All Obituaries

Lakatos, Steven R. died at his residence in Edison, NJ on Thursday, November 1, 2018 after a brief illness.  Steven was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and lived in Middlesex County for most of his life. Steven was a graduate of Highland Park High School and received a Bachelor's degree in Social Media from Rutgers University.  He continued his education at Mercer County College where he honed his skills as a video specialist.  Mr. Lakatos was employed as a video...

Evelyn V. Merrill, 89, died on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in South Amboy, NJ, Evelyn resided in Piscataway. She was the daughter of the late David and Susan Emmons. She was a former parishioner of St. Frances Cabrini Church, Piscataway, NJ. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Diana Merrill of Warren, NJ and her son, Douglas W. Merrill of Hampton, NJ. The visitation will be on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 10 am until 12 noon...

James J. Farrell III passed away on October 4, 2018. Jim attended St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, NJ. A Vietnam War veteran, Jim served three cruises aboard the USS King, and received the Combat Action Ribbon. After his Honorable Discharge from the Navy he worked as a logger in Ketchikan, Alaska. He then studied for and received a B.A. in Spanish from UCLA. After that he spent time in Mexico, teaching English in Mérida and Oaxaca. Later, while working as a court interpreter, Jim...

Stevenson, James J. of Kendall Park, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 after a brief illness in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. He was surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Belleville, NJ and lived in Highland Park, NJ before settling in Kendall Park several years ago. Mr. Stevenson was predeceased by his sister, Ann Lakomski. He is survived by his sister, Jean Favretto and her husband Julian of Edison, NJ and three brothers, Howard of...

On September 17, 2018, our beloved Yuma Yano Davis passed away suddenly at our home in Piscataway, New Jersey.  It was a joy to share life with him.  Yuma was a natural athlete, an enthusiastic trumpet player, an avid music lover, and a creative artist whose beautiful drawings and calligraphy decorate the walls of the people who love him. He was also a marvelous martial artist who had achieved a level of accomplishment rare for one so young. Yuma began his martial arts training at...

Lakatos, Irma (nee Kerti), died on Sept 16, 2018 at the age of 91. Mrs. Lakatos was born in Fairfield, CT and lived in Bridgeport, CT before moving to Highland Park, NJ. Mrs. Lakatos was a graduate of the Booth & Bayliss Commercial School, Bridgeport, CT. She was employed as an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. She previously worked in the Registrar’s Office and her employment at Rutgers totaled more than 18...

Isabel  S.  Kulikowski,  of  Highland  Park,  95        Isabel  Sheila  Kulikowski,  née  Tuckett,  passed  away  on  September  13  at  the  Parker  Nursing   Home  in  Piscataway,  NJ,  at  the  age  of  ninety-­‐five.  A  long-­‐time  resident  of  Highland ...

Jean Burton, 93, of Piscataway died peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 with friends by her side. Jean was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated with a B.A., M.A., and PhD in Psychology from Ohio State University. In 1954, Jean joined the Psychology Clinic staff at Douglass College and in 1955 joined the Douglass College faculty where she had a long academic career until retiring in 1988. She was very instrumental in expanding the teaching and research facilities for child...

Highland Park - Wayne F. Long, 65, of Highland Park, peacefully passed surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his summer home in South Seaside Park. Born in New Brunswick, he was a lifelong resident of Highland Park. Wayne was employed by the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Unemployment Benefits, for the past 43 years.Wayne was predeceased by his parents John N. and Dorothy (Nugent) Long and his brother John B. Long. Surviving are his...

Mary G. Maggio, age 92, of Highland Park, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Spadafora, a Providence of Messina, Sicily in 1926, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1938 and lived in the Bronx and NYC before moving to Highland Park in 1950. Mary was a dressmaker and designer of wedding dresses in NYC and Highland Park for over 70 years. She enjoyed cooking, singing and gardening. She was past president of the Ladies...