Obituaries

Antoinette C. Bauer, 96, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021 at her home in Eatontown, NJ. Antoinette was born in Hoboken, NJ and had lived in Eatontown since 1969. She graduated from Cliffside Park High School in 1942, where she was lovingly known as “Peanuts”. She graduated from Drake Secretarial College in 1943. Antoinette worked in many high quality positions in both New York City and New Jersey. Her last employment before retiring was as an Executive Secretary at PVC...

Edna “Joan” Sigmond, 85, a 55 year resident of Oceanport, passed away at home with her daughter by her side, on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Joan was born in Taft, LA to Albert Denis and Edna Marie (Haydel) Robichaux. Joan had a passion for taking care of others and an infectious sense of humor. She earned her RN from Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA and worked as a nurse in New Orleans and in Los Angeles, CA until she moved to Oceanport in 1966. In 1975 she opened Oceanport Nursery...

Molly J. Burge, 84, of Freehold, formerly of Manchester and West Long Branch, NJ passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021. Molly was born in Bristol, England to Edward Alfred Sydney Burge and Gwyneth Maude (Parks) Burge. As a very young child, Molly and her family survived the bombings of Bristol during WWII, and later moved to Christchurch England where her parents lay in eternal rest. In her early life in England, Molly worked at the British Foreign Service before moving to the USA in...

H. Philip Malcolm of Tinton Falls, NJ passed away on August 25th, 2021 at home. He is survived by his wife Lois (Moe) Lenart-Malcolm, step-daughter and son-in-law Dana and Joseph Focalino II. His brother Edward and Yvonne Malcolm, his step-sister Patsy and step-brother Gus and his wife Janet. He was a long time resident of Tinton Falls and loved cars, friends, and his family. He will be missed by many. Arrangements were entrusted to the Braun Funeral Home. Memories and condolences...

Helen Sexton, age 96, formerly of Eatontown passed away peacefully at Jersey Shore Medical Center to be with our Lord after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 17th. She recently resided at Care One of Wall for the past five months. Helen had lived in Eatontown for over 70 years, moving from Newark after meeting her husband Paul while working together at Westinghouse. Her love of family was her true pleasure to hold close and enjoy spending time together. She enjoyed raising her three...

Mary Elizabeth Burkard, 68, a 29 year Eatontown resident, passed away on July 31, 2021 at Riverview Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Newark, NJ to Frederick and Elizabeth (Murphy) Martin and was raised by Elizabeth and her second husband, James Turner, after her father’s early death. For many years, Mary and husband attended St. Jerome’s RC Church in West Long Branch where their son also educated. She will be remembered as a loving and caring woman who raised...

Barbara Leone McCall Arbor Terrace Middletown, NJ Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY DOB: March 9, 1939 Daughter of William P. Robinson, Sr. Spouse: Getchel H. McCall deceased June 2004 Daughter of William P. Robinson, Sr. and Marie E. Robinson-Davis both deceased. Brother William P. Robinson, Jr., Deceased Barbara is survived by her sister Willette F. Cheatom of Yakima, WA, daughter LeOne (Mimi) Keenan and her husband David and their sons Conor and Shane of Tinton Falls, NJ; daughter Carole (CJ)...

Veronica Brenner, 86, of Eatontown, NJ passed away on July 20, 2021. She was born to the late Ignatius and Mary (nee Soja) Pazda in Perth Amboy on July 1, 1935. Veronica had an amazing talent for sewing incredible creations. She loved visiting the casinos in Atlantic City and playing Bingo. Veronica is predeceased by her eldest son, Jeffrey Brenner, her parents, Ignatius and Mary, and her seven brothers and sisters: Helen Pazda, Josephine Czoch, Sophie Stelmaszek, Mary (Mame)Labenski,...

Frances A. Romeo, 90 went home to the Lord on July 11, 2021, she passed peacefully at home after a long illness. She was the youngest of four children, having three older brothers.  She was raised in Brooklyn, NY. worked as a secretary at the American Thread Co. and was fluent in stenography and Italian. Then moved to Middletown, NJ, moved to Eatontown.  She immediately got involved in the Community giving of her time, talents, and service.  She volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels,...