Barbara A. Truair 54 years old born October 3, 1968 in Long Branch NJ. Lifelong resident of Port Monmouth NJ. Suddenly passed on September 16th of 2023, she was a beloved daughter of the late Barbara and Robert W. Truair Sr. to whom she spent the last 18 years being their devoted caretaker. While working at her full time position at Home Depot. She always looked forward to making fond memories with her two children on their annual camping trips throughout the summer, during which she enjoyed...

John A. Kempson, 66, of Highlands passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 15th.  John was born in Long Branch, on October 21, 1956, a son of the late Margaret and Donald  Kempson. He was raised in Belford and lived in the Bayshore area his entire life before settling in Highlands in 1993.  John was a jack of all trades. There was not anything he could not do with his hands. He was a craftsman, a fisherman, a painter and a tree cutter. John worked for...

 Bern “BoBo” Yahara died peacefully at home on  September 11, 2023 after a battle with liver cancer.  Bo, a lifelong commercial fisherman out of Port Monmouth, also known as the “Polack”, lived life to the fullest.  He loved the simple things: talking to and texting his friends, morning coffee with Squarehead and other friends, stocking bones and treats for visiting dogs, tinkering with Condo John, Bruce and all the other regulars who stopped by...

Ethel G. Halvorsen, 97, most recently of Tinton Falls, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, September 8th. Ethel was born in Staten Island, NY on August 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Karen and Johan  Maarberg. She was raised in Staten Island and moved with her family to New Jersey in the 1950's. She eventually settled in Middletown in 1965, where she would raise her family and live for 43 years before moving to Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls in 2008.   Ethel...

Sue Doran, 84, of Port Monmouth, passed away Thursday, September 7th. Sue was born in Wharton, New Jersey on January 29, 1939, a daughter of the late Edna and James Parnell. She moved to Belford as a child and has lived in the Bayshore area her entire life.   Sue was a Mary Kay Cosmetics representative for many years, she was also in ticket sales for Seastreak Ferry. Sue was a former member of the Port Monmouth First Aid Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed travelling in her younger years....

Daniel Patrick Connolly, 65, of Port Monmouth, passed away Monday, September 4th. Daniel was born in Manhattan, NY on February 18, 1958, a son of the late Barbara and John Connolly. Most of his youth was spent in the Bronx. He moved to Old Bridge in 1989 and later settled in the Bayshore area in 1994.   Danny was a representative with Verizon for 25 years, retiring in 2007. Danny was a simple man. He loved his wife, loved his family and friends, and loved the NY Giants! He was an...

Robert Martin Persons, passed away surrounded by family on August 26, 2023. Robert was born in Brooklyn, NY to Ruth and George Persons. In high school he met Mary Moore, and they fell in love with each other at one of their weekend square dancing excursions. The two married in 1961, and by 1972 had four children. The house was crowded, sometimes filled with shouts and oftentimes laughter, but one constant remained - Bob's unending patience, quiet strength, and steadfast devotion to his...

Thomas R. Boesch, 74, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, August 17th. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, NY, on July 29, 1949, a son of the late Marilyn and Robert  Boesch. Tom was raised in Middletown and has spent the past 50 years in Wisconsin before returning to New Jersey this past November. Tom was an engineering technician for General Electric.     Tom loved music and was a gifted musician.  He played many instruments from drums to guitar. He started his career...

"Sadarni" Diana Mason Singh, 88, of Holmdel, passed away Sunday, July 16th. Diana was born in Norwich, England on May 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Iris Rose Morter and Harold Philip Mason.  She was raised by her dear Aunt Hilda until the age of 7 and then by her loving grandmother Agnes Morter.  She often expressed that some of the best parts of her childhood years was playing and vacationing by the English seaside with her...

 Ann Diomede-Reynolds, 82, of Atlantic Highlands, passed away Saturday, July 8th. Ann was born on March 9, 1941, a daughter of the late Adaline and Paul  Diomede. She was raised in Weehawkin. After high school she moved to New York City where she lived over a decade before moving down to Keansburg. In the late 90's , Ann moved to New Hampshire with her husband Philip. After his passing, she returned to New Jersey , settling in Atlantic Highlands to be closer to her...