Jun 21, 2024

Julia Sandra Rand, a true Renaissance woman, died June 21, 2024 only 2 months short of her 86 th birthday, July 25 th .  She was an actress, director of theatre and opera, playwright, producer, artist's manager, and former ballet dancer who also taught ballroom and the tango.

Julia was born in Newburgh, New York to Eva...

Jun 21, 2024

Robert Matthew Steets Sr., 80, of West Long Branch, passed away peacefully Friday at his home.

Robert was born in Irvington and raised in Long Branch. He was a graduate of Long Branch High School and following graduation he began his working career, eventually going to New Jersey American Water where he would work for over 30...

Jun 19, 2024

Joseph L. Podesta Sr., of Juno Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 19 th in Florida, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born and raised in Manhattan and spent his summers at the family home in Sawkill, New York with his extended family.  Joseph married the love of his life, Joan, in 1964. The two...

Jun 18, 2024

Brenda Yu-Feng Kan (neé Ling), 72, of Holmdel, NJ, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday morning, June 18 th .

Brenda was born in Keelung City, Taiwan to Chen Tze-Hwa and Ling Chi-Teh, the youngest of three children (Amelia Lee and Robert Ling of Houston, TX). She took great pride in graduating from the...

Jun 16, 2024

William S. Heidel, 76, Shrewsbury, born on April 27,1948 in Perth Amboy, NJ, died at his home, Arbor Terrace Assisted Living, on Sunday, June 16, 2024, after a recent rapid advancement of dementia.

Bill grew up in Hazlet and graduated from Raritan High School. He began working at Bell Laboratories in Holmdel, where he worked for over...

Jun 16, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Kilcoyne on June 16th in her home in Ocean, NJ.

Mary was born on February 20, 1936 on her family's dairy farm in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. Her family emigrated to the United States, and lived in Jersey City, New Jersey. In 2005, Mary, her...

Jun 14, 2024

Gerard E. Bush, age 91, passed away on June 14, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.  Gerard (Jerry) was born June 29, 1932, in Staten Island, New York, to Eurotis Hastings and Margaret (Murphy) Bush.

Jerry spent his formative years growing up in Tilson, New York, where his father, an...

Jun 11, 2024

Edward J. Joyce, Jr., 89, of Holmdel, passed away Tuesday surrounded by his family.

Ed was born and raised in Queens, New York, he graduated from Power Memorial High School in 1952, Fordham College at Rose Hill in 1956, and Fordham Law School in 1959. Following his graduation, Ed served in the National Guard of New York...

Jun 10, 2024

John D. Shaw (Jack), 89 of Holmdel, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024.

Jack was born May 2,1935 in Jersey City NJ. He served in the US Navy from 1954-1956. Jack was the postmaster of the Middletown Post Office until his retirement in 1990. He was elected the Exalted Ruler of the Matawan chapter of the...

Jun 8, 2024

Janet Cameron O'Gorman, 94,  of Lincroft died Saturday, June 8 at home surrounded by her family. Treasured mother, grandmother and friend, she lived her life with faith, optimism and a determination many admired.

Born November 22, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, Janet lost her hearing at age 5 from childhood illnesses. She became an extraordinary lipreader, reading...

Jun 6, 2024

Royal Ernest Fliedner, 94, of Brooklyn formerly of Long Branch, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Royal Ernest Fliedner was born in Long Branch on March 1,1930. He was the son of the late Royal Everett Fliedner and Isabel Dodd Fliedner. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Herman and Edith Fliedner and his aunts,...

Jun 4, 2024

Cherished husband and beloved father, Robert M. Lerner, 91, died peacefully at home on June 4, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Marie, their daughter Jeanmarie, and her husband Harry.  His son, Robert M. Lerner, Jr., predeceased him in 1987.

After receiving his degree from Pace University in 1951, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Jun 4, 2024

Luke A. Krall, 96 of Clark, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 4 th at home, surrounded by family.

Born in Miners Mills, PA, Luke served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  After discharge from the Marine Corps, Luke worked in various industries and held positions at US Steel and the Clark Department of...

Jun 2, 2024

Spiridon "Spiro" H. Fragoulias, 53, of Colts Neck, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024. Born on April 15, 1971, Spiro lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him. Spiro was born and raised in Patras, Greece, where he worked in a local cinema with his family and...

May 31, 2024

John Michael Kevin Roarty 57, of Frenchtown NJ died on Thursday, May 31 at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ. John was born in Bay Village, Ohio to the late John and Margaret Roarty. John was raised in Colts Neck, NJ where he graduated from Freehold Borough High School.

John participated in the NJ special Olympics, winning...

May 31, 2024

Patrick Keller, 46, of Morganville passed away on May 31, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 6, 1977 in Manhattan, NY, the son of Martin Keller and the late Barbara (Burke) Keller.

Patrick was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend.  He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 21 years, Monica...

May 31, 2024

Barbara Spector Yeninas, of Holmdel, NJ, died on May 31 at the age of 84. She was the founder of the premier marketing communications agency BSY Associates, which specialized in maritime, supply chain and logistics and this year celebrated 50 years of business. She will long be remembered as a trailblazer who paved the way for women in the...

May 23, 2024

Maryann Gowen, 63, of Forked River, died on Thursday, May 23.

Maryann was born in Hoboken NJ to the late Rose and Leonard A. DeFelice. She was raised in Lincroft, where she lived for 45 years and also raised her family. Maryann attended St Leo the Great School and graduated from...

May 20, 2024

Madison Claire Backiel gained her angel wings Monday morning, May 20th, 2024. She passed peacefully at home with her family. Madison fought a life-long battle of health complications following a rare meningitis diagnosis when she was just 11 days old. She was a true mommy and daddy's girl, anyone who met her knew her sweet angelic face, beautiful blue...

May 19, 2024

Sigrid "Siggi" Beattie, 82, of Hazlet, passed away on Sunday, May 19

Sigrid was born in Liegnitz, Germany in 1941 to the late Herta and Gerhard Kutzner and emigrated to the United States along with her parents and sister at the age of twelve.  She was raised in Irvington, NJ before moving to Staten Island NY where...