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Local Obituaries for New Brunswick, NJ, Middlesex County & Surrounding Areas

Kathleen C. (Wahler) Simons

Kathleen C. (Wahler) Simons

Jul 24, 2025

Those we love don't go away they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Harold R Naicken

Harold R Naicken

Jul 23, 2025

Harold Naicken, aged 79, of Piscataway, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at his residence.

Born on March 6, 1946, at Blairmont Estate in Berbice, Guyana, Harold was the son of Arnachalla and Phujaria. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Harold was preceded in death by his mother, father, and four brothers: Eric, Vishnu, James, and...

Dr. Sol B Heckelman

Dr. Sol B Heckelman

Jul 21, 2025

Sol B. Heckelman was born August 2, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, to Jacob and Anna Heckelman. He was the second of three sons. Joseph, Sol and David were raised in a two-family home, along with their cousins, Aunt and Uncle.

Sol attended Flatbush Yeshiva and transitioned to the local public high school in 9th grade. Shortly after earning a BA in...

Eulogio Ani

Eulogio Ani

Jul 18, 2025

EULOGIO AÑÍ

Eulogio, hijo de Marcos y Nicolaza, nació el 31 de diciembre de 1952 en la Hacienda La Viña, ubicada en el distrito de Jayanca, departamento de Lambayeque, en el norte de Perú. Su fallecimiento inesperado ocurrió el 18 de julio en New Brunswick, NJ. Desde muy joven, se caracterizó por ser una persona muy estudiosa y estudió Ingeniería Industrial...

Alfilio Martinez

Alfilio Martinez

Jul 12, 2025

The family request that any floral arrangement be sent in shades of blue!

Janice L Smith

Janice L Smith

Jul 8, 2025

Janice Louise Smith peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville, NJ. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Hattie Mae and Tommy Smith, Janice moved to New Brunswick, NJ in 1966, where she built a fulfilling life and career.

She worked for Johnson & Johnson before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb in Lawrenceville, NJ, retiring after over...

Barbara Nathan

Barbara Nathan

Jul 5, 2025

Barbara Nathan was born on July 16, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to Samuel Wilson and Reba Corsun Wilson. She passed away on July 5, 2025.

Barbara graduated from Cornell University in 1948, majoring in Chemistry. She married Kurt Nathan on July 17, 1948 and lived in the Somerset section of Franklin Township since December of 1951.

Barbara was employed by the Franklin...

Ramon “Monchito” Natal

Ramon “Monchito” Natal

Jul 3, 2025

Ramon “Monchito” Natal, 92, of New Brunswick, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on August 15, 1932, in Manatí, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Zoilo and Ventura Natal. He retired from Delco Battery after more than 20 years of dedicated service.

Ramon was known for his dad jokes, his love of restoring...

Harriet Indik Hershenov

Harriet Indik Hershenov

Jun 28, 2025

Harriet (Chaya Sora) Sandra Indik Hershenov (née Simberloff), age 92, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in Hillside, New Jersey. Born on June 20, 1933, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Harriet lived a life marked by dedication to her family, community service, and unwavering principles. Harriet earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and later pursued a...

Barbara Judith Schatzman

Barbara Judith Schatzman

Jun 19, 2025

Barbara Judith Schatzman (née Goldstein), a cherished wife, devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Monroe Township, New Jersey.

Born on September 14, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, Barbara spent her formative years in Fairlawn, New Jersey. She pursued her higher education at Monmouth University, where she met...

Jeffries Shein

Jeffries Shein

Jun 15, 2025

Philanthropist, Community Leader, Real Estate Executive, Investor

Jeffries Shein passed away on June 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and several very close friends. He was born January 12, 1940 in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Jennie and Joe Shein, and was predeceased by his brothers Hartley, Sidney and Harold.

Jeff was known for his warmth, optimism and generosity, succeeding...

Sandra Meranchik

Sandra Meranchik

Jun 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sandra Meranchik (Ostrow) June 26, 1931 – June 15, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Sandra Meranchik, who left us peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Pennsylvania, just days before her 94th birthday.

Sandra was born on June 26, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, to Anna Kimmelman and Irving Ostrow. She was a...

Elfriede G Schlesinger

Elfriede G Schlesinger

Jun 6, 2025

Elfriede (Elfi) Galanter Schlesinger, 96, of Holmdel, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Jersey Shore Medical Center. She was born in Vienna, Austria on August 24, 1928. In March 1938 she escaped from Vienna to England with her mother due to the Nazi invasion. Eventually reuniting with her father and sister they settled in New Brunswick, NJ.

Elfi...