Obituaries - Keyport & Matawan, NJ

Diane Dombroski, age 69 of South Amboy, New Jersey passed away due to preexisting heart conditions at home with her family on April 5th 2021. Diane was predeceased by her Husband Robert Louis Dombroski. She was born July 29th 1951 to the late Peter William and Ethel (Kellerman) Pappas of Old Bridge, New Jersey. She was a beloved mother of two sons, Robert Louis Dombroski Jr. and his wife Theresa Dombroski of Keyport, New Jersey, and William Peter Dombroski and his wife Alaina Dombroski of...

Frank R. Ketcham, age 66 of Keyport, passed away on March 6, 2021. Born in Newark, he lived in Keyport most of his life, which he loved dearly. He was employed by Di Milla Construction Company before retiring. He was a member of Keyport Senior Citizens and an usher at St. Mary’s Church in South Amboy. Frank enjoyed playing golf with his friend Steve Vargas and watching football with his best friend, Peter Rosenthal. He will be sadly missed by his devoted friend of many years, Margaret...

Kathryn D. Nolan (nee Dunham) peacefully passed away in her home on March 2, 2021.  Kay, as she was known by her friends, was a native of Keyport, a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church and taught for over 30 years at Keyport High School.  She is predeceased by her husband Lawrance J. Nolan and sons Lawrance J. Nolan, Jr. and David A. Nolan.  Surviving are daughter-in-law Barbara Nolan and family; grandson Michael Nolan and family and grandson James Nolan and family.

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Dancs announces her passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the age of 81 years. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Dancs. Devoted mother to Donald Leech and his wife Janie, Robert Leech and his wife Doris, Edward Leech and his wife Suzanne, Dorothy Aumack and her husband James. Joan will also be fondly remembered by her 6 grandchildren Jennifer, Edward, Devon, Thomas, Samantha, and Kayla along with her...

Mary Catherine Muller (Catherine) of Matawan 92, passed away on January 20, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Catherine was born to Bert Boyce and Mary E Boyce in Freneau NJ. In 1945 Catherine graduated Matawan High School. After graduation, she went to beauty school and worked as a beautician, and then later pursued a career as a dental assistant. After marriage she worked for many years as a secretary for the family business; John J Muller Plumbing and Heating. Throughout her...

Bernice Ahlers Aumack, 89, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. Born to the late Harold and Flora Lambertson in 1931, she lived most of her life in Keyport and Union Beach before moving to Middletown in 1987. She loved to crochet handmade blankets or “covers’ as she called them for everyone. She was also known for her kerchiefs that she wouldn’t leave the house without for fear of her hair blowing. She loved the food channel, watching Judge Judy and listening to country music. ...

Joanne Van, of Matawan, NJ, took the Lords hand on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Bayshore Hospital. She was born in Long Branch, NJ on December 12, 1952 to the late Alex Joha and Dorothy William Blue. She is predeceased by her husband, Michael Edward Van, Sr, her brothers and sisters; Ronald Blue, Michael Carter, both from Asbury Park, Theresa Blue of New York, Pauline Blue of Ohio, Ernestine Tina Blue of Cliffwood Beach and Terry Blue of New York. Joanne devoted all of her time and her...

Pauline Cunningham Sunrise 8/20/1931 – Sunset 1/3/2021 “HUMBLE” But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Pauline Cunningham was born on August 20, 1931 in Durham, NC. She married Benjamin Franklin Cunningham on February 3, 1951 and they were together for 49 years and maintained a beautiful home. Benjamin predeceased her on May 25, 1999. Pauline...

On December 24, 2020, God required the soul of Isaiah William Fisher, Jr., age 64 to join Him and the angels in Heaven. Isaiah, fondly known as Ike or Ikey, was a kind and loving man. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word on the tip of his tongue. He loved music and dancing even more! He graduated high school in Neptune, NJ and entered the Army to serve during the Viet Nam War. He returned to New Jersey and shortly after started working at Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital. Ike was...

MaryAnne Manobianco Riccio (nee: Ross), 87, of Avenel, formerly of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born in Union City to William and Dorothea Ross, MaryAnne was one of four daughters. She was a teacher’s aide for special needs children for the Bayonne Board of Education, as well as a deli-worker of Shop Rite in Bayonne and Middletown. MaryAnne is predeceased by 2 husbands, Frank Manobianco and Nicholas Riccio. Loving mother of Linda Watkins of Keyport and...