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Mother Hattie Lue Huff was born Hattie Lue Stewart on January 5, 1946 in Starkville, Mississippi to Otis and Hattie B Stewart. She attended Starkville public school through graduation. In 1967 Hattie moved to Asbury Park. She worked at Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital for a several years and later moved to Long Branch and worked at the Whittmer House.
In 1975 Hattie re-dedicated her life Christ and became a member of Refreshing Spring Holy Temple COGIC (formerly Holy Temple COGIC). Mother Huff, as she was affectionately called, was a dedicated, faithful member who loved the Lord, studied his word and was an avid prayer warrior. She was saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost. She lived her life to be pleasing in the sight of God. Her favorite scripture was Psalms 121. She also loved Proverbs 3:5.
Mother Hattie Huff departed this life on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick after suffering 2 strokes. She was predeceased in life by her parents, Hattie & Otis, her brothers Lucious and Willie Stewart, and grandson Ryan.
She leaves to cherish her memories; her son Joe Huff Jr (Valerie), daughter Patrice Huff, adopted son James Henry Moore-Huff, step-son Michael Huff (Linda), sister Margaret Gandy, brothers Johnny Stewart (Bea) and Joe Louis Stewart; her best friend, Anne E. Schwartz; 11 grandchildren, Joe Huff III, Michael Huff (Natalie), Precious, Harold, Nahdirah (Aaron), Steven, Patrece, Andrew, Corey, Kyle and Kevin; 10 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces & nephews and her church family.
Visitation will be held at the Long Branch Church of God, 200-206 Garfield Avenue in Long Branch on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park Cemetery in Tinton Falls. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Feed the Children, 333 North Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Letters of condolence may be sent through the web at www.damianofuneralhome.com.
Louis A. Wenning (Drew), 72 of Long Branch passed away on Friday, October 4th with his family by his side. Drew was born on October 7th, 1951, to Claudia Wenning and Louis J. Wenning (Bud) in Long Branch, NJ.
Drew grew up in Elberon, then he lived in Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright and Long Branch. Drew graduated from Long Branch High School and attended the University of New Mexico. Drew was an owner and operator of Wenning & Son’s Wholesale Meats located on Pearl St. in Long Branch, NJ. Drew worked for the family business for 50 years, before retiring in August of 2020. Wenning & Son’s Wholesale Meats was originally started by Drew’s Grandfather Louis Wenning (PopPop) in 1922.
Drew loved the beach, surfing, nature, art and music. He was a life fan of the NY Giants & Yankees. Drew and his family enjoyed annual vacations to Mexico as well as traveling throughout Central America.
Drew is survived by his former wife Kathy Smith-Wenning and their two sons Brian and John Wenning of Long Branch; two grandchildren Brooklyn & Gabrielle; his siblings Jan Wenning of Clarksville, MD, Michael Wenning and wife Jane of Shrewsbury; Peg Riley & husband John of Shrewsbury, and Dennis Wenning & Tara Kiss of West Long Branch. Drew is also survived by several nieces & nephews and many very close friends from the New Jersey Shore.
All services will be private. For messages of condolence, please visit Drew’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.
James T. (J.T.) Norman, 67, of Oakhurst died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 1 after a long battle with heart disease. He was surrounded by family and unconditional love.
J.T. was raised by his loving mother in West Long Branch alongside his “Irish twin” older brother, Robert. He graduated from Shore Regional High School in ’75 and later attended Brookdale Community College to explore computer science but it didn’t take long for him to discover his true passion and natural talent for woodworking. He started his own business, J.T. Norman Woodworking, and made his mark beautifying homes across the Jersey Shore and even in Israel. It’s nearly impossible to drive through “the Peninsula” without coming across a house with J.T.’s trademark custom built-ins inside. He could fix absolutely anything and could usually be found at Home Depot multiple times a day.
