Longtime Red Bank resident, Thomas Edward “Tom/Poppy” Stamm, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 5.
In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Resident, Tom Stamm, 78
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Retro RFH Library Chillin’
Photo/RFH Yearbook
Once upon a time, when the cold snap started, so did the antics in the library at RFH. And there to keep everyone in line and keep up one step, or a chair, ahead of the antsy foul-weather pranksters were those library aides.
Rumsonite Jeff Walling Joins Sandy Hook Foundation Board
The Sandy Hook Foundation, the nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of Sandy Hook’s natural, cultural and historic resources and visitor experience enhancement, has named two new members to its Board of Trustees, one a Rumsonite.
In Memoriam: Longtime Little Silver Resident, Bob Harris, 83
Longtime Little Silver resident, Robert “Bob” Fulton Harris, passed away in the comfort of his home on Feb. 6. He was 83.
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Prosecutor: Former Area Teacher Gets 10 Years for Sexual Assault of Two Students
A former high school English teacher has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for separately engaging in numerous sexual acts with two of her students over the course of several years, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.
In Memoriam: Former Longtime Rumson Schools Art Teacher, Little Silver Resident, Barbara Stender, 92
Former longtime Rumson schools Art teacher, Little Silver resident, Barbara Ann Ruh Stender, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8. She was 92.
Barbara was born on Dec. 30, 1933 in Bayonne.
“After earning her degree in Education from Kutztown University, Barbara began a decades-long career as an Art teacher to hundreds of children in the Rumson School District. Barbara truly loved working with children and was beloved by many of her former students.
Loved ones of Barbara Stender in her obituary
“Barbara’s greatest love was her children who all survive her. There was no fiercer advocate for her children when they were in need.”
She is survived by: her children, Jeffrey Stender, of Key Largo, FL, Mark Stender, of North East, MD, Beverly Kalinsky (Michael), of North East, MD, and Bruce Stender, of Sacramento, CA; and her seven grandchildren.
Barbara was predeceased by: her parents, Gus and Loretta Ruh; and her brother, Gus Jr..
The family would like to extend our gratitude to the caregivers of Visiting Angels, Amedisys and the Charlestown Volunteer Fire Company.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ 07701. A mass of christian burial will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 94 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery, Leonardo section of Middletown. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local volunteer Fire or EMS departments or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home
Retro RFH Senior Lounge Groovin’
Photo/RFH Yearbook
The year was 1974 and the top hits were The Way We Were and Seasons in the Sun. Ironic …
And back in that year, the seniors at RFH had plenty of joy and fun and some seasons out of the sun. That was OK, though, because they had they had the Senior Commons for those chilly, wintry dank days. It was just the way they were — literally sinking into the groove, known as the groovy floor, in the lounge.
Frankie Mazza: A Fair Haven-Raised Smile to Live By
It was his smile that said it all — soft and clear. It whispered “hold each homegrown memory close for comfort.” It exhaled without letting go. His happy sigh said, “Everything is just fine, because we’ll always just be kids walking back home together.”
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In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised RFH Grad, Patty Roberto, 87
Rumson-raised Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School graduate, Patty “Grammy” Roberto, more recently of Monmouth Beach, passed away peacefully on Feb. 6 with her family by her side. She was 87.
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Retro RFH Foul Weather Junior ‘Lounging’
Photo/George Day
A little cheer in a reprise all about simple fun to be had in foul weather lounging and an antic or a few at RFH …
Some moments are meant for just lounging … like this persistent foul, frigid weather. Yes, lounging, even if those snippets of indoor time at RFH are inside a far less cozy, yet exclusive, special high school nook like the junior, as opposed to upper crust senior, lounge.
Continue reading Retro RFH Foul Weather Junior ‘Lounging’Prosecutor: 18-Year-Old Indicted on Murder, Weapons Charges in 2025 Pier Village Shooting
One teen has been indicted on murder and related weapons offenses stemming from the 2025 fatal shooting incident at Pier Village in Long Branch. Two other teens have been indicted on conspiracy and weapons offenses in connection with the incident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.
In Memoriam: Red Bank-Raised Longtime Little Silver Resident, Teacher, Rose Marie Accardi, 86
Longtime Little Silver resident and teacher, Rose Marie Crupi Accardi, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 31, surrounded by her family. She was 86.
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