The Crabiel Home for Funerals

01/26/2026

Storm January 25, 2026

01/23/2026

Geraldine C. Alekseyev

Geraldine C. Alekseyev, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, of Milltown, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Hackensack Raritan Bay Hospital in Old Bridge. She was 87 years old. Born at home in East Brunswick, by a midwife, she lived in Milltown all of her life. She worked for Lenox in Cranbury for several years before retiring. She was a parishioner of St.Paul’s Church in Milltown. Gerry loved cooking for her family. She was an avid shopper with QVC and...

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01/22/2026

Lydia Schramm

Lydia Schramm, of North Brunswick, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at home. She was 86. Born in Belarus, she came to the United States in 1952. She resided in South River for most her life, before moving to North Brunswick in 1989. She was a clerical administrator for Canon in Cranbury before retiring. Lydia dedicated her life to her husband. She stood by her daughter and son, to help raise her grandchildren, attending soccer and football games, and always...

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01/22/2026

Chandrankant B Desai

Chandrakant B. Desai, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on December 10, 1934, Chandrakant devoted his life to his family, his work, and his community. A man of many interests and quiet strengths, Chandrakant pursued his education with diligence, earning a bachelor’s degree in India- an achievement he held in high regard, especially as he encouraged his children’s futures. He began his professional career as a...

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01/22/2026

Patricia L. Proctor

Patricia L. Proctor, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 20, 1949, NYC. Patricia was a brilliant beacon of love and kindness, whose influence extended far beyond her immediate surroundings. Patricia's journey took her through the halls of Nyack College, where she diligently earned her bachelor’s degree—an achievement that set the foundation for a remarkable career as Vice President of Wells Fargo. Her professional life was characterized not...

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01/16/2026

Edward H. Rosen was a founding member of Congregation B'nai Tikvah in North Brunswick. He and his late wife Phyllis had owned ERA Cross County Realty.

Edward H. Rosen, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Delray Medical Center in Florida. He was 88 years old. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he met and married Phyllis (blessed be her memory), the love of his life, in Queens. He lived in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, Delray Beach and Monroe Township. Ed and Phyllis owned ERA Cross County Realty in South Brunswick for many years. He was a founding member of Congregation B’nai Tikvah...

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01/11/2026

We want to congratulate our funeral director Brian C. Wahler Jr. on being sworn in as Deputy Chief of Holmes Marshall Fire Dept. Brian is going into his 12th year at HMFD. Left to right, Mayor Brian Wahler Sr. (Piscataway) Paulette Crabiel Wahler, Brian & his wife Simi Wahler, Michael Wahler & his girlfriend Halanna.

01/06/2026

Michael F. Solar

Michael Solar, 41, passed away on December 10, 2025, leaving behind a life marked by love, laughter, and deep devotion to family and faith. Michael was born on October 20, 1984, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Denise and John Solar of South River, New Jersey. He went on to earn his master’s degree in engineering from Rutgers University, an accomplishment that reflected his intelligence, dedication, and perseverance. Michael was a devoted father to his two beloved children, Amelia and...

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01/03/2026

Claire R. Leasure

Claire R. Leasure, formerly of North Brunswick and Monroe, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Parker at River Road in Piscataway. She was 97. She was born in Paterson, and raised in New Brunswick. She lived in North Brunswick for most of her life and later settled at Rossmoor in Monroe and ultimately moved to Parker in 2016. Claire was a lifetime parishioner of the United Methodist Church in Milltown. In her youth, she loved to sing and...

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01/03/2026

Congratulations BC and all those elected

Happy New Year & Congratulations to all members elected at the November monthly meeting to serve in our 2026 leadership positions! Your dedication and commitment to our organization are truly appreciated.

Fire Officers
•Chief: Jeff Cooper
•Assistant Chief: Brian C. Wahler Jr. •Captain: Steve Wesiman
•1st Lieutenant: Nick Higgins
•2nd Lieutenant: Shane Thomas

Administration
•President: Emendo Colman
•Vice President: Maurice Jackson
•Treasurer: My Do
•Secretary: Melissa Ramirez
•Financial Secretary: Steve Wesiman

01/02/2026

Robert L. Williams, Sr.

Robert L. Williams, Sr, of Piscataway, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Spring Point Nursing Center in Manalapan. He was 80 years old. Born in Elizabeth, he was raised in Milltown, before moving to Piscataway over 50 years ago. He owned and operated his HVAC business, Air Management in Manalapan, before retiring. He loved boating, fishing, skiing, building custom vans, custom motorcycle, work and family. He was predeceased by his parents Owen and Filomena (Illuminato) Williams, and his brother...

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01/01/2026

May you have a happy and healthy New Year - Paulette, BC & staff