Grover C. ‘Sonny’ Tash Jr, 94, of Plainsboro died September 17 at the University Medical Center at Plainsboro. A lifelong area resident, he operated Grover Tash Liquors in Princeton for more than 55 years.
Survivors include a nephew, William Rosso of Skillman; a niece, Jacque Rosso of Santa Anna, CA; four great-nieces; and a great-nephew.
Larry A. Baczeski, 57, of Oakland, California, died September 18. He was an environmental chemist, recording artist, and contestant on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” in 2000. Survivors include a sister, Christina Crum of Plainsboro.
Flora B. Mallette, 78, of Lawrenceville died September 21. Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Lindsey of West Windsor.
June Kueny, 83, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, died September 26. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn Kueny and Andrew Foster of Princeton Junction.
Donations may be made to the Kenosha YMCA, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or Hospice Alliance.
Sally J. Chervenak Pribish, 98, of Plainsboro died September 27 at her home. A resident of Edison for 56 years, she moved to Plainsboro eight years ago. She retired as a clerk with Middlesex Superior Court in 1985.
Survivors include her son, John J. of Plainsboro; her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Ralph Russo; her grandchildren Heather Pribish Robinson, Brendan R. Pribish, Jessica Russo, and Richard Russo; and four great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Martin and Edith Stein Hospice, 49 Veronica Avenue, Suite 206, Somerset 08873.
Charles “Wes” Truex, 95, of Brick died September 27. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Lori Appelget of West Windsor. Donations to the Osborneville Baptist Church, 366 Drum Point Road, Brick 08723.
Isadore Bornstein, 94, of Fair Lawn died September 28. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Adam Richards of Plainsboro; and grandchildren, Matt and Josh Richards. Donations may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.
John E. Timko, 82, of Manahawkin died September 30. He was a former Plainsboro resident.
A teacher in Monroe for 38 years, he retired in 1994. An Army veteran, he was a member of President Eisenhower’s Honor Guard.
Survivors include his son, John S. Timko of Baltimore; his daughter, Debra L. Dancer of Manahawkin; his two sisters, Irene Weber of Castle Rock, CO, and Mary Geary of Wilmington, DE; and his granddaughter, Jessica Dancer. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Karen Wanda Colclasure, 66, of Denison, Texas, died September 30. Survivors include a sister, Loretta Rice of Princeton Junction. Donations may be made to Denison Helping Hands, 418 West Chestnut Street, Denison, TX 75020.
Alla V. Krishna Reddy, M.D., 75, of Plainsboro died on October 2. He was a nationally recognized surgeon, inventor, and scientist.
He completed his surgical fellowship in New York City in 1976, and moved to Hanna, Wyoming, where he founded the Hanna Energy Basin Clinic and became chief of surgery at Rawlins Memorial Hospital. In 1990, Reddy developed improved condoms to prevent AIDS. Over the next 15 years, he accumulated many patents, and was recognized by the New York Times, USAID, and the UN.
His next project focused on alternative energy through the creation of hydrogen from water.
Survivors include his wife Sarojini; three sons, Ravi, Madhu, and Nani; and five grandchildren.
Fulvio Santaguida, 78, of Mercerville died October 2. Survivors include a daughter, Cathy Schiavo of Princeton Junction. Donations may be made to the Mercerville Fire Company, 271 Nottingham Way, Mercerville 08619.
Michael Burak, 90, of South River died October 3 at Care One in East Brunswick. He was the proprietor of the Windsor Toy and Hobby Shop in Princeton Junction from 1974 to 1995.
A Navy veteran, he was a foreman at Ford Motor Company for many years.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, AnnMarie and Donald MacLean of Englewood, FL, and Phyllis Robinson of East Brunswick; a son-in-law, William Robinson of South River; a sister, Dora Hydu of East Brunswick; and five grandchildren.
Theresa “Tracy” M. LaManna, 33, of Allentown, died October 7 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Born in Georgia, she taught special education at Community Middle School. A graduate of West Chester University, she received her master’s in special education from Rowan University.
Survivors include her husband, Charles R. LaManna Jr.; her two daughters, MaKayla Theresa LaManna and Charlee Marie LaManna; her parents, Theresa and James Kling, Delaware; and her brother, James Kling, Philadelphia.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 12, at 10 a.m. at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Family and friends may call on Friday, October 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 12, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Saul Colonial Home. Donations may be made to LaManna Children’s Memorial Fund, c/o Kelly Williams, TD Bank, 2283 Highway 33, Hamilton 08690.
