Elyse Savoth Stillman Eckler, 95, of Manasquan, passed away at her home on Friday  Feb 20th 2026.

Elyse was born and raised in Long Branch but moved to Bradley Beach and then West Allenhurst and finally Manasquan. She attended Asbury Park High School and then 2 years at Sullins College. She would eventually go to night school to earn her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Education at Monmouth College. She started her working career as a Secretary for Neptune school District and after getting her degrees she became a Title 1 Remedial Reading teacher, a job she held for 35 years. 

Elyse loved her time at the family owned and (managed) White Sands Beach Club where she worked summers in the front office daily greeting members. Always taking part in the annual members swimming competition and winning!  LC was a devout Episcopalian, in her early years at St. James in Bradley Beach and then St. Uriel’s in Sea Girt. As part of the altar guild she spearheaded the annual Christmas & Easter gardens. Along with Ed they initiated and brought to life the columbarium. She loved to garden, travel around the world, decorating her home for Christmas and her numerous cats. In her later years she enjoyed her red wine during the 5:00 PM (happy hour) at the house every day! 

Elyse is predeceased by her loving husband Edward Eckler. 

Elyse is survived by her children Stephen Stillman and Karen Barnett and her husband Peter; and her grandson Stephen Jr. and his fiancé Tori. 

A memorial mass will be offered on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 AM at St. Uriel’s Church, 219 Philadelphia Blvd (and 3rd Ave)  Sea Girt, NJ.