Dec 25, 2025

James "Jim" M. Cox of Brick passed away on Thursday, December 25, at the age of 97.

Jim was born on July 26, 1928, and was raised in Bayonne by Irish immigrants, Michael and Margaret Cox. He was a devout catholic and his faith was very important to him in all aspects of his life....

Dec 17, 2025

Colleen Norton, a woman who always tried her very best at all she did. She was a loving and compassionate person with a deep dedication to her family. She passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 64.

During her life, Colleen found joy in spending time with her family and friends, whether it...

Dec 16, 2025

Madeline Cretella of Lincroft NJ and longtime resident of Staten Island NY, passed away Tuesday December 16th surrounded by her loving family.

An artist, Madeline was known for her narrative sculptures depicting family, and personal life struggles that evoke emotion and connection. Her talent extended to painting, jewelry design and decorating. She served as president of the...

Dec 15, 2025

Anthony Peter Dudick also known as "Skip", 85, of Tinton Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 15. Skip was born and raised in Long Branch to the late Philomena and Michael Dudick. After graduating from Long Branch High School he began working. He was an entrepreneur at heart and embarked on many business ventures over the...

Dec 15, 2025

Theresa Baldessari, 94, of Middletown, passed away at her assisted-living residence on Monday, December 15 th .

Theresa was born and raised in Brooklyn and graduated from Lincoln High School. She would go on to graduate from Pratt Institute and begin her working career as an illustrator for Simplicity Patterns, a job she would have for 60...

Dec 13, 2025

Henry Gendus Sr., 75, of Holmdel passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2025 leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, and hard work. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Sam and Connie Gendus. Henry later made New Jersey his home, where he raised his family and built the life for them that he was so proud of....

Dec 13, 2025

James (Jim) W. Thal, 80, of Lincroft, New Jersey, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Arbor Terrace of Middletown.

Born in East Orange, NJ, J im was the son of the late Walter and Louise (née Koenig) Thal. After graduating from high school, he proudly served his country...

Dec 13, 2025

Richard C. Calabrese, 74, was born on June 25, 1951, and passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He resided in his beloved home of 40 years in North Howell, New Jersey, a place he cared for and cherished as the heart of his family's life.

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Dec 13, 2025

Victor " Vic " Competiello, 63, of Middletown, died on Saturday, December 13.

Vic was born in Avellino, Italy in 1962 to Rosina and Michele Competiello. He was raised on a farm in Avellino for a few years before moving to Brooklyn, where he was raised from a young age. Vic met his wife, and...

Dec 11, 2025

Isaac Augusto Pereira, 42, of Tinton Falls, passed away on December 11, 2025.

Isaac was born in 1983 to Claudialice...

Dec 8, 2025

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Dec 7, 2025

Frances Gaertner , 88, of Perrineville, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025.

Born on February 22, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, Frances was the daughter of Vincenzo and Mary Mugno. She was raised in Belleville, NJ, where she spent her childhood and early years. After graduating high school, Frances began working for...

Dec 7, 2025

Michael Jay Janesko, 71 a lifelong resident of Long Branch died on Sunday, December 7 th at the Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch.

He was the owner and operator of his construction company. Michael truly enjoyed building and helping family, friends and neighbors with their projects. Michael was a motorcycle enthusiast, who loved to go on long...

Dec 6, 2025

Sandra Epstein, 82 of Tinton Falls died at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.

She was an administrator of the Guggenheim library at Monmouth University before retiring. Sandy enjoyed her time volunteering for the SPCA in Eatontown, playing Mah Jong and attending shows and dinners with her friends. She enjoyed her winters in Del Ray Beach, Fl. Sandy...

Dec 5, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother and cherished friend passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5th, at her home, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her loving children.

Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 5, 1941 to Sophie and Raymond Johnston. She dedicated her life to her family, becoming the heart of her home....

Dec 4, 2025

Ann M. Oroszlany-Brown, 59, of Lincroft, loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring and loving family on Thursday, December 4 th .

Ann was born and raised in Manhattan, attended St. Joseph's Elementary and Dominican Academy. After high school, she graduated from Manhattanville College with a B.S. in Mathematics, earned her...

Nov 30, 2025

John Henry Flemer passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025 with his wife JoAnne and his family by his side. He was 80 years old.

Born in Springfield NJ to Albert B. and Helen B. Flemer, John was a lifelong resident of New Jersey before relocating to Naples, FL in 2015.  As a child,...

Nov 29, 2025

Trailblazing as a CPA in the 1960's was only the beginning of how Millie DeCotiis set the course for her nearly 93-year journey. After graduating with an accounting degree from St. John's, she travelled internationally independently and immersed herself as a single young professional in New York City before marrying Horace "Duke" DeCotiis in 1964. Together, they built a...

Nov 28, 2025

Richard Stanley Becker, 91 of Red Bank passed away peacefully Friday, November 28th.

Richie is an American music publisher who gave rise to major innovations within the recording industry, most notably with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Richie's work and collaborations have received wide recognition, ranging from Tony Awards and nominations for his show,...

Nov 27, 2025

Wilbert Navarro, 61 of Long Branch died suddenly on Thursday, November 27th at his home.

He was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to the United States after Hurricane Maria. Wilbert had a zest for life; he enjoyed cooking as well as sharing his culinary cuisine with family and friends. Wilbert had a magnetic presence...