Apr 8, 2023

Shirley A. Epstein-Edler, 75, of Long Branch passed away peacefully Saturday, April 8 th .

Shirley was born and raised in Newark, and raised her family in Woodbridge.  She has lived in Long Branch for the past eleven years.  Shirley had a varied and fulfilling career. She was most recently an office manager for a dentist in...

Apr 5, 2023

Maria's life story will be published shortly.

Apr 3, 2023

Kevin G. Cieri, 64 of Ocean Township, NJ, died at his home surrounded by his family. He was raised in West Long Branch and had lived in Long Branch before moving to Ocean in 2020.

He loved music and enjoyed attending live concerts around the Monmouth County area, specifically in Asbury Park and the summer concert series...

Mar 31, 2023

Albert J. Parlato, 77, of Manchester, died Friday, March 31st surrounded by his loving family.

Albert was born in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Lincoln High School, and later joined and was a proud member of the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in Spain during the Vietnam War. In 1968, after returning from Spain, he married...

Mar 30, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Monica Sperling. She was born April 10th,1934 in Elizabeth NJ and was raised with her three siblings Jack, Maureen and Anne in Keansburg NJ. After meeting the love of her life at the North Bath Avenue beach in 1953, she moved to Oceanport to build her home...

Mar 30, 2023

Dorothy "Dot" (Lindemann) Spencer, 95, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Born April 24, 1927 in Bayonne, NJ to the late Karoline and Raymond Lindemann. Dorothy moved to Keyport at age 3. She graduated from Keyport High School and earned her Bachelor's degree in home economics from Cedar Crest College, Allentown PA. Dorothy married Richard...

Mar 29, 2023

Judith "Judy" L. Brummer, 79, of Oceanport passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29th at home.

Born in Ayer, Massachusetts, Judy was raised in Oceanport.  For many years, Judy worked in the sign department for Shop Rite, West Long Branch.

Judy and her late husband Robert 'Bob' Brummer simultaneously built their business, Brummers Tree Service, and...

Mar 26, 2023

Joan M. Armelino, 87, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully on Sunday, March 26th.

She was born in 1935 to the late Mary and Andrew Golias in Jersey City, where she was raised with her sister Paula. Joan graduated from Lincoln High School, and secured a job with New Jersey Bell, where she continued to work until she and...

Mar 25, 2023

Terry J. Karl, Esq., 67, of Colts Neck and Rumson, NJ passed away Saturday, March 25, surrounded by his family after a short battle with kidney cancer.

Terry was born in Rockville Centre, NY to Harry and Jeanne Karl, and was raised in Merrick, NY. Those who knew Terry would agree that he was the prime example...

Mar 22, 2023

Geraldine A. Gerrity, 92 of Holmdel, died on Wednesday, March 22.

She was born in New York to the late Kathleen and Richard Joseph McMurray in 1930.

Geraldine was born and raised in Woodside before moving to Garden City.  From there, she attended and graduated high school and then went on to study at Katherine...

Mar 18, 2023

Yvonne L. Guire, 85 of Long Branch passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18th.

Born and raised in Long Branch, Yvonne graduated from Long Branch High School. Yvonne retired from Shadow Lawn Savings and Loan where she was an officer in the mortgage department. She was a parishioner of St. Michael's RC Church and a member of their...

Mar 17, 2023

Jacquelyn B. Learsch, 92, of Holmdel died peacefully Friday, March 17th surrounded by her loving family.

Jacquelyn was born in Newark, NJ. She graduated from East Side High School and then went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in both teaching and music from Montclair State University in 1952.

Soon after graduation, she married her...

Mar 10, 2023

Robert M. Sekowski, 80, of Lincroft, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 after a long illness.

Bob was born on October 25, 1942 in Bayonne, New Jersey, the oldest of Edward and Margaret Sekowski's three children.  After graduating from Marist High School, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve.  During his service, he began working...

Mar 9, 2023

Dr. Ronald Francis Larkin (EdD) passed away at the age of 80 in his home in Jackson, NJ on March 9, 2023.  Ron was born on January 4 th , 1943 in Jersey City, NJ to "Bull" (Fred) and Mary Larkin.  Ron Larkin was a loving family man, an educator and coach. He is loved and will be greatly...

Mar 8, 2023

Earl T. Swift, 87, of Colts Neck, passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening.

Earl was born in Elizabeth, NJ and was raised in Keansburg and Union Beach. He was a graduate of Keyport High School.  Earl began his career as a business owner by starting a construction company, Galaxy Homes, which built custom homes throughout Monmouth County....

Mar 7, 2023

A family-loving, hard-working, proud, loud, and true Irishman, Frank J. Donahue, 79, of Colts Neck passed painlessly and peacefully, into his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Riverview Medical Center.  He was surrounded by his wife and children as he made his final journey home where he was welcomed by those he loved who had gone before....

Mar 5, 2023

Gin-Weigh Wu, Ph.D, aged 62, passed away on March 5 th in Holmdel.

Born in I-Lan, Taiwan in 1961 to Suhyueh Forng Wu and the late Tzongtang Wu, Gin-Weigh was raised in Taipei where he completed his high school education and went on to graduate from National Tsing Hua University with his Bachelor's degree. Following his two-year...

Mar 2, 2023

Doris A. Johnson, 93, of Long Branch passed away peacefully Thursday, March 2 nd .

Doris was born and raised in the Bronx.  She spent her summers in Keansburg where she met her husband, Don, in 1959. She was a parishioner of Star of the Sea RC Church and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernans....

Mar 2, 2023

Carmela G. Gingola, 92, of Morganville, died on Thursday, March 2nd.

She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY in 1930 to the late Marie and Luigi Esposito as one of six children.

Carmela was always very outgoing and knew how to have a good time. She enjoyed playing poker, dancing, and just being an...

Mar 2, 2023

George Thomas Lynch, 77, of Eatontown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2 nd surrounded by his family.

George was born in Long Branch and raised in Vail Homes, Shrewsbury Township. He was proud to be a member of the first graduating class of Monmouth Regional High School.  He obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Montclair...