At the tender age of 16, J.T. met his future wife, Sheri. They fell in love hard and fast and tied the knot when they were just 19 years old. They started their family a few years later by welcoming two daughters and a son, all 4 years apart. J.T.’s family was his pride and joy and he truly found his calling when the 5 grandbabies came along. He devoted every non-working minute to spending quality time with his beloved wife, kids, and grandkids whether it was coaching little league, cheering at dance recitals and school plays, manning the grill at countless summer BBQs or finding the perfect fresh-cut Christmas tree. He loved the traditions of the holidays and was at his absolute happiest just being surrounded by his favorite people. During his later years, when his illness caught up to him, he enjoyed any low-key competition like nightly Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy battles with Sheri, marathon games of gin rummy and chess and any board game with the grandkids.
J.T. was known as a die-hard Yankees fan; he and Sheri visited ballparks on the East Coast for mini vacations. The Normans took a family vacation every year – whether it was Florida, Lake George, Culver Lake, or Hilton Head – and they always came home with hilarious stories of the many disasters and hijinks. His perfect afternoon was sitting next Sheri, watching sports or HGTV, enjoying home-cooked meals and fresh-baked desserts as the rest of the family popped in and out for visits.
Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Sheri Measure Norman; Kellie Moore of Ocean Township (pre-deceased by Kellie’s husband, James Moore); Kaysie and her husband Brian McKay of Shark River Hills; Kyle and his wife Amanda Norman of Ocean Township; his brother, Robert Norman of Belmar; his aunt, Mary Fenton of Wall Township; and his five grandchildren – Braden, Kylie, Clark, June, and Callan.
Visitation was Saturday, October 5 from 1 pm until 5 pm. A remembrance service was at 4:30 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, the family asks with gratitude for donations to Compassionate Care Hospice, 1130 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753. They were pivotal in ensuring J.T. had a peaceful transition. If love could have kept him alive, he would have lived forever. He will be deeply missed; please share your stories and fondest memories of him with his family to bring them comfort.
Richard C. Hayes, age 64 of Long Branch, died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Rich was born in Long Branch and was a life resident of the shore area. He served our Country honorably in the US Navy from 1978 to 1988 serving as a Seaman First Class.
Rich enjoyed many things in life; however he had a passion for playing pool and computers, which led to taking classes at DeVry Technical Institute and enjoyed visiting Monmouth Park.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ann and Charles; his grandparents, Charlotte and Tim and Mary and John. Surviving are his brother Bob; his sister Mary; nephew Jon, two nieces, Melissa and Christine and many cousins.
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Carmela Meneces Pomier, Carmela was born on May 3rd, 1948, in La Paz, Bolivia. She attended Maria Auxiliadora High School and did her secondary schooling at Incos Institute where she learned English and received vocational training as a secretary.
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On July 27th, 1968, she married Franz Estrada, and they embarked on the greatest adventure of all: parenthood. Carminia, Ximena, and Ivana were not just her daughters; but also her legacy. Carmela poured her heart and soul into raising them, prioritizing faith and family above all else. She was an inspiration and a role model who taught her daughters the power of compassion, love, faith, and unwavering resilience.
In 1993, Carmela took a leap of faith and traveled to the United States, a bold move that echoed her adventurous spirit. She inspired her daughters to dream big, to break barriers, and to chase their God-given callings. She officially relocated to the USA in 2014, and her impact was immediate and profound whether at school, church, the senior center, or among family and friends. She was a cheerleader for everyone she met.
A devoted follower of Jesus, she started each day in prayer, her hands raised to heaven overseeing the city or the ocean. Dinnertime was her sacred ritual, a time for family to gather, share our blessings, and engage in insightful discussions with the question of the day. She faced life’s challenges with grace and strength, setting a powerful example for her daughters, never losing hope and encouraging others to do the same. Her compassionate heart and resilience shone through in everything she did and said.
She loved strolling along the beach boardwalk, exploring shops, watching musical concerts, and savoring every spoonful of ice cream. She proudly became a US citizen and remained connected to her roots in Bolivia as well. She always thought of and found ways to help the sick and poor homeless people.
Carmela’s journey on earth came to an end, she has fought the good fight, she has finished her race, she has kept the faith and she is now in paradise in the presence of Jesus Christ until we meet again. She is preceded by her parents Guillermo Meneses and Salome Pomier, and her beloved younger brother Ramiro Meneses. She leaves behind her beloved children Carminia, Ximena, Ivana, Dave, who will forever cherish her memory and the lessons of love, kindness, and strength she instilled in them; her husband Franz, grandchild Carla, brothers Nestor, Roberto, Javier Meneses; uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, friends and extended family.
