Obituaries

Joyce C. Caffyn, 84, a Tinton Falls resident, formerly of Eatontown, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2020. Joyce was born in Long Branch to Lee and Ruth (White) VanBrunt. Joyce was a graduate of Long Branch High School, Class of 1955 and St. Luke’s Nursing School, NYC. She worked as a RN at Fitkin Hospital, Neptune, later with Riverview Medical Center, with the military at Naval Weapon’s Station Earle and lastly at Ft. Monmouth Garrison as a safety officer. She will be...

Lucille U. Bradley, 83, of Shrewsbury, died on July 26, 2020, surrounded by her family. Lucille was born in Belize to Alfonso Jose Quan, Sr. and Estella Dominguez. She immigrated to the US with her family in 1967 and worked tirelessly alongside her husband to build a strong family and successful business, Bradley’s Auto Service in Red Bank, NJ, where she served as bookkeeper. Lucille will be remembered for her generosity, church work and caring for her family and friends. She was a...

Lydia Garibaldi, 91, of Tinton Falls, NJ, passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2020, just one week shy of her 92nd birthday. Born in 1928, Lydia was raised in New York City where she attended secretarial school. Upon graduating, she worked for a prominent fashion buyer where she developed a lifetime love for shoes, clothes and style. Lydia and her beloved husband John were married in New York City in 1950. After raising their three children together, Lydia worked in the guidance...

On July 17, 2020   Dorothy Ayres Breckenridge passed away at the age of 90. She was preceded by her late husband Robert Breckenridge who died in 1991 and her son Tyrone Aidsa Breckenridge died in 2013. Dorothy was born on May 29, 1930 in Long Branch N.J. She was raised in Red Bank N.J. She attended Red Bank elementary schools and graduated from Red Bank Rgn. High school in 1947.  She married Robert Breckenridge in 1950 and shortly after they moved into Fair Haven where they raised their...

John Ruhnke, 69, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly, of Tinton Falls, NJ passed away on July 8, 2020 after his brave battle with cancer.   John was the oldest son of John and Helen Ruhnke.  He leaves behind his mother (Helen), his wife of 45 years , Teresa “Terri” Ruhnke, his daughters Krissy and her husband Mitchell and his daughter Katy and her three children Zackary, Sydney and Holland, as well as his two younger brothers and their families, Jeff and RuthAnn Ruhnke and Steven and...

Leonard Whitley, 68, of Eatontown, NJ was called home Saturday, June 27,2020, at Jersey Shore Center. He was born at Riverview Hospital in Red Bank, and grew up in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Leonard graduated from Henry Hudson Regional High School in 1971. After graduation, Leonard went on to play pro baseball with for a year with the Phillies Farm Club. He then went on to earn his Associate’s Degree in Psychology from Brookdale Community College. He worked at Riverview Hospital and managed...

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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...