Martin Sherman
Mar 22, 2026
Martin “Marty” Sherman, 83, of Asbury Park, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in Neptune, NJ.
Martin was born on February 24, 1943, to Lee and Ethel Sherman and was raised in West Orange, NJ. He graduated from West Orange High School in 1961 and was later drafted into the U.S. Army. After completing Officer Candidate School, he became...
Elaine Elizabeth Fisher
Mar 17, 2026
Elaine Elizabeth Fisher passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Shorrock Gardens in Brick Township, New Jersey.
Born on July 8, 1938, in Passaic, New Jersey, Elaine was the beloved daughter of Mary and Dominick Lazzaro.
Elaine had a passion for crocheting, creating beautiful keepsake blankets that will be cherished by her family and friends for generations. She was known...
Anthony Silva
Mar 16, 2026
Anthony Silva passed away peacefully at his home in Neptune on March 16th. Tony was born and raised in Neptune, New Jersey. He attended Holy Spirit Grammar School, Asbury Park, and Saint Rose High School, Belmar. Tony excelled in his studies and was the Captain of the highly regarded Saint Rose Track Team, where he ran Cross Country. Tony next...
Kathleen Kepich
Mar 15, 2026
Kathleen Kepich, 89, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 26, 1936, she was a lifelong resident of Carteret.
Kathleen devoted her life to her family and was known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering dedication to those she loved.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael Kepich Jr.,...
Shawn P. Murphy
Mar 12, 2026
Shawn Murphy passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. Born in 1962 in NY, Shawn spent his early childhood in Carlstadt NJ before his family settled in Tuckerton NJ.
He spent the rest of his life in the area. Shawn loved the water, boats and fishing. For many years he ran D&S Marina in West Creek where customers became friends and...
Jeffrey Hess
Mar 12, 2026
Jeffrey Hess, 67, of Matawan, passed away on March 12, 2026. Jeff was a fun-loving and warm husband, father, and grandfather who will always be remembered for his outgoing personality and generous heart. Born on March 11, 1959, Jeff grew up in Matawan and attended Monmouth University. He later relocated to Colts Neck, where he raised his family.
Jeff was predeceased...
Peter Charles Young
Mar 11, 2026
Peter Charles Young, age 65, passed away on March 11, 2026 at home in Belmar, New Jersey.
Peter was born in Kearny, New Jersey, on August 6, 1960 to Loretta and Dr. Peter C Young. He graduated from Kearny High School in 1978 then from Monmouth University in 1982 with a degree in biology and chemistry. He subsequently promptly fled North...
Anthony Michael Gonzalez Cotter
Mar 6, 2026
Anthony Michael Gonzalez Cotter
Sunrise: March 27th 1984 - Sunset: March 6th 2026
Anthony Michael Gonzalez Cotter, 41, of Laurence Harbor passed away on March 6, 2026.
He is survived by his father, Juan, and stepmother, Alicia; his sister, Alyssa Gonzalez; his daughters, Mia, Adrianna Sophia, and Wynter Cotter; his grandmother, Juanita Mendez; and his niece, Gabriella Nesci. He is also survived by...
Donald Earl Parr
Mar 6, 2026
Donald Parr, 64, of Brick, NJ peacefully passed away on Friday, March 6th of 2026.
Born on July 12th in Jasper, Alabama, Donald Parr was a man who valued a quiet life centered around the people and things he loved most. He was known for his steady presence, his love of family, and his appreciation for the simple moments in life.
He...
John Joseph Pisano
Mar 4, 2026
John Joseph Pisano, a lifelong New Jerseyan and landscaping enthusiast, passed away on March 4th, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on February 10th, 1954, John spent his life between the soil and the sea, leaving a legacy of beauty in every garden he touched.
As the founder and owner of Birchside Gardens, John was a visionary landscaper who transformed...
Sharon Ann Donovan
Mar 3, 2026
Sharon Ann Donovan of Holmdel, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Red Bank, NJ, she grew up in Middletown and was a proud alumna of Mater Dei High School, Class of 1974. She enjoyed her career as a tax assessor's assistant in Middletown until her retirement.
Sharon was an exceptional cook...
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...
Cornelius "Buddy" Hassard
Feb 27, 2026
Cornelius Thomas Hassard, aka, Buddy, of Neptune, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27th 2026, at the age of 82, at Complete Care in Ocean Grove, NJ.
He was born November 26th, 1943 In New Jersey, and is the son of Neil Hassard and Mary Hassard of the Portfolio family. He was born with his father recently shipped off to...
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...
