Obituaries - Keyport & Matawan, NJ

Roque Kortz, 82, of Matawan, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife and daughter beside him on October 19, 2020. Roque was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Carlos Oscar and Herta Eugenia Kortz (neé Kern), both of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his sisters Maria Luisa, Inge Maria, and Maria Helena, and brother Sivo. Roque leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Maria Luiza, his beloved daughter, Laura, of Brooklyn NY, beloved goddaughter Milene Herrmann, of...

Nola M. Waterman, 94, a  lifelong Keyport resident, passed away peacefully, at home, on October 14, 2020. Nola was born in Ashtabula, OH in 1926.  She was predeceased by her mother Lillian (Jensen) Waterman. Nola retired from Monmouth County Division of Social Services after 31 years of dedicated service. She was an active member of the Keyport Historical Society dedicating her time and energy to preserving the history of the Borough of Keyport. Donations in her memory should be made...

Mary Oxendine age 78 passed away Oct 14 2020 after a long battle with MS. She always had a smile for everyone. Survived by daughters, Carol L Serfass if Monroe Township, NJ, Akexandria Larsen Lamine of Dallas, GA & Victoria Witherspoon of Concord, NC.

Kenneth M. Hickey, 80, a lifelong Matawan resident, passed away on October 6, 2020, at Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center. Kenneth was born in Matawan NJ to Michael and Alice (Van Pelt) Hickey. Kenneth honorably served in the US Coast Guard Reserves from 1959 to 1967. He retired from Merck Pharmaceuticals as a black seal fireman. Formerly, he was employed by Hercules Inc. He was an avid Mets and Knicks fan and enjoyed watching their games very much in his later years. He...

A Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date and announced here. Diane Filomena Clinton (nee: DeLorenzo), 59, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020, with her devoted family by her side. Born in Long Branch, NJ, to Anthony and Catherine Audrey DeLorenzo, Diane was the fourth youngest of six daughters. Raised in River Plaza, she was a proud 1979 graduate of Middletown High School South. Diane worked for many years as a Customer Service Representative for Plymouth Rock...

Tis Only We Who Grieve Tis only we who grieve They do not leave They are not gone They look upon us still They walk among the valleys now They stride upon the hill Their smile is in the summer sky Their grace is in the breeze Their memories whisper in the grass Their calm is in the trees Their light is in the winter snow Their tears are in the rain Their merriment runs in the brook Their laughter in the lane The gentleness is in the flowers They sigh in autumn leaves They do not leave They...

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...