All Obituaries

Rita Ann Bettenbender was born in Chicago, IL in 1931. A graduate of Loyola University’s Mundelein College, she was a teacher, actress and playwright. She and her late husband, John I. Bettenbender, moved to New Jersey in 1971 where he went on to become the founding dean of the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. A recent resident of Montclair, New Jersey, Rita devoted many years to teaching film appreciation courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers...

Bernardina Pisciotta passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 4, 2020. She was born to Alessandro and Purina DelVito on March 6, 1923 in Bezozzo, a small town in northern Italy. She had five older sisters who predeceased her. During World War II she met her husband, Dr. Frank W. Pisciotta, in Italy. In 1947 they moved to Highland Park, New Jersey. Bernardina thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, godchildren and great...

Lynn Frances Fieldman was born in Elizabeth, NJ on October 9th, 1938, the daughter of George and Helen, Fieldman. She survived the death in 2012 of her life-long partner and husband, Arthur H. Miller, and is survived by her younger sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Michael Leibowitz. Lynn and Arthur had two children whom she loved dearly, Jennifer Lyn and Jonathan Daniel Miller. She adored and doted upon her two grandsons, Gabriel K. and Rain K. Miller, who live with Jonathan and their...

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...