“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom,” longtime Rumson resident, real estate agent, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother as well, Ann Doran, on Feb. 21. Just eight days shy of her 96th birthday, Ann was 95.
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In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Lori Slavin, 86
Longtime Rumsonite, Lorraine “Lori” Slavin, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 28, surrounded by her loving family. She was 86.
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Retro RFH Boys’ Wintry TGIF Toast
Photo/courtesy of George Day
Raise your plastic cups and party on! It’s time for a little chill and retro toast to the impending weekend of breaking out of all the snow and taking the snap out of the cold snap with the warmth of some RFH guys of the late ’70s and early ’80s.
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In Memoriam: Mary Gagliardi, Mom, Grandmother to Rumson Family, 88
Mary Gagliardi, “a treasured soul known for her loving nature and friendly demeanor,” passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 88. Her final days were spent in Rumson, where she passed, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family.
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In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, ‘Queen of Social Intoxication,’ Diane Dey, 95
Longtime Rumsonite Diane Merrall Dey, 95, more recently of Atlantic Highlands, “received her angel wings on Saturday evening, Feb. 7. She departed peacefully at home, in the presence of her loving daughter, Merrall, while the Commendation of the Dying was invoked by Father Hank Hilton.”
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In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite and RFH ’65 Grad, Carol Friscia Butler, 78
Longtime Rumsonite and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, Carol Friscia Butler, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Feb. 12 in Morgantown, WV. She was 78.
In Memoriam: Rumson Resident, Barbara DeVito, 88
Rumson resident, Barbara DeVito, formerly of Colts Neck, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 14. She was 88.
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In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised RFH ’96 Grad, Son, Husband, Father, John Sievers Ekdahl, 47
“John quietly and bravely fought his way through cancer treatment to the very end … May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him and continue to inspire all who were touched by his life.” ~ family of John Ekdahl
Rumson-raised Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, son, husband, father, John Sievers Ekdahl, passed away on Feb. 11 at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. He was 47.
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FYI: On and Around the New Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge
Photo/Nick Lenczyk
Yes, the new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge is complete. It’s been functional for months now. Still, there are some finishing touches on and around the bridge continuing.
In Memoriam: Longtime Rumson Resident, Carolyn Ott, 95
Carolyn Anita DeDecker Ott, “a cherished Rumson resident of more than 70 years,” passed away peacefully at the age of 95.
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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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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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