All Obituaries

Richard William Boyce, known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 23, 1941, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Bill was a son of the late Vanderbilt and Dorothy Boyce. Raised in Atlantic Highlands, he made his home in Leonardo 54 years ago, where he became a cherished member of the community. Bill's early years were marked by a strong sense of duty and service, which led him to serve in the US Army just prior to the ...

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Linda P. Enjeian, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on December 4, 1947, in Newark, Linda was the cherished daughter of the late George and Patricia Enjeian. Her early years were spent in the warm community of Maplewood, where she cultivated a life-long appreciation for family and friendship. In the 1980s, Linda made the move to Belford, where she would eventually settle and continue to spread her warmth and generosity.   Linda's ...

James D. Munnelly, affectionately known as Jimmy to his friends and family, passed away on October 10, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on November 19, 1964, in Long Branch, New Jersey, to the late Patrick and Rosemary Roberts, Jimmy was a beacon of kindness and generosity throughout his life. Raised in Keansburg, he later settled in Middletown 30 years prior to his passing, where he became a cherished member of the community.Jimmy was a man of many talents and interests. For ...

Sharon L. (Whitney) Woodworth, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. Born on September 7, 1962, in Scottsdale, Arizona, Sharon was the cherished daughter of the late Stephen and Dolores Whitney. Her early years in Arizona were filled with the warmth of the desert sun, a prelude to the warmth she would carry within her heart throughout her life. As a young girl, her family relocated to New ...

Maureen Vanderweerd, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, entered into eternal rest on August 26, 2025. Born June 2, 1963 in Long Branch NJ. Maureen’s life was a beautiful reflection of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends. She was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph McGinnis (predeceased 1999) and was lovingly raised by Peter and Patricia Szeles. She grew up surrounded by the love of her sisters, Dori ...

Mark Donefsky, a cherished soul known for his kindness, humor, and handy nature, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on May 8, 1947, in the bustling city of New York, Mark's journey began in the Bronx, where his vibrant spirit and zest for life were evident from a young age. His life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and dedication, woven through the years he spent in Clifton, Hawthorne, and finally, Eatontown, where he made his home for the last 24 ...

KENNETH B. RITTERSHOFER, 88, of Locust, New Jersey passed away on February 11, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Ben and Florence Rittershofer, and his wife Carol P. Rittershofer. He is survived by his two daughters Lynne Layton and Lori Reizer and her husband Tom, her grandchildren Jennifer Dwyer, Jessica Layton, Joseph Reizer, and Jordan Reizer, and his great grandchildren Lily and Liam Dwyer. Ken was born on July 3, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey. Ken and Carol both graduated from ...

James F. Cotugno, Jr., affectionately known as Jimmy to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on August 28, 1950, in Newark, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of New Jersey. His journey through life was one marked by deep love, joyous music, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community. Jimmy met and married the love of his life, Mary, in Newark and together they built a beautiful life, moving to Belleville and later settling in ...