Obituaries

Helen P. Cervenka, 97, of Lakewood, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was a beloved and dedicated Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend. Helen’s gentle spirit, wisdom, and unwavering faith were guiding lights to all who knew her. Helen devoted twenty years of service as a [...]

Richard D. Davidian, 74, of Beachwood passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at home. Richard worked for Modern Graphics, Sicklerville before retiring. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he resided in Marlton and Manchester Twp. before moving to Beachwood. Richard loved sports, especially fantasy baseball. Richard is survived by his girlfriend Brenda [...]

Marilyn Ehrle, 85, of Manchester Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Marilyn dedicated many years of her life working at Hanes Department Store in Eatontown, where she was warmly regarded by colleagues and customers alike. Born in Passaic, she made her home in Clifton, Toms River, and [...]

Alice E. Beese, 88, of Manchester Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in White Plains, NY, Alice dedicated many years of her career as a service analyst for Verizon in Glen Ridge before her retirement. She lived in Little Falls prior to relocating to Manchester Township [...]

Sharon Kathryn Agresta, 70, of Berkeley Twp. passed away Wednesday September 3, 2025. Sharon worked as a computer programmer for Lakehurst Naval Air Station for 31 years before retiring.    Born and raised in Dayton Ohio, she was a 1973 graduate of Julienne High School. She lived in Germany, Tuckerton and [...]

Catherine (Irene) O’Neill Helms, 84, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp., passed away at home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born in Paisley, Scotland, Irene came to the United States to Quincy, MA in 1948, later making her homes in Kearny, Jackson Twp., and most recently Manchester Twp. since 2018. [...]

Peter B. Ianni, Jr., 72, of Brick, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Born in Bronx, NY, he spent time living in Santa Barbara, CA, before returning to New Jersey in 1982. He resided in Neptune before moving to Brick 28 years ago. Peter spent much of his career [...]

Peter Bylsma, Jr., 91, of Leisure Ridge, Manchester Township, passed away at home on Monday, August 18, 2025. Peter was a dedicated lineman for JCP&L in Freehold for 41 years. Born in Paterson, he made his home in several towns—Freehold, Jackson, Cape Coral, Florida, and Cookeville, Tennessee—before settling in Manchester [...]

Marilyn F. Zelnick, 95, of Manchester Twp. passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. Marilyn was a secretary for many years before retiring. Born and raised in Bayonne, she moved to Manchester Twp. 27 years ago. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Bernard in 2006. Marilyn is survived by her son [...]

Kenneth McKinnon, 73, of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Kenneth was a devoted truck driver for Granger Trucking Co. in Cranbury for many years, Born in Jersey City, he lived in Fords, Holmdel, and Eatontown before settling in Jackson in 2010. He was predeceased by his [...]