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          Conrad W. Decher           July 9, 1948 - July 28. 2021    Conrad W. Decher 73 , Passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021 in Fair Haven NJ. He was born in Long Branch, raised in Fair Haven and graduated Rumson Fair Haven High School in 1968. After graduation Conrad joined the army and served 2 years honorably. Conrad met his wife Vanda in California where he spent 3 years....

    Dan Sharkey peacefully passed away at Riverview Medical Center on July 28, 2021. He spent his final days surrounded by loved ones. Dan was born in Bayonne, New Jersey to Irish immigrants on July 13, 1932. He attended Bayonne High School where he was a member of the swim team and two choral groups. There, he also met the love of his life, Margaret. Upon graduation, he entered and proudly served in the US Marine Corps in the Korean War and was one of the “Chosin...

    Kurt Paul Thum, 84 of Shrewsbury, NJ, passed away on Saturday, July 24th.  He was born in Newark, N.J., to the late Frederick and Gertrude Thum.  Kurt earned his Master’s Degree in Fine Art from Kean University.  He was a lifelong artist and served as Arts Supervisor for the Freehold Regional High School District. Kurt is predeceased by his two sisters, Barbara and Katherine.  Surviving are his wife, Donna; two sons, Gregory Thum and Kurt Paul Thum,...

Mary M. Hunter, 76, lifelong resident of Rumson, passed away peacefully at Bayside Manor in Keansburg. She was born in Red Bank, NJ to the late Alexander and Mary (Muegge) Hunter. She was an active choir member at St. George’s by the River Episcopal Church in Rumson. Mary cherished the times spent knitting and relaxing at Sea Bright beach. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is predeceased by her siblings, Robert and Alexander, Jr. Surviving are her loving...

Judith A. Spence, 74, a life-long resident of Middletown, passed away at home on July 23, 2021. She was born in Astoria, NY to the late Huntly and Harriet (Keller) Spence. Judi was employed by Food Circus for 40 years where she could be found striking up a conversation with anyone that passed her way. She discovered her artistic side in designing beautiful floral arrangements and quickly fell in love with her craft. She became a sought-after crafter at local shows and boutiques, and her...

    McCarthy, Thomas Michael, 77 of Middletown formerly of Rumson passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 with his family by his side.  Thomas was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late Matthew and Doris (Murphy) McCarthy. Thomas was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corp, serving time in the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot.    He went on to become a successful and respected attorney. He loved golf and was President of the “Lakers” Shadow Lake...

Rosemary N. Palmer, 48, of Hazlet passed away on Friday 7/16 at Bayshore Hospital surrounded by the love of her life and her 4 loving brothers. Rosemary was born in Red Bank and lived in Keansburg her entire life before moving to Hazlet 11 yrs. ago. Rosemary was predeceased by her mother Rosemary Palmer and brother David Palmer. She is survived by the love of life Chris Martin, by her father David Palmer, and her siblings Scott Palmer. Robert Palmer, Richard and Barbara Palmer, and Dean...

Joseph John Colao, Sr. (“Joe”) age 90, died peacefully at home on July 16, 2021 with his loving wife of 25 years, Kelly, whose care provided comfort every day. Joe was born in Brooklyn and lived in Lincroft for over 65 years He grew up in Cliffside Park, NJ, earned a basketball scholarship to Lafayette College and received a Degree in Chemical Engineering. He married Helene Joan Carhart in 1953, having four children: Elizabeth, Karen, Fran and Jay. Helene passed away in 1996. One of...