Obituaries

       Dominick "Junior” Maisano, 86 of Cliffwood Beach, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2022 at home.    He was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania to the late Dominic Maisano and Clara (Sepusky) Maisano.    He was a high school graduate and worked as a Metal Foundry Foreman for Spindler Brothers of Kenilworth, NJ for 45 years.    He was a United States Army Veteran and served his country from 1960 to 1962, and was stationed in...

   Anna Helene Kristensen, 99, of Holmdel, NJ passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Bayshore Healthcare Center Nursing Home in Holmdel, NJ.    Anna was born on May 8, 1923 to the late Karl Johan Jensen and Anne Myhre Jensen in Arendal, Norway.    Later in life, the youngest of seven siblings, Anna would leave Norway and emigrate to the United States.    Settling in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Anna would eventually meet and marry the love of her life...

Ahelena Johnson of Union Beach, NJ passed away Monday 11/14/2022. She is predeceased by her son John Daugherty. She is survived by her loving daughters Renee Ely and her husband Kevin, Kim (Johnson) Jawidzik and her husband JJ, her 5 Grandchildren, Ahelana, Kevin, Michael, Summer and Jackson and her 6 great grand children.

   Doris M. Gregor, 94, of Hazlet, NJ passed away Sunday, November 13th, at Anchor Care and Rehab in Hazlet.   Doris was born in South Amboy, NJ on May 7, 1928, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Cooney) and Frank Gregor. She worked as a Machine Operator at Crown Engineering Farmingdale, NJ for 40 years. Doris is predeceased by her parents and siblings Francis and James Gregor and Irene Botis. She leaves behind her loving children, Ronald, George, Kenneth, Doris and...

   Robert V. Surman, 63, of Keyport, NJ passed away Saturday, November 12th, at home.     Robert was born in Elizabeth, NJ on July 6, 1959, to the late Leo and Mary Surman. He worked as a mechanic at Elizabeth Water Treatment Plant for over 30 years and retired 2/1/2019. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Davie and Key Largo, Florida.     Robert is predeceased by his parents Leo and Mary, and his brother Lee and sister Catherine Cebollero. He...

 Elida Rosa, 84, of Perth Amboy, NJ passed away Saturday, November 12th, at her residence. She was formerly of Laurence Harbor, NJ.  She was the widow of Benjamin Rosa. Elida was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on October 19, 1938. She was a factory worker for many years. Elida is predeceased by her parents Ventura and Maria Santana, her husband Benjamin and daughter Nelida Rosas and 7 siblings. She leaves behind her loving children Maritza Rosas, Frances Rosas, Lizzette and her...

      Nancy A. Smutko, 75 of Matawan passed away Saturday November 12, 2022 at home.    She was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to the late John Scully and Margaret (Leary) Scully and was a highschool graduate.    Nancy worked in Environmental Services at Bayshore Community Hospital and as a waitress at the Johnie Cozy Corner.    She was also predeceased by siblings Jack and Butch Scully.    Nancy is survived by her beloved husband...

   John Joseph Higgins Jr., 68, passed away on November 11, 2022 at Leisure Chateau in Lakewood, NJ.        John was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Sally and John Higgins on September 3,1954.       He lived in many places from Maryland to Red Bank to Matawan where he spent most of his childhood, playing little league baseball and later graduating from Matawan Regional High School.  There he developed a passion for working...

  Patricia Ann Gordon, 70 of Matawan passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at her home.   She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph Grady and Patricia Ann (O'Brien) Grady.   She lived on Staten Island for 17 years before moving to New Jersey in 2021.   She worked for many years as an Executive Associate, last working for State Assemblywoman Joan Millman in Brooklyn, New York before she retired.    Patricia was also predeceased...