Hawley, Donna Leigh, 72, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in Stratford, CT to Andrew and Elizabeth German, Donna grew up in Connecticut with her sister, Cynthia and two brothers, Kenneth and Drew. At 18 years of age, Donna married her high school sweetheart, Frederick C. Hawley. They settled in Middletown, NJ, where they raised their four children, Katharine, Frederick (Scott), John and Jamie. While raising her family, Donna endeavored on a genealogical...

 Robert Martin of Red Bank, NJ, passed away at home on March 14, 2023. He was 70 years old.   Born in New York City on  August 26, 1952, he was the son of the late Ann Travers and Walter Martin. He grew up in Bloomfield, NJ and was a graduate of Essex Catholic High school. After graduation, he worked in advertising in New York City as a production manager. In later years, he worked for American Color as a sales executive.    An aficionado of motorcycles, sports...

Patricia “Patty” Alison Lipert was a beautiful, compassionate, hilarious, wise, hard-working and fun-loving woman who was truly dedicated to her family and loved going to the beach, crabbing, gardening, live music, University of Michigan football and was politically active. Patty passed away on May 24th after a valiant battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 64 with her family by her side.   She was born in Red Bank to the late Charles and Muriel White and grew...

It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Williamson, Sr., 76, of Ocean, formerly of Middletown, announces his passing on May 24, 2023 at Jersey Shore Hospital after a 20 year battle with Renal cancer. Ray, son of Frederick, Sr. and Anne Williamson, was raised in Leonardo. He graduated from Middletown High School, Class of 1964 and from Wagner College in 1968 playing 8 years of football and track & field. Ray was a proud brother of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. He was a...

Franklin Gerard Liffner “Frank”, 88, a 50-year resident of Red Bank/Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023.   Born in St. Albans, Queens to Benjamin and Lauretta Liffner, Frank was one of three children. He grew up in the Bronx and after high school, pursued his life-long career as an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #3 in New York City. Frank actively worked with Local #3 for 42 years and was a 70-year...

Jeffery L. Raymond of Eatontown, NJ, passed away at his home on May 23, 2023, He was 66 years old. He was born in August 1956 in Long  Branch, NJ.  Jeff was the son of Joseph and Elaine Raymond. Jeff grew up and spent most of his life in Eatontown.  Jeff was a graphic/industrial designer for most of his life.  He was incredibly creative and enjoyed all forms of art.  Jeff loved surfing and spent most of his youth at the beach or on the water. He enjoyed listening and...

Robert Xavier Kelleher of Little Silver, NJ, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on May 24, 2023 at 86 years old. Born in Queens, New York, on December 3, 1936, as the youngest of six children, he grew up in Queens and graduated from John Adams High School. Bob then went on to graduate from St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. At 23 years old, Bob married Carol Lynch. Bob and Carol settled in Hauppauge, Long Island, where...

Frieda “Ruth” Bertell, 92, of Fair Haven, passed away at Navesink Harbor in Red Bank on May 22, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1930 to the late Albert and Selma Dudley of Rumson.  Ruth had previously lived in Rumson before moving to Fair Haven after marrying Christian Bertell in 1958.  Ruth was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School.  She was a member of the Car Club of America in NY, where she loved racing cars at Watkins Glen. Ruth had a passion for antique cars and could...

Mary Patricia Hawkins of Lincroft, New Jersey passed away on May 11, 2023 at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late George Francis and Mary Patricia (nee Brennan) Hawkins. She is survived by her older brother Daniel and his wife Kay, and her nephews James and Shawn of Bloomingdale New Jersey, her older sister Kathleen, older brother Brian, and younger brother John and his wife Tenly, all of Lincroft. Mary Pat was born on November...