Former Cranford Fire Captain, Edward E. Reade, Dies at 93

Reade served in the Army Corps of Engineers in World War II.

Longtime Star-Ledger Employee Donald Devine Waters, of Cranford, Dies at 82

Here is a roundup of recent obituaries in Union County.

Cranford Seamstress, Mary LaRocco, Dies at 95

LaRocco was born in Rahway and later moved to Cranford.

Dr. Geraldine M. Banda, a Cranford Chiropractor, Died on Nov. 22

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Friends Remember Cranford High Grad as Funny, Kind

Former classmates and friends of Bennett Francis Strong, 19, remembered him on Twitter and with a candlelight vigil.

CHS Graduate, Bennett Francis Strong, Dies at 19

The 19-year-old was a 2012 graduate of Cranford High School.

Longtime Cranford Resident Bertha Turon Krak Passes Away

Krak lived in Cranford since 1950.

Longtime Cranford Resident Mary J. Diano Dies at 99

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Cranford School Aide, Claire Appezzato Goetz, Dies at 86

Goetz was a lab technician before becoming a teacher's aide and lunch aide in the Cranford school system.

Former Jaycees Director, Organic Chemist, Ralph J. Leary, Diest at 84

Leary was the former director of the Analytical Research Department at Exxon Research and Engineering in Linden.

Decorated Police Officer Howard J. Clayton Dies at 74

Recent Union County obituaries.

Decorated Police Officer Howard J. Clayton Dies at 74

Clayton was a retired detective and Army veteran.

Longtime Cranford Resident Joan M. Stanton Dies at 82

Stanton was involved with the Cranford Senior Citizens Center.

Former Clark Resident James Andriola, Owned Clarkton Hardware, Dies at 83

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Psychotherapist and Author, Dr. Marie Ann Browne of Westfield, Dies at 74

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Kenneth J. Valenti Sr., Longtime Westfield Resident, Dies at 79

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Lifelong Cranford Resident, Judy D. Bell, Dies at 68

Bell died Friday surrounded by her family.

Janice Emily Testa, Active Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Dies at 83

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Pilar D'Elia, 'Bottoms Up' Book Club Member, Dies at 56

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Helena Laico, Cranford Resident and Award-Winning Ceramicist, Dies at 86

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Sandra Platt Heyburn, Cranford Nurse, Dies at 81

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Ellen A. Lowell, Longtime Cranford Resident, Dies at 86

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Mario Dubberke, of Cranford, Longtime Paperhanging Contractor, Dies at 65

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Cranford Resident John H. Saffer II Dies Suddenly at 42

Recent obituaries in Union County

John H. Saffer, of Cranford, Dies Suddenly at 42

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Alice Banach, Longtime Union County Resident, Dies at 97

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Frances Elbeck, Devoted Church Volunteer, Dies at 86

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Eileen Lowen Dies At 90: Retired as JP Morgan Secretary 2 Years Ago

Recent obituaries in Union County

Former F.W. Plastics President William Gerckens Dies at 79

Recent obituaries in Union County.

Olga Oseredczuk, of Cranford, Dies at 85

Recent obituaries from around Union County.

Former Cranford Mayor Ronald D. Marotta Dies at 80

Recent deaths in Union County

Isabelle Hamilton, Former Cranford Resident, Dies at 93

Recent Union County obituaries.

Gladys Ditzel Guertin Dies at 101

Guertin lived in Cranford for more than 80 years.

Cranford Choral Music Patriarch Dies at 85

James R. Lenney died on June 16 following a brief illness.

Cranford Artist Paul Joseph Casale Passes Away at 51

Visitation will be on Monday at Gray Memorial Funeral Home.

Carmela Colosimo Remembered as Dedicated Educator, Always Smiling

Cranford mourns death of Orange Avenue School assistant principal.

OAS Principal Reacts to Death of Assistant Principal Carmela Colosimo

Michelle Vella posted a letter to the Orange Avenue School community on the loss of their assistant principal to cancer.

Obituary: Berton W. Palmer Sr., 68

Palmer lived in Cranford for the last 45 years.

Obituary: John M. Ferrador, 73

The former Cranford resident passed away on May 4.

Cranford Teen Remembered For His Smile and 'Endless Courage'

Nearly three years after being diagnosed, Michael Wielgus II lost his battle to cancer. His funeral is set for later this week at St. Michael's Church.