Dolores K. Collins

Dolores Collins, 85, of Red Bank, passed away on Wednesday evening surrounded by her loving family. Dolores was born and raised in Bayonne, NJ and graduated from Bayonne High School. Following high school she furthered her studies graduating from Jersey City State College with a teaching degree. After college, Dolores would marry the love of …
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Antoinette Tommolino

Antoinette Tommolino, 91, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Tina, as she was known, enjoyed spending time in the kitchen, cooking delicious Italian meals that celebrated her heritage and sharing stories of her childhood growing up in Astoria, NY. Holidays were often marked by a signature dish of Tina’s: onion and anchovy pizza, linguine …
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Antonietta Vella

Antonietta Vella, 79, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28th 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband, Salvatore Vella, and her treasured children, Graceann and Dennis. Antonietta was born in Cantalupo Italy, and at the age of 15 she bravely journeyed to the United States by ship, carrying with her one small suitcase …
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Lillian G. Burry

Former County Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, 89 of Colts Neck, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 28th. Mrs. Burry was born in New York City, attended public schools and Wagner College, graduating Cum Laude with a B.A. Degree in Political Science & History. She was elected to the National History Fraternity and in 2005 was granted …
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Donald J. Lessek

Donald J. Lessek, 78, of Freehold, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at his home. He was born January 8, 1947 in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.  Growing up, he attended PS200, JHS128, and Lafayette High School.  While still a student in Junior High School, he discovered his love of music, which stayed …
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Ann P. Rankl

Ann P. Rankl, 82, of Red Bank, died on Sunday, August 24. Ann was born and raised in the Bronx, NY to the late Margaret (Harrington) and William Maxwell. After graduating from Cathedral High School in Manhattan, she became a nurse, a passion that she carried throughout her life. She worked at Albert Einstein hospital, …
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Stephen Siers

Stephen’s funeral service Sunday, August 24th at 11:00 am at Congregation B’nai Israel, 171 Ridge Road, Rumson.  Burial to follow in B’nai Israel Cemetery, Tinton Falls.

Nicola “Nick” Silvestri

Nicola “Nick” Silvestri, 91, of Holmdel, passed away Wednesday, August 20th surrounded by his family. Nick was born and raised in Italy and emigrated to America in 1954. His journey in America started in Upstate New York only to move to Newark,NJ shortly after where he opened up a Pizzeria. Then for 25 years he …
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Robert Lee Baker

Robert Lee. Baker, 90, of Holmdel, passed away Tuesday at Bayshore Medical Center. Robert was born and raised in Keyport, NJ and graduated from Keyport High School. It was there that he met his high school sweetheart, Jane. Following high school, he would enlist in the Army in 1954 and spend 3 years in Chinon, …
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Eugene Guerin

Eugene “Gene” Guerin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 84 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 12, 1941, Gene lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and deep love for his family. In 1963, he married the love of his life, …
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