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Dr. Betty Pearl McElmon Born 12/21/1929 Died 3/2/2021 in Toms River NJ Age 91 Known as Miss Betty, Dr McElmon, Betty, Aunt Betty, she was born to Byron and Laura McElmon in New Rochelle NY where she quickly began to show the passion and talent that enabled her to impact so many people throughout her life as teacher, principal, superintendent, church treasurer, sunday school teacher, puppet master, musician and most importantly to her, servant of God. As she never liked to talk about...

    James Aloysius Kelly, known to many as Deacon Jim, embraced a New Life on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 78. Jim was born in June 1942 to the late Catherine and Andrew Kelly in Manhattan. He was raised in Highlands and raised his family in Rumson. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School. He served our Country honorably in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Diamond Head. Deacon Jim was Ordained as a Permanent Deacon on May 12, 1979. He served at Holy...

  Lillian Louise Dempsey was born September 11, 1934 in Battleboro, North Carolina from the union of the late Willie and Emma Lee Dempsey. From North Carolina, the family moved to the Washington, DC area. Growing up, she attended Cardoza High School, and later Minor College. Lillian was always family oriented and served as a great example to her younger sisters and brothers, as well as many others.   As the years moved on, Lillian had a cousin, Minnie who lived in...

    Santa Strollo-Stoner, affectionately known as Sadie, passed away at her home in Brick on Saturday, February 20, 2021 surrounded by her children. Sadie was 90 years old. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 18, 1930 to John and Louisa DiMaio. The family moved to Red Bank when she was a child. She is predeceased by her husband, John Strollo and her second husband, Howard Stoner. She is survived by her children, John Strollo and his wife Janet, Marylou Strollo, Sandy...

    Frank R. Crisanto, 93, formerly of Long Branch, died peacefully on Feb.19, 2021 with his children at his side. Renato Francesco Crisanto was born in Acquapessa, in the province of Cosenza, Italy. As a young boy he picked olives in local orchards, receiving small amounts of olive oil in exchange for his labor. At the age of 19, Frank immigrated through Ellis Island to join his father in the family-owned shoe repair business. His mother, sister, and brother followed and the...

    Albertino E. Da Cruz, age 63 of Brooklyn, died on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, NY. Albertino was born in Mindelo, Cabo Verde to Eduardo Antonio Da Cruz and Juliana dos Santos Rocha. He enjoyed many years as a bridge painter and loved sports, baking, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Albertino was a very kind and gentle soul and loved by many. He will be missed. He is survived by his wife Heidi Da Cruz;...

  Angeline Elizabeth (“Babe”) Dempster of West Long Branch, died on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Long Branch. She was 84. Babe was born November 30, 1936 in Long Branch, NJ.  She worked at JJ Newburys in Long Branch for sixteen years, from 1952-1968, before becoming a stay-at-home mother. After raising her two children, she worked at Cost Cutters for 17 years before she retired in Dec 2006. She served as a lifetime member of the West Long Branch Fire Company #2...

John Valenti Sr, 71 passed away on February 20, 2021 while being treated at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. He was born on October 21st 1949 in Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital in Jersey City NJ. John was one of 4 children and went on to United States Army Services serving during the Vietnam War. After returning home from his service, he resided the rest of his life in New Jersey and worked at Petroleum Storage Specialist and Assistant Adjunct in Jersey City. John was...

On Saturday, February 20th, 2021 we lost a best friend, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. We lost the beauty, kindness and love which emanated from her smile. We lost the many years of wisdom she shared. We lost a person so beautiful and pure that words are not enough to capture our sorrow. It is with regret and a hollowed heart that we share with you the passing of Ellen Lucia Johnson, age 77, of Oakhurst, NJ.  Ellen lived a rich and storied life, having been born...

DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALL SERVICES HAVE BEEN CANCELED. Nancy O. Angeles, age 89 of Belmar passed away peacefully at home on Monday February 8, 2021. Born in Red Bank, she had lived in West Long Branch and Long Branch before moving to Belmar 6 months ago. Nancy and her husband John were the co-owner of the Perkins Pancake House in Neptune before retiring.  Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, John; her parents, Frances and Edward Ottinger and her brothers, Bill...