Charlotte Kirk
Feb 28, 2026
Charlotte Kirk passed away peacefully, with all the love of her family, on February 28, 2026 leaving behind a beautiful legacy as a lifelong resident in Avon-by-the Sea, NJ. She was born on June 3, 1924 to the late Christian and Emma Gerlach in Wildberg, Germany and came to The United States in 1926 with her family. She was the...
Ronita Louise Herzer
Feb 20, 2026
Ronita “Ronnie” Louise Herzer of Brick, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026.Ronnie was born in Denver, Colorado, and spent much of her early life traveling the world with her mother, brother, and father, Lt. Longworth, who proudly served in the United States Army. After her family’s travels, she eventually settled in New Jersey, where Ronnie built a...
David Mark Smith
Feb 15, 2026
David Mark Smith passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Howell, NJ. He was 68 years old.Born on June 8,1957 in Perth Amboy, NJ to the late Robert and Sandy Smith, David resided in the Avenel section of Woodbridge before moving to Howell, NJ for the last 40 years.David was a 1976 graduate of Colonia High School. He...
Frances C. Haines
Feb 14, 2026
Frances C. Haines, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on December 20, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the cherished daughter of John and Edna Loew. Frances grew up in Hillside, NJ, where she began a lifetime defined by hard work, compassion, and a love for community.
Frances...
Michael Jay Busichio
Feb 14, 2026
Michael Jay Busichio, 70, of Brick, New Jersey, passed away on February 14, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on February 6, 1956, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Michael built a life rooted in hard work, devotion to family, and the simple joys of doing what he loved.
Before dedicating many years of his career to Bristol Myers Squibb, Michael worked in...
Alton "Al" Lender
Feb 12, 2026
Alton “Al” Lender, 65, of Monroe, New Jersey, passed away on February 12, 2026.
Al worked as a school bus driver for Raphael Irwin Bus Company, proudly transporting students for Plainsboro Schools. He took great pride in his work and in caring for the children he safely drove each day.
Al enjoyed riding his motorcycles and working on his car, but nothing...
Daniel Clifford Quackenbush
Feb 11, 2026
Daniel Clifford Quackenbush, age 70, of Bayville, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2026.
Daniel was Born October 26th 1955 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Daniel carried with him a lifelong love for his family, his community, and the simple joys that made life meaningful. He was the very definition of a family man — devoted and always...
Lorraine Kiernan
Feb 9, 2026
Lorraine Kiernan, age 101, of Wall, NJ, passed away peacefully February 9th at Sunnyside Manor.
She was born on May 28th, 1924 in Newark, NJ to John and Cora Morgan. After graduating Good Council High School, she briefly worked at Prudential prior to joining the U.S. Navy during WWII. After the war ended, she married and moved to Cranford, NJ to...
John Sidney Cook
Feb 9, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of John Sidney Cook, lovingly known as “Jack” to family and friends, age 85, of Toms River, New Jersey. Jack passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his family, after a courageous and difficult battle with cancer.
Born on October 10, 1940, in Montclair, New Jersey, Jack was the son of George...
Patricia Gail Guthrie
Feb 3, 2026
Patricia Gail (Dowd) Guthrie, 86, of Manasquan, passed away peacefully in her sleep, February 3, 2026. Born April 21, 1939, in Orange, New Jersey, to the late John “Jack” Dowd and Evelyn (Moffatt) Dowd, she later lived in Newark and then Old Bridge, where she began raising her family, settling in Manasquan where her children grew up and where she...
William Joseph McKenzie
Jan 31, 2026
William Joseph McKenzie, Bill to most, passed away on January 31, 2026 at the age of 75. Bill is survived by his wife, Kathy Burke, children Kait McKenzie and Megan Ricketts, brother Dave McKenzie, nine grandchildren, and much extended family. While Bill’s patience for his grandkids’ shenanigans wasn’t always extensive, he loved them fiercely and took any opportunity to utter...
Levi Timothy Gillette
Jan 30, 2026
Levi Timothy Gillette, beloved father, brother, uncle, musician, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on January 30, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1957 and lived a life deeply rooted in faith, music, and love for others.Music was central to Levi’s life and ministry. He was a devoted member of Howell Community Church, where he faithfully served...
William Edward Boland Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
William Edward “Bill” Boland, Jr. died peacefully on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. Born to Eleanor (O’Leary) and William “Lefty” Boland on December 11, 1944, Bill is survived by his wife Joan (O’Brien), son Brian, daughter Taryn, daughter in law Carrie, sister Mary Dougard, brother Thomas (Ellen),...
Catherine Henderson
Jan 28, 2026
Catherine Henderson, affectionately known as Kitty to family and friends, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of seventy-six. A resident of Barnegat, New Jersey, she was born on December 11, 1949, in New York City, and is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Gregory Rhedrick and children, Kasmore Rhedrick, Kebra Rhedrick and Kanya Rhedrick who...
Wayne R. Eckhoff
Jan 24, 2026
Wayne R. Eckhoff, 69, of Brick, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Leigh-Anne Lombardi; his daughter-in-law, Annie Lombardi; and his grandson, Cooper Lombardi; as well as his stepson, Stephen Smith; his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Smith; and his granddaughter, Jasmine Smith. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, niece, nephews, and lifelong friends. Wayne...
Charles John Butkus Jr.
Jan 24, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father on January 24, 2026. Charles was born in Linden, NJ, on June 24, 1931. He moved to Freehold, NJ, in 1957 with his wife Barbara, where he resided the rest of his life.
Charles is survived by his three daughters: Linda Boutote Conklin (Robert), Donna Butkus McNamara (Jeremiah),...
Jane Dorothy Morehouse
Jan 22, 2026
Jane Dorothy Morehouse (Albrecht), 92, of Oceanport, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:45 PM.
Jane was born on April 13, 1933, in Orange, New Jersey, to John Joseph Albrecht and Elizabeth Regina Albrecht (Strebinger). She grew up in New Jersey and built a life defined by devotion to family, resilience, and quiet strength.
On...
Paul Kellogg "Kelly" Kiefer
Jan 22, 2026
Paul Kellogg “Kelly” Kiefer passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the age of 76 after a brief illness. Kelly was a devoted husband; a dutiful, loving father and grandfather; and resolute brother and friend. He worked in logistics for BASF for more than 25 years prior to his retirement to the Jersey Shore. Upon retirement, he enjoyed spending...
Anthony "Tony" Robin Vitelle
Jan 20, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Robin Vitelle entered eternal rest on January 20, 2026, at the age of 74. A loving father, devoted grandfather, and cherished family man, Tony will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. His life was marked by strength, loyalty, and an enduring love for his family.
Born on January 18, 1952, and raised in Newark, New Jersey,...
Cecilia Cruz Samson
Jan 18, 2026
Cecilia “Cecille” Cruz Samson passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 7:30am at 74 years old, peacefully in her home in Brick, NJ. Cecilia Cruz Samson was born October 28th, 1951 in Pasay, Manila, Philippines, to Consuelo and Vincente Cruz. She was in a family of 9 siblings. After graduating from the Philippine Women’s University in 1972. Cecilia migrated...
