Longtime Rumsonite, Rumson Country Day School and Oceanic Free Library board member and volunteer with many non-profits, Robert “Bob” Leonard Boyle Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 12 “amid the prayers of many.” He was 86.
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In Memoriam: Rumsonite Joel Browndorf, 81
Rumsonite Joel Browndorf passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 14 after a lengthy bout with prostate cancer. He was 81.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Rumsonite Joel Browndorf, 81In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Robert ‘Poppy’ Roberto
Longtime Rumsonite Robert “Poppy” Roberto, currently of Monmouth Beach, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6 with his family by his side.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Robert ‘Poppy’ RobertoIn Memoriam: Rumsonite Kathleen Landgraf, 81
Rumson resident Kathleen Landgraf passed away on Monday, Aug.1. She was 81.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Rumsonite Kathleen Landgraf, 81Simple Summer: RFH Beach Babies Reunited

It doesn’t get any simpler or better — best of childhood friends never parting.
Continue reading Simple Summer: RFH Beach Babies ReunitedScene Around: RFH Class of ’83 Reuniting

Photo/courtesy of Sandi Burns
They didn’t wait for that banner even numbered 40th reunion. They just couldn’t wait.
No, The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of ’83 went ahead and had a pretty untraditional, unprecedented (at least in formal reunion style) 39th reunion over the weekend.
Continue reading Scene Around: RFH Class of ’83 ReunitingRetro Sandy Hook Lifeguarding Muscle

Photo/courtesy of Joanne Distefano Garelli via Miguel Mejia, Facebook screenshot
Well, it’s been a sizzling summer and everyone’s been diving in … to the ocean for refreshment and, of course, in the name of locals’ tradition. And while everyone’s diving in and swimming with the summer tide, lifeguards are making sure that all make it back to shore.
Continue reading Retro Sandy Hook Lifeguarding MuscleIn Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Former Deane Porter School Lunch Aide, Ellen Stirnweiss Pittman, 65
Longtime Rumsonite and former Deane-Porter School lunch aide, Ellen Mary Stirnweiss Pittman passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on July 19. She was 65.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Former Deane Porter School Lunch Aide, Ellen Stirnweiss Pittman, 65Scene Around: Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Replacement & Advisory
Yes, you can cross that Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge when you get to it. But there will be some intrusions through Thursday.
The long-planned new bridge is being constructed, as planned, parallel to the old, still standing bridge. However, the activity surrounding the bridge replacement may cause some disruptions in traffic flow to and from Rumson and Sea Bright for those few days, so Monmouth County officials have released a summary of what’s going on and where through Thursday between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. Take a look at the gallery above for a glimpse into the project (CLICK on one photo to enlarge and scroll.)
They have advised that people should be aware of the following travel disruptions:
Rumson Road, Rumson
- The eastbound shoulder will be closed and both travel lanes shifted through Thursday.
- Flaggers may be present to facilitate delivery of construction materials Monday through Thursday
Ocean Avenue (Route 36), Sea Bright
- Flaggers may be present to facilitate delivery of construction materials through Thursday
Shrewsbury River
- Construction of the temporary trestles will continue in the water south of the bridge.
In Memoriam: Former Rumsonite Jack Kraft, 86
Dad, you were a great father, husband , brother, and friend. You have touched countless numbers of people in your 86 years here with us. You have always put others first before yourself. You will be missed by many. P.S.: I don’t plan on putting my elbows on the table when I eat, or chewing with my mouth open, or saying the word “Eww.”
Robert Kraft, Jack’s son
“Please also honor him by reminiscing about the time you were able to spend with him, have a laugh and raise a glass!” ~ family of Jack Kraft
Former Rumsonite Jack Kraft passed away peacefully on June 28. He was 87.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Former Rumsonite Jack Kraft, 86In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised RFH Class of ’81 Grad, Lillian ‘Lily’ Ross, 59
“Lillian’s Hebrew name was Leah Malka, or Queen Leah, which seems poetic to those who knew her well.” ~ Rossi, Lillian’s sister
Lillian Margaret Ross was born on Dec. 13, 1962. She passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2022. She was 59 years old.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised RFH Class of ’81 Grad, Lillian ‘Lily’ Ross, 59In Memoriam: Forever Rumsonite, Rumson High Football Star, Fireman, Tony Mellaci, 100
“To my dad who accomplished so many things in life and experience more than we could imagine. The depression, WW2, starting life when there was still horse & carriages, to seeing a man walk on the moon. My dad loved life and lived it to its fullest. RIP dad. Until we meet up again. Love you … He reached his goal to live to 100.”
That he did. Iconic longtime Rumsonite Anthony J. “Tony” Mellaci passed away peacefully from natural causes at home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 17. He had just recently reached the age of 100.
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