Norma Cecilia Eckenrode Caravella
Jan 5, 2025
Norma Cecilia Eckenrode Caravella, age 91, of Freehold, NJ, passed away on January 5, 2024, at her home. Born on November 9, 1933, she was the second of two children born to Norman Eckenrode and Helen Hartnett. Norma married Gene Caravella in 1961, and together they were blessed with five children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
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Sheila C. Dailey
Dec 29, 2024
Sheila Mary (Convery) Dailey, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Brandywine Reflections. Sheila was born to the late Dr. Robert and Viola Convery in Trenton on November 8, 1930, the third of their six children.
She graduated from Neptune High School in 1948. Sheila met the love of...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Greene
Dec 29, 2024
Robert "Bob" Joseph Greene, 80, of Spring Lake Heights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Bob spent his career as a banker in the surrounding New Jersey and New York area, helping people with financial choices and helping his fellow community members. While Bob worked in financial services, his passion...
Jasper "Mike" Merendino
Dec 28, 2024
Jasper “Mike” Merendino, 81 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 28, 2024.
Mike was born on January 6, 1943 to Gaspare and Rose Merendino in Passaic, NJ. He was one of four children and lived most of his life in Lodi, NJ.
Mike loved spending time with family, friends...
John Francis Mccauley
Dec 26, 2024
With great sadness and everlasting love, we announce the passing of John Francis McCauley on December 26, 2024, at the age of 79. After a long and fulfilling life, John leaves a profound legacy as a devoted husband, cherished father, beloved gramps, and a treasured friend to many.
John is survived by his loving wife...
John Michael Keynton
Dec 26, 2024
John Michael Keynton, 31, beloved son, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Ocean Medical Center on December 26, 2024 after a two and a half year battle with esophageal cancer.
Born to parents John and Kathleen Keynton of Wall NJ on May 24, 1993, he grew up to be an avid sports person,...
Vernice Brown Mcgriff
Dec 25, 2024
Vernice McGriff was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, where she grew up as an only child during the challenging Great Depression and Jim Crow era. Despite humble beginnings, she displayed remarkable determination and resilience that would define her life.
At Zion Hill Baptist Church, Vernice served as the organist, where she met her...
John Paul Powers, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
John Paul Powers Jr., of Ocean County, NJ, passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones.
John, fondly known as Johnny, JP, Dad, or Grandpa, was born to Mary and John Powers on June 6, 1949. He was raised in Roselle,...
Joseph Edward Potaski
Dec 20, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joseph Edward Potaski. He grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey and attended Thomas Jefferson High School, class of 1960. Joseph went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1964, followed by 3 Masters Degrees as well as a Doctorate from Widener University.
Joseph worked in...
Martha E. Colangelo
Dec 11, 2024
Martha E. Colangelo, 93, of Colts Neck, NJ passed away on December 11, 2024. Martha was born on June 28, 1931 in Havana, Cuba. She escaped communism and came to America, where she settled in Brooklyn, NY. She went on to meet her husband Angelo and together they raised two children Anita & Bobby Colangelo.
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Harold J. Ostrov
Dec 7, 2024
Harold J. Ostrov, a lifetime resident of the area, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024. In the 93 years that Harold lived, he was so many things to so many people. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a dad, a Poppop, an uncle, a friend, a veteran and an educator. Harold truly had a heart of...
Louis Stephen Gillow
Dec 6, 2024
On December 6, 2024 Louis Gillow of Point Pleasant, NJ passed away peacefully at age 95 in Brick, NJ. Born in West Chester Pennsylvania, he graduated high school first in his class and went on to attend the US Naval Academy and proudly served in the Korean War. Afterwards he had a distinguished career as a civil engineer for...
James N. Matthews
Dec 4, 2024
James N. Matthews, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born on October 9, 1944, in East Orange, New Jersey. Jim was a dedicated fisherman and captained four commercial fishing vessels over a career spanning 50 years.
In 1956, Jim and his family moved to Point Pleasant, where he began his...
Charles Irwin Whedon
Dec 3, 2024
Charles (Chic/Charlie) Irwin Whedon, 96, passed away on December 3, 2024 in Tinton Falls, NJ. Chic was born on June 6, 1928 in Elizabeth, NJ, he graduated from Roselle high school in 1945 and then immediately enlisted in the Armed Forces for peacetime occupation of Japan. During his high school years and time in the service, Chic established an...
Patsy Thomson Newman
Nov 30, 2024
Patsy Thomson Newman, 87, of Manasquan, NJ passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024.
Patsy was born on March 4, 1937 in Pinewald, NJ and grew up in Wall Township, NJ. She attended Manasquan High School where she served as the drum majorette and met her husband, Richard “Dick” Newman. She went on to receive...
Ellen Alexandra Bonacarti
Nov 24, 2024
Ellen Alexandra Bonacarti, 67, of Millstone Township, NJ, passed away of cancer on November 24, 2024. She is survived by siblings Emily, Alexander III, Lisa, Alexandra and Christopher; nieces Lauren, Mariella and Charlotte and nephew, Adam.
Ellen was born on September 20, 1957, to Alexander Jr. and Patricia Bonacarti in Englewood, NJ. After graduating from...
Lawrence "Larry" Jernstedt
Nov 18, 2024
It is with much sorrow that the family announces the passing of Lawrence (Larry) Jernstedt. Larry passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 18th 2024.
Larry was born in Jersey City, N.J. On August 26, 1943. He pursued a career in law enforcement and joined the Hudson County Police Department...
Barbara E. Devito
Nov 7, 2024
Barbara E. DeVito, 66, of Freehold passed away on Thursday, November 7th surrounded by her family. Barbara was full of love, laughter, and resilience. She touched the lives of all who knew her spreading happiness and joy. Barbara is survived by her sons, Jason and his wife Danielle, and Joseph. The family would like to thank the Rehab Center...
James Wallace Laird
Nov 5, 2024
James Wallace Laird, 73, of Toms River passed away on November 5, 2024.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 350 Province Lind Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562.
Services are entrusted to Jersey Shore...
Margit West
Nov 3, 2024
Margit West, 90, of Toms River passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024.
Margit, beloved matriarch, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in Denmark on February 7, 1934 and later immigrated to the United States in 1960, eventually becoming a proud American citizen. She was a remarkable woman who faced...
