St. Bernard Cemetery is one of the oldest Roman Catholic cemeteries in Somerset County, New Jersey. It dates from 1876, serving the parish cemetery of St. Bernard Church and surrounding parishes. Below are the obituaries for James and Mary Mirota Doran. Mrs. James F. Doran - Whitehouse - Mrs. Mary Mirota Doran, 56, of Mountain … Continue reading Tombstone Tuesday – James and Mary Doran
In Memoriam
Lest We Forget – 6 June 1944
Today I'm remembering those that stormed the Normandy landing beaches seventy years ago. Among those that landed on 6 June 1944 were my father and uncle. My father was part of the Utah Beach landing with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. This photo was taken at the rifle range in Georgia, USA before … Continue reading Lest We Forget – 6 June 1944
Funeral Card Friday – Joseph John Doran (1935-2003)
This is one of my favorite sentiments from our family's collection of funeral cards. Joseph J. Doran was the youngest child of Bernard and Mary Mahoney Doran. He was named after his father's brother. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Harrison, New Jersey as a child. Later, he moved to nearby Newark, where he … Continue reading Funeral Card Friday – Joseph John Doran (1935-2003)