All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Ann Cannon Smith of South Amboy, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend and devoted dog lover. Judy's courageous battle with multiple myeloma came to an end on July 9, 2026. She was 75 years old. Judy was a devout Catholic who graduated from Felician College and began her career as a visiting nurse and later retired from Roosevelt Care Center. She was an active member of St. Mary's R.C. Church. In addition to ...

Anthony Joseph Contrabasso was born in Fort Belvoir Army Hospital, Virginia. Everyone called him A.J. He was raised in Staten Island, NY, and moved to Sayreville, NJ, at the age of 14. At the age of 35, he moved to Asheboro, North Carolina. He passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. Born on March 18, 1989, he was the son of Michele Gregory and Jonathan Contrabasso. He worked in construction in New York City most of his life. In 2024, he worked as an auto mechanic for Southend Service ...

Joan Leaman Vassallo, 82, of Laurence Harbor died on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at home. Born in Jersey City she was previously employed by Apellet Printing and Merrill Printing before retiring in 2015. A lifetime member of St. Lawrence R.C. Church, Laurence Harbor she was also a lifetime member of the Laurence Harbor Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Daughter of the late Alfred and Josephine Gerity Leaman she is also predeceased by her husband Andrew G. Vassallo in 2010; her son Andrew J. ...

James DeLamater, 75, of South Amboy died on Friday July 3, 2026 at home. Born in Hoboken he grew up in Weehawken and lived in Old Bridge before settling in South Amboy. He was previously employed as the Recreation Director for Teaneck Township. He was very active and involved in refereeing many sports. A member of Most Holy Redeemer Church, Matawan he also belonged to Alcoholics Anonymous. Son of the late George and Mary Weldon DeLamater he is also predeceased by his wives Vivian Fuller and ...

Lorna Fohs Francis, 79, of Old Bridge died on Wednesday June 24, 2026 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Manhattan she was a member and Religious Education Director at St. Bernadette R.C. Church, Parlin. Daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Landusky Fohs she is also predeceased by her husband Lester J. Francis in 2018. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Steven and Laurie O’Connell; her daughter Christine O’Connell; her brother and sister-in-law Kenneth ...

Jules (Julius) Kwiatkowski, Flagler County’s longest serving elected official after Bunnell Mayor Robinson serving for 17 years as Commissioner on the East Flagler County Mosquito Control District, many of them as Chair, entered eternal peace on December 2, 2025, at AdventHealth Stuart F. Meyer hospice, Palm Coast surrounded by his daughters after a brief illness.  He was 90. Jules was born to Julius and Annabelle Kwiatkowski on January 4, 1935, in the predominately Polish ...

Maria T. Giera, 65, of Sayreville died on Monday June 8, 2026 at home. Born in Perth Amboy, Maria was previously employed as a computer programmer before answering her true calling as a Licensed Professional Counselor at Salvia Community Counseling in Lodi. She found great joy and purpose in helping children and families strengthen their emotional bonds and navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. Maria was a devoted member and dedicated supporter of the United ...

Joyce G. Semoneit, 91, of South Amboy died on Thursday May 14, 2026 at Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge. Born in South Amboy where she was a lifelong resident. She is predeceased by her parents Harold and Cora and Semoneit. She was a graduate of Harold G. Hoffman High School in 1952. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Newark State College (now Kean University) in 1965, going on to earn a Master's of Science in Library Science Degree from Drexel Institute of ...

Phillip David Elyea, 58, of Baton Rouge Louisiana died on Sunday May 10, 2026. Born in Red Bank he grew up in South Amboy before moving to North Carolina in 2004, where he owned the Plymouth Bakery Café. He moved to Florida in 2016 and recently relocated to Louisiana. He loved the beach and was a member of St. Aloysius Church, Baton Rouge. Son of the late Gweneth Elyea he is also predeceased by his nephew Michael Kosanovich. He is survived by his father Kenneth Elyea and his wife ...

"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" -- Isaiah 40:31 Joyce Marian (nee Parmar) Solanki Born on November 25, 1939 in Surat, Gujarat, India Deceased on May 29, 2026, Parlin, New Jersey, US  Joyce was once a teacher at IP Mission Girls High School in Surat, India for approximately seven years. She immigrated to the US in 1972. She was an accounts ...