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Christopher J. Sheridan, 69
Christopher Joseph Sheridan, 69, dedicated many years to the Montgomery Township NJ School District, working in the transportation department maintaining the school bus fleet until his retirement in 2010. He died peacefully on January 3, 2026.
The Montgomery News
5 days ago2 min read


Joan Eckstein, 101
Joan Jeffery Eckstein died on February 7 at the age of 101 at Stonebridge at Montgomery in Skillman, NJ, where she had resided for 10 years. Prior to that, she was a longtime resident of Princeton and Rocky Hill, NJ.
The Montgomery News
5 days ago2 min read


Joyce Fisher Lefens, 98
Joyce Fisher Lefens, 98, of Belle Mead, NJ, died peacefully at home of congestive heart failure on January 31, 2026 with family by her side. She was born in Fairfield Township, MI on April 13, 1927, the youngest of Harry and Iva Fisher’s five children.
The Montgomery News
Feb 103 min read


Sheridan Patricia Hotung, 52
A Skillman, NJ, resident and mother of four who wanted to improve world literacy, died on Jan. 2, 2026.
The Montgomery News
Feb 13 min read


Michael John Stachowicz, 74
Montgomery Township Planning Board Member Dies ... Michael John Stachowicz (May 8, 1951 – January 26, 2026)
The Montgomery News
Feb 11 min read


Doris E. Weingart, 93
Doris (Brokaw) Weingart, 93, a tough farm girl from Rocky Hill, NJ, died peacefully on December 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
The Montgomery News
Jan 81 min read


Beloved Montgomery School District Janitor Doris DeLorenzo, 89, Dies
Doris DeLorenzo, 89, of Hillsborough, NJ, died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She worked in the cafeteria and as a janitor for the Montgomery Township, NJ, school district.
The Montgomery News
Jan 62 min read


Gary Bernard Mount, 81
Gary Bernard Mount died peacefully at his home, Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ on Monday, December 29 following a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was known for his generosity, his impact on the agricultural community and his deep love of family.
The Montgomery News
Jan 23 min read


Elizabeth Jane “Betty Jane” Smith, 76
Elizabeth Jane “Betty Jane” Smith of Skillman, NJ, died on December 29, 2025.
The Montgomery News
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Virginia Trosko, 91
Raised Four Sons in Skillman, NJ 1933 - December 13, 2025 Virginia (Jean) Cecilia Trosko, 91, of Skillman died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Princeton. Born 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, she married Serge Trosko, moved to Skillman, NJ where she raised four boys. She is survived by sons Greg, Alex, John, and Paul. She is also survived by grandson Adam, a great granddaughter Maci Rai, and a great grandson JJ. A viewing and burial at Highland Cemetery in Hopewell, NJ, was hel
The Montgomery News
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Alan Frederick Sweeton, 42
Alan Frederick Sweeton, formerly of Montgomery Township, NJ, died on December 15, 2025 in Augusta, GA. He was 42.
The Montgomery News
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Geraldine N. Gillico, 89
Skillman, NJ - Geraldine Gillico, known as “Jerry” by all who knew her, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was 89.
The Montgomery News
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Bruce L. Traub, 65
Bruce Traub, 65, of Skillman, NJ, entered into eternal rest on November 29 after a brave but short battle with brain cancer.
The Montgomery News
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Stephen A. Molarz, 67
Stephen Molarz, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and son, died peacefully on December 3, 2025, in Belle Mead, NJ, at the age of 67 after a valiant battle with colon cancer.
The Montgomery News
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Bradford Merritt, 73
Rocky Hill, NJ — Bradford “Brad” Merritt, 73, of Rocky Hill, NJ died peacefully on December 12, 2025. He had retired from the New Jersey State Police, and was a former Rocky Hill Borough Councilman.
The Montgomery News
Dec 14, 20252 min read


Joan Martha Cosgrove Raymond, 93
Family was important to long-time Montgomery Township, NJ, resident Joan Martha Cosgrove Raymond, who died at age 93 on November 10.
The Montgomery News
Nov 28, 20252 min read


Francis Benjamin Homan, 97
Montgomery Township, NJ - Francis “Frank” Benjamin Homan, affectionately known as Yan, died peacefully at the age of 97. Frank was a resident of Montgomery Township since 1958.
The Montgomery News
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Chander Kanta Bahal, 87
Chander Kanta Bahal (nee Chowdhary), cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Bayshore Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Her daughter lives in Skillman, NJ.
The Montgomery News
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Edwin L. Podsiadlo, 95
Montgomery Township, NJ - Edwin L. Podsiadlo, 95, U.S Navy Veteran, died peacefully on November 8, 2025 after 95 years of “clean living” as he would say! A long time resident of Montgomery Township, he raised six children with his predeceased, beloved wife Dorothy who taught elementary school at Burnt Hill Road School for decades.
The Montgomery News
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Christian Smith, Montgomery School District Band Director & Music Teacher for 37 Years, Dies
Retired Montgomery Township School District music teacher and band director Christian Smith died September 3, 2025 in New York City after a long battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
The Montgomery News
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Patricia Yantz Potts, 81
Patricia Yantz Potts, 81, died on September 6, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
The Montgomery News
Sep 14, 20252 min read


John Graham, 94
John Graham, a retired attorney who practiced in Princeton, died at his home in Griggstown, NJ, on August 23, 2025 at the age of 94.
The Montgomery News
Sep 3, 20252 min read


John T. Moyle, 62
Wrestling Program Founder John T. Moyle of Montgomery Township, NJ, died on August 20, 2025. He was 62.
The Montgomery News
Aug 23, 20252 min read


