Julia Somers Obituary

October 2, 2012

Julia Catherine Rommel Somers, 94, passed away in her home in Bear Creek Township Tuesday, October 02, 2012.

She was born on July 21, 1918 in Rahway, N.J., taught elementary school for several years and worked at Merck & Co.

She was an active member of her local church as she relocated throughout her life, including St. Mary's Parish, Rahway; St. James Church, Woodbridge; Our Lady of Victory, Tannersville, and St. Elizabeth's, Bear Creek. She organized the first Junior Catholic Daughters in St. Mary's Parish and was also a member of St. James Catholic Daughters, PTA, Altar Rosary Society, and Tannersville Senior Citizens' club.

She married Joseph P. Somers Sr. in 1951 and moved to Woodbridge, N.J., where they opened up Somers Flower House together. The couple celebrated 45 years of marriage before her husband passed away and she moved to Bear Creek Township.

She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Sr., and her mother, Sarah Rommel; her two brothers, Charles and Daniel Jr. Rommel; and her sister, Sarah Jensen.

Julia is survived by her son, Joseph P. Somers Jr. (Julie), Milford, N.J.; her daughter, Maureen A. Malone (Michael), Bear Creek; her grandchildren, Kerry Williams (Randall); Sean, Brian, Erin and Patrick Malone; Karleen Somers; more than 40 nieces and nephews.

She was a three-time cancer survivor, a true fighter, and left a legacy of strength and determination. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held Saturday 9:30 a.m. from the Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Home, 411 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge, N.J., followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Resurrection at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Woodbridge, N.J., with interment at St. James Cemetery, Woodbridge. Visitation will be Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

In addition to flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Julia's memory made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515.

Published by Times Leader on Oct. 4, 2012.
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JP and Maureen, May you find comfort in your memories. Wish we could be there. Lots of love from Montana, Marybeth and Billy

October 5, 2012

Maureen, JP and families: We'll all miss our Aunt Jule. She was fiesty right up to the end. I know she, Aunt Babe and the rest will be together and waiting to welcome us when it is our turn. Patricia (Brown) Buddington and family

October 5, 2012

Maureen and JP, Out of all our aunts and uncles, we spent more time with your mom and Aunt Betty. The Somers cousins and the Browns are all brothers and sisters and I know I will find comfort in my memories. Love you both, Marybeth and Billy

Marybeth Jones

October 5, 2012

Deepest condolences to you and your family, JP and his family.

Terry

October 4, 2012

Maureen and JP,
My family will keep your families in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was an amazing little woman. On one hand so reserved and proper, but on the other, a real riot! We will all miss her. She's now your guardian angel and will be watching over you always.
Love to all,
Carol Stueber White and Family

Carol White

October 4, 2012

Maureen, JP and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Jule was like a 2nd mother to me and will be truly missed. She was such a fighter right up to the end - what a role model. Your memories will take you through these difficult times.
Schall Family

Karen Schall

October 4, 2012

Joe & Family:
My sincere condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Emil Suarez

October 4, 2012

Maureen and all your family....How blessed you were to have had so many years with your mom. Her sweet and gentle manner was extended to all who knew her...her presence will be missed at St. Elizabeth's. May you be comforted by the fact that "THOSE WHOM WE LOVE AND LOSE ARE NO LONGER WHERE THEY WERE BEFORE. THEY ARE NOW WHEREVER WE ARE." St. John Chrysostom
May you feel your mom's gentle presence with you always.
Prayers,
Barbara

Barbara Evanosky

October 4, 2012

Carolyn Onions

October 4, 2012

You were a special lady and will truly be missed.
To the family;
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
God Bless, Carolyn, Kevin & Thomas

Carolyn Onions

October 4, 2012

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