All Obituaries

Kenneth Huff, 51, of Asbury Park, NJ, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.  He was born on March 6, 1969 in Neptune, NJ to Ronald Dill and Gloria Huff. He was employed as a laborer at Moe’s Furniture Place.  Kenneth was a member of New Horizon (217) for 10 years.  He was a lifelong resident of Asbury Park, NJ, and was well known in his community for his loving and caring soul. Kenneth was predeceased by his father, Ronald Dill; stepfather, Robert Singley; sister,...

Gertrude Gladys Missouri Harris, was the chant we used to sing as young children.    It had a ring to it.  Our mom, Gertrude Harris Sealo was born on August 6, 1921 and transitioned on Sunday July 5, 2020, one month before her 99th birthday.  She was strong and feisty until the age of 95 when she took a fall.  Since then she slowed her pace and finally came to a sudden halt on that first Sunday in July 2020.  Gertrude was born in Camden, South Carolina and...

Wesly Petit-Frere, 62, of Neptune, NJ passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Imperial Healthcare Rehabilitation, Neptune, NJ. He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on September 25, 1957 to Charite Chery and Appolon Petit-Frere. Wesly Petit-Frere relocated from Haiti in 2012 to Neptune, New Jersey with his son, Glad Petit-Frere. His favorite past times were listening to Haitian Compas, soccer, comedy, and painting. He was also a longtime member of Mount Zion Assembly of God Church, Asbury...

David Rice, 76, of Asbury Park, NJ passed away, June 22, 2020 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ.  He was born on March 1, 1944 in Matawan, NJ to John and Jonnie Mae Rice. He attended the Matawan School system in Matawan, New Jersey.  David enjoyed fishing, boating, crabbing, and hunting.  He loved cars and enjoyed fixing them.  David especially liked playing his record player and collecting antiques. He owned his own lawn service.  David was a...

Mermin LeRoy Ruffin, affectionately called "Yuki", passed away on June 15, 2020 in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on October 17, 1971 in Fitkin Hospital, Neptune, NJ to Mermin Robinson and Brenda Ruffin. He was a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore and attended the Asbury Park School System, Asbury Park, NJ. Mermin was well known for working alongside of his mother during the holiday seasons at the...

Louve Woods Johnson, 75, of Asbury Park, NJ was born in Jones County, Georgia on January 21, 1945 to Mose Wood, Sr. and Lucille Strong-Wood. She transitioned peacefully to a new life on June 17, 2020, while holding her daughter's hand at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. Louve graduated from Maggie Califf High School in Gray, GA in 1964.  She left home immediately after her graduation for New Jersey, where she resided for nearly 60 years. She was a free-spirit...

Jule Lewis, 89, of Howell, NJ departed this life on June 11, 2020, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ.  He was born on April 25, 1931 in Hancock County, GA. He resided in Sparta, GA, before relocating with his family to Manalapan, NJ, in 1951.  Jule was employed as a construction worker for Labor Local 156.  After retiring from construction, Jule was self-employed for many years. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Annie Lee Warren Lewis; son, Alonzo...

Pierre Jean Cleophat, 65, of Asbury Park, NJ passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune NJ. He was born in Marchand Dessalines, Haiti on May 3,1955 to Claudeus and Saintana Cleophat. Pierre was employed as a teacher, and also worked in the hospital of Dechapelles. He was a long-time resident of Saint Marc of Haiti for many years.  Pierre loved soccer, news, and his children.  He is predecessed by his father, Claudeus Cleophat; and his...