Marvin Earl Conover, 90
Marvin Earl Conover of Rocky Hill, a dedicated mason, contractor, and lifelong member of Somerset County, NJ, died peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Center for Hope Hospice Facility in Scotch Plains, NJ. He was 90 years old.
The Montgomery News
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Dr. Dan C. Pullen, 88
Former Belle Mead Fire Chief Dan Calver Pullen rode the heavenly fire truck to his last call. He died on August 7, 2025, surrounded by family.
The Montgomery News
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Diane Barbara Hoehn, 67
Diane Barbara (Cowley) Hoehn died quietly at home in Princeton, NJ on July 25, 2025 with her adoring husband, Bob, her son, Bobby, and her sisters, Mary and Joan, by her side after an over four year battle with ovarian cancer.
The Montgomery News
Jul 26, 20252 min read


Rebecca Ann "Becky" Gorman, 65
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Gorman, former Montgomery Township Court Clerk, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home. She was 65.
The Montgomery News
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Anthony "Mr. T" Tedesco, 82
Anthony Richard Tedesco (Tony) obituary — Montgomery Township NJ School Teacher for 40 Years (November 5, 1942 - July 1, 2025)
The Montgomery News
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Daryl Rae Potter, 78
Daryl Rae Potter, 78, a 40-year member of the Montgomery Methodist Church, died on July 1, 2025.
The Montgomery News
Jul 13, 20251 min read


Mark Gregory Hogan, 61
Mark G. Hogan of Skillman, NJ died unexpectedly on July 4, 2025. He was only 61.
The Montgomery News
Jul 13, 20252 min read


William David Albert, 72
William David Albert of Rocky Hill, New Jersey, President of Nassau Transportation, died on July 3. He was 72.
The Montgomery News
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Kim Borredon, 55
Kim Borredon, 55
Owner of Alfonso's Pizzeria in Montgomery Township
(March 2, 1970 - June 18, 2025)
The Montgomery News
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Sydney Taggart, 92
Sydney S. Taggart, 92, died on November 15, 2024 in Princeton, NJ.
The Montgomery News
May 13, 20252 min read


Dipalika Bhargava, 86
Dipalika "Dipali" Bhargava, MD, of Belle Mead died on May 6, 2025. She was 86. Born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on October 22, 1938, she was a beacon of resilience, intelligence, and compassion.
The Montgomery News
May 13, 20251 min read


Robert G. Tortolani, 95
Robert G. Tortolani, 95, died on April 11, 2025 at Stonebridge at Montgomery senior living community in Skillman, NJ. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances R. (Pandozzi) Tortolani.
The Montgomery News
May 6, 20251 min read


William T. Rohrbach, 77
William Thomas “Tom” Rohrbach, 77, of Belle Mead, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
The Montgomery News
May 5, 20251 min read


Carolyn Glover Camper, 92
Carolyn Glover Camper of Skillman, NJ, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was 92.
The Montgomery News
May 5, 20251 min read


Helen E. Paulino, 88
Loved spending time with family Died March 16, 2025 Helen Elizabeth (Atoeff) Paulino died peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2025. Her...
The Montgomery News
Apr 16, 20251 min read


Peter D. Kammler, 72
Peter Kammler, formerly of Skillman, NJ, died unexpectedly on March 25, 2025 at the Country Village Center in Lancaster, New Hampshire.
The Montgomery News
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Paul S. Rodland, 70
Paul Stanley Rodland, who helped build Sunset Acres in Skillman, NJ, died on March 31, 2025. He was 70.
The Montgomery News
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Kenneth S. Knieser, 51
Kenneth Stuart Knieser, died on April 4. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 24, 1973. He attended Montgomery High School and went on to Monmouth University, eventually earning an MBA.
The Montgomery News
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Kamlaben Patel, 88
Kamlaben Patel, 88, of Belle Mead, NJ, died on April 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
The Montgomery News
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Lucille M. Youngberg, 86
Lucille Mae Youngberg, 86, of Waseca, Minnesota, died peacefully on March 29, 2025, after a short illness.
The Montgomery News
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Donald V. Terhune, 88
Donald Veghte Terhune, who grew up in Blawenburg and remained a big part of the Blawenburg Reformed Church his whole life, died peacefully at his home on March 11. He was 88.
The Montgomery News
Apr 12, 20253 min read


Betty Bonham Lies, 89
Betty Bonham Lies, 89, a long-time English teacher at Stuart Country Day School in Princeton, died on March 10.
The Montgomery News
Mar 17, 20252 min read


Barbara M. Briggs, 80
Barbara Marie Briggs of Belle Mead died peacefully on February 24, 2025. She had been a Montgomery Elementary School Teacher.
The Montgomery News
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Charles G. Horn, 64
Charles Gregory Horn, age 64, of Montgomery, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2025, leaving an irreparable hole in our family and community
The Montgomery News
Feb 23, 20252 min read


Carol Lynne Jefferson, 78
Carol Lynne Jefferson née Southwick of Montgomery Township died February 4, 2025.
The Montgomery News
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Dr. Surendra Mohan Baha, 89
Dr. Surendra Mohan Bahal, 89, a longtime resident of Skillman, NJ, died peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Stonebridge at Montgomery.
The Montgomery News
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Dr. William Parnelle Burks, 91
Dr. William Parnelle Burks, 91, died peacefully at the Princeton Medical Center on January 28, 2025.
The Montgomery News
Feb 11, 20254 min read
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