Obituaries

The Greatest Generation has lost an- other member; Samuel M. Minor, Sr., 98, went home to the Lord on August 14, and to be reunited with Betty, his beloved wife of more than 61 years. Sam was born in Keyport to James and Rose (Woolley) Minor. He attended Keyport schools, then worked building lifeboats at Galbraith Company in Keyport, until he was drafted at age 19 into WWII. He landed in Africa in August 1943, and served as a lineman/ radio operator with the 45th Infantry...

Victoria C. Kucharek-Aber 78 of Union Beach, formerly of Cliffwood Beach passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Venetian Health Care, South Amboy.  She is a past member of Cliffwood Beach Ladies Auxiliary.  Before her retirement she worked for the Asbury Park Press as an Inserter. Victoria is predeceased by her parents; John and Evelyn Kucharek and brother Daniel Kucharek.  She is survived by her loving children; Sherri Aber of Union Beach, Anthony Aber of Hammonton, adored...

Joseph W. Raymond, 79 of Cliffwood Beach passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at home.  He worked as the Mutuals Manager for 25 years at the New York Racing Association and most recently as a Clerk for the DMV, Hazlet.  Joseph is a 48 year life member of the Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Company, past Chaplain, past Commissioner and a former Councilman for Aberdeen Twp. Joseph is predeceased by his parents; Joseph and Nellie,wife Margaret J, daughter Margaret C and sister Rose.  He...

   Steven Alexander Joyce, 63 of Laurence Harbor passed away Wednesday August 10, 2022 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital of New Brunswick.    He was born in Long Branch, New Jersey and became a high school graduate.    He proudly served his county in the United States Marine Corp., after which he would go on to become a beloved Foreman working for Esposito Construction of Colts Neck, for many years.    He was predeceased by his father...

   Jeanmarie Malanga 50 of Union Beach passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in her residence.     She was born in Orange, New Jersey and worked as a waitress until she retired. She was selfless, loving and always had open arms to anyone and everyone. She will always be remembered for her kind and happy spirit. But don’t let that fool you, she was her mothers daughter, better not get on her bad side. She was loved by so many. She was a mother, sister, mommom,...

Eileen A. Meehan of Hazlet, NJ, died peacefully on August 3, 2022, at the age of 89, after a brief battle with cancer. Eileen was born on November 29, 1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Before retiring, Eileen worked for many years at New York Life Insurance Co. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and traveling the world with relatives, especially her cousin and best friend, Barbara Schissel. She loved to laugh and enjoyed chatting with friends & neighbors over a good cup...

Jose A Vargas, 73 of Union Beach passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center, Hazlet.  He worked as a boat builder for Luz Boats of Marlboro. Jose is survived by his loving wife Luz and his son Jose of North Carolina. He has four grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited Tuesday August 2, 2022 from 4-7 PM and Wednesday August 3, 2022 9 AM at the funeral home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow 10 AM at Jesus the Lord RC...

Carla G. Stalfa, 73, of Matawan, NJ, passed away Friday, July 29, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.   Carla was born in South Amboy, NJ, on August 22, 1948, to the late John and Gloria Bunger. She lived most of her life in the Cliffwood/Matawan area and worked professionally as a clinical researcher for several pharmaceutical companies for many years.   Carla loved spending time with her family. She was an amazing mother, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. She...