Jul 9, 2025

Daniel A. Karpie passed away Wednesday afternoon at the age of 97.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Daniel was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Newark, NJ, where he graduated high school.  Following high school, he served as a Merchant Marine in World War II and after went on to serve in the Navy...

Jul 7, 2025

Paula Bass, 82, of Oakhurst, died on Monday, July 7.

She was born in Long Branch in 1943 to the late Rosalie and Milton Goodman.

Paula enjoyed playing mahjong, canasta, and relaxing on the beach, especially Loch Arbor/Breakwater Beach Club. Most of all, Paula enjoyed spending time with her family.

Jul 6, 2025

Avry Timol, 24, of Marlboro, NJ, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Born in West Islip, NY, and formerly of Huntington, NY, Avry had resided in Marlboro since 2018.  Upon his graduation from High School, he began his studies in engineering, which was his greatest passion. ...

Jul 6, 2025

Catherine R. Olsen (nee Ippolito), 92, of Holmdel, NJ, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday July 6th. Daughter of Joseph and Dora Ippolito and sister of Philip, Michael, Louis, Anthony, Gabrielle and Joseph Jr. (all pre-deceased), Catherine was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, where she attended and graduated from Snyder High School.

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Jul 5, 2025

Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Esther passed away on July 5, 2025 at age 101. Born in Newark, Esther lived most of her life in Little Silver before moving to Middletown and later to Brandywine Living at the Sycamore in Shrewsbury.

In the latter half of her 101 years, Esther proved she had great inner strength and...

Jul 4, 2025

Christopher Jude Shannon, 56, of Lincroft, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City, surrounded by the love of his family. A man of profound faith, boundless generosity, and extraordinary talent, Chris lived a life that inspired all who knew him, leaving a lasting legacy of love and compassion...

Jul 4, 2025

Kathryn M. Shapiro, 56 of Rumson died on Friday July 4 th at New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York City.

She was a graduate of Cherokee High School, Marlton, NJ and Kean University, where she met her future husband, Mark Shapiro. While attending Kean, Kathy was accepted into the Physical Therapy program at the University of Medicine...

Jul 1, 2025

Lucille N. Schito, 78, of Aberdeen, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.

She was born on December 13, 1946, to parents Charles and Nancy (neé D'Angelo) Polito in Newark. Lucille spent an idyllic childhood in East Orange before later going on to reside in Monmouth County for...

Jun 30, 2025

Marion A. Sasso, 97, of  Ormond Beach, Fla, passed away on Monday, June 30th, in Johns Creek, GA.

Marion was born in Passaic, N.J., lived in Holmdel, Forked River and Johns Creek, GA. Marion was an auditor with the N.J. Highway Authority in Woodbridge, before retirement.  She was predeceased by her loving husband,  Morris (Moe) Sasso,  after...

Jun 30, 2025

Joseph Bulvid, 70, of Holmdel, passed away June 30th, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Born in Bayonne and raised in Clark, Joe was a graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High School. He went on to earn his business degree from Rutgers University. Joe married Nancy Kuriskin in 1981. The couple initially settled in Spring Lake,...

Jun 30, 2025

Mark Sanford Garber, Esq., age 69, passed away on June 30, 2025, in Ocean Township, New Jersey. A lifelong resident of the Garden State, Mark was born on June 2, 1956, in Long Branch, New Jersey.

Mark's early years were marked by a passion for ice skating and hockey. He began skating as a child at the...

Jun 29, 2025

James J. Murphy, 88 of Hazlet died on Sunday, June 29 th at the Monmouth Medical Center.

Mr. Murphy was a Budget Director for Equitable Life, NYC, before retiring. He was parishioner of St. Benedict's RC Church, Holmdel. He was an avid sports fan. Mr. Murphy followed the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees, enjoyed a...

Jun 28, 2025

Anne Marie Vitolo Peterpaul  (Nonna) was famous for many things, including her goodbyes. Mostly because she hated them.

She would do everything in her power to avoid...

Jun 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to Joseph McAleer II (65), of Aberdeen, New Jersey. Joe was born on April 15, 1960, to Joseph and Anne McAleer in Bayonne, NJ. He graduated from Matawan Regional High School, class of 1978. In 1979, Joe joined the United States Marine Corps. There, he was ranked Corporal...

Jun 25, 2025

Francine ("Fran") Moser Cohen, age 81, passed away on June 25, 2025.

Fran was born on March 23, 1944 to Della and Ben Moser in the Bronx, NY. Originally from New York City, she and her family spent their summers and weekends In Loch Arbor, NJ, until permanently relocating to Ocean Township, NJ when she was 11,...

Jun 23, 2025

Peter Stanley Ciszak, 73, of Point Pleasant, died on Monday, June 23.

He was born in Carteret to the late Florence and Stanley Ciszak, where he was raised. Peter attended and graduated from Rutgers Prep School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Susquehanna University. From an early age, he worked for his family business,...

Jun 20, 2025

Karen Cronk, 62, of Colts Neck, NJ, passed away at her home on Friday, June 20, 2025.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and resided in New York City before settling in Colts Neck with her husband, Gary, in 1992.  She graduated fromVillanova in 1985 and went on to receive her Master's degree from NYU's Stern School...

Jun 20, 2025

George J. Cucuzzella, 75 of Oceanport, passed away on Friday, June 20 th surrounded by his loving family.

George was born and raised in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey, where he built not only his life, but his legacy. George was the proud owner and operator of Cucuzzella's Bakery; a cornerstone of the neighborhood that...

Jun 17, 2025

Shirley (Silver) Resnic, 88, of Tinton Falls, NJ passed peacefully at home on June 17, 2025.

Born and raised in Long Branch, NJ, Shirley graduated valedictorian of her High School class. She lived most of her adult life in Long Branch seeing both her sons also graduate from Long Branch High School. Shirley continued her family's commitment...

Jun 17, 2025

Philomena Iacono, 73, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday surrounded by her family.

Philomena was born to parents Remo and Marie Blaffard, and raised in Brooklyn, NY where she graduated from St. Edmond High School. Right out of high school she began her working career at AT&T and in 1974 she married Rosario. They started their family in...