Obituaries

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

Dolores "Junior" Adorno

Dolores "Junior" Adorno

Jun 25, 2026

Dolores “Junior” Adorno, 75 years old, retired Rutgers University landscaper, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 25, 2026.

Originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico, he made a life for himself and his family in New Brunswick, NJ.

Known for his sense of humor, loyal friendship and most importantly, his love for his family. He loved spending his days watching the...

Sidney H. Williams III (Woop)

Sidney H. Williams III (Woop)

Jun 23, 2026

Sidney Hampton Williams, III, affectionately known to his family as "Tré," passed away leaving a legacy of deep love, and joy on June 23, 2026. He was 34 years old.

Sidney was born on January 6, 1992, at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Sidney (Jr) and Sonya Williams. A lifelong resident of New Brunswick, Sidney was...

Leonor Vera Manzanares

Leonor Vera Manzanares

Jun 20, 2026

Leonor “Fanny” Vera Manzanares, born September 2, 1947, in Riobamba, Ecuador, died suddenly in her daughter’s home in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on the morning of June 20, 2026. She was one of nine children of Manuel Vera and Mariana Guevara, three daughters, and seven sons; sons are Luis, Carlos, John, Henry, Manuel, Gabriel, Salvador, and daughters are Rosa, Susana,...

Patrick A Ciorciari

Patrick A Ciorciari

Jun 6, 2026

Patrick Ciorciari passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on April 10, 1957, to Joseph and Carolina Ciorciari.

Patrick was a part of the first graduating class of the East Brunswick Vocational High School in 1976, for baking.

Patrick was dedicated to his family, community, and his faith. He was a volunteer at several...

Sandra L Harris

Sandra L Harris

Jun 1, 2026

Sandra Lee Harris passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.

The second child of William Wolf Harris and Felice Harris, Sandra was born in Seattle on April 15, 1942. With her beloved older brother, Jay, she grew up in Seattle, Baltimore and then in the Twin Cities. Always adventurous, Sandra joined the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager and learned to...

Benita E Garcia

Benita E Garcia

May 24, 2026

Benita Garcia, lovingly known as "Beverly," 79, of Parlin, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 23, 1947, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico to Domingo Garcia, Benita moved to New Jersey at the age of 15. She later attended Franklin High School and went on to build a life defined by dedication, perseverance, and...

Jose Carlos Guardado Leiva

Jose Carlos Guardado Leiva

May 22, 2026

José Carlos Guardado Leiva fue, ante todo, un fiel servidor del Señor. En el año 2003, José Carlos Guardado entregó su alma a Dios y nunca miró hacia atrás. Desde ese momento, su amor y devoción al Señor guiaron cada parte de su vida, y una de sus mayores alegrías era ayudar a otras personas a acercarse a Él. Su...

Waleria Klimkiewicz

Waleria Klimkiewicz

May 21, 2026

Waleria Klimkiewicz, of Milltown, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, at the age of 101. She was born in Poland, February 9, 1925. A survivor of the WW11 labor camps, she emigrated to the United States with her husband Kazamira Klimkiewicz in 1956 and resided in Jersey City where she worked in New York City in the administrative...

Gerald M Pomper

Gerald M Pomper

May 21, 2026

Gerald (“Gerry”) M. Pomper, a leading scholar of American presidential politics and voting behavior, passed away peacefully after a recent illness on May 21tat 91 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

A 1955 graduate of Columbia University, he earned a PhD from Princeton and then taught at City College of New York before moving to Rutgers University in the 1960s. Dubbed the...

Jesus M. Gomez Jr.

Jesus M. Gomez Jr.

May 18, 2026

Jesus Manuel Gomez Jr. born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, raised in Brooklyn, NY and resided in Perth Amboy, NJ has passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the age of 63. He was known for loving the sport of boxing, his loyalty to the Dallas, Cowboys and unforgettable sense of humor. He was survived by his beloved wife,...

Robert G. Leavitt

Robert G. Leavitt

May 14, 2026

Robert George Leavitt passed away peacefully at his home on May 14th at the age of 94. He was born and raised in Boston and moved to New Jersey in 1968. He was a CPA and spent most of his career working for Mobil Oil, retiring in 1990. Following his retirement he was extremely active in his community and volunteered...

Jordon M Brown

Jordon M Brown

May 6, 2026

Jordon Brown, 87, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved his family deeply and treasured the time they spent together. One of his greatest joys was being called “Baba” by his grandchildren, a role he embraced with enormous love and pride.

Born on October 24, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Jordon later...

Luz Maria Reyes Reyes

Luz Maria Reyes Reyes

May 4, 2026

Luz Maria Reyes Reyes, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into the presence of the Lord, on May 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 28, 1946, in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, she was a benevolent woman, known for her vibrant smile, joyful spirit and selfless love and compassion. Her dedication to the Lord was unmatched. She leaves...

Barbara Ruth "Bobby" Goldman Stone

Barbara Ruth "Bobby" Goldman Stone

Apr 26, 2026

Barbara Ruth “Bobby” Goldman Stone passed away on April 26, 2026. She was the mother of Ricky Goldman and Beth Zahorsky (David). She was the grandmother of Michael Zahorsky and Marni Feldman (Seth). She was the great grandmother to Eliza Ray Feldman.

Bobby was born on April 13, 1933, and raised in New Brunswick, NJ. She was the daughter of Abraham...

The Honorable Lawrence Lerner

The Honorable Lawrence Lerner

Apr 23, 2026

The Honorable Lawrence Lerner passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home in Highland Beach, Florida. He was 92 years old.

Lawrence was born on June 2, 1933, the youngest son of Molly and Frank Lerner. He grew up in Parkchester, Bronx, and attended New York University and New York University Law School. He was a proud veteran,...