All Obituaries

Henry J. “Jody” Osbahr III, 64, of Keansburg, passed away on Monday, November 21st, at Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel. He was born and raised in Bayonne, prior to moving to Keansburg in 1991. Henry was a steel worker for Engineer Precision Casting of Middletown.  He enjoyed watching crime shows and going to car shows and shopping. He loved his car, the beach and camping. Henry was very passionate about his job and he was very hard working. Henry was pre-deceased by his...

Nilda F. White, of Port Monmouth, formerly of Keansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 13th, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Long Branch till 1980, moved to California and was a bus driver and then was the church secretary for West Covina Methodist Church. Nilda moved back to Tinton Falls in 2005, prior to moving to Keansburg and then finally in Port Monmouth with her daughter. Nilda was a past member of the Moose Ladies and the VFW in California. She...

Donna Ferrara, 63, of Hazlet Township, formerly of Keansburg, NJ passed away on Wednesday, November 9th 2022 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family.  Donna was born in Long Branch, NJ and was a life-long resident of Keansburg, NJ prior to moving to Hazlet Township in 2016. She was a longtime cook as well as business partner of Ferrara's Handyman Service for over 20 years. She was an avid Yankee fan, loved cooking and took pleasure in others enjoying her food,...

Heliodoro Galvan, 74, of Egg Harbor, passed away on Monday, October 31st, at University Hospital, Newark. He was born and raised in Mexico, prior to moving to the US in 1971. Heliodoro was a cook for Kelly’s Tavern in Neptune City. Heliodoro’s undying love for his wife Maria was evident. His family was the most important thing to him. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar, he would even write songs for his wife. He loved to dance and was an avid Chivas De...

Kevin Dempsey, 66, of Keansburg, passed away on Sunday, October 23rd, at Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel. He was born and raised in Astoria, New York, prior to moving to Keansburg over 30 years ago. Kevin was a painter for Wells Painting in Middletown. He enjoyed playing games, loved to paint and do roof work. He also was an avid Giants and Mets fan. Kevin is pre deceased by his parents, John and Elizabeth Dempsey; and his brother, John Dempsey in 2021. He is survived by his daughter,...

Michael Anthony Verbout, 36, formally of Keansburg, passed away on Monday, October 17th, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Dale, New Jersey, raised and lived in Keansburg most of his life. Michael enjoyed quading and fishing, was a diehard Cowboys fan and loved spending time with his family. Michael is pre-deceased by his father, Frank Verbout. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Jackson of Matawan; two brothers, James and Shawn Noble and his sister, Amy...

Richard S. Reed Sr., 90, of Union Beach, passed away on Sunday, October 16th, at Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel. He was born and raised in Newark, prior to moving to Union Beach in 1955. Richard was a custodian for the Hazlet Township School District. He enjoyed Flee Markets and Swap Meets and eating at the China Buffet.  Richard was pre-deceased by his parents, Samuel Reed and Anna Wolf; his wife, Lorraine Reed in 2008; and his son, Wilbert Reed in 1997. He is survived by his son...

Joseph J. Wittmann, 71, of Atlantic Highlands, passed away on Saturday, October 15th. He was born, raised and lived in Newark, prior to living in Atlantic Highlands.  Joe was a retired maintenance supervisor for United States Post Office in Kearney. Joe was an avid dog lover and gave dozens of stray dogs a new home. He also loved his grand dog Scarlett who adored him greatly. Joe was a Mr. Fix It and could fix anything. Joe loved his family.  He was an avid Vikings fan and enjoyed...

Hazel "Chicky" Nannarello, 60, of Keansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 12th, at home. She was born in Newark and has been a life-long resident of Keansburg. Hazel was a homemaker; she loved her cats and was an avid animal lover. Hazel would always take care of the stray cats. She enjoyed playing computer games and loved spending time with her nephews. Hazel was pre-deceased by her mother, Ruth Nannarello. She is survived by her brother and sister in-law, Rocco and Helane...

William “Bill” M. Kelly, 76, of Keyport, passed away on Monday, October 10th, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jersey City and has been a life-long resident of Keansburg, prior to moving to Keyport in 2003. Bill was a butcher for Shoprite in Sayreville, he was a life Member of the New Point Comfort Fire Company #1, he enjoyed playing cards, listening to the Wolftones and was an avid Yankee and Giants fan. Bill was pre deceased by his parents, Michael and Helen...