Dennis “Michael” Resta

Dennis “Michael” Resta, 74 of Lincroft, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4th. Born in Newark, Ohio, Michael attained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Monmouth University. He was an engineer at Bell Labs, Holmdel. Michael loved to read and research any project that needed to be completed. He could fix anything.  He loved muscle …
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Mary Ann Friday

Mary Ann Friday: A Life Lived with Strength and Devotion Mary Ann Friday, a woman of extraordinary resilience and boundless love, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3rd, in Long Branch, at the age of 86. Born and raised in Gastonia, North Carolina, to Mildred McCrary and Leroy Durham, Mary Ann’s roots in the South …
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Nicholas W. Epifano

Nicholas W. Epifano, 86, formerly of Ocean Twp, passed away September 23, 2025.  Nickie as many knew him, was predeceased by his loving wife, Kay (2009).   Nick was born and raised in Long Branch, settling in Ocean Twp where he remained until moving to Howell Twp in 2020. An avid Raiders fan (some may say …
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Linda Brockriede

Linda Brockriede, 86, of Long Branch, passed away on Sunday, September 21st. Mrs. Brockriede was born and raised in Monmouth County. She graduated from Manasquan High School in 1957 and became a Registered Nurse, studying at Ann May School of Nursing in Neptune, NJ. She was a Registered Nurse for a few years at Fitken …
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Shirley LaSalle

Shirley LaSalle (nee Muchnick), born on June 11, 1928, in the Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey.  She was 97 years old. Shirley led a long and fruitful life marked by dedication to her family and an unwavering work ethic.  From her early years in the Bronx …
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Renee Levine

Renee’s life story will be published shortly.

Nancy Zurat Faye

Nancy Zurat Faye, 76, of Long Branch, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11. Born in Pottsville, PA, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Alma (Kusilavage) and John Zurat. As the daughter of a coal miner, Nancy grew up with humble beginnings in Minersville. Her childhood was shaped by simplicity and resilience – …
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Ilene B. Skolnik

Ilene B. Skolnik, of Oceanport, NJ, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully at her home on September 8, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She was 84. Born on August 13, 1941, in Newark, NJ, Ilene was the daughter of Rosa and Julius Barr. A lifelong learner, she was a …
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Frank “Jim” Liotta

Frank James Liotta, 76, of Monmouth Beach, died on Sunday, August 24th at his home. He was best known as Jim or Jimmy by his friends and family. Jim was a 1966 graduate of Long Branch High School. He earned a B.S. in Mathematics from St. Lawrence University. Following college, Jim served his country honorably …
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Melvin Davidowitz

Melvin’s graveside service Wednesday, August 20th at 1:00 pm at Brothers of Israel Cemetery, West Long Branch.