Obituaries

William J. Perbetsky

Mr. Perbetsky, 71, of North Brunswick, died May 10, 2007, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. born in Coaldale, Pa., he resided in Pennsylvania and Milltown prior to relocating to North Brunswick 43 years ago. He was a chief lineman for Public Service Electric and Gas, New Brunswick, for 43 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Joan McLaughlin Perbetsky; a daughter and son-in-law, Nadine and Mark Kuntz of North Brunswick; a son and daughter-in-law, Randal and Cathy Perbetsky of East Brunswick; a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Richard Donald of Bloomsburg, Pa.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements were by Selover Funeral Home, North Brunswick. Memorial donations may be made to North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7043, North Brunswick 08902.

Elizabeth Keller

Miss Keller, 87, of North Brunswick, died May 5, 2007, at John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Edison. Born in New Brunswick, she was a lifelong area resident. Before retiring in 1982, she was a shipping clerk at Ethicon Inc. and Johnson & Johnson for 40 years. She was a member of Ethicon's Quarter Century Club and the Nine O'Clock Rollers Bowling League, North Brunswick. Miss Keller is survived by a sister, Katherine Volk of North Brunswick; and several nieces and nephews. Entombment was at Franklin Memorial Park Mausoleum, North Brunswick. Arrangements were by Selover Funeral Home, North Brunswick.

Irene S. Sumowicz McHugh

Mrs. McHugh, 86, of Bayonne, died May 9, 2007, in Park Place Center, South Brunswick. Her husband, James McHugh, died in 1968. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret "Peggy" Marone of Helmetta and Carol Lisiecki of East Brunswick; three sons, John McHugh, and his wife, Carol, of Downingtown, Pa., James McHugh and his wife, Olimpia, of East Windsor and Kevin McHugh, and his wife, Loretta, of Bayonne; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at Brunswick Memorial Home, East Brunswick. Cremation was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.