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8A COURIERNEWS MYCENTRALJERSEY.COM OBITUARIES OBITUARIES Death Notices Bugai Joseph Raritan; Bongiovi Funeral Home Cobb, Cindy Bridgewater; Holcombe Fisher Funeral Home Courter, Sophie North Plainfield; Scarpa Funeral Home Johnson, Thelma South Bound Brook; Franklin Rainear Jr. Affordable Funeral Cremation McDonald, Lucrechia Plainfield; Judkins Colonial Funeral Home Nagle, Richard Somerville; Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home Sweeney, William Raritan; Cusick Funeral Home Cindy Ann Cobb, beloved daughter of Robert E. Cobb, Jr. and Rose Marie Cobb, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 26, 2016.

Cindy was born November 1, 1961 and raised in Bridgewater, NJ. She was a graduate of Bridgewater Raritan East High School and Montclair State University. Cindy was involved in the running of Restaurant, Ringoes, NJ and had previously owned Buddies in Lambertville, NJ. Her passions were singing, gardening and sharing her love through her delicious cooking. She gained her greatest joy from sharing her kind and generous spirit with her nieces and nephews, Cristin Charzewski (Kyle), Robb Goldsmith (Katy), Janine Bennett (Sean), Alyssa Tonking (Ryan), Riley Dosch, Catrina Goldsmith (Ryan) and grandnephew Eli James Orsi.

Cindy was pre-deceased by her paternal grandparents, Mildred and Robert E. Cobb Sr. of Staten Island, NY and her maternal grandparents Christina and Michael Ricciardelli of Rahway, NJ and Ringoes, NJ and godfather, Richard Ricciardelli. In addition to her parents she leaves her loving sisters, Christine Cobb, Cathy Cobb, and Cheryl Dosch (Matthew); her loving companion Craig Calderaro; her best friend and casino buddy, Billy Reed, several great aunts, loving cousins and many loving friends. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM in Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, Ringoes, NJ.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday from AM in the church. Interment will be private in Union Cemetery, Boss Road, Ringoes, NJ, under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Memorial contributions in name may be made to Amwell Valley Rescue Squad, 1141 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551 or Amwell Valley Fire Company, PO Box 76, Ringoes, NJ 08551. Please visit www.hol for further information, or to send condolences. CINDY ANN COBB AGE: 54 BRIDGEWATER Sophie C.

Courter, 73 died Saturday February 27, 2016 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. Sophie was born in Elizabeth and raised in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, before residing in North for the last 49 years. Before retiring Sophie worked as an assistant manager at Green Brook Bowling Lanes Rt. 22 in Green Brook, NJ. Sophie is predeceased by her son the late Robert W.

Courter in 1986, her parents Thomas and Anna Iaccarino, brother Henry Iaccarino 1974 and her triplet siblings Mary, Anna and John in 1956. Sophie is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Robert Courter. Her son Wayne Courter of North three brothers Thomas Iaccarino of South Allen Iaccarino of Staten Island and Edward Iaccarino of Pennsylvania, her sister Rose Trivigno of South Also surviving is her Goddaughter Brittney Hagan of Bound Brook and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 1st, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Scarpa-Las Rosas Funeral Home, 22 Craig Place, North eld, NJ and also Wednesday March 2nd, from 10:00 am 11:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am. Private cremation will follow.

In lieu of owers memorial donations in name can be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001. SOPHIE C. COURTER AGE: 73 NORTH PLAINFIELD To place your ad in this directory, please call Lori 732-643-3637 or email These emblems and more available consult your funeral director for details. FLAG MARINES AMERICAN LEGION ROTARY CROSS RARITAN Bongiovi Funeral Home 416 Bell Avenue Raritan, New Jersey 08869 908-725-1887 Anthony C. Bongiovi, Founder 1911-2008 Anna Louise Bongiovi, CFSP, Manager NJ Lic.

