Araxy “Roxy” Zohrabian entered into rest on December 2, 2025, at the age of 83.
She was the beloved wife of Vartan Zohrabian and devoted mother of Vivian and son-in-law Roman. She is also survived by her siblings Aram, Anush, Anjel, and Arousiak Hampartsumian, and many nieces and nephews.
Donna Lee Matthews Mazza, 81, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Born on October 9, 1944, in Red Bank, NJ, Donna was a lifelong Monmouth County resident whose warmth, dedication, and love for family and friends defined her life.
Donna was raised in Red Bank and graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School in 1962. Following high school, she began her career as a secretary in the engineering offices at Bell Laboratories in Holmdel, NJ. She later devoted 27 years of service as the Principal’s Secretary at Markham Place School in Little Silver, NJ, where she was known for her reliability, kindness, and commitment to the school community. During this time, Donna also enjoyed being an Avon Lady, connecting with neighbors and friends in the community she loved.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha “Mert” Scarpello, 93, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1932, in Newark, New Jersey, to Anthony F. and Helen (Usafara) Forgione.
Martha is survived by her brother, Arcalo “Herky” (Nancy) Forgione of Manchester, New Jersey, and her sister, Gilda (Daniel) Barnard of Angola, Indiana. She is also survived by her best friend Maria Forgione. Martha, an aunt, great aunt and a great great aunt, is lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews across New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, and Florida—each of whom held a special place in her heart.
Edwin L. Roswell, III, also known as Ed, Eddie and to family Bud or Buddy, aged 86, passed away after a short illness on October 30, 2025.
Edwin was born in Gorgas, Alabama October 28, 1939 to his parents, Edwin L. Roswell, Jr and Beatrice Winship (Kirby) Roswell. He lived in Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, West Long Branch and Lincroft, New Jersey.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce Michele Loughran of Fair Haven, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away Friday surrounded by her family. Michele brought beauty, grace, and love into the lives of all who knew her. She was 58 years old.
Michele proudly served the United States Department of Justice for nearly 32 years, offering dedication, expertise, and unwavering professionalism. She celebrated her well-earned retirement in December of 2023.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ethel Milazzo, who died on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, at the age of 91.
Ethel Lillian Fliszar was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1934. Known as Nana to most, she loved entertaining, solitaire, theatre, baking, and most importantly, cooking. She was a strong, proud woman who we assumed would outlive us all because of her strength and independence.
Barbara R. Thorpe, 89. of Lincroft, NJ passed away on November 20, 2025, just four days shy of her 90th birthday. Bobbie was born on November 24, 1935 in Dumont, NJ and was raised in Red Bank. Bobbie was a proud member of the Red Bank High School class of 1953.
Bobbie was a tomboy in her youth. She loved sports and lettered in basketball. She loved to bowl, roller skate and ice skate. She learned carpentry from her father and crabbing from her grandfather. She rode her horse whenever she could and loved animals of all kinds, especially her dogs and cats. Bobbie was a bit of a rebel - she was sent home from high school for wearing jeans!
James F. Watt III, age 78, of Atlantic Highlands, NJ, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Riverview Medical Center. Jim was born in Schenectady, NY, to Colonel James F. and Marrian Watt. He was raised in Asbury Park and graduated from Asbury Park High School. Jim enjoyed all that Asbury Park had to offer—especially the beach, the boardwalk, and water skiing with friends on Deal Lake.
Robert “Bob” Frank McIntyre, 78, of Little Silver, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 30th, 2025.
Bob was born in Kearny, NJ to the late Frank McIntyre and Muriel Boyd. He was the oldest brother to his siblings Peggy Gordon, Wendy McIntyre, Sue McIntyre Forfar, Frank “Sandy” McIntyre and Dan Larrimore. Bob grew up in Kearny and played football for Kearny High School in New Jersey where he met the love of his life and wife Diane. Recently, Bob and Diane celebrated their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary on July, 13th. Bob graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson College earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting. For 38 years, Bob was a very successful career banker who traveled daily to New York City (including First National Bank, Bankers Trust, National Bank of Canada, Whirlpool Financial Corporation, Deutsche Bank and finally GMAC Commercial Finance). Outside of his career, Bob was an active member and volunteer at the Shrewsbury River Yacht Club in Fair Haven, NJ, an infamous mountain guide at Stratton Mountain, Vermont and also was on the planning and zoning board for the Township of Bondville, Vermont.
