Obituaries

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Barbara Jane Herring, 95, of Lincroft, passed away on June 22, 2020 at Riverview Medical Center. Barbara was born in Akron, OH to Kenneth and Almeda (Henry) Luther. Barbara, who became known as “Nannie Barb” over time to all family and friends, was an independent, fun loving woman who cherished any and all time spent with her family. Nannie Barb grew up in a difficult time that influenced her attitude, generosity, and values in a positive way. Her “always a kid at heart” approach...

Rosemary Theresa Dienes of Shrewsbury, NJ passed away at home on June 5,2020. Rosemary was born January 23, 1942 in Perth Amboy, NJ to Luigi and Santa Repace. The family moved to New Brunswick, NJ and Rosemary graduated from New Brunswick High School and Douglass College. After graduation, she was a teacher at Monmouth Regional High School, Ocean Township High School and Long Branch High School where she taught Mathematics. She married Louis Dienes on June 27, 1965 and had three children...

Carol Wilma Crance, 81, a 52-year Eatontown resident, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. Carol was born in Englewood, NJ to William T. and Elsie Michaelsen. She was a graduate of Cliffside Park High School - Class of 1956, and of the Tobé–Coburn School for Fashion. Carol had a 37-year retail career at Hahne’s and Lord & Taylor. She is remembered for her love of family, travel, and going to the beach at Avon by the Sea. Carol was an incredibly dedicated, generous woman and a devoted...

     Elizabeth Troutman, 59, died peacefully in the early morning on May 10, 2020. She was a graduate of Monmouth College. Elizabeth loved the ocean, music, crafting, walking and her family. She was predeceased by her loving parents, C. Philip and Eunice, whom she loved and cared for. Elizabeth is survived by her brother Phil, his wife Karen and their daughter Zoe who Elizabeth loved dearly. Elizabeth loved sharing stories and memories about all her Aunts, Uncles and so many cousins. She...

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Ellen Rose Patterson, 90, of Eatontown, passed away at home on April 26, 2020. Ellen was born in Long Branch to Joseph and Isabella (Romeo) Richichi. She was a beloved member of the community that many knew as the “happy lady.” Ellen often opened up her home without judgment to support her neighbors. Between her classy sense of style, that always included a scarf, contagious smile, and a positive outlook during times of adversity, it was hard not to smile in her presence. After...