Obituaries

Rita Catherine Singer, 96 of Aberdeen, formerly of Newark and Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday July 12, 2020 at Care One Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home of Holmdel. She was born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1923 to the late Patrick A. Singer and Agnes R. (Burke Singer. She was predeceased by her siblings William Singer, Agnes Kerner, James Singer, Arthur Singer, Catherine Shea and Ann Schultz. Rita is survived by her loving nephew John Shea of...

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Susan C. DeRosa, 92, of Hazlet, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brooklyn and resided there before moving to Hazlet 64 years ago. She was a parishioner of St. Benedict RC Church, Holmdel and a devout follower of the Blessed Mother.   Susan touched the lives of all those who were blessed to know her. She welcomed anyone into her home with a smile and a home cooked meal. She was known for her love of...

Norberto Hernandez Jr. 37, of Cliffwood Beach passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2020. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Norberto and Sylvia Hernandez on December 3, 1982. He was a diesel mechanic for First Student Bus Company in Monmouth Junction. Norberto is survived by his loving wife Maura Stoimenides Hernandez, and his cherished children Cyrus N. and Zayne B. Hernandez. He also leaves behind his adoring mother Sylvia Scharfemstean and her husband Scott and a loving...

Bernadette A. Smith, 87, passed away peacefully at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel on  July 2, 2020. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Geraldine and Frederick McDonald. Bernadette resided in Brooklyn, South Windsor, Connecticut, Hazlet, Keyport,  and  Aberdeen before moving to Old Bridge,NJ 20 years ago.  After her graduation from Catherine McAuley High School in Brooklyn, she went to work for NY Telephone Company as a secretary until her first child was born...

   Suzanne Walz, 72, of New York, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 28th, in Manhattan.  Suzanne was born in Queens, NY on October 1, 1947 to the late Thomas and Lucille Walz. Suzanne spent many years working for the NYC Board of Education working with special needs students, then she went on to finish her career as a paralegal at Metropolitan Life insurance in NYC. Suzanne is survived by her devoted and loving brother John Walz Sr. of Matawan and his family, and many extended...

Caroline W. Schillace, 92, recently of Lincroft, formerly of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday June 27, 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Lincroft.   She was born in Tribe Hill, New York to the late Frank and Mary Walsh. She was a high school graduate and worked for many years as a secretary with AT & T for Bell Telephone.   Carolilne is survived by her loving companion of 17 years, Charles Chiappone of Lincroft, NJ; and his sons John &...

The final call for Alfred F. Leaman Jr., age 78, of Laurence Harbor came Tuesday June 23, 2020 where he passed away at home.  He was affectionately known as "Poppy". He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 26, 1942 to the late Alfred F. Leaman and Josephine (Gerity) Leaman. Alfred is survived by the love of his life of 35 years, Dian and a sister Joan Vassallo of Laurence Harbor, NJ. Al was a friend and mentor to many. He worked for Yellow Freight Teamsters Local 641...

   Carmen A. Pizzi, 74, of Hazlet, NJ passed away Sunday, June 21st, at Bayshore Health Care, Holmdel.  Carmen was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on March 12, 1946, a son of the late Catherine (Masilli) and Frank Pizzi. Carmen was a self employed jockey for many years and enjoyed being around horses. Carmen is survived by his cherished daughter Robin Pizzi, and his devoted brother Victor Pizzi and longtime friend Debbie Gates. A memorial service will be...