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2820 www.countrysidefuneralhome.com Joseph Bugai, 65, died Monday, February 22, 2016. He was born on August 17, 1950 to the late Maddalena (Maisano) and Joseph Bugai, Sr. Joseph was a Phone Installer for N.J. Bell Telephone and served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.

His ship, the USS New Orleans picked up the Apollo 14 astronauts upon their landing. Joseph was a kind and gentle soul who loved to read and build model sets. He also enjoyed photography. Joseph is survived by his sister Rosemary (Sam) Prisco and his brother Robert Bugai, nieces Nicole, Lauren, and Rebecca Prisco, Amanda (Eric) Passman, and Amy (Rob) Semeniuk, and two cousins Roberta Murchison and Bobby Maisano. Viewing: Saturday, February 27, 2016, 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08876 (908) 725-1887.

Burial: Friday, March 4, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. Visit www.bongiovifuneralhome. com to express online condolences. in our JOSEPH BUGAI JR. AGE: 65 RARITAN Richard E.

Nagle, 64, died February 25, 2016. Arrangements will be announced by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Somerville. RICHARD E.

NAGLE AGE: 64 SOMERVILLE Lucrechia McDonald, 100, transitioned this Life in eld. Born in Sumter, SC. she has been a resident of Plain- 72 yrs. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in eld over 50 yrs. where she served on the choir.

McDonald was employed as a binder at Art Color printing over 30yrs and at Ronnie packages in South eld. After retiring she became a child care provider. Predeceased by her husband William McDonald and son Robert Spann, she is survived by her daughters Lillie McDonald and Marie brown, 11 grand children 11 gr, grandchildren and 4 gr. gr, grandchildren, brother Samuel Prescott(Hanna) sisters Blanche Dunn and Anna Samuels. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11AM at the Calvary Baptist Church 340 Monroe Ave.

Visitation will be held Tuesday 10-11Am at the church. Arrangements by Judkins. www.judkinscolonialhome. com LUCRECHIA MCDONALD AGE: 100 PLAINFIELD ThelmaE.Johnson,age lovingfamilyonThursday, WoodJohnsonatSomerset. inSt.Louis,Missouribe- foremovingtoSouthBound Brookwithherfamilyasa youngchild.Thelmaworked atRuberoid(GAF)before hermarriagetoHerb(Punk) Johnson.Herfulltimeand ofwifeandmother.She devotedthelast63yearsof herlifetothecareandlove ofherdevelopmentallydis- ableddaughterKathy.

Thelmaenjoyedplay- ingwordgamessuchas ingcrosswordandjigsaw iesandhistoricalliterature. ShelovedgoingtotheJer- seyshoreandspendingtime withherfamily.Shefor- merlybelongedtotheBound BrookReformedChurchin SouthBoundBrookwhere shewasamemberofthe sheservedasoneofthe Church.Shewaslaterbap- tizedattheGarretsonRoad ChurchofChristinBridge- water.Shevolunteeredfor over20yearsatSomerset MedicalCenterinthetrans- portdepartmentandfound thistobeaveryrewarding experience. Thelmawasthedaughter ofLutherandPearlWester- byherhusbandHerbertE. Johnsonin1979andhertwo brothersCarlDeanWest- byherlovingdaughters KathleenofSouthBound BrookandMarleneFiczko andson-in-lawWalterof lovedsisterCaroleTolomeo in-lawandgoodfriendEliza- friendStellaThompsonof SouthBoundBrookandher cherishedfelinecompan- ionAbby.Inadditionshe issurvivedbymanynieces herniecesDianeBellaran andJudyMorriswhowere athersidewhenshepassed andTracyOrtizandCeleste Muniz. Funeralserviceswillbe privateandamemorialser- vicewillbeannouncedata laterdate.Donationsmay bemadeinhermemoryto TheArcofSomersetCoun- andmailedtoTheARCat Funeralarrangementsen- trustedtoFranklinHRai- nearJr.AffordableFuneral THELMAE.JOHNSON William G.

