All Obituaries

Lewis S. Hirsch, born on October 5th 1956 in New Brunswick, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at St. Peters University Hospital in New Brunswick surrounded by his family members. Lewis is predeceased by his mother Renee, brother Jeffrey, and father Sol. Surviving is his beloved daughter Lauren Faura, her husband Johnny and their two sons, Johnny III and Liam of Sayreville. Sister Mindy Weiss with her husband, John of Berlin, NJ along with niece Elizabeth, nephew John...

Mary "Marie" Eichen, age 94, passed away at her home after a short illness surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Monmouth Junction, NJ and moved to Highland Park at the age of 17.  She purchased a home in nearby Edison and remained there the remainder of her life.  She was a seamstress for a company on Jersey Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ. Mrs. Eichen is predeceased by her husband, George, in 2008. Mary is survived by her son, David, and his wife Deslie of...

Tony DeLuca, age 90, of Highland Park, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Tony was born in Twin Rocks, Pennsylvania and raised in Highland Park, New Jersey where he met his future wife, Ann Romer. He worked as a machinist for Triangle Cable for over 30 years. He also worked at Highland Park High School and Congregation Ohav Emeth as a custodian for over 20 years combined. Tony was affectionately known by his family and friends as “Doc”. His...

Mary Miller, age 59, of Piscataway, passed away at home on October 31, 2019. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Miller. Mary is survived by her brothers John (Linda), Bernard Jr.(Lenora), Paul (Lynn), Michael (Genevieve) and her sister Margaret. Mary is also survived by her longtime partner, Joseph Lapczynski and her beloved dog, Ringo. Mary leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary enjoyed a genuine excitement and “ZEST” for life. She was...

Favretto, Guerrino, age 104, of Toms River, New Jersey quietly passed away at his residence surrounded by his family.  Mr. Favretto was born to Ruggerro and Gasperina in Salvore, Italy.  He emigrated to the United States many years ago.  Guerrino retired to Toms River after living several years in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.  He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Nerina (née Giurgevich) and his son, Julian and his wife JeanE, of Edison.  Guerrino also...

Katherine Beszterczei, originally from Hungary, resident of Highland Park for the past 50 years, entered the nearer presence of God on Sunday, October 6th. She was 96 years old. Katherine is survived by her son George Beszterczei, also of Highland Park. She was predeceased by her husband George and by her brother Godfried Antoni. A self-proclaimed "people person" Kathy loved her family, her neighbors and her church community. Kathy served in the Thrift Shop at her...

George Lordi, 99, formerly of Edison, New Jersey, peacefully passed away at the home of his son in Angier, North Carolina on Friday, October 4, 2019. George was born on July 1, 1920, in Newark, NJ. After serving in the Pacific during World War II, he returned and graduated from Seton Hall University and New York University with degrees in Psychology. He met his wife, Susan Lordi (nee James) while working at the State Hospital in Dixon, IL. George and his wife, Susan, returned to N.J. where...

Angelina Stella Darago, age 100, of Doylestown, PA entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, Sept 29, 2019 at the Greenleaf Nursing Home. Born in Highland Park, NJ to Nicholas and Rosalina Darago, she resided there in the same family home until ten years ago. Throughout her life, she enjoyed making beautiful crocheted angels and doll clothes and beaded flowers. She also enjoyed reading about the Roman Catholic saints. She is survived by her nephew, Vincent and grandnephew Nicholas,...

On August 4, 2019, Lucy Gail Miller passed away at the age of 62.  Gail was the loving wife of husband, Wade Miller and mother of son Luke Miller.  Gail was born in Pittsburgh, PA. on August 25, 1956 to Leo and Claire Schober.  She received her Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Gail and Wade were married on August 6, 1977 and subsequently moved to Brooklyn, New York where they had their son Luke, the light of Gail’s life....

It is with great sadness that the family of Ratanachai “Toy” Nasakolnakhon announces that Toy has passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the age of 70. He was born on June 7, 1949, in the town of Sakonnakhon Thailand. In Thailand, Toy was a teacher who was admired for sharing his knowledge and passion with his students. Toy came to the United States with the help of his brother and sister to follow the American dream and opened his own...