Memorials

Emily Bowens Harris was born to Clara & Harold Bowens on September 6, 1958, in Palatka, Forida in the family home with the assistance of a midwife. She spent her early childhood on the beautiful island of Marathon Key. Her family was a part of the Great Migration of African Americans who relocated north to […]

Dominick Ignazio Darrigo, 67, passed away on Wednesday December 31st, 2025, at his home in Spring Lake Heights, NJ. Born December 16th, 1958, at Fort Benning Army Base in Columbus Georgia, he was the eldest son of the late Ludwig Darrigo of Italy and Georgette Darrigo of France. Dominick grew up in Neptune, NJ spending

Michael Palmer Stafford, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Born on June 14, 1959, Michael lived a life full of dedication, service, and quiet determination. Known affectionately by many as “the guy with the bike,” he was a man of many passions from computer science and

THOMAS ROSS HOTELLING, 64, of Jackson Twp., NJ, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ. He was born in Neptune and has resided in Jackson Twp. for 31 years. Thomas was employed as a carpenter for Freehold Twp. Board of Education, Freehold Twp., NJ for 15 years

Janet Petillo Brown Lazarus, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 25, 2024. She will always be known for her vibrant spirit and infectious laughter by all her friends and family. Her positive outlook on life unfortunately took a turn after a multi-year battle with cancer that most would have never known

Drew John Dafeldecker, 64, of Eatontown, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Drew was born in Newark, NJ on March 8, 1959. In 1963 his family moved to Neptune where he and his siblings were raised. He graduated from Neptune High School in 1977 where he was an avid soccer and baseball player. After

Francis Joseph Sabino died Dec. 12, 2023, at home in Neptune following a dogged fight against ALS. He was born Nov. 2, 1959, in Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, N.J., to the late Sgt. Major Louis W. (U.S. Army, Ret.) and 1st Lt. Agnes (O’Boyle) Sabino (U.S. Army Nurses Corps, Ret.). Frank is survived by his sisters,

Keith Newland was born on June 19, 1959 in Neptune NJ. He is the son of (mother) Eddie Mae and father, the late Melvin Newland. Keith departed and went home to the Lord on August 15, 2023. Keith was born and raised in the Jersey shore area. He was a graduate of Neptune Sr high

Robert MacNeill, 63, of Toms River, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1959, to Joseph MacNeill and Joan MacNeill (née Traynor) in Neptune, New Jersey. Bob was raised in Neptune and graduated from Neptune High School in 1977. He attended Trenton State (now The College of New Jersey)

Vincent A. Quarterman, 63, of Neptune, New Jersey passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Sommerset, New Jersey. He was born in Dover, Delaware and moved to Neptune, New Jersey where he grew up. Vincent then moved to Plainfield where he resided for the remainder of his life. Vincent