JoAnn “Jodi” Ellsworth JoAnn (Jodi) Elizabeth Ellsworth was born on May 21, 1952, and was adopted by Myrtle and Bruce Ellsworth before she turned one. She grew up in Jenkintown, Pa., where she went to public school and graduated high school in 1970. She went to college at Cedar Crest College, where ...

Thomas D. Miller, Jr., 61, Loved Family; Enjoyed Teaching, Helping Others Thomas D. Miller, Jr., 61, a beloved son, husband and father, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Summit, New Jersey, surrounded by family. Born in Richmond, Virginia, to Thomas and Marianne Miller, Tom spent his childho...

John ‘Jack’ Kasich, 75, Family Man; Robert Treat Delicatessen Owner John “Jack” Kasich, a cherished family man, esteemed businessman, and beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 75, in Paramus, New Jersey. Born on May 12, 1949, in Jersey Cit...

Margaret Jane Smith, 86, Devoted Mother, Active In Community Margaret Jane Smith, 86, of Mountainside, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born February 20, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to William Woodbury Ford and Jane Elizabeth (Croyle) Ford, Peggy grew up in Glenshaw,...

John B. Gramignano, 88, Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather John Baptiste Gramignano passed away in the arms of his son and daughter on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was 88 years old. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. John was born on November 10, 1936 in Park Place, Brooklyn, to...

Doris Grzelak, Devoted to Family, Was Westfield Public Schools Secretary Doris (Baxter) Grzelak passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, after a six-year journey with vascular dementia. She shared 82 years of unconditional love, support, laughter, and wonderful memories with family and fr...

Eileen Fitzpatrick, 99, Caring Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Eileen Mitchell Fitzpatrick, 99, of Long Beach Island and Watchung, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Eileen was born on January 8, 1926 in Passaic, N.J., to William Patrick Mitchell and Dora C. Mitchell ...

Gurmit Singh Dhaliwal, 96, of Fanwood, Devoted to His Family and His Faith Gurmit Singh Dhaliwal, 96, of Fanwood, New Jersey, passed away in his home on Thursday, April 17, surrounded by loving family. Gurmit was born in Sedha Singh Wala, Punjab, India, to Gurbachan Singh Dhaliwal and Kartar Kaur Br...

Remembering Dolores Mervan With Love We are remembering Dolores Mary Mervan of Bethlehem, Pa., and Westfield, N.J., who passed away one year ago on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on September 26, 1931 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Stephen and Virginia (Knipe) Kerso. She ...

Pierre F. Faubert, M.D., 78, Devoted To His Patients and Community Pierre F. Faubert, M.D., 78, of Westfield, N. J., passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Dr. Faubert was a physician, specializing in Nephrology. Born in Haiti, he was part of a private practice in Broo...