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Carol Ann Gill, 77, of Red Bank, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday May 13th, 2021. She was born in Mercer, Pennsylvania to the late Samuel VanWoert and Madge Patterson.  After graduating from Slippery Rock college, Carol career culminated in her 35 years of exceptional service in the field of Quality Assurance for Riverview Medical Center. Her attention to detail improved the quality of care for countless patients over the course of her career. Carol loved spending time with her...

Catherine Elaine Gahler, of Shrewsbury Township, went home Sunday, May 9th without warning. Her husband Bruce and their ‘best dog ever’ Bobbi by her side till the end. Catherine worked hard at everything she did, cashier, beautician, spa assist., hvac assist, and deli assist. She is predeceased by her parents Bea and Charles Gahler. Surviving Catherine are her devoted husband of 22 years Bruce Buchanan and b.d.e. Bobbi, step daughter Erin (Allison) and step grandson Elliot...

Elizabeth “Betty” N. Murphy, 86, passed away at Sunrise Assisted Living of Lincroft in Middletown on May 8, 2021. She was born in Red Bank to the late Fredrick F. and Helen (Mawhinney) Farwell and she was a lifelong resident of Rumson before moving to Middletown. Betty loved domestic life and enjoyed cooking, crocheting and gardening, but more than anything, her family. She is predeceased by her parents; her husband, William R. Murphy; her son, William R. “Dobber”...

Christina Marie Reme, 44, passed away at home in New Egypt on May 5, 2021. She previously lived in Middletown before marrying and moving to New Egypt. She was born to the late Robert and Margaret (Efhin) Jaros in Livingston. Christina attended Monmouth University in West Long Branch and received her Bachelor’s degree in education and psychology. She was a communicant of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel. Christina was a homemaker who loved baking and cooking, but...

Patricia Thoms Benyola of Tinton Falls, New Jersey passed away peacefully April 30, 2021. Born 1945 she was raised in Rutherford, NJ before moving to The Shore in 1960 with her parents, Helen and Vin and four siblings Vin, Brian, Gerry and Pam. She was a graduate of St. Rose High School in Belmar and proud alumnus. Pat was a trailblazing RN and worked in the field of psychiatry and emergency medicine before ultimately becoming a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care nurse for more than 20...

Barry Bestle, 59, of West Long Branch, died Friday, April 23, 2021 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilbert and Lucille Bestle. Barry is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jacqueline and his daughter, Bailey. Donations in Barry’s memory can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Pancreatic Cancer Research at: http://giving.mskcc.org/pancreatic-cancer

Ann J. Witek, 89, of Red Bank, passed away on April 21, 2021. She was born in Red Bank to the late Baptista and Jenny Figaro. In her earlier years, Ann worked at Fort Monmouth and finally retired 5 years ago from Durham Transportation as a bus aide. She loved reading, gardening and gazing at the lakeside view of her home at Shadow Lake Village. Most of all, she cherished the time making memories with her grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her 13 siblings. She is...

Lee Wayne Sandro, 58, of Red Bank, passed away on April 20, 2021. He was born in Red Bank, NJ to the late Daniel and Loreen Sandro.  He is survived by his loving siblings, Mark Sandro, Linda Sandro and sister Cindy and her husband Paul Kelly, niece Anna and nephew Aidan Kelly.  Lee loved writing poetry, his blog, forties Big Band music and Jazz, and especially Jesus and his church community.  He collected baseball memorabilia and...