All Obituaries

Leonard "Lenny" Amella, 90, of Keansburg, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. Born on June 20, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, Lenny will be remembered for his warm spirit, love of life, and unwavering commitment to his family, work, and country. Lenny is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Virginia (Heid) Amella, his son, Vincent (Tomoe) Amella of Hawaii, and his daughter, Virginia (Christopher) Hogan of Yonkers, New...

Theresa Menture, 76, of Whiting, formerly of Keansburg, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born on July 7, 1947, in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, NY. Theresa was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness, generosity, and wonderful sense of humor. Theresa was predeceased by her devoted mother, Sophie Geoghan, her caring brothers, William (Bill) Flaherty and James (Jimmy) Flaherty,...

Bette (Corso) Vazquez, 67, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 19, 2023, at home. Bette was born on February 6, 1956, she was born and raised in Newark and has lived in the Bayshore area since 1972. Bette lived a life full of love, laughter, and strong family bonds. Bette is predeceased by her father, Frank Corso, who passed away in 2009. She is survived by her mother, Arlene Corso of Port Monmouth, and her...

David Thomas Kneipp, affectionately known as Dave to his family and friends, passed away on September 12, 2023 in Pemberton Township. Born on December 3, 1985 in Perth Amboy, Dave's life was marked by his enduring love for his family, his hardworking nature, his passion for sports and life's simple pleasures. Dave is survived by his parents, Kathleen and stepfather Brian Murphy of Keansburg; his father, David Byrne; his sisters, Kimberly Ambrose (Lawrence Hall), Theresa...

Ronald H. Cochran, 70, also known by Ronnie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, on September 8, 2023. Born on April 29, 1953, in Newark, Ronnie spent his formative years in Keansburg before moving to Union Beach in 2007. Ronnie was predeceased by his parents, Roscoe and Marilyn Cochran, his wife, Simone Cochran, and his sister, Denise Ziegenfuss. His life will continue to be celebrated by his long-time companion, Mary Shank of Union...

Sam Pheffer, (affectionately known as Poppa) a cherished and respected member of the Keansburg community, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on September 7, 2023, in Holmdel. Born on September 20, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, and has been a life- long resident of Keansburg. Sam was the beloved son of the late Morris and Ida Pheffer. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Pheffer, 2 sons, Jimmy and Bobby Pheffer, and his dear daughter, Arlene Crinigan. His legacy continues with his...

Edna J. Kuyl, 86, formally of Keansburg, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at Bayshore Shore Hospital in Holmdel, New Jersey. Born on August 7, 1937, in Jersey City, where she lived until she moved to Keansburg in 1967, Edna lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who were fortunate to know her. Edna was predeceased by her two brothers, Norman and Buddy Taggert, and her sister, Doris Colby. She is survived by...

Joseph F. Paladino, 85, fondly known as Joe, was born and raised in New York, moved to Hazlet in 1969 prior to moving to Lakewood 18 years ago. He passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, in Lakewood, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and strength. The son of the late John and Josephine Paladino, Joe was a true New Yorker. He proudly served in the US Army, demonstrating his commitment to his country. Joe's dedication and hard work were evident in his long-standing career as...

John (Jack) T. Huber Obituary John T. Huber, 84, of Keansburg, NJ passed away on August 9, 2023, peacefully in his hometown. Jack, as he was known to all, was a proud lifetime resident of Keansburg since his birth in 1939. Born to his parents Harry and Catherine (Kitty) Huber, he grew up laughing with his sister and brother, Harry and Louise Huber. He immersed himself in his community serving as President of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, division three, as a...

Robert "Rob" Inzar, a cherished brother, uncle, friend, and dedicated worker, passed away on August 8, 2023. Born on November 7, 1977, in Newark, NJ, Rob spent his 45 years enriching the lives of those around him with his unwavering commitment to family, passion for his work, and love for all things electronic.  Rob was predeceased by his beloved mother, Joan Klose, and his caring stepmother, Virginia Coffield. He leaves behind a loving family, including his three brothers:...