Obituaries - Keyport & Matawan, NJ

Ann Pappas, 90, of Keyport, passed away peacefully, at home, on August 7, 2020 in the arms of her loving daughters.  Ann was born in Cliffwood to Pietro and Palma DiGiambattista, graduated Matawan High School, and lived most of her adult life in Keyport.  Primarily a homemaker, she worked for many years at Engineered Precision Casting Company before retiring. Ann enjoyed her crosswords and cryptoquotes, watching Food Network, and playing bingo with her many friends.  She...

Barbara Collins, 82, of Hazlet, New Jersey passed Thursday, July 23, 2020. Barbara was born to Harold Holmes, and Christene McGuire Holmes, January 16, 1983 in Long Branch, New Jersey. Barbara was raised in Matawan, New Jersey and graduated from Matawan High School. She worked many years in the nursing field at Queen of Carmel, also spending most of her time with the youth at Camp Kateri. Barbara was married to Goldy Collins (deceased). She was predeceased by her three brothers: Harold...

Maria Garcia Torres Desde muy joven a sus 27 años de edad viajo a los Estados Unidos en busca de un mejor bienestar. Vino a vivir a un pueblo de Cumberland llamado, Vineland en el estado de New Jersey, Maria vivio ahi por 60 anos. Emprendio su vida como trabajadora industrial, trabajo en la fàbrica de las sopas Progreso por muchos años hasta que se retiro. Durante todo este tiempo conocio mucha gente que cuando la conocian aprendian amarla. Maria era una mujer honesta, respetuosa y...

Thomas Pichl, 61, of Old Bridge passed away after a brief illness on July 14th, 2020. Thomas was born in New York City, NY to John and Catherine (nee: Norton) Pichl. Thomas was retired from the Township of Aberdeen and was a lifetime member of the South Aberdeen EMS. He is predeceased by his parents. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Doreen Pichl (nee: Fleming) Pichl, his three siblings; Michael Pichl, Jean Santry and Denise Pichl of all of Old Bridge, and his three...

Evelyn Brown, 83, of Keyport, passed peacefully on July 13, 2020.  Evelyn was born in Franklinton, NC to Ferman and Mabel (McKnight) Gill. Evelyn Brown loved many things but what she loved most were her family, cars, holidays, birthdays, and being Santa Claus with a big black garbage bag of gifts at Christmas for her grandchildren.  She was immaculate with her house, cars, self, and anyone with her. She also loved playing music.  What is most memorable is the love she gave and her cooking...

Barbara Felix (nee: Sterle), 73, of Keansburg, NJ, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born in Johnstown, PA on March 2, 1947 to John and Gertrude (Horner) Sterle, Barbara was one of seven children. She often told us that one of her favorite past times was sled riding down the streets of Johnstown with her family and friends.  It was on these very hills where she met and married the love of her life Phil and started their family. After marrying her husband Phil, they moved to Keansburg in...

Steven W. Tollesen, 64, of South Amboy, passed away on July 9, 2020 after a brief illness. Steven was born in Brooklyn, NY to Thorvald and Catherine (Welsh) Tollesen and later raised in Staten Island, New York.  He often enjoyed visiting and reminiscing there.  He was a lover of animals and of the outdoors.  Inasmuch, he enjoyed many days hiking and also at the Jersey shore. Steve was an avid dancer having spent his youth during the disco era.  He also enjoyed history particularly that...

Alvina Johnson, 74, a lifelong Matawan resident, passed away at home on July 5, 2020. Alvina was born in 1945 to Alvin J. and Ruth (Holman) McDonald Alvina was a lifelong member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Matawan where she served on the Altar Guild and the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition, she was a longtime member of the Matawan Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, the Matawan Regional High School Hall of Fame committee and a lifetime animal lover of dogs, cats and so many more. She...

Audrey E. Riggillo, 91, of Allenhurst passed away peacefully at home on Thursday July 2nd surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Brunswick, she grew up in her beloved Keyport and was a graduate of Keyport High School where she displayed a natural gift for the art world.  She graduated from the Traphagen School of Design in New York City and continued on with her advanced studies at The City College of New York.   Audrey always lived her life with a sense of fashion, flair and style....

Carol Rose Chaney, 70, of Keyport, NJ passed away June 26, 2020. Carol was born to John and Patricia (nee: Dalgleish) Rudewicz in Jersey City, New Jersey. Carol was a creative and free spirit as well as a loving mother and grandmother. No matter the challenges she faced she never gave up and always found a way forward. She will be missed. Carol is predeceased by her parents and her beloved Aunt Rose. Carol is survived by her four children: Jessica Chaney of Keyport, NJ, Rory Chaney of...