Obituary Listing

Mar 27, 2025

Lucretia, known lovingly as Dita, passed away on March 27th at the family home that her father built in 1940. She was a life-long resident of Avon-by-the-Sea. Dita loved her town and was a fixture in this sea-side community.

She graduated from Avon Elementary School and Asbury Park High School. She attended Wooster...

Mar 27, 2025

Marion Reynolds, age 86, passed away peacefully on March, 27, 2025 at Jersey Shore Medical Center. Born on November 17, 1938, in Headford, County Galway, Ireland, she was the oldest daughter of Michael and Nora Reynolds. She was a longtime resident of Hillsdale, NJ and in her later years she enjoyed her time at Asbury Tower in Asbury Park,...

Mar 27, 2025

With heavy hearts but immense gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Marguerite Elizabeth Murphy, a radiant soul who embraced every moment with love, adventure, and warmth.

Marguerite, 85, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Paterson, New...

Mar 26, 2025

Daniel Michael Belson, born on September 3, 1950, in Neptune, NJ, passed away peacefully at home in Brick, NJ, on March 26, 2025, at age 74.

He was a hardworking man who worked two different careers for the majority of his life. He was a loving father for thirty years to his two children, Rachel...

Mar 24, 2025

Alice Rienzo, RN (née Saporito), age 64, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Neptune, New Jersey.

Alice was a proud graduate of the Ann May School of Nursing and dedicated her professional life to caring for the most vulnerable as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse. Her work in the NICU reflected a deep...

Mar 23, 2025

Robert (Bob) Charles Garofalo, a successful and highly respected attorney and developer from Brielle, NJ, passed away peacefully at 91, surrounded by his wife and family. Bob is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 65 years, Nina (Annette) Garofalo; son Robert C. Garofalo; daughter Gabrielle Garofalo; adoring grandchildren Luca Constantinos Chokas Garofalo; Micaella Chokas Garofalo; step grandson David...

Mar 22, 2025

Stephen M. Butynes, 69, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey.

Stephen M. Butynes was born on January 4, 1956, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Stephen Butynes and Alice C. Mitchell. After graduating from Kean College, Stephen went on to pursue a master’s degree in counseling from the University...

Mar 21, 2025

Anne Lynch McHugh died peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on September 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Maguire. Anne and her family came to America in 1949 on the Queen Mary to join their father and Aunt Joan who lived...

Mar 20, 2025

Florence McAuley (nee Giaimo) 102, died at home on March 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Newark on December 17, 1922 and lived most of her life in Glen Ridge before moving to West Long Branch for last 8 years.

Florence was a homemaker and a member of the Rosary...

Mar 16, 2025

Josephine A. Hemsley, 93 of Manasquan, NJ passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at home.

Josephine A. Hemsley was born on June 23, 1931, in Newark, NJ to Martin and Anne Byrne. After graduating from Barringer High School, Josephine went on to pursue a career in insurance, working at Prudential Insurance. Later she had...

Mar 11, 2025

Myra A. Cappiello, 85, of Brick Township, New Jersey, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 11, 2025.

Myra Cappiello was born at home on July 10, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to her parents, Helen and Solomon Saffarewich (both deceased). Her cherished brother, Michael Elliott, was born six...

Mar 11, 2025

Joe R. Rhoades, 81, died on March 11 at home in Neptune, NJ surrounded by his loving family after a four-year battle with lung cancer.

Joe was born in National City, California to Robert Rhoades and Hazel Jennings. He grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Lincoln High School and Cal Poly University in...

Mar 10, 2025

John P. Brennan, 70, of Whiting and recently of Toms River and Elizabeth passed away on March 10, 2025.

"Jack" was a life-long New Jerseyan. He worked at Con Rail, American Cyanamid, sold cars, had two corporate cleaning companies, and later he liked to scrap calling himself the Scrap Doctor. He was also a proud...

Mar 9, 2025

Joseph W. Yehle, 71, of Wall, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2025 at Tower Lodge in Wall.

Joseph Yehle was born on April 3, 1953 in Newark, NJ to William E. Yehle, and Elizabeth Golden Yehle. After graduating from Wall High School in 1971, Joe went on to join the Navy was honorably discharged,...

Mar 9, 2025

Phyllis Deborah Conner, 94, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at Sunrise of Marlboro in Marlboro, NJ.

Phyllis was born on May 6, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to Faye and George Hanshaft. After graduating from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, Phyllis married Morton Conner and moved to Wantagh, Long Island where sons Steven,...

Mar 7, 2025

Sidney Riechelson, 88, of Freehold NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 at The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing where he resided for the last 4 years.

Sidney was born on August 8, 1936 in Brooklyn NY to Morris and Frances Riechelson. He and his brother Richard were put in Foster care...

Mar 6, 2025

John Anthony Rezk

September 11, 1999 - March 6, 2025

John Anthony Rezk of Wall Township, NJ, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 25. John was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and has lived in Wall since 2009.

John graduated from Biotechnology...

Mar 3, 2025

Lester Joseph Keyser, 81, died at home in Sea Girt, New Jersey on March 3, 2025.

Les was born on April 7, 1943, the son of Lester and Catherine Keyser. He grew up in Philadelphia where he attended Cardinal Dougherty High School and developed close friendships that would last for the rest of his life....

Mar 2, 2025

Andrew “Gumpy” Fornino, 73, of Long Branch, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2025 at Monmouth Medical Center.

Gump was born on September 8th, 1951 to James “Big Jim” and Edith Mae Fornino. A lifelong resident of Long Branch, Gump attended Long Branch High School and went on to work in many well-known establishments throughout the city...

Feb 28, 2025

Dominick G. Catullo, 68, of Keyport, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 with his family by his side.

Dominick was born November 27, 1956. He resided in Union Beach, NJ for most of his life before settling in Keyport, NJ. During and after finishing school he continued on with a career in Dental Technology,...