All Obituaries

Carol Waring, 78 of Nutley, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Saturday June 12, 2021 surrounded by her three daughters, Carol Scrudato of Bloomfield, NJ, Debra LaManna of Millville, NJ and Donna Collins of Ocean Gate, NJ. She is predeceased by her loving son, Alfred C Collins. Born in New York City, she lived in Nutley, NJ for over fifty years. Her greatest pride was her family and the special friends she met along the way. Carol is predeceased by her mother Judith Bernabe and a sister...

Robert J. Anderson, Jr., 74, of Pine Beach, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born in Lakewood, Robert was a lifelong resident of Pine Beach. Mr. Anderson owned and operated his family dental practice in Pine Beach for over 30 years ago. He was a graduate of Toms River South High School, obtained his Bachelor’s Degree at Union College in Kentucky and his Doctorate Degree in Dentistry at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He started as an associate dentist in Toms River before opening his...

Diane M. Daily, 81, of Beachwood, died on June 9, 2021. She was born in Jersey City, and has been a resident of Beachwood for over 45 years. Diane was a devoted homemaker and caregiver. She was always available to help her family and friends that were in need. She had been employed in the housekeeping department at Community Medical Center in Toms River. After serving years there, she left to be home to help and support her loving grandchildren whom she adored. In her free time, Diane...

Robert A. Jaeger passed away at home Monday evening July 7th . A graduate of West Virginia University he worked for the IRS until his retirement. Bob was known for his big hearted and jovial approach to life and his dedication to his religion. Bob had many friends and enjoyed being with his family.  Nothing pleased him more than the beach, traveling or a good games of cards with friends. He was always the first to offer to help and never turned anyone away. He was preceded...

Ms. Velma Bruner, 83, born in Meridian, MS in 1937 passed away after sharing loving thoughts with her grandchildren June 4, 2021 in Bricktown, NJ with her son by her side. She retired from the Ocean County Board of Social Services where she worked in the Director’s Office as an employee benefits clerk. She was a graduate of Ocean County College with her Associate’s degree. She is survived by her son and his wife Mr. Grady & Mrs. Susan Toughill of Pine Beach, her...

Christine Foley-Carway passed away quietly in her home with her family after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Queens NY she then grew up in Bronx NY. Christine married the love of her life James Joseph Carway in October 1954, they moved to North Babylon NY, before relocating to Succasunna in Morris County NJ where they continued to raise their five children, & then retired to Sonata Bay Bayville NJ in 1992. Christine was an avid fan of game playing, she enjoyed competing in bowling,...

Mary Anne (McGrath) Leclercq was born in Allentown, PA to John and Marion (Fahy) McGrath and educated in local schools. She was graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952. While at Temple University School of Dental Hygiene, from which she was graduated in 1954, she met her husband, Dr. Ernest Paul Leclercq, to whom she was married for 51 years until his death in 2006. After her six children were established in school, she returned to her career as a Dental Hygienist. Her...

Lyn Kestner (Slim) passed away at the age of 58 at his home in Tom’s River, NJ on April 24th, 2021.  He grew up in Bayville, NJ where he made many lifelong friends.  He graduated as an Honor Roll student from Central Regional High School where he played football, baseball and was a member of the school band.  He was a passionate and talented guitarist from an early age and began playing gigs throughout NY and NJ as a teenager.  He was a lifelong surfer who enjoyed...

Edward C. Trengrove, Jr., age 67 of Bayville, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. Ed was born on April 9, 1954 in Weehawken, NJ to the late Edward and Adeline Trengrove. He spent his adult life in Ocean County, eventually settling down in Bayville, where he volunteered with the EMS and raised his family. He worked for 30 years managing a marina before changing careers and becoming a millwright with Local Union 715. He was a hard worker who always...

Patrick B. McColgan, 87, of Bayville died on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born and raised in Plainfield and lived there many years. He also lived in Dunellen before moving to Bayville in 2000. Mr. McColgan finished first on his Civil Service Exam to become Chief of Police for the Plainfield Police Department, serving from 1972 to 1977. Afterwards, he served as Deputy Chief of Detectives for Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office from 1977 to 1984. Patrick is a current communicant of St....