Robert J. (Bob) Verost of Sea Bright, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2026, at the age of 89, with his loving wife of 55 years, Pat, at his side.
Bob was born and raised in West New York, NJ, and was one of twelve children of the late Jacob and Lillian Verost. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat, and his sisters, Mary and Velma. He was predeceased by his son, Robert, and his siblings Jacob, George, John, Donald, Gertrude, Jean, Frank, Wayne, and William.
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Saralie S. Ednie, age 70, of Fair Haven, NJ, on November 7, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Born in Van Wert, Ohio, Saralie graduated from the University of Maryland. It was there that she met the love of her life, Chris. The two were charter members of the acclaimed Improvisations Unlimited Dance Company at the University of Maryland, College Park. They later continued their dance journey together as members of the Impulse Dance Company.
Charles R. Meehan, 83, of Shrewsbury, N.J. entered eternal rest Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Charlie exemplified St. Paul’s description, “Love is patient, love is kind…”. His presence will be deeply missed.
Charlie was born on May 14, 1943, in Boston, MA to Charles and Mary A. Meehan (Rowan), the eldest of five children. He grew up in Rumson where he attended Holy Cross Grammar School and Red Bank Catholic High School where he met his future wife, Patricia Kolarsick.
Kerri Thorpe, 46, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 30, 2026. Her loss leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her.
Kerri shared an especially close and loving bond with her beloved parents, Maria and Jimmy, whose support, encouragement, and companionship were constants throughout her life.
Kerri made her home in New York City and was a graduate of New York University. She worked as a paralegal at Allstate for many years and valued the friendships and career she built there.
Dorothy Ellen Spotts DePascale died on October 23, 2026, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey.
Dorothy, lovingly called Dottie by friends and family, was born the only child and a natural red head to Harvey and Anna Hayes Spotts in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on June 25, 1935.
Isabel “Ibby” Hertz, 91, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, surrounded by family. Known affectionately as “Nanny” to her 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, Ibby was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Isabel Morrell Waud and Dr. Sydney P. Waud, Ibby was the eldest of three children. She attended Miss Porter’s School and Bryn Mawr College before marrying Richard Hurd III, with whom she had four sons. Following Richard’s untimely death at age 39, Ibby raised their boys with remarkable grace and grit. In April 1970, she married Daniel Hertz Jr., creating the tight-knit Hurd-Hertz family, the epicenter of her life.
Barbara J. Coffey, fondly known as “Babs or Barb, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. She was born on February 4, 1954, in Jersey City, New Jersey and grew up in Rumson. On March 13, 1993, Barbara and her husband, Kevin, were married and began their life together. They settled in Red Bank and raised two beautiful children together: Maggie and Liam.
Marie McEntee (née Rizzolo) of Red Bank, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at the age of 93.
Marie was born into an Italian-American immigrant family and was the youngest of five children of the late Leonard and Mary Rizzolo of Newark, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her brothers, Silvio, Michael, and Leonard, and her sister, Filomena.
Barbara Boccellato, 98, of Middletown, NJ, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026. She was born in Cohasset, MA. Her family moved to Rumson, NJ where she spent her childhood and graduated from Rumson High School. Shortly after she married William and they moved to the River Plaza section of Middletown where they raised their family and she resided in that home until her death.
She retired with 30 years working for Concurrent Computer Corp, Oceanport, NJ. She was a current member of the Rumson Seniors and past member of the Red Bank Chapter of Deborah and the River Plaza Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Red Bank.
