Obituaries

Joan Daly Donaldson, 90, of Old Bridge passed away on November 8, 2019 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.  Born in Brooklyn she resided in Aberdeen and moved to Hazlet before settling in Old Bridge. Joan used her vocal talents as the voice of Peoples Express airline, in the Saints and Sinners theater group, and as a lector at St. Benedict’s RC church. Joan was active in the St. Clements Seniors and also lovingly served her daughters and her community as a Girl Scout Troop...

 Raul Ruiz, 85, of Hazlet, NJ passed away Thursday, November 7th, at home with his loving family by his side. Raul was born in Havana, Cuba, on December 12, 1933, a son of the late Acelia (Panda y Florit) and Raul Ruiz. Raul moved from Cuba to Union City, NJ settling in Hazlet 32 years ago. He was a Longshoreman for Local 1235 in New Jersey retiring in 2002. Raul is predeceased by his son Raul in 2002. He is survived by his loving wife Onia (nee Ojeda) Ruiz; cherished children Miguel...

 Bernadette Popola, 55, of Matawan, NJ passed away Monday, November 4th, at home with her family by her side. Bernadette was born in Bayridge Brooklyn, NY on December 31, 1963, a daughter of the late Roberta (Allen) and John Kobstad. She lived in Sayreville before moving to Matawan 10 years ago. She was a communicant of St.Joseph's RCC Keyport. Bernadette was a Checker for Local 1 Longshoreman Union for many years. Bernadette is survived by her loving son Patrick Popola, and...

Helen S. Mahon (Crine) 92 of Holmdel passed away at home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. She is predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Joe Mahon formerly of Freehold, her parents John K. Crine and Susan (Reid) Crine, and siblings James C. Crine and Mary Carolyn Hickey. She is survived by her daughters Mary and Susan, son Michael and beloved daughter-in-law Carolyn, her four cherished granddaughters, Kerri, Kaitlin, Kristen and Kimberly, and numerous nieces and nephews.  The...

Marsha J. Lebansky (McCoy), 68, of Hazlet, passed away Thursday October 31, 2019 at Care One of Holmdel. She was born to the late Paul McCoy and Ruby (Boyd) McCoy.  Marsha was predeceased by her husband Frank Lebansky. She is survived by her beloved children Michael Domena and his wife Kim of Hazlet; and her grandchildren Christian and Scott Domena. Marsha grew up in Belmar and was a High School graduate.  For many years she worked in the healthcare industry as a Home Health...

Margaret M. Cleary (O'Sullivan), 77, of  Matawan, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday October 31, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ to the late George S. O'Sullivan and Margaret (Gasparik) O'Sullivan.  Margaret was a High School graduate from the all-girls Catholic High School, The Academy of Saint Aloysius of Jersey City.  Margaret worked for Bell Labs of Holmdel as a Secretary, where she retired in...

Michael J. Parkinson, 58, of Jackson, NJ passed away Wednesday, October 30th, at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, with his family by his side. Michael was born in Queens, NY on July 14, 1961 to the late Frederick and Kathleen (nee Jacoby) Parkinson. He lived in Columbus, Ohio briefly, spent many years in Holmdel, and then moved to Jackson 20 years ago. Michael worked at Johnstone Supply for 18 years and enjoyed spending time with his dogs and on his computer. Michael is survived by...

Bernard D. Matysczak, also known as Bernie by all his family & friends, 73, of Cliffwood Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam war. Bernard worked for Merck and Company In Rahway NJ, as a Chemical Operator then as the Fire Inspector also serving the company fire department. His greatest love of all was his grandchildren.  He was the family activity director planning...

Louis Nicora, Sr, age 93 passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, October 27, 2019 with his son and oldest granddaughter by his side. Louis was born, raised, and worked his family farm on Line Road in Aberdeen.  He later worked as a tractor trailer driver for Knob Loch Trucking, then over 40 years for Nappi Trucking in Matawan.  After retirement he drove for Freehold Cartage until age 83. Louis was married to Dorothy Begoss Nicora for 58 years.  Dorothy passed away in...

William C. Burlew, 86, of Olney, MD, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney.  He was formerly of Cliffwood Beach, NJ.  William proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. He joined the Old Bridge Police department in 1955 and retired as acting Chief of Police in 1980.  He was a member of Laurence Harbor Fire Department No. 1, Wheaton Maryland Moose Lodge #1775, Rockville Maryland Elks...