Obituaries in Cranford, NJ

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

Nina Ann Miller, 66, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Overlook Hospital, in Summit. Born in The Bronx, New York, she was a resident of Cranford for most of her life.Nina’s first professional occupation was with Anchor Motor Freight in Linden where she served as a payroll processor. She then bega...

Robert Sulewski, 69, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2025. Born and raised in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, he was a graduate of Rutgers - Newark. He was a longtime resident of Linden. He was employed as a liquor salesman, a Quality Manager for Serta, and as a Transportation Manager for H...

Helen R. Lehman, 94, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Born in Pittston, PA, she was a longtime resident of Garwood, and later Cranford.Helen came from a large family in her home town. After moving to NJ, she had been a clerical worker for the Boyle-Midway Corporation for many years. Once...

Scott DeMicco, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends at home in Cranford. Born in Elizabeth on July 11, 1959, he was a longtime resident on Denman Road. Scott was a 1978 graduate of Cranford High School.A glazier for 35 years working most recently ...

Gregory A. Kiamie passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on December 14th, 2025 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. He was born on May 25th, 1961.Gregory was a caring and loving person who always reached out to help others. His love for his family and friends was unmeasurable. Greg grew up i...

Carolyn Linderoth (née Mosher), 99, of Cranford, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 29. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Carolyn made Cranford her home for more than 70 years, where she built a life defined by devotion to family and steady generosity.Carolyn was predeceased by her beloved ...

Mark Londregan, a devoted father, loving husband, and perpetually steady presence to all who knew him, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 68.Born in Paterson, New Jersey, on November 2, 1957, Mark lived a full life rooted in kindness, curiosity, empathy, and a deep commitment to his fam...

Phyllis Kain of Cranford, NJ, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 4, 2025, days before what was to be her 84th birthday. Born in Newark, NJ on December 11, 1941 to parents Mollie and Joseph Cook, Phyllis grew up in a loving household with her two siblings, sister Theresa and brother Jos...

Craig S. Petrus, 60, beloved brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 4th, 2025. Born to Theodore and Helen Petrus in Sarasota, FL, Craig was raised in Edison, NJ and Piscataway, NJ, graduating in 1983 from Piscataway High School.Craig had a long career working as a flooring installer a...

Audrey Librera (née Price), 87, of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on December 6, 2025, peacefully surrounded by loving family. Audrey was born August 2, 1938 in Brooklyn, New Y...

Carol Yates Fricke, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky, after battling lung cancer. Born on February 24th, 1947, in Elizabeth,...