Obituaries

Oct 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of John Louis Pingatore Sr.

John Louis Pingatore Sr., 80, passed away on October 10, 2026.

Born and raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey, John graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1965. That same year, he began his service in the United States Air Force, proudly serving as a Staff Sergeant from 1965 to 1969.

Following his military service,...

Oct 3, 2026

Harvey Leder, 81, of Ewing Township passed away Saturday, October 3, in the Capital Health Medical Center, Hopewell, NJ. Born in New Brunswick, Harvey had resided in New Brunswick, Highland Park, and North Brunswick before moving to Ewing in 2017.

He was a graduate of New Brunswick High school and received his bachelors Degree in Business from Monmouth University. Prior to...

Oct 3, 2026

Sep 27, 2026

Arthur Mark Kestenbaum, 79, of Piscataway, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

 Arthur was born on December 17, 1946, in the Bronx, New York, to Lewis and Jeanette Kestenbaum (Lendler). He grew up in a close-knit family and was later joined by his younger sister, Fredi. Art often shared fond memories...

Sep 22, 2026

Liliya’s story began in 1938, in the small Russian town of Privolzhie near Astrakhan. Her childhood was marked by loss early on — she was only two years old when her father passed away. Soon after, the Second World War swept across the country, bringing famine, cold, and hardship to every doorstep. Yet even in those difficult years, her mother...

Sep 20, 2026

MARIAN AUYASH

With great sadness we announce the passing of Marian Auyash on September 20, 2026. She was born July 16, 1928, the daughter of Hungarian immigrants, the late Dennis and Goldie Goldstein in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Marian married the love of her life, Morris (Moe), in 1949. They were devoted partners in love and life for 75 years. Marian and...

Sep 19, 2026

Mr. Alan Vince Middleton, age 64, of LaGrange, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Alan was born on September 9, 1962, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to the late Dorothy White Middleton and Herbert S. Middleton. A longtime resident of New Brunswick, Alan later relocated to LaGrange, Georgia, in May 2016, where he made his...

Sep 19, 2026

Mindi Anne Jacobs, 72, of Flanders NJ, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born on May 16, 1954, in New Brunswick, NJ, to Roz and Paul Jacobs.

She will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, generosity, giving spirit and boundless empathy.

Mindi loved music, cooking, the jersey shore, exploring new places and beautiful sunsets.

Mindi will be sorely missed beyond words...

Sep 18, 2026

Elizabeth Szenasi Pressing of Somerset, NJ passed away peacefully at the age of 93 years. She was born on July 13, 1933 in Budapest, Hungary. In 1957, she migrated to The United States of America, to New York with her husband Eugene Pressing whom she shared 63 years of marriage following the Hungarian Revolution. They then moved to New Brunswick,...

Sep 17, 2026

James “Jimmy” J. Carroll, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Saint Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1935 to Anastasia and Peter Carroll.

James was a lifelong resident of North Brunswick, NJ. He devoted many years of his life to serving as a foreman at Franklin Memorial Park in North Brunswick,...

Sep 17, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Ellen Lehr Brown

October 10, 1944 – September 17, 2026

Ellen Ruth Lehr Brown, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at the age of 81 at Robert Wood Johnson Memorial Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She was surrounded by the family she adored and leaves behind a legacy of laughter, service, and passionate conversation.

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Sep 15, 2026

Sep 12, 2026

Our beloved father, Ramon Luciano, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on November 12, 1941, in Puerto Rico.

As a young boy, Ramon worked the farm with his father. At age 15, Ramon arrived in New Jersey and made Paterson, NJ his home. Shortly thereafter, Ramon found a job...

Aug 28, 2026

Pedro Santos, 64, passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, and devotion that will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a devoted friend, brother and uncle.



Those who knew Pedro knew him as a man of strong values and deep loyalty. He made people feel comfortable, supported and genuinely cared for. Pedro...

Aug 26, 2026

Aug 25, 2026

Lynn Rae Sokol, 89 who was born in Brooklyn, New York passed on August 25, 2026 at her home in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Lynn was the daughter of Louis and Zelda Graff, and wife of Gilbert Sokol for 64 years until his passing in July 2021. Lynn was blessed with a wonderful family; her son Steven along with his...

Aug 19, 2026

Aug 17, 2026

With deep reverence, we celebrate the life and honor the memory of Leroy McMillan, who departed from this life on August 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on July 19, 1947, Leroy’s journey through the decades was one of quiet dignity, steadfast devotion, and a lasting commitment to family.

Leroy McMillan’s legacy is cherished most intimately by those who...

Aug 15, 2026

Aug 14, 2026

Edward J Carson, 74, passed away on August 14, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1951 to Marylin (Kuderle) and Earl Carson.

Edward J Carson grew up loving his BB gun and eventually learned how to hunt. He enjoyed hunting with a rifle with his brother and dad. He loved to fish and once caught a whooping 33lb flounder. Music...