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  • Mary F. Allen

    Mary F. Allen, 87, died Friday at Somerset Medical Center. She was a resident of Foothill Acres Nursing Home. Born in Titusville, she graduated from Pennington High School and was a longtime Hopewell resident. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church more than 50 years and…

  • Art in the Family

    Mother Nature enthralls painter Daniel Anthonisen and humanity stirs sculptor George Anthonisen in a father-son art show mounted at the Bianco Gallery in Buckingham, Pa. By: Jodi Thompson Sculptor George Anthonisen (left) and his son, painter Daniel Anthonisen share a father-son art show at the Bianco Gallery.    The sculptures grace the halls of the World…

  • Education 2001

    It’s a life’s mission to continue learning. Our Education 2001 edition features many places to expand your knowledge. Whether it’s with theater or cooking, philosophy or volleyball, nursing or art, Central Jersey (and beyond) offers plenty of options. Click here to read all the "Education 2001" stories.

  • Robert Knott

       Robert C. Knott Sr., 90, died Thursday, Oct. 11, at Tandem Health Care of Lawrenceville.    Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong Trenton and Lawrence resident.    A veteran of World War II, he served as an Army staff sergeant with the 130th Infantry in the Pacific. He participated in the battles of Luzon and New…

  • Henry Schragger

       EWING — Henry C. Schragger, 95, died Friday, Oct. 12, at home.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a longtime Trenton area resident.    He attended Lehigh University and graduated in 1929 from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in law.    He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar Association in 1930 and was one of…

  • Charles Yack

       Charles Gustave Yack, 87, of Lawrenceville died Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Capital Health System at Mercer hospital, Trenton.    Born in New York City, he lived in the area since 1995.    Mr. Yack retired from the U.S. Postal Service.    He enjoyed fishing, gardening, collecting coins and building boats.    Son of the late Gustave and Edith Weidel…

  • Mary Maglione

       HAMILTON — Mary Graziano Maglione, 84, died Thursday, Oct. 11, at home.    Born in San Fele, Italy, she lived in Trenton 56 years before moving to Hamilton 21 years ago.    Mrs. Maglione retired in 1979 after 20 years with Circle F Industries, Trenton.    She was a member of St. Joachim’s Church and its Senior Citizens…

  • John Sobon

       JACKSON — John Sobon, 77, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Community Memorial Hospital, Toms River.    Born in Trenton, he was a longtime area resident before moving to Jackson 26 years ago.    Mr. Sobon was an Army veteran of the Korean War.    He retired from Stokes Co. of Trenton.    Husband of the late Bertha Sobon, he…

  • Montgomery family seeks treatment after finding white, powdery substance on items in mailbox

    Decontamination effort closes down Princeton Medical Center emergency room for about an hour. By: Dick Willever    A trip to the mailbox turned into a trip to the emergency room for a Montgomery family Saturday night after they discovered a white, powdery substance on some items in the box.    The family — a father, mother, daughter…