All Obituaries

 John A. Martin, known to all who loved him as Jack, passed away August 20th, at home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Long Branch, NJ on July 20, 1931. He resided in Port Monmouth and lived in the Jersey Shore area for 58 years. The last 32 years he resided in Boynton Beach, Florida with his wonderful wife, Norena “Renie”, to whom he has been married 68 years. She gave him two wonderful gifts, his sons John and Michael.  Jack also was given the gifts...

Glenn "Chip" Ronnie, 66, a lifelong resident of the Middletown area, peacefully passed away Friday, August 19th, at home with his family by his side.  Chip was born in Point Pleasant, on May 29, 1956, a son of the late Beverly (McTighe) and Glenn Ronnie, Sr. After his mother remarried, he was also raised by his stepfather, Darrel “Pops” Maloney.             Chip started selling cars in 1979 and fell in love with the car business....

Robert J. Hill, 68, passed away peacefully in his home in Atlantic Highlands, NJ on August 10, 2022, after a struggle with cancer.  Bob was born at Monmouth Medical Hospital in Long Branch, NJ, on May 7, 1954. He graduated in 1972 from Middletown Township High School.  He was also an active Boy Scout, achieving the Order of the Arrow, and Life Scout and did many camping trips with them, one of the highlights being the trip to the Philmont Ranch, High Adventure Camp in New...

Diane Louise Lobaito- Amabile passed on June 12, 2022 at Bayshore Hospital in Holmdel NJ. Diane was the second child to Salvatore and Ola Lobaito born on February 11, 1940 in New York City. She had the same birthday as Burt Reynolds and she always had a crush on him.   Her family relocated from Manhattan to Jersey City and there Diane grew up with three siblings.  As children she was very close to her oldest brother Wordie and recanted stories about the great times they...

Marianna Falco, 77, of Hazlet, passed away Wednesday, June 8th peacefully with her family. Marianna was born in Newark, on April 1, 1945, daughter of the late Marianna and Francesco Falco.   Her family moved to Union Beach when Marianna was a child where she lived most of her life before moving to Hazlet thirteen years ago. Marianna retired over fifteen years ago from her working career, finishing as a Data Management Specialist at MDS Pharma Services, Neptune New...

 Richard J. Smith, 59, a lifelong resident of Belford, passed away Saturday, April 16th. Richard was born November 9, 1962, one of eight children born to the late Mary and Claude "Bud" Smith , Sr.  Richie was a commercial fisherman for many years. He loved being on the water. He enjoyed fishing and watching the sun set. Richie will fondly be remembered as an all around good guy.       Richard is survived by a daughter, Amber Smith and son, Devin Smith....

Barbara D. Bacmeister, 72, of Port Monmouth, passed away Friday, March 18th. Barbara was born in Somerville, NJ on September 19, 1949, a daughter of the late Helen and William C. Bacmeister. She moved to Middletown in the early 1960's with her family. Barbara was a teacher at Bayview Elementary School in Belford, for 39 years retiring in 2011. She was active in the teachers' union. She proudly stood up for their rights and even went to jail during a protest! In her spare time,...

Susan Marie Kelemen (White) 82 years young of Highlands, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Long Branch to beloved parents, Goldie (Brent) and Joseph S. White Sr. (both deceased).  A graduate of Carteret High School in Carteret, she was employed as a legal secretary until she retired to enjoy life with her beloved husband of 64 years, Frank Joseph Kelemen.  Susan was an exceptional, hard-working role...

 Marsha Pratt, 84, of Freehold passed away Sunday, January 23rd. Marsha was born and raised in Queens, NY, a daughter of the late Mildred and Ernest Stuckler, Jr. After marrying, she settled in Freehold. Marsha was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church in Freehold, where she was an active member and sang in their choir. She was an executive administrative assistant for the superintendent of the Freehold Regional High School District for over 20 years. She retired in 2002 so that she...

Edward Olszewski, 87, of Fair Haven, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 22nd. Edward was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey on July 11, 1934, a son of the late Edna and Edward Olszewski. He was raised in Bloomfield then lived in Verona before settling in Fair Haven 61 years ago. Edward proudly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean War.     Edward worked at Bell Telephone in Holmdel for nearly 35 years and retired as a senior...