All Obituaries

Merari Maldonado de Astacio, 51, of Long Branch, New Jersey, had peacefully passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020.  She was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on February 18, 1969. Merari obtained a certification from Brookdale Community College for childcare.  She was employed by Champions at Long Branch Preschool, Long Branch, New Jersey for the last 15 years. She is survived by husband, David Astacio, Jr.; daughter, Ajamaris Astacio; son, David Astacio; mother, Maria Coss;...

Rosalie Jackson, 86, of Red Bank, NJ passed away quietly in her home on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1933, in Long Branch, NJ to Robert and Ethel Mae Turner. The family spent a short period of time living in the Pine Brook area, then later settled in Neptune, NJ. Rosalie received her education in the Asbury Park and Neptune, NJ school systems.  Rosalie met and later married James Jackson on July 9, 1960. And from their union they had an amazing son, James...

PLEASE NOTE! Due to the COVID-19 epidemic New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, has mandated by executive order limiting the total number of people allowed in indoor gatherings.  This facility will allow a maximum of 50 people inside the building. The viewing will be open for all from 10:30 – 11:30 am Monday, July 27, 2020.  The funeral service will begin at 12 pm. Attendance at the funeral will only be available for the immediate family. The funeral service will be live...

Estelle M. Turner, 95, of Neptune, New Jersey passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 15, 2020.  She was born on February 25, 1925 in Gretna, Virginia to Owen O'Neal and Leona (Poindexter) O'Neal. Estelle spent many years as a manager at AT&T in New York, New York.  After she retired, Estelle fostered many children in the New York City foster care system. Estelle was predeceased by her parents, Owen and Leona O’Neal; brother, Theorin O'Neal; and...

Daryl Carlson Lipscomb of Morrisville, PA passed away in his home on July 8, 2020.  He was born on January 18, 1968 to Helen Lipscomb and the late Robert Lee Gregory. Daryl graduated from JP Stevens High School, Edison, NJ in June 1986.  He continued his education in Auto Mechanics and later Welding.  Daryl started his 20+ year railroad career with two years at CSX, and later joined the NJ Transit family.  In 2002, Daryl accepted an entry level position as a Carmen, with...

Cozette Quamina,84, of Eatontown, New Jersey departed this life on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown, New Jersey.  She was born on December 21, 1935 in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late Willie and Mattie Crank.  Cozette was a faithful member and deaconess of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Red Bank, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sandy K. Crank; son, Randall Wilson; brothers, David, James (Sonny), Excell, and Paul; sisters, Helen Hudson and...

Aujunee Nichelle Doyle, 35, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away in her home on Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was born in Lakewood, New Jersey on October 11, 1984 to Anthony Galloway and Rosamond Griffin. Aujunee attended elementary school in Lakewood and Toms River, New Jersey. She graduated from Lakewood High School in June 2002. She married Jamie Doyle, and from their union was born one beautiful daughter, Jayonna. Aujunee had a love for fashion, traveling, and listening to music....

Kenneth Huff, 51, of Asbury Park, NJ, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.  He was born on March 6, 1969 in Neptune, NJ to Ronald Dill and Gloria Huff. He was employed as a laborer at Moe’s Furniture Place.  Kenneth was a member of New Horizon (217) for 10 years.  He was a lifelong resident of Asbury Park, NJ, and was well known in his community for his loving and caring soul. Kenneth was predeceased by his father, Ronald Dill; stepfather, Robert Singley; sister,...