Roberta Starr Friedman
Dec 19, 2025
Roberta “Robby” Starr Friedman passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 13, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of George and Edna Starr. For more than 55 years, she resided in Freehold, New Jersey with her loving husband Robert “Bob” Friedman.
Robby earned her Master of Social Work Degree from New...
Jeffrey Brook Webster
Dec 18, 2025
Brook Webster, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on December 18, 2025, after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Donofrio Webster. Together they lived in Manasquan before relocating to the Shore Acres section of Brick where they fulfilled their shared dream of living on the water. Brook, along with his wife Nancy, became a long-standing member...
Dolores Dietz Jamison Smirnoff
Dec 13, 2025
Dolores Dietz Jamison Smirnoff, 96, of Freehold NJ passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2025.
Dolores was born on February 14, 1929 in Newark, NJ to Eleanor and August (Gus) Dietz. She grew up in Belleville, NJ where she attended public school.
Dolores received her nursing certification from St. Barnabas School of Nursing in Newark, NJ and started what would...
Stacy B. Stockton Jr.
Dec 11, 2025
Stacy B. Stockton, Jr. died peacefully at his home in Ship Bottom New Jersey, surrounded by his family on December 11, 2025.
Stacy was born in Pemberton Borough, New Jersey on September 30th 1928. He was the only child of Stacy, Sr. and Hannah Haines Stockton, the oldest of 17 children. Stacy was raised with all of his aunts and uncles...
Evelyn Waller
Dec 9, 2025
Evelyn Waller, 81, beloved wife of the late Dr. Riley Waller (d. 2013), devoted mother of Anya and Robert (Christine), cherished grandmother of Aidan, Riley, Margaret, Owen, Philip, and Cassian, and dear friend to the late Riley Waller Jr. (d. 2024; Marsha “Bunny”), passed away on December 9, 2025, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey, surrounded by...
Thomas W. Heacook
Dec 7, 2025
Thomas W. Heacook, of Forked River, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at Southern Ocean Medical Center.
Thomas was born on August 17, 1959, in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late Joseph B. Heacook and Anita C. (Fenney) Carr. He was one of seven children . After graduating from Lakewood High School, he pursued a lifelong career in auto mechanics....
George Murphy
Dec 6, 2025
George Murphy passed away December 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He loved the beach, fishing, and the outdoors.
Creative by nature, George expressed himself through his work and everyday life. He founded Green With Envy Landscaping Inc. with a single pickup truck and grew it into a successful and respected business that is now proudly carried forward by...
David J. Waldron
Dec 1, 2025
David J. Waldron, a devoted father, accomplished professional, and man of faith, passed away suddenly on December 1, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born on April 3, 1971, in Edison, New Jersey. He moved to Howell, NJ in 1996 and then to Jackson, NJ in 2016. Dave was the son of William A. Waldron and Rose Ditski.
A...
Phong Thi Thanh Le
Dec 1, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Phong Thi Thanh Le, age 77, of Howell Township on December 1, 2025. Phong was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, lovingly known by many names including Ma, Bà Ngoại, Bà Nội, and Lucy.
Born in 1948 in Vietnam, Phong built a life defined by courage, sacrifice, and love. In...
Marilyn Ostrov
Nov 29, 2025
Marilyn Ostrov (nee Lowenberg), affectionately known as Ma, passed away on November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters. Marilyn grew up in Red Bank until she and Harold, her husband of 70 years, moved to Fair Haven to raise their family.
Marilyn was an active member of Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson and proudly served in the role of Sisterhood...
Paul John Podesla
Nov 19, 2025
Paul John Podesla passed away peacefully at Riverview Medical Center on November 19, 2025, holding the hand of his beloved wife, KC. Paul was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and fiercely dedicated friend. His biggest accomplishments include serving his country in the Army Reserves and dedicating many of his years to the Best Day Foundation, which puts on beach...
Joyce Fay Olivieri
Nov 12, 2025
Joyce Fay Olivieri passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on May 3, 1942, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Robert and Edith Cannon and lived in Donora the majority of her life.
Joyce earned her Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Duff’s Business School and built a long, dedicated career in medical billing...
Trina Lee Cornett
Nov 12, 2025
Trina Lee Cornett, 67, of Hazlet, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at her home.
Trina was born on May 2, 1958, in Red Bank, NJ, to Lucy McManus-Cornett and Daniel Cornett. She was a graduate of Raritan High School, where she was a standout athlete in both basketball and track and field. Her athletic accomplishments earned her a place...
Carole Rose Cerchio
Nov 11, 2025
Carole Rose Cerchio, 86, of Union Beach, NJ passed away at home on November 11, 2025.
Carole was born on April 4, 1939, in Jersey City, NJ to Michael and Edith Cerchio. She worked many jobs and long hours to support her family. Her last employment was with Pathmark in Hazlet and there for 37 years until they closed. Outside of...
Philip E. Jacobowitz
Nov 11, 2025
Philip E. Jacobowitz, age 85, passed away peacefully on, November 11, 2025 at his home in West Long Branch, NJ.
He was born on June 17, 1940 in Bronx, NY to Joseph Jacobowitz and Elsie Gross. After graduating from New York Law School in 1966, he went on to have a highly distinguished career in Family Law. Anyone who had Phil...
William G. Dodds Sr.
Nov 8, 2025
William G. Dodds Sr. (Bill), of Monmouth County, NJ died peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Paterson, NJ on November 5, 1937, he was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sophie (Sadowski) Dodds.
He is survived by and lovingly remembered by his children: Susan (Darrin) of Wenatchee, WA, William (Katherine) of Cresskill, NJ, and Bradford...
Linda Johntry
Nov 5, 2025
Linda (Gourlay) Johntry, 75 of West Belmar passed away on November 5th, at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ after many months of battling several illnesses.
Linda had a flare for life unmatched by others. Her style, humor, and brightness for life will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her. Despite being disabled for her entire...
John A. Samuels
Nov 5, 2025
John A. Samuels, 62, of Toms River, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at Ocean Medical Center.
Born on March 31, 1963, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, John later lived in Minnesota before settling in New Jersey, spending most of his life in Manasquan and Howell. He most recently worked as a technical trainer specializing in...
Mary Elizabeth Lang
Oct 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Elizabeth Lang, age 72, who departed this life surrounded by her loving family and dear friends at her Eatontown, New Jersey home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Mary's vibrant journey began on October 9, 1953, in Red Bank, New Jersey, where she was born and raised. In 1995,...
Patrick Forbes
Oct 28, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Forbes, age 69, of Manasquan, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025.
Pat spent many dedicated years working at Michael Sullivan’s Service Center in Manasquan, where he was known for his strong work ethic, loyalty, and easygoing spirit. He was an avid fisherman who found joy and peace on the water, and he was a proud member...
