Obituaries

Rosalie Cook, 81, of Holmdel, NJ passed away peacefully, Friday, January 17th. Rosalie was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn NY. She met and later married her late husband Joseph Cook after attending and graduating from the University of Pennsylvania.They raised their family in Elizabeth, NJ where Rosalie worked as a Registered Nurse. She spent many years working for Thomas & Betts and later worked for First Chicago Trust  prior to retirement in 1999.  During her retirement she was a part time resident of Marco Island, FL where wonderful memories were created with her children, grandchildren and friends. She devoted time to her community and Mary Mother of God Church of New Monmouth, NJ where she was a Eucharistic minister, food pantry volunteer, and a beloved CCD teacher preparing students for their first holy communion.

Gerald W. Hannay, 88, of Rumson, New Jersey, passed away on January 13th.  He was predeceased by his parents Gerald and Virginia Hannay as well as his former wife Janneka Evans Hannay. Gerald is survived by his wife Lois Judice Hannay; his sister Jean Bodine of Williamsburg, Virginia; his brother John Hannay “Beverly” of Williamsburg, Virginia; three children  James Hannay Sr. of Toms River, New Jersey, David Hannay and Ana of Summit, New Jersey, and Jeffrey Hannay of Stewartsville, New Jersey, and one daughter-in-law Jenifer Hannay of Middletown, New Jersey.  In addition he leaves behind two grandchildren James Hannay Jr. “Katelyn” and Kaitlyn Hannay and one great-grandson Jacob Hannay, as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends and Nicholas “dog.”

Kevin Joseph Conery, a pillar of the community, consummate family man, and expert in preferred securities, passed suddenly and peacefully at home Thursday. He was 59 years old.   

Kevin was born in Albany, New York and was greatly influenced by his religious upbringing shepherded by his parents, which stayed with him until his untimely death. He rarely missed Sunday mass, led bible study, and was chair of the finance committee for many years at Holy Cross Church in Rumson, New Jersey.   He was an enthusiastic tenor in the church choir and his meaningful presence was a beautiful addition to the music sung by his fellow parishioners.  He valued participating each week and he cherished being a member of the angelic choir. 

Lorraine Jean Eovino, 85 years old of Middletown,NJ, passed peacefully on Jan 7, 2020 at her place of residency in Middletown, NJ.   She is predeceased by her parents Raymond  and Josephine Strona; sister Lucille; brothers Ray Jr,Joseph and Richard Strona; her beloved 2nd husband Whitey Eovino and also her beloved daughter Gail Laura. She is survived by her brother Robert Strona of Birmingham,AL; her sons Ronald Laura of Toms River, NJ, Gary Laura of Middletown,NJ and Mark Laura of Middletown,NJ; her grandson Jason Joslin who was raised as her son and 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. 

Toni Huber let go of this particular world on December 27 after fully inhabiting it for 86 years, 2 months, and 6 days. He had stuff to do that he couldn't do here, so he had to go. First on his list was building a wooden boat.

This was no ordinary man. Toni had an easy, original, and irresistible charm. His rumbly, baritone voice could carry across a football field. He was extremely funny and didn't know how to tell a dull story. He swore constantly and effortlessly, outdoing any drunken sailor on the planet. It was hard not to love him.

Toni was born in Manhattan and attended preschool in the city at The Little Red School House. He did receive further education (Rumson Country Day School, Millbrook, Amherst College) but he would be the first to tell you that his academic performance pretty much went downhill after The Little Red School House.  But that didn't mean he wasn't brilliant.

Joan Natalie Lyons Weber, our Nana, passed on peacefully in her home, surrounded by her beloved family on January 4, 2020.

She is predeceased by her parents, Loren Lamont Farrar and Johanna Davis, her first husband Joseph Lyons, her brothers Loren Farrar, Eugene Wilson and sister Francis Wilson. She is predeceased also by her second husband and love of her life Arno H Weber, with whom she shared 20 years of happiness. She is survived by her daughter Patricia J Townsend (nee Lyons) of Shrewsbury and her grand-daughters Olivia and Amelia Townsend, also her son Joseph F Lyons of Naples, Florida, and Loren Lyons, her stepsons Arno Weber(Florence) of Brick, New Jersey, Kurt Weber of Long Branch, New Jersey, and Richard Weber of Rumson, New Jersey.

Marion Schuster, 97, of Shadow Lake Village, peacefully passed away on Jan. 3^rd surrounded by family at Riverview Medical Center. Born in Union City to Charles and Anna (Abate) Pensa, Marion married John Schuster in 1944 and was married for over 50 years.

During her life she raised two sons, was an administrative assistant at Fort Monmouth, and an active member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and world travel. She was no stranger to ice cream sundaes and other delectable desserts. Marion is survived by her two sons, Jay and Doug, and extended family.

Frances (Fay) B. Thiesing, of Tinton Falls, passed away on January 2, 2020. Frances was born in Long Branch and raised in Red Bank. She graduated from Red Bank High School in 1942, attended Civilian Training School and became a Mechanical Draftsman.  Frances worked at AT&T in New York for four years and retired from the Electronics Command at Ft. Monmouth after 26 years of service.

Frances was a past matron of the Molly Pitcher Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and a Grand Officer.

Dr. Frank A. Bonifacio of Rumson New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on Saturday December 21, 2019. Frank was born in Brooklyn New York and grew up in Keyport New Jersey. He will forever be remembered for his brilliant mind, passion for medicine and for the love of his life, Marion. Frank graduated from Widner University in 1956 with a degree in chemistry.

Dorothy (Sofield) White passed away on December 16th at the Brandywine in Shrewsbury at the age of 88.

Born in Avon to Elsie and Ted Sofield, Dorothy received her RN from Flower-Fifth Avenue School of Nursing and later worked at Monmouth Medical Hospital where she met the love of her life, Bill.