Betty A. (Bohnert) Juliano, 95, of Oceanport, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at Riverview Medical Center, surrounded by her children. Betty was born on December 3, 1928, in Long Branch, where she was a lifelong resident, before moving to Oceanport many years ago. She was predeceased by her loving husband Sam in 1998. She is also predeceased by her sister Cynthia (Bohnert) Townsend and her brother Richard Bohnert. Betty is survived by her three loving children and their spouses Bobby (Karen), Tommy (Susan), and Betty Ann (Jeff), 6 adoring grandchildren, by whom she was affectionately known as “Memom;” Rachel and Matthew Smith (Andrea), Tommy (Jennifer), Todd and Jenni Juliano, Melissa Woodhouse (Jeff) and great-grandchildren Emerson and Milo Woodhouse and a new great-granddaughter Adelaide Juliano. Betty is also survived by her dear cousin Jinny, many beloved nieces and nephews, and lastly, her sweet parakeet, Petey.
Betty and Sam shared a full and wonderful life together, always surrounded by a large and loving family on both sides. They enjoyed family gatherings, summers at Takanassee Beach Club, and playing cards with their longtime friends. Sam and Betty also spent time traveling throughout the country and later to Boynton Beach, Florida, where they spent many winters during their retirement years. Betty was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Mets, Nets, and Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1990’s. Most importantly, she cherished time with her family, reminiscing about her childhood and that of her children, all the wonderful memories of old Long Branch and what once was. She will be forever missed by her family, all of whom are grateful for the long and beautiful life she lived.
Visitation Monday, October 7th 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Funeral service Tuesday, October 8th 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Monmouth County SPCA, of Oceanport First Aid Squad. For messages of condolence, please visit Betty’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.
Betty A. (Bohnert) Juliano, 95, of Oceanport, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at Riverview Medical Center, surrounded by her children. Betty was born on December 3, 1928, in Long Branch, where she was a lifelong resident, before moving to Oceanport many years ago. She was predeceased by her loving husband Sam in 1998. She is also predeceased by her sister Cynthia (Bohnert) Townsend and her brother Richard Bohnert. Betty is survived by her three loving children and their spouses Bobby (Karen), Tommy (Susan), and Betty Ann (Jeff), 6 adoring grandchildren, by whom she was affectionately known as “Memom;” Rachel and Matthew Smith (Andrea), Tommy (Jennifer), Todd and Jenni Juliano, Melissa Woodhouse (Jeff) and great-grandchildren Emerson and Milo Woodhouse and a new great-granddaughter Adelaide Juliano. Betty is also survived by her dear cousin Jinny, many beloved nieces and nephews, and lastly, her sweet parakeet, Petey.
Betty and Sam shared a full and wonderful life together, always surrounded by a large and loving family on both sides. They enjoyed family gatherings, summers at Takanassee Beach Club, and playing cards
with their longtime friends. Sam and Betty also spent time traveling throughout the country and later to Boynton Beach, Florida, where they spent many winters during their retirement years. Betty was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Mets, Nets, and Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1990’s. Most importantly, she cherished time with her family, reminiscing about her childhood and that of her children, all the wonderful memories of old Long Branch and what once was. She will be forever missed by her family, all of whom are grateful for the long and beautiful life she lived.
Visitation Monday, October 7th 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Funeral service Tuesday, October 8th 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Monmouth County SPCA, of Oceanport First Aid Squad. For messages of condolence, please visit Betty’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.
Margaret “Peggy” Dunne of Deal, New Jersey died Thursday, September 19, 2024. Peggy was born in Astoria, New York on May 15, 1941.She is predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Margaret, her grandparents, and her beloved cousin Danny Sweeney, all residents of Deal. Peggy is a 1959 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School. She went on to become a laboratory technician working in histology, blood bank, and hematology at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. After retirement, Peggy also worked at the Central Jersey Blood Bank in Shrewsbury.
Peggy was a proud resident of Deal. She worked many elections for the town and also organized many blood drives at the Deal Firehouse. She also enjoyed spending her summers at the Deal Casino.
