Oct 5, 2026

Samuel “Sam” Ervin passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. Born in San Francisco, California, Sam was raised in Manville, New Jersey, and spent his adult life in Princeton, New Jersey. Throughout his life, he was known for his...

Sep 29, 2026

Patricia Sells Brown, 56, died on September 29, 2026, after living with lung cancer. An artist and lifelong creator, a devoted mother, sister and friend, Patricia had a quiet nature, a dry sense of humor and a creative spirit that remained part of who she was throughout her life.

Patricia or P.D. was born July 11, 1970, in Belleville, New Jersey,...

Sep 26, 2026

John William Meuse Jr., of Princeton, New Jersey, passed away on September 26, 2026, after battling serious health issues, just short of his 78th birthday.

John was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 1948, to John W. Meuse Sr. and Rita Meuse (née O’Neil, later Madejewski). He grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey, where he attended St. Francis School and Saint Joseph’s...

Sep 23, 2026

Patricia Barnish Zimmermann, 67, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Patricia was born in Somerville and resided in Myrtle Beach, SC for many years before moving to Bridgewater. Patricia worked in the Deli Dept. at Weis Market for several years before retiring.

She enjoyed trips to theme parks, the beach looking for shark teeth,...

Sep 21, 2026

Margaret (Madge) Paslowski was born in Princeton, NJ on April 30, 1945 to parents Stewart R. Bell and Margaret Mary Finnegan-Bell and had a younger brother, Stewart Bell, all of whom predeceased her.

She is survived by her only child, Jennifer Paslowski, who was by her side as she passed at home on September 21, 2026 in Hamilton Square, NJ.

The family...

Sep 21, 2026

Richard N. Schuetz

May 5, 1937 – September 21, 2026

Richard Norman Schuetz, 89, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, with his two daughters by his side.

Born on May 4, 1937, in Newark, New Jersey, to Conrad and Marian Schuetz, Richard grew up in Irvington and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a bachelor’s degree. He served his country as a...

Sep 14, 2026

Robert W. Diaforli Sr. passed away unexpectedly Monday September 14, 2026 at Penn Medicine at Princeton.

Bob was an expert carpenter by trade, served his county with the Army National Guard and was an avid NASCAR fan. Bob enjoyed hunting, woodworking and just tinkering around his garage. But mostly, Bob enjoyed spending his time with his family. It was his greatest...

Sep 5, 2026

Peter John Zanzucchi

Peter John Zanzucchi, born April 21, 1941, in Syracuse, New York, lived a life of intellectual curiosity, with a deep appreciation for the connections between science, art, and people.

Raised in Syracuse, New York, Peter was first in his family to attend college. He received his undergraduate education at Le Moyne College, where his Jesuit education shaped a lifelong...

Sep 5, 2026

The near-daily reporting — articles with his customized analysis in email missives to family members, former colleagues, and friends — has come to a stop.

John Way Vincent, 88, died peacefully on September 5 with his loving wife Delia by his side at his home in East Windsor, New Jersey.

John was a lifelong voracious reader of non-fiction, in particular history, and...

Aug 21, 2026

Amy Rowen died on August 21, 2026, at her home in Princeton, NJ, surrounded by family and friends, after a six month battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Amy was born on January 27, 1952 in Waltham MA, to Herbert H. Rowen and Mildred (Ringel) Rowen. She moved around the country with her family as a child, following...

Aug 2, 2026

Ruth Burt Ekstrom, 95, a research psychologist, died on August 2, 2026 at Penn Medicine, Plainsboro Twp., NJ.

Ekstrom moved to Princeton in 1957 and joined the research staff at Educational Testing Service.  At the time of retirement, in 1997, Ruth was a Principal Research Scientist in the ETS Education Policy Research Division.  She served as Executive...

Aug 1, 2026

Nancy Dole Letteney-Silver died on August 1, 2026.

Born in Boston on December 2, 1933, Nancy Dole Letteney-Silver was the daughter of the late F. Sidney and Esther P. Dole. In 1954, Nancy received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Rhode Island and began graduate studies at Boston University. In 1970, she completed her...

Aug 1, 2026

William Eugene Pierce

Aug. 16th, 1963.

Aug. 1st, 2026.

Born in Princeton, NJ, Eugene Pierce spent much of his youth dividing his time between New Jersey and New York City. The day after graduating from high school, he moved to Manhattan,...

Jul 26, 2026

Mavis Mutisya

February 19, 1927 – July 26, 2026

Mavis Maud Mutisya passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at the magnificent age of 99, having spent nearly a century nurturing her passions for family, teaching, and fitness. A kind and generous soul, she proved that the secret to a long life is...

Jul 22, 2026

Manuel Eduardo Moncada passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 83.

Manuel was born in the port city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. He was part of a large family, growing up with his mother, several sisters, a brother, and many aunts and uncles. Throughout his early education, his teachers consistently remarked that he...

Jul 11, 2026

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Brian Anthony Pethica

London, England, 9 July 1926

Princeton, New Jersey USA, 11 July 2026

Brian Pethica was born on 9 July 1926 in East Ham, London, one...

Jul 1, 2026

Ralph Randolph Widner died on July 1 at his home in Princeton, New Jersey, surrounded by his family. He was 95.

From a young age, Ralph dedicated himself to improving the welfare of the common man. For five decades, he helped lead urban and regional development initiatives in North America and Europe. His contributions in these roles...

Jun 30, 2026

Ruthe Kopliner

Ruthe Kopliner, 93, of Princeton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026.

Born on April 28, 1933, in Princeton, New Jersey, Ruthe was the beloved daughter of the late Harry Stout and Marion Stout (née Meehan). She spent her entire life in the town she proudly called home.

Jun 23, 2026

Anne Ackley Gray passed away peacefully on June 23 after bravely living with Parkinson's disease for many years. She was 82.

Anne, known to her family and childhood friends as "Tucky," was born on December 19, 1943, the eldest daughter of Grace Cook Ramus and Michael Ramus. Anne grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, with her brother...

Jun 21, 2026

Richard H. Glanton, Esq.

Richard H. Glanton, an influential lawyer, corporate executive, and civic leader who built a distinguished legal and business career while maintaining deep ties to public service, died June 21, 2026, at his home in Princeton, N.J. He was 79. He was widely respected for his strategic insight, steady leadership,...