All Obituaries

Vivian E. Brown ʺCity Vʺ, 59, of East Orange, NJ passed away on March 16, 2019.  She was born on October 6,1959 in Orangeburg, NY to the late Rose Mae Johnson and Rodney Jones. Vivian was a lifelong resident of Asbury Park, NJ, before moving to Newark, NJ in 2011. She met and married her late husband, Johnathan Brown, in Asbury Park in 1981. She was employed as a teacher’s aid at the daycare center, Head Start (ICCC). Vivian was known to many as "City V". She was...

Chiquetta “Tredda” Stroman, 42, of Neptune, New Jersey passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Community Medical Center, Toms River, New Jersey.  She was born on July 29, 1976 in Hollywood, Florida to Lena Williams and Edward Stroman. Tredda was employed as a driver at Monmouth Partial Care, Neptune, New Jersey.  She was a lifelong resident of Asbury Park, New Jersey before moving to Neptune in 2011.  Tredda loved hosting Sunday dinner and summer BBQ’s....

AGUEDA CALDERÓN, 99, of Neptune, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2019. She passed away in her sleep at Coral Harbor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Neptune, NJ. Agueda was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She moved to Neptune, New Jersey in 1948 where she met Juan F. Calderón. The two went on to marry and lovingly raised 8 children. As a proud homemaker, Mom ran a tight ship and the home was her domain. Dad was the chef away from the house, Mom was the chef...

Beverly Ann Taylor, 75, of Asbury Park, New Jersey passed away on February 25, 2019.  She was born in Neptune, NJ on July 1, 1943 to Everette and Genevieve Taylor, Sr. She was educated in the Asbury Park School System and received an AA degree in Business Management from Brookdale Community College. Beverly was employed at Bamberger’s and Macy’s Department Stores for over forty years. She worked in all the departments from Juniors to Housewares.  She was a longtime...

Wayne “GUARANTEE” McDougald, 50, of Lakewood, NJ gained his heavenly wings, on February 24, 2019. He was born on March 22, 1968 in Lakewood, NJ to C. W. (Candy) and Quessie (Babe) Crews. Affectionately known as “GUARANTEE” to all, GUARANTEED FRIEND, GUARANTEED FATHER, and GUARANTEED LOYALTY. He loved life and did his best to live it to the fullest. Wayne attended the Lakewood public school system.  He worked various jobs throughout the years and finally found...

Lillian Holmes, 78, of Toms River, NJ passed away on February 18, 2019.  She was born on January 24, 1941 in Nyack, NY to Harry S. and Mildred Thompson. For many years she worked for B.H Kroger's in Fairlawn NJ. She then took on the mission to become a foster care provider a job she loved very much. Lillian loved to create dolls, the delicacy and beauty of each doll showed that she had a very creative spirit. Lillian also loved puzzles. Many of these puzzles are just...

Profile of Life “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 A Time to be Born: In the Spring of 1947, when flowers were blooming, birds were singing and the sound of beach waves out of eternality past and the mind of God, he...

Frances Elizabeth Trapp “Nene”, 82, of Neptune, NJ passed away on February 8, 2019.  She was born in Birmingham, AL on September 6, 1936 to Feaoley Morris Sr.  and Anna Mae Morris. She attended elementary school in Long Branch, NJ and completed middle and high school in Asbury Park, NJ.  Frances attended Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ and majored in accounting.  She was a Nurses’ Aide at Tinton Falls Convalescent Center, Tinton Falls, NJ,...

Kathy Yvette Agostini, 56, daughter of the late Nelson and Goldie Rodriquez-Agostini, was born on May 27, 1962 in Orangeburg, New York. She departed this life in her home in Asbury Park, NJ on February 14, 2019. She received her education from the Asbury Park School District. She was employed many years for the Sam Wah Laundromat, formerly of Asbury Park, NJ until they closed. Kathy served as a lifelong member of Christ Temple C. L. G., Neptune, NJ.  There she served as a choir member...

Vonda Maria Custis (Bonnie), passed away on February 8, 2019. She was born on December 10,1964 in Onancock, Virginia to Robert Lee and Mary Curtis. She loved catering to family and friends; and was the hostess with the “mostess”. Cooking was her specialty. She enjoyed reading, writing, dancing, karaoke, and shooting billards. Vonda also authored a book for her nephew, Darius Worsley. Her grandchildren, Latisha, Halle, Tyshon and Custis, were her pride and joy.  She loved...