Obituaries - Thompson Memorial Home

Vicki DeNoia, MSN, RN-C, APRN, BC, NP-C

Vicki De Noia, age 75, passed away peacefully om March 26. 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and service to others.

Vicki's professional journey spanned decades of exceptional care and leadership in nursing and health care. She began her nursing career at Riverview Medical Center working as a perioperative nurse and then in Respiratory ICU for nine years.

She then became Director of Clinical Operations and Marketing for Transworld Nurses Home Health Care, where she recruited, trained, and placed nurses and home health aides. She later became Executive Director of Staff Builders, Inc., where she oversaw sales, clinical operations and support for three offices in Monmouth County. She became Director of Nursing Education for subacute and long-term care facilities of Meridian Quality Care Management.

Mary Jane Sauer

Mary Jane Sauer passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Born on April 25, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Mary Jane was the daughter of Mary Jane and Richard Brennan. She spent her early years in Jersey City before moving to Keansburg. She was a proud graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, Class of 1959, and remained a lifelong Casey.

William Rain

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our brother, Bill, age 70. You could find him most mornings walking the sea wall in his beloved Sea Bright.

Bill was born to Virginia and William Rain and resided his whole life in Sea Bright. He retired from the Sea Bright Police Force after a long career.

Bill was very active in the Sea Bright Fire Department and found great pleasure in keeping his friends and neighbors safe.

Edward A. Olsen, DMD

Dr. Edward A. Olsen, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026 surrounded by his loving partner and wife of 23 years, and his devoted sister. He was born on July 19,1949 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Mary Apicella and Edward