Obituaries

Linda Mary Brown (Zimmermann), 66, of Hazlet, passed away Thursday January 17, 2019 at home. She was born in Jersey City and grew up in  Cliffwood Beach. Linda had a dedicated career serving as a Clerk in the United States Postal service, working at the local Post Office in Lincroft, retiring in 2015.  Linda is predeceased by her parents Joseph Zimmermann and Rita (Lynch) Zimmermann. Linda is survived by her husband Steve Brown; children Danielle Geiger and her husband Mike of...

Frank J. "Subway" Lombardo, 81 of Laurence Harbor, NJ passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Chippenham Hospital in Virginia. He was a truck driver for Clayton Container, Kearny. He proudly served his country as a Army veteran. Frank is predeceased by his wife June and his parents Mariano and Francesca Lombardo. He is survived by his loving children; Gary Lombardo of Richmond, VA and Linda Glanton of Eatonville, WA. He also leaves behind five cherished grand children and 2...

Elizabeth T. Ryder, 66, of Old Bridge, New Jersey passed away, Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Bayshore Community Hospital of Holmdel. Elizabeth was born in South Amboy and grew up in Cliffwood Beach. “Beth” as her family and friends fondly referred to her had a love for Barbara Streisand, Josh Groban, the Hallmark channel and anything she could clog up the DVR with. Beth graduated Matawan High School in 1970, and worked as a legal secretary for more than 30 years...

 Maria (nee Guida) Palmitessa, 79 of Old Bridge, NJ passed away Sunday, January 13th, at her residence peacefully with her family by her side. Maria was born in Naples, Italy on July 13, 1939, a daughter of the late Louisa (Esposito) Guida and Girolamo  Guida. She lived in Brooklyn, Long Island and Staten Island, NY prior to moving to Old Bridge, NJ 15 years ago. Maria is predeceased by her husband Nicolo Palmitessa in 1986, and her sisters Annunziata, Rose and brother Lou. She...

Lilly Faaland, 91, of Hazlet, peacefully passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at home.  Lilly was born in Norway and moved to the United States in 1952. She resided most of her life in Keyport before moving to Hazlet. She was a homemaker and worked for a number of years as a seamstress. Lilly was predeceased by her husband Martin and her parents Nils and Katrine Vigeland.  She is survived by her loving children; Ken and his wife Kathy of Middletown, Steve and his wife...

Mariolina Antonelli, 56, of Matawan, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Bayshore Hospital.  Born in Brooklyn, and she lived most of her life in Matawan.  Mariolina worked as a secretary for the Italian Consulate, Newark before her retirement.  She was also a parishioner of St. Josephs RC Church, Keyport. Mariolina was predeceased by her parents; Pietro and Liana.  She is survived by her loving siblings; Pietro and Giovanni both of Matawan. Mariolina...

Erlene J. Weir, 63, of Laurence Harbor, NJ passed away Wednesday, January 9th, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel with her family by her side. Erlene was born in Newark, NJ on August 17, 1955, a daughter of the late Elva (Smittle) and Earl  Williams. She lived in Newark prior to moving to Laurence Harbor many years ago. Erlene was predeceased by her parents and her sister Jeanette Scurato. She is survived by her loving children Tiffany McLaughlin and her husband Darren, and...

Regis L. Sullivan, age 76, of Hazlet, NJ peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Regis was born in Keyport, NJ to Dorothy May (Fransmann) and John Henry O’Niell on November 28, 1942. Growning up in Keyport, she married the love of her life, Henry Sullivan Jr. on March 19, 1959. Regis worked as a Computer Programmer for Prudential Insurance in Holmdel, NJ. She was an avid bowler, and she was a member of the Hazlet Seniors. Regis was...

Edith P. Lopez, 86, of Matawan, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Millennium Memory Care, Matawan, NJ.  She was born in Cuba, living most of her life in Matawan.  Edith was predeceased by her husband Andrew and her son Joseph Lopez.  She is survived by her loving children; Tony Gonzalez and his wife Nancy of Montgue; Robert Lopez and his wife Sharon of Cranford; sisters, Elva Simeone of Houston, Estella Dosal of Tampa; seven cherished...

Amanda Lynn (Cokelet) Ahlert 39, of Hazlet, entered into eternal life on Wednesday January 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She passed away due to complications from Cysytic Fibrosis. Amanda was born in Red Bank and lived her entire life in Hazlet. Amanda graduated from Raritan High School in 1997 and she also attended Brookdale Community College and Citone Business School. She was employed at Pathmark of Hazlet and the billing department at the Heart Center of Hazlet....