Eleanor Tyler Ryan
Jan 7, 2024
Eleanor Tyler Ryan (or Nell, as she was known to many), 50, of Red Bank, died peacefully on January 7, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Boston to Lisa and Terry Ryan, Nell spent her early years on Cape Cod before the family moved to New Jersey. A talented graphic designer, potter, chef, crafter, painter, musician,...
Barbara A. Mooney
Jan 5, 2024
Barbara A. Mooney, age 85, of Toms River, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024 at HMH Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, NJ. Barbara was born on May 9, 1938 in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Timothy and Anne Hayden. She was raised in Jersey City and attended high school at the Academy...
Michelle C. Lebers
Jan 5, 2024
Michelle Celine (Falkowski) Lebers, 55, passed away on January 5th, 2024, at HMH Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. Michelle passed away from complications of Multiple Sclerosis (including kidney failure, acute respiratory failure, septic shock, and UTI). Unfortunately, Michelle did not have access to any of her personal property (including address books), so I am writing Michelle’s memorial...
Barry C. Bridge
Jan 2, 2024
Barry C. Bridge, of the Wanamassa section of Ocean Twp, passed away on January 2, 2024.
Born in 1938, Barry was the youngest child of Lewis and Ethel Bridge (both deceased). Raised in Magnolia NJ, he was predeceased by his two older siblings George and Jane (Wilkinson).
A graduate of Haddon...
Karl Donald King
Jan 2, 2024
Karl Donald King, 73, of Wall Twp., departed this life on January 2, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, M. Donald King and Dorothy Belz King, and a daughter, Kendra Jane King. He is survived by a son, Christopher King, a daughter, Meredith King, and three grandchildren, James Minarik, Connor Leek, and Elijah King. He is also survived...
Elizabeth Ann Fairbanks
Dec 28, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Fairbanks, 83 of Atlantic Highlands passed away on December 28, 2023, at HMH Riverview Medical Center.
Elizabeth “Betty Ann” was born on April 11, 1940, in Hackensack, NJ. Lived in Dumont as a small child. Enjoying her summers at the Seabright Beach Club and Masonic Camp on Lake Kanawauke in New York State. She moved...
Gerald "Jerry" Levitz
Dec 16, 2023
Gerald (Jerry) Levitz , 83 of SEA GIRT passed away December 16, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn on June 18, 1940, to the late Milton and Sophia Levitz. Jerry graduated from Erasmus Hall High School and furthered his education at Community College of New York where he studied Mechanical Technology.
He met and married...
Carmine J. Freda
Dec 16, 2023
Carmine J. Freda, 96 of Lakewood formerly of Orange entered into eternal life on Saturday December 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Carmine, affectionately known as Babe, was self-employed and the owner of Clothes Basket Laundromat in West Orange for 50 years. He proudly served as a Marine during World War II from 1944-1946. He then...
Bruce "Mickey" Mokracek
Dec 12, 2023
Bruce (Mickey) Mokracek, 82, of Brick, NJ, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 12th. The son of Vincent and Vera Mokracek, and the youngest of six children, Mickey was born and raised in Point Pleasant Borough. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Patricia (Galligan) Mokracek, his daughter Dawn...
Craig L. Smith
Dec 11, 2023
Craig Smith of Little Silver, NJ was called home on Monday December 11, 2023 to be free of the pain he endured as he bravely battled cancer. He was comforted throughout his journey by his loving wife Kathleen. His daughter Gessica and son Drew were by his side as he crossed to a new chapter of his life. His...
Mary Ellen Hornberger
Dec 9, 2023
Mary Ellen Hornberger, 67, of Union Beach, NJ passed away on December 9, 2023 with her husband at her side.
Mary Ellen was born on November 20, 1956 in Irvington, NJ. She worked at Bayshore Hospital for 20 years as an emergency room technician and volunteered as an EMT in Union Beach for many years....
Susan Rhys Dunn
Dec 3, 2023
Susan Rhys Dunn (66) of Long Branch, New Jersey passed away the morning of Sunday, December 3, 2023. As she would be the first to say, Susan “lived a thousand lives in one body” and was a true friend to all. A naturally gifted artist, Susan loved painting and interior design. She was a voracious reader and true crime...
Irene Mary Heyler
Nov 27, 2023
Irene Mary Heyler, a cherished soul known by many names -Nanny, mom and miss Heyler. peacefully departed from this world on November 27, 2023, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Irene was born on November 28, 1935, Jersey City, New Jersey.
A woman of unwavering faith, Irene found solace and strength in her devotion to her...
Carol Ann Brainard
Nov 21, 2023
Carol Ann McDonough Brainard, 77, of Asbury Park, NJ passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 peacefully in her home.
Carol was born on January 16, 1946 in Orange, NJ the daughter of George P. and Anna Rose McDonough. Carol, the oldest of seven, was raised in Nutley, NJ where she attended St. Mary’s Grammar school. She went...
Rev. Paul Jeffrey Walther
Nov 20, 2023
The Rev. Paul Jeffrey Walther, 74, of Brielle, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on June 6, 1949 to the late Maj. Edmund P. Walther and Estelle “Caryl” Dolan. A native of Wallkill, New York, Rev. Walther graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa in 1971 with a degree...
Joan Patricia Vass
Nov 17, 2023
Joan Patricia Vass (nee Seaman) 92, died peacefully on November 17, 2023 in Red Bank, NJ. Joan grew up in Newark, NJ and graduated from Eastside High School. She met her husband William P. Vass and they were married in 1957 at St. Casimir's R.C. church in the down neck section of Newark.
Predeceased by...
Joann J. Musso
Nov 6, 2023
Joann J. Musso, 64 of Manasquan, NJ passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Morristown Medical Center on November 6th 2023. That morning the clouds lifted and she was ushered into heaven.
Born on April 3rd, 1959 in Jersey City she grew up in Chatham, NJ and was an accomplished equestrian in...
Lee Marion Gough
Oct 27, 2023
Lee Marion Gough (nee Kansky) passed away on October 27, 2023. She was born in Summit, New Jersey and grew up in Hazlet, New Jersey.
She held a number of jobs throughout her lifetime, including at Westward Pharmaceuticals and most recently as a law clerk at Hayt, Hayt, and Landau. Lee took classes...
Grace Chang
Oct 10, 2023
Grace (Auyang) Chang, age 89, passed away on October 10, 2023 in Wall Township, NJ. She was born in mainland China (Amoy) in 1934, and she led a mainly healthy life. Her family credits her strong heart, healthy diet and active lifestyle for her longevity.
She went to college in Taiwan to study Accounting, where...
Susan Lee Ludwig
Oct 7, 2023
Susan Lee Ludwig, born December 5, 1956 in Staten Island, NY passed away on October 7, 2023 in Middletown, NJ. She is survived by her daughter Lauren Kornwebel and husband Alek, and her beloved granddaughter Josephine. Sue loved animals, sunshine, and singing with her granddaughter. Her tenacity and willful spirit will be dearly missed. At her request, no funeral...
