Obituary Listing

Apr 23, 2024

Lorreen Cottrell Franson 81, off Highlands, NJ passed away on April 23, 2024.

She was a life long resident of Highlands where her family owned a gas dock, lobster boats as well as Cottrell’s Lobsters. Highlands, where she would meet the love of her life at a young age. Robert (Bob)was stationed at “The Nike...

Apr 20, 2024

Michael J Wilson-Spivak, born on July 17, 1989, in Long Branch, NJ, passed away on April 20, 2024, at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, at the age of 34 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Michael was passionate about many things, especially his love for rocks, crystals elephant jewelry and artifacts. He had...

Apr 18, 2024

Alice Burke of Howell, NJ passed away on April 18, 2024 at the age of 80. Alice was born on August 29, 1943 in Manhattan, NY.

She is survived by her son Stephen Duquette and his wife Rebecca and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Alice is predeceased by her parents Mary...

Apr 18, 2024

Charles Edward Aleman, 49, passed away April 18th, 2024. He was an amazing and loving father, brother, and son. He is survived by his four children, Jeremy Dickson 25, Emily Aleman 18, Justin Aleman 16, and Kelsey Aleman 12. He is also survived by his wife Michelle Dickson, his mother Denise Green and father Karl Green, his sister Michelle...

Apr 15, 2024

Casey Dene Lauser, 29, of Writing, New Jersey passed away on April 15th, 2024, at home. Casey was born on November 22nd, 1994, in Brooklyn, New York. Casey received two bachelor's degrees from Ithaca University in New York. He was a strong advocate for the LGBTQ community as well as the addiction/recovery population.

Casey is...

Apr 14, 2024

Rose Ann LaManna (Salerno) 78, of Manalapan, NJ passed away on April 14, 2024. Originally from Belleville, Rose Ann moved to Old Bridge in 1965 and eventually settled in Manalapan in 2002.

Rose Ann retired from a career in the Old Bridge Police Department in 2010 after 25 years of service as a clerk in...

Apr 13, 2024

Michael Davis 70 of Toms River passed away Saturday April 13,2024. Michael was born in Weehawken, NJ on March 27, 1954 to Joseph and Edna Davis.

Michael was a roofer by trade, something he learned at a very young age. He continued to do this but also continued to learn new things. He eventually learned...

Apr 8, 2024

Rose Adam of Farmingdale, NJ passed away peacefully at the age of 71 in Bayshore Medical Center on April 8, 2024. Rose was born in Plainfield, NJ. Rose grew up and lived in Plainfield, NJ before moving to Farmingdale, NJ. Rose graduated from Plainfield High School and from Brookdale College. Rose also attended Chubb Institute.

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Mar 29, 2024

Joseph L. ‘PPJO’ Raff was born in Passaic, NJ, on Friday, September 1st, 1939, the day Germany invaded Poland. He died on Good Friday, March 29th, 2024, same as Jesus. Coincidence? Probably. But like both seminal happenings in history, Joe is impossible to forget. He loved his wife Elaine, his kids Jill, Paul & Glenn, and his daughter-in-laws Haleigh...

Mar 29, 2024

Helen Straehle Mayer-Blaine, 92 years, of Island Heights passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Manasquan.

Helen Mayer was born on February 4, 1932 in the family home on Sanford Street, New Brunswick, NJ. As a child, her family moved to Belmar where they owned and...

Mar 26, 2024

Peter Michael Merz, 75, passed away on March 26, 2024. Peter was a resident of ARC supervised living in Bergen County for the last 32 years. ARC provided Peter with many opportunities and experiences, enabling him to live his life to the fullest. He loved to socialize, dance at Canteen, relax and watch old westerns, and attend summer camp...

Mar 22, 2024

Maryann (Lucina) Kojsza passed away on March 22, 2024. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, Maryann grew up in Woodbridge, but eventually settled in the Bayshore area with her husband Charlie and their young family.

Maryann enjoyed her home and family, consisting of her husband, four children and many grandchildren. She also remained close to her...

Mar 18, 2024

Anne (DeAngelis) Freda 96 of Lakewood formerly of Orange entered into eternal life on Monday March 18th 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Anne was a graduate of Orange High School in 1946 and worked as a secretary with the Prudential Insurance Company in Newark for several years. She married the love of her life Carmine J. Freda (affectionally...

Mar 17, 2024

Paul Wylam

October 5, 1955 – March 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Paul Wylam passed away on Sunday morning March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by love. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Paul was one of 7 children. He moved to South Plainfield...

Mar 16, 2024

Meredith Lee Spear Spencer, affectionately known as Merelee, 77, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, departed from this life on the 16th of March, 2024. Merelee was cherished for her radiant beauty, boundless kindness, and deep-seated compassion for others. A lover of the sun and sea, she enjoyed her summer days on Howe St. Beach with her favorite book.

Mar 13, 2024

Irai Maria De Oliveira (84) of Allentown, NJ was called home to be with God on March 13, 2024. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.

Irai was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil on January 15, 1940, where she spent her time growing up with her two sisters in the loving home of her...

Mar 10, 2024

Randolph “Randy” Ford

January 12, 1958 - March 10, 2024

Randy Ford, 66, of Wall Township, N.J. passed away on March 10, 2024. After graduating from Manasquan High School, Randy attended the University of Maine. After graduation he returned to his favorite place, the Jersey Shore, and lived there...

Mar 10, 2024

Melanie Vara, 80, of Toms River, passed away surrounded by her family, on March 10, 2024, at Hampton Ridge Healthcare in Toms River, NJ.

Melanie was born in Newark, and grew up in East Orange. She lived in Fords, Brick, and Whiting before moving to Lakewood in 2019, and then Toms River in...

Mar 5, 2024

George “Gene” Frazee of Brick, NJ passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the age 58.

Gene was born in Point Pleasant, NJ on July, 3rd 1965. He was a graduate of Point Pleasant Boro High School and went on to become a local electrician. Gene and...

Mar 3, 2024

Jonathan W. Buist was born on August 14, 1973, at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock, NJ.

Jonathan grew up in Jefferson Township NJ (J-Town) and attended Jefferson Township High School. He also spent his childhood summers at the Jersey Shore in Manasquan swimming and boogie-boarding the days away. He was a licensed heavy equipment operator...