Peggy was a kind and gentle person beloved by all who knew her. She is survived by many dear friends from near and far, as well as several cousins in Ireland. She was especially proud of her Irish heritage. A Celebration of Life for Peggy will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 2 to 4 PM at the Deal Fire Company, located at 110 Brighton Avenue in Deal, NJ 07723.
Donations in Peggy’s memory can be made to the Deal Fire Company by mail to 110 Brighton Avenue Deal, NJ 07723, or through the web by visiting https://donate.stripe.com/9AQdSSh2XgzC6pW148. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence through the Damiano Tribute/Guestbook.
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John G Rueshoff, 90, of Holmdel, died on Thursday, October 3.
John was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Margaret and Gerhard Rueshoff. In 1941, he and his family moved to New Brunswick, where he was raised. He opened his business, C & P Kitchens in Hopelawn, where he worked until retiring.
John enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He grew several different vegetable including lettuce, zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, corn, and most notably tomatoes. John also enjoyed traveling with his family to Florida, Maine, and the Virgin Islands.
John is predeceased by his parents, his daughter Dana Rueshoff, and his siblings, Sister Agnes Vincent, Margaret McQuillin, Elizabeth Lovuolo, and Richard Rueshoff.
He is survived by his loving wife Sheila Rueshoff, daughter Lisa and her husband Jay Semsel of Summit, his sister Mary Rueshoff, grandchildren Andrew and Amanda Semsel, many loving nieces and nephews, Rebecca Semsel and Victor Tracy, Jr., friend Marsha G., and neighbors Joe and Gail Mocci.
A visitation was held on Sunday, October 6 at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel.
In lieu of traditional remembrances, John’s family asks with gratitude that donations in his memory be made to St. Vincent de Paul, St. Catharine’s PO Box 655.
For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of John, please visit his page of tribute at www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com
Carol Michael Restrick of Red Bank and Beach Haven passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Carol was born in Hinsdale, Illinois to Dorothy Lynch Papenhausen and Carl E. Papenhausen. She graduated from Haddonfield High School and Virginia Intermont College.
Carol worked at Snellingburgs Department Store in Philadelphia before marrying her high school sweetheart, Harvey Restrick. She was always supportive of Harvey’s career, which took them from New Jersey to Ohio, Illinois, California, Virginia and finally full circle back to New Jersey. She made many cherished friends and had four daughters along the way. Carol worked hard to painstakingly set up home for her family in each city and get involved in her community–From volunteering as Brownie leader for her daughters, to volunteering at Riverview Medical Center and Long Beach Island Museum.
Carol always loved to cook and entertain, serving as social chair of Stonehenge Country Club in Richmond and chairing many parties at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven where she was a member for 35 years.
Before becoming ill, Carol enjoyed playing bridge, reading, hosting dinner parties, and playing with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her sharp wit which she maintained until the end.
Carol is predeceased by her parents, Dot and Carl Papenhausen. Carol is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harvey Restrick, her brother Greg Papenhausen (Jill), her sister-in-law, Ruth Biemer, her daughters, Tracey Wurmstich, Heidi Maggs (James), Kelly Henderson (Edward), and Amy Stoldt (Derek), her grandchildren, Cole Wurmstich (Jessica), Keefer Wurmstich (Rheannon), Emma Wurmstich, Michael Maggs, Caroline Maggs, Kyle Henderson, Jack Henderson, Katie Henderson, Xavier Stoldt and Teddy Stoldt, her great granddaughters, Maddie Rae Wurmstich and Peyton Wurmstich, and her longtime caregiver, Amelia Deynoo.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Blake Barklage Foundation at blakegivesback.org
Services: Tuesday, October 8, 4-7pm at Holmdel Funeral Home, Wednesday, October 9, 9:15am, mass of Christian Burial at St. Catharine’s Church, Holmdel
Margaret E. Greenwood, 66, of Ocean Township, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
She was born in Bristol, PA and lived Little Silver before moving to Ocean.
