Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Maryann McGloin on January 31, 2025.

Maryann Catherine McGloin was the best late Christmas present Catherine (Kitty) Courtney and Patrick McGloin ever received, born on December 26, 1959.

Growing up in Fair Haven and Rumson, Maryann had many friends and cherished her summers at the beach.  She filled her childhood home with the sounds of Billy Joel and Elton John, blasting from her bedroom stereo.  A graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance from Trinity College in Washington, D.C.

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Jean M. Kaeli, 82, of Atlantic Highlands, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. 

Born Jean Tully in Pittsfield, MA, she graduated with a degree in education from The Elms. Jean taught third grade before meeting and marrying her husband, Frederick J. Kaeli, in April 1966. 

Throughout her life, Jean supported her community in various ways. As President of the board of the Women’s Center of Monmouth County, Inc. (now 180 Turning Lives Around), she oversaw the successful purchase and renovation of the first domestic violence emergency shelter in the county. Along with the board, she helped expand the Center’s outpatient counseling services and increased support for individuals navigating the court system.

Gloria C. Soldo, age 92, of Lincroft, NJ, passed away February 2, 2025. She was born May 24, 1932 to parents Anthony Codispoti and Teresa Piroso in Sant Andrea, Calabria Italy.

She moved to Red Bank in 1935. Gloria graduated from Red Bank high school, Red Bank, NJ. She married Frank P. Soldo Jr. in 1955 and celebrated 65 years of marriage. Gloria, as well as being a cherishing mother of two boys, worked as a legal secretary. She was devoted to the Roman Catholic Church and was active in St. Catharine’s Church of Holmdel, providing parishioners donuts and warm coffee each month.

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Shane Connor Taylor, who passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 34. 

Shane was born on April 9th, 1990, in Long Branch, New Jersey to Ronald and Patricia Taylor. Shane attended Red Bank Catholic High School and was a Local 40 IronWorker for 12 years. Shane was a loving brother, son, cousin, and friend to many. He had a heart of gold and a contagious positive energy. Shane was a charismatic jokester, phenomenal dancer, and lover of people and animals. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, automobiles and the brotherhood of his Local 40 ironworker members. Shane also gave the best hugs!

It is with a heavy heart filled with amazing memories, we share the sudden but peaceful passing of Elizabeth Ann Gill this past Friday evening at her residence in Tinton Falls.  

Elizabeth was a kind, loving, fun, classy, and talented woman.  She was an amazing, caring mother and grandmother who never stopped being a voice of experience and reason to all who she loved. She greatly enjoyed her family and dear friends, traveling, cuisine, fashion, and creating amazing food at home.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maryann Soberg, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and cherished friend. Maryann peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the age of 74. Born in Brooklyn, New York on June 17, 1950.

With heavy hearts, the family of Mary Ellen McCann, a longtime resident of Rumson, New Jersey, announces her passing on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend was 85 years young. 

Mary Ellen Howland was born to Hartson and Mary Gilligan Howland on October 16, 1939, in Neptune, New Jersey. The Howland roots reached deep into the history of Monmouth County, a fact she took immense pride in. But her lineage extended far beyond just Monmouth County, intertwining with the very history of America itself.  Her ancestor, John Howland, was one of the earliest American settlers, arriving on the Mayflower in late 1620. The story of young John Howland has been recounted in several books, most notably “The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower.” The Howland name was woven into the earliest tapestries of America and the early colonies.

Lucille Lusk Puth age 96 of Rumson, NJ passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Lucille was born in Orange, New Jersey to the late Charles and Mary (Cocozza) Lusk. She graduated from Montclair State University in 1950 where she was one of the first females to graduate with a degree in mathematics. 

Post graduation, she immediately started her career teaching high school mathematics. She then married her husband, the late Edward C. Puth Sr., on June 30, 1951 in Irvington, NJ. When Lucille wasn’t teaching or tutoring, she was out on the sail boat with her husband or spending time with her family. Lucille and Edward were married for 42 years. 

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dolores Maggiore, age 83, on the morning of January 15, 2025.

Dee always lived life to the fullest. She was a free spirit who would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. Her warmth, kindness, and loving nature touched all who knew her. She loved spending time with her family, especially her children, William and Lisa, and her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Michael Patrick Bernardi, 72, died on January 8, 2025 after a long illness.

Michael was a native of North Bergen, New Jersey, spending much of his life there. He moved to Belford 22 years ago.

A graduate of North Bergen High School, he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in business at Jersey City State College. Michael worked in data processing during the early years of computer technology. He also specialized in office management, and retired from his position in the security department at United Parcel Service in 2010.