Obituaries

Martha C. Gentile, 92, of Wayside, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Beloved wife for 52 years of the late Arthur F. Gentile, who predeceased her in 2004. Loving mother of Fred M. Gentile and wife Diana, Peter M. Gentile and wife Teresa and Alma M. Gentile. Cherished grandmother of Peter M. Gentile, Jr., Erin Gentile and Georgianna Gentile. Caring sister of Esther Birone and the late Kay D’Alessandro, Isabelle “Dolly” Pacifico, Louis DePinto, Samuel DePinto and Mauro DePinto, Jr....

Peggy A. Troese, 71, of Eatontown, passed away at home on February 17, 2020 surrounded by family. Peggy was born in Asbury Park to John and Jerry (nee: Mets) Troese on July 30, 1948. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church in Asbury Park. Peggy loved to crochet and be involved in her children’s schooling. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Peggy worked at Monmouth Medical Center for over 20 years. She was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her...

Natalie F. McGee, who had no longevity whatsoever in her family, died on January 26, 2020 at the surprising age of ninety-four, having surpassed her parents and most of her extended family by nearly 30 years. Natalie was born in Bayonne, NJ on July 23, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Habert) Culbertson. She had one brother, Robert Culbertson (her beloved “Bobby”), who died of polio at the age of twenty-two and, as a result, she was vigilant about immunizations for her...

Sharon A. Rivera, of Eatontown, NJ, passed away at the age of 75 on January 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born in Long Branch, NJ. She graduated from Paschal High School in Fort Worth, TX in 1962. She proudly served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1964. She worked as a banquet manager for The Channel Club and Old Orchard Country Club, retiring in 2007. Sharon is predeceased by her parents, James and Anne Alvator, her brother, James Alvator, Jr., and her...

Kim B. Lelchuk, 68, of Eatontown, passed away after a long illness, on January 22, 2020 at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. Kim was born in Kennett Square, PA to Frank and Veronica (Sabo) Lelchuk. He was raised in Kennett Square, PA and Little Silver, NJ by his mother. He attended Red Bank Regional High School. Kim was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his uncles; Robert S. (Ruth) Sabo of Woodbine, NJ and William R. (Donna) Sabo of Omaha, NE and several cousins. ...

Kyung A Fisher, 84, passed away January 17, 2020 at her home in Neptune. She was born in Seoul, South Korea to Pan Ki and Chang Soon (nee: Na) Yoo. The family was kidnapped by the Japanese Military during World War II. After the war was over the family returned to Korea where the Korean War broke out. After the Korean War, she decided to move to the United States and bring her family with her over the years. She always wanted to look out for everyone else in her family. She was a strong...

Gertrude “Trudy” Jorge July 20, 1923 – December 25, 2019 (age 96) Trudy passed away on Christmas Day at Seabrook Senior Living Community, Tinton Falls NJ. Born in Goshen NY in 1923, as Gertrude Hart, married William Jorge in 1947 with whom raised a son and a daughter in Paterson NJ. When husband William retired, they relocated to Hudson Florida. Trudy fell in love with Florida, her most wonderful place to live. She spent the last 2 years, near family, at Seabrook in Tinton Falls....

Doris H. Scheibner (nee: Ogden), 95, passed away on December 17, 2019 at Millennium Memory Care in Monroe Township. She was born in Jersey City to Edward and Ida Ogden (nee Warneke). Doris was a longtime member of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation in West Long Branch. She taught Christian Education from the time she was confirmed until her 90’s and had a heart for interacting with young people. Doris and her husband, Jim, made their home in Colts Neck and she devoted her time to her...

Mary Caroline Andros (Smart), age 91, of Eatontown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 19, 1928 in Vineland, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Marie and Arthur Smart. Mary was a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She worked for the Monmouth Queen Diner in Eatontown, NJ for 25 years. Mary was an amazing artist, she also enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing,...

Mary Johnson Crowell, 80, of Oceanport Gardens, passed away with her sons by her side after a long illness, on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Mary was born in the Bronx, NY to Patrick and Margaret (McLaughlin) Crowell. She dedicated her life to making a wonderful home for her family. Mary was active in the Oceanport Garden Club, as well as, the Oceanport Senior Club. She loved to play cards! She is predeceased her parents and brothers, Patrick and John Crowell and her beloved son, William...