She worked at AT&T, Lucent Technologies and for Avaya in Holmdel prior to owning Sourcetech Solutions and then working for Kreizer Law in Shrewsbury. She was a graduate of Red Bank Regional High School and attended Monmouth University in West Long Branch,
Margaret enjoyed gardening, cooking, skiing and was an avid runner. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and the many years at Trade Winds Beach Club, Sea Bright.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elsie and Louie “Tex” Shaw; her siblings, Oma, Mary and Brenda.
Surviving is her husband, Bruce; daughter, Ashley Greenwood; son, Drew and his wife Maria Greenwood; 2 grandchildren, Emily and Nathan and brothers, Vaughn and Brent Shaw.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 3-7 pm Saturday and from 10 am until her funeral service at 11 am Sunday at the Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Ocean Township. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to donate.metavivor.org. For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.
Edward Warren Wells Jr., lifelong resident of Sea Bright NJ, passed away in Riverview Medical Center on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 after a long fight to cancer.
Edward is survived by his brothers Steven, John and Richard Wells, children Lauren and Casey Wells, grandchildren Alexandra and Christina Wells, Hailey Marsella, Makayla and Addison Rivera, Erin Szoludko and Austin Doerr, great grandchildren Delilah Teofilo and Adrian Akel. Edward is predeceased by his mother and father, Elizabeth and Edward Wells, children Edward and Valerie Wells, and granddaughter Madison Wells.
Edward enjoyed laughing with his children and grandchildren, lending a helping hand to his neighbors, and especially sitting on his front porch watching the river float by.
Services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road in Oakhurst, Ocean Township from 3pm-5pm.
Flower donations can be made to the funeral home or a donation to the American Cancer Society in Edwards name.
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Zoltan S. Nagy, 94, of Ocean Township, passed away at home on Friday, September 27, 2024 after battling pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Szeged, Hungary in 1930 and along with his family, fled the country towards the end of World War 2 and eventually living in a refugee camp in Austria for 6 years before the family was able to immigrate to the United States.
Settling in Passaic, he was promptly drafted by the Army and served in the Korean War rising to the rank of sergeant. After leaving the Army, he used his benefits from the GI Bill of Rights to attend college, graduating with a degree from Newark College of Engineering (now NJIT). He became an electrical engineer and spent the entirety of his career as a civilian employee for the US Army at Fort Monmouth retiring in 1995.
He married his wife, Ilona in 1956 and they remained happily married for 64 years until her death in 2020. They relocated to Ocean Township in 1965 where they raised their family. He was a devoted communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (Our Lady of Hope Parish) in Deal.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Judy Csorna, his parents, Sandor and Edit Nagy, his stepmother Emerencia Nagy and his siblings Edit Kertesz, Sandor Nagy and Agnes Paulovits.
Surviving is his son, Zoltan L. Nagy and his wife Aubrie; son-in-law, Steven Csorna; his brother, Akos L. Nagy, 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth Nagy, Suzie Csorna and her husband Bill Birdsley, Christy Csorna and Nick Csorna and 2 great-grandchildren, Sophie Csorna and Jude Csorna.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 9-10 am Saturday at the Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Ocean Township. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Church in Deal. At a future date, he along with his late wife will be interred in the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Military Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his memory to either Catholic Charities or World Villages For Children. For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.
Mary Louise (MaryLou) Hurley, 80, formerly of Long Branch, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born in Long Branch and raised in Allenhurst, MaryLou resided in Long Branch before her move to Charlotte, North Carolina. She was a graduate of Star of the Sea Academy. MaryLou worked at Jersey Central Power and Light before retiring to raise her family. She went on to work at St. Denis Catholic Church in Manasquan. She was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, West End and St. Ann Catholic Church, Charlotte. Most of all, MaryLou was a proud mother and grandmother. She valued her friendships with some that spanned over 70 years.
MaryLou was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. Hurley and her parents, Ralph and Adeline Diglio.
She is survived by her son, Robert and his wife, Carolyn of Charlotte, North Carolina; her brother, Ralph Diglio and her granddaughters, Emma Hurley and Olivia Hurley who were the apples of her eyes.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday, October 2nd from 4 pm – 7 pm at Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Ocean Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 3rd at 10:30 am in St. Michael’s Church, 800 Ocean Avenue, West End. Interment will be in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt. For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.
