Nov 17, 2021

Joseph Paul Kiernan, Jr., 87, Long Branch, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 17 th .

A lifelong resident of Long Branch, Buddy was born March 19, 1934 and attended the Lycium Grade School, Red Bank Catholic High School, Monmouth College, and Purdue University. He served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1952 -1956 and for...

Nov 15, 2021

Susie Mazonis, 87 of Keyport died on Monday, Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

She was born and raised in Newark before moving to Monmouth County and settling in Keyport. Susie was the matriarch of her family and always participated in all family events.

In addition to her commitment to family, Susie was a hard worker and...

Nov 15, 2021

Ralph N. Battista, 91, of Colts Neck, passed away late Monday night (surrounded by his family).

Ralph was born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Maspeth, Queens. His father died unexpectedly during Ralph's senior year at Brooklyn Technical High School. Soon after completing high school Ralph began work at the H. J. Heinz Co. to provide...

Nov 14, 2021

Debra Pearl Birn, 75 of Ocean Township, died peacefully on Sunday November 14, 2021 at Jersey Shore Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Debra was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, NY. She went to college in Emporia, KS and studied physical education. She met her husband, Stephen and started their life together in Co-Op...

Nov 13, 2021

Raphael (Ray) Cohen, age 99, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 13, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Ray was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 1, 1922 to Samuel and Bessie (Stolar) Cohen. Ray served in the Army during WWII. After the war, Ray settled on the Jersey Shore where he founded Penn Furniture, which...

Nov 12, 2021

Rachel Ann Allocco, 90, of Holmdel, passed away late Friday night.

Rachel was born in Matawan and raised by her parents Anthony and Josephine Della Pietro in Hazlet with her five brothers and two sisters.  In her twenties, she met the love of her life, Gabriel.  They were married in 1955.  The couple eventually moved to Holmdel...

Nov 8, 2021

Ann E. Swift passed away at home on November 8th after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Ann was born in Long Branch, NJ on October 14, 1933. She attended Saint Ann's Elementary School in Keansburg and graduated Red Bank Catholic High School where she was actively involved in organizing her class reunions for many years....

Nov 8, 2021

Theresa A. Danza, 85 of Middletown, formerly of Brooklyn died at her daughter's home in Lincroft, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mrs. Danza was born and raised in Brooklyn, where she attended Lincoln High School. She worked in Manhattan before meeting her husband Albert Danza.  They were married on Sept. 15 th , 1957 and...

Nov 7, 2021

Matilde Bruschi, 93 of Middletown died on Sunday, November 7.

She was born in Numana, Italy to the late Clara and Vincenzo Galantini.

Matilde met the love of her life, Carmillo in her home town and they started a family together. They moved to Brooklyn, NY in 1963, and lived in Bayridge before moving to...

Nov 7, 2021

Dolores Feinswog, 91, passed away on November 7, 2021, at her home in Shrewsbury, NJ.  Dolores, also known as "Dee" or "Dee Dee" by her grandchildren, was born on June 8, 1930, in Springfield, Massachusetts to Maurice and Julia Wolfson. After high school, Dolores moved to New York to dance and to attend Columbia University. Not...

Nov 6, 2021

This ground-breaking, much respected 87-year old woman physician, Regina M. Cuta-Papa, MD, died on November 6, 2021 at Bayshore Hospital.

Dr. Cuta was born on September 20, 1934, in Philadelphia to Polish and Italian immigrants. Despite growing up in foster homes and poverty, she excelled in her scholastic efforts, graduated from Germantown High School, and earned merit...

Nov 3, 2021

Mildred Pedalino, 94 of Colts Neck, died on Wednesday, November 3.

She was born in Newark to the late Grace and Harry Onions on February 7, 1927

Mildred was raised in Irvington and after high school, worked for Lionel for several years. She then began working for Sea-Land shipping as an executive assistant. After that...

Nov 2, 2021

Julia Vitale, 100, of Holmdel passed away Tuesday night surrounded by her family.

Julia was born in Brooklyn and raised in Newark. She graduated from Newark high school and shortly after would marry the love of her life, Anthony, at the age of 19. The two would start their life together in Newark before moving to Union...

Nov 2, 2021

Nov 1, 2021

Doris B. Ward, 94, of Freehold died Monday, November 1st at Applewood Estate Retirement Community, Freehold.

Doris was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. She graduated from Battin High School and later continued her education in secretarial school. While married to her late husband, John, they moved their family to Holmdel in 1970 and upon retirement they...

Oct 30, 2021

Phyllis M. Yager, 90 of Long Branch, died on Saturday, October 30.

She was born in Long Branch to the late Mabel and Richard Frances Duane in 1931 and was raised there, graduating from Long Branch High School in 1949.

After graduating, Phyllis began to work for Bell Telephone Company until she met her husband...

Oct 30, 2021

George J. Ruggieri, 81 of Colts Neck, died on Saturday Oct. 30 th at Jersey Shore Medical Center.

He was born and raised in Brooklyn, George graduated James Madison High School, he went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Baruch College, Manhattan and his Law degree from St. John's University. While he was studying law, George...

Oct 29, 2021

David James Egan, 62, of Long Branch died Friday, October 29th surrounded by his loving family.

David was born and raised in Long Branch, NJ. He graduated from Long Branch High School and later began working for the Long Branch Sewerage Authority, where he finally retired. He was also the proud owner of Seal-A-Drive, in which he...

Oct 28, 2021

Marie A. DeVito, 81, of Long Branch, died on Thursday, October 28.

She was born in 1940 to the late Patricia and Nicholas Grasso in Long Branch.

Marie attended Star of the Sea Academy and then graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School. After high school, she graduated as a beautician from Park Beauty School...

Oct 27, 2021

Joseph Mazza, III, 60, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 27 th .

Joseph was born in Long Branch, NJ and was raised in Holmdel, NJ. Throughout his childhood, he plugged into the spark of life by attending many historic musical events of the 1970's at the PNC Arts Center, Asbury Park...