Sweeney died suddenly on February 27 at Hunterdon Medical Center. He was born in Staten Island, NY and has lived in Raritan Borough for over 50 years. Billy was an iconic character at Restaurant in Raritan where he was employed as a waiter for over 30 years. You could count on a from him when you walked in the front door and one when you left. Billy reveled in his Irish heritage making frequent trips to Ireland, had extensive knowledge of Classic Rock which he played and sang whenever he could and enjoyed all sports favoring his beloved Chicago Bears and St.

Louis Cardinals. However, he was a terrible handicapper in the horse racing local community. Surviving are his wife Colleen Reh Sweeney, his children Donohue and Teagan, siblings Eileen Lankford and Joseph Sweeney and nephews Michael, Dylan and Matthew. Visiting hours will begin 6pm on Wednesday, March 2, and conclude with a Memorial Service at 8pm at the Cusick Funeral Home, Somerville. In lieu of owers, memorial donations to the Sweeney Family would be most appreciative.

WILLIAM G. SWEENEY AGE: 61 RARITAN obituaries obituaries obituaries BEDMINSTER Program on Klimt at public library Art lecturer Barbara Tomlinson will present a program on Gustav Klimt on Sunday, March 6, at the Clarence Dillon Public Library. The program begins at 2 p.m. Tomlinson will examine the currently wildly popular early 20th century Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. She will focus on his his younger contemporary Egon Schiele, and the vibrant Vienna culture of the day.

he program will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5, which i payable at the door. Registration is recommended, ut not required. Register by calling the library at 9 08-234-2325 or by emailing or in person at the circulation desk. The Clarence Dillon Public Library is at 2336 Lamington Road.

Visit www.clarencedillonpl.org. BERNARDS Science and nature program for kids The Naturalists of the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center have announced the March dates for an entertaining and educational science and nature program for ages 3 to 5. scheduled to run on Tuesday and Thursday after- oons. ree House Gang programs run on Tuesday and hursday afternoons, introducing children to science a nd nature through an enhanced learning program that incorporates outdoor hikes, hands-on activities, and interaction with live animals. The program takes place at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in the Basking Ridge section of the township.

The program runs from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. and is offered on four consecutive Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22 and four consecutive Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24. Each monthly session has a different theme. The fee for either four-day session is $65 per person. or information and registration, visit www.somersetcountyparks.orgor call 908-766-2489.

he Somerset County Park Commission Environ- ental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling ark, in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards. BERNARDS Registration for the River Rats program The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center in Bernards is taking registration for the March River Rats program, a science and nature learning adventure for children age 5 to 8 years old. Children will join a Naturalist for a weekend experience, hiking, observing, interacting with live animals, creating crafts, and exploring the Great Swamp. River ats will continue each month, focusing on a new and different theme. River Rats will convene from 10:30 a.m.

to noon on Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26. The fee for the four-session program is $36 per child. Registration and payment may be made at www.somersetcountyparks.org, in-person at the Envi- onmental Education Center, via mail, or by telephone (if using a credit card) at 908-766-2489. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Information on this event and other Somerset Count Park Commission activities may be found at www.somersetcountyparks.orgor by calling 908-7221200.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS BAYONNE A cruise ship that was battered by a ajor Atlantic storm earlier this month was headed ack to its home port Sunday as another squall and a orovirus outbreak threatened its current voyage. oyal Caribbean tweeted on Saturday that the Ant hem of the Seas ship will return to the port of to avoid a severe storm and provide guests with a comfortable journey back John Turell, an executive with The Associated Press who is aboard the ship with his wife, said in an mail that the captain and its cruise director have ade announcements about the norovirus. However, i not clear how many people have been affected by he illness. he premature end comes just weeks after the Anthem of the Seas made headlines for another stormy incident. Cruise ship damaged in storm turns around again.