30, 2023, surrounded by family and friends - after a hard fought battle with cancer.   Michael was born on November 11, 1968, to Thomas Q. Lee and Susie K. Lee in The Big Apple – New York City. After Michael graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1986, he pursued a degree in Operations Management at CUNY at Baruch.   After graduation, he worked in the tech industry for over 25 years. Michael...

June Gillespie a long time Hudson Valley resident, recently of Cranford, NJ passed away peacefully after a lifetime of service and mentorship. Born in Kingston NY she graduated from Kingston High school as Valedictorian in 1944. Since she was only 15, she spent a post graduate year continuing her language studies and working for both Western Union as well as playing the piano on the local radio station. At Bates College she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and also met and married her husband,...

Edward Kradjian was born in Aleppo, Syria January 24, 1944, to Father Leon Kradjian and Mother Ouzahni (Eugenie) Adjemian Kradjian. Edward was known to his family as Edo and Eddie, and as his Father’s Favorite Son and the Great Helper. Eddie had a love for education and excelled in academics with a special talent for learning languages and history, as well as being a math whiz. He was intelligent, independent, and a hard worker. Graduating from Aleppo University in 1968 with a...

Catherine Elizabeth (Burkhalter) Rupell Born May 9th, 1934, put her book down for the last time on August 7th, 2023. Catherine, better known as Cathy or Cassie to dad when he was being silly, was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, past two term president of VFW #3525 Ladies Auxiliary, Hall Manager for VFW #3525, member of OWLS club, Auxiliary member of Ancient Order of Hibernians Hamilton Township. She enjoyed her time with many books, sunning herself in Cape May NJ and Buxton...

Mr. Robert Lee Kuter of Belleville, NJ sadly passed away in his home on 6/29/23. "Bob" or "Bob-o," as he was known to family and friends, was born on July 6th, 1942 in Passaic, NJ to the late Ference J. and Cynthia Mary Kuter. Raised in New Jersey, he graduated from Passaic High School then enlisted and served in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970. Bob was overseas during the Vietnam War. After returning to the United States, he was married and started his...

William “Bill” Caldwell passed away June 27, 2023, in New York City at the age of 97+. He was comfortable, peaceful and knew how loved he was by all. He was an incredible man who lived an extraordinary life. Bill grew up in Montclair, NJ and graduated from Saint Lawrence University. A World War II veteran, husband, father, grandfather, VP of Sales for Flexible Flyer, author, tutor, world-traveler are just some of his accomplishments. He had a zest for life that was unparalleled....

Walter Joseph Gajda Jr. passed away Saturday January 21, 2023 in Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Rahway NJ. He died of complications of a hospital acquired infection contracted at Mount Sinai Morningside in Manhattan after cardiac bypass surgery. Walter was born on June 8, 1942 in Adams MA. He grew up in North Adams, MA and attended St. Joseph’s High School there. He credits the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, who provided eduction at St. Joseph’s High School, for...

Stanley Phillips, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in West New York, NJ on August 22, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 7, 1941, a loyal Brooklyn Dodger fan, even after they moved to Los Angeles. He also loved rooting for the NY Rangers hockey team and the NY Giants football team. But sports weren’t his only passion; he equally loved Broadway and was as likely to take a road trip to see a favorite touring Broadway show as he was to go see his team in action. He is survived by...

Kimberly Jean Hamlin Sunrise June 28, 1957 – Sunset June 26, 2022 Kimberly Jean Hamlin of Fairview, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her home surrounded by family at the age of 64.  Kimberly was known to family and friends as Ding-Ding. Kimberly was born on June 28, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA to father Edward King Hamlin and mother Ruth Ellen Hamlin, who predeceased her. She grew up in a large family with three sisters and one brother. Kimberly had a love for...