Feb 9, 2023

Raymond P. Vassallie, 77, of Cream Ridge NJ, passed away on Thursday surrounded by his family.

Raymond was born and raised in Long Branch, graduating from Long Branch High School. Following high school, Raymond would go on to serve his country honorably in the Vietnam War. He earned many commendations including the Bronze Star. Upon his return,...

Feb 7, 2023

Theresa I. Dobrowolski, 90 of Colts Neck died at Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel on Tuesday, Feb. 7th.

She was born and raised in Perth Amboy and was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School. She and her husband happily settled in Colts Neck. Theresa worked as a legal Secretary for the Drazin and Warshaw Law Firm, Red Bank...

Feb 7, 2023

Anne Francoise "Fran" Giovanniello of Holmdel peacefully passed away with family at her side on February 7, 2023.

Fran was born and raised in Manchester, NH. She graduated from Saint Anselm College earning a B.S. in Nursing. While working as a registered nurse at the VA Hospital in Brooklyn, she met her future husband William "Bill" Giovanniello....

Feb 5, 2023

Carolina, known to most as "Carolyn" Calabresa Speck, 99 died peacefully on Sunday, February 5th. She was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in Long Branch before moving to Oakhurst.  She was a loving mother to her three children with her husband John whom she was married to for 67 years. Early on she assumed the nickname "Butch"...

Feb 5, 2023

Frances A. Manning, 80 of Holmdel passed away peacefully Sunday February 5 th at home.

Born and raised in Jersey City, Frances attended Holy Rosary grammar school in Jersey City and Holy Rosary Academy in Union City. She worked at Western Electric where she met the love of her life, Bob Manning. They were married in 1966...

Feb 2, 2023

Constantinos "Costa" A. Phillips (formerly Phillipou), 88 of Oakland, NJ, died in his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday February 2 nd .

He was born on January 15, 1935 in the small village of Kato Idrousa, in the mountains near Florina, Greece.  He lived there with his parents Athanasios and Chrisoula Phillipou, brothers Giannis and Lazo,...

Feb 2, 2023

Anita M. Oommen, 47 of Morganville, died on Thursday, February 2 nd at Jersey Shore Medical Center. Anita was in excellent health until she was diagnosed with Lymphoma in October of 2021. Even though she was going through intensive chemotherapy, Anita always remained cheerful, optimistic and confident. After undergoing successful treatment and being in remission for 6 months, she...

Feb 2, 2023

Richard J. Bohnert Sr., 83, of Delray Beach, FL formerly of Monmouth Beach passed away Wednesday February 2 nd surrounded by his family.

Richard was born and raised in Long Branch and graduated from Long Branch High School in 1958. He was a paid fireman for Oliver Byron Fire Company and served his country honorably from 1962-1968....

Jan 28, 2023

Allyson's life story will be published shortly.

Jan 28, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Larsen of West Long Branch, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday.

Peggy was born and raised in Morristown, NJ, following High School she worked as a candy striper at Morristown Hospital and later at Bell Laboratories.  Peggy would marry the love of her life, Christian J. Larsen, on October 1 st 1966 and the...

Jan 27, 2023

Henry Thomas Zachau of Southport, North Carolina and formerly of Forked River, New Jersey passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at age 70.  Henry is survived by his wife Loren, sisters-in-law Karen Van Orden, Olympia and Michele Auchter, bothers-in-law Clifford and Glen Auchter, nieces Courtney and Morgan Auchter, Victoria DePalma, nephews Joseph, Douglas and Sean Auchter, John Van...

Jan 27, 2023

Willis (Will) Middleton Parker, 91, of Middletown, passed away suddenly Friday night at home doing one of the things he loved to do best, playing cards.

Will was born and raised in Point Pleasant where, after high school, he enlisted in the US Airforce.  He served his country proudly for 3 years before being honorably discharged in...

Jan 26, 2023

Carole Ann Fragetti, 80, of Holmdel passed away early Thursday morning surrounded by her family.

Carole was born and raised in Manhattan and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. At 16 years old she met the love of her life, Anthony, while working at Woolworth's Five and Dime store. Shortly after graduating high school, she and...

Jan 24, 2023

Gerald P. Rembisz, 79 of Lincroft died at his home on Tuesday, January 24 th .

He was born in Bayonne and had lived in Middletown where he was a graduate of Middletown High School North. Mr. Rembisz was a graduate of Weber State College in Utah. For many years he was an Accountant with Richard Serluco,...

Jan 24, 2023

All services are private.

Jan 21, 2023

Robert F. Hawkins, 92, of Long Branch passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

He was born in Red Bank, grew up in Fair Haven, and was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic in 1948. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Georgia. He made a career in banking and...

Jan 19, 2023

On January 19, 2023, Saint Peter turned his key and opened the pearl gates into paradise for our beloved Aunt Helen where she was greeted by her husband Ray, mother Christine, father Tony, sister Lorraine, along with many other family members and friends.  Our Aunt Helen's journey on earth was finally over and she was granted eternal life. Helen...

Jan 15, 2023

Rita Volker, 63, of Hazlet, died Sunday, January 15th peacefully.

Rita grew up and was raised in Hazlet, NJ. She graduated from Raritan High School, and went on to earn her Associate's degree in education from Brookdale Community College. She utilized that degree working as a preschool teacher at First Class Child Care in Holmdel. It was...

Jan 15, 2023

Aileen C. Tennant, beloved wife of David and loving mother to Andrew, Brendan and Siobhan, died peacefully Sunday 15 January at the age of 82 with her family at her side.

Aileen was born in Dublin, Ireland, on December 8, 1940, the fifth of Cecil and Kathleen Looney's eight children. In her youth, she attended school at...

Jan 14, 2023

Madelyn Rose Montanaro, 6, of Hazlet died on Saturday, January 14 th as a result of a fire at her home. She was born in New Brunswick and lived in Hazlet. She attended the Miles of Smiles Pre-School, Kindergarten at Sycamore Drive School and was currently a first grade student at Middle Road School, Hazlet. Mady was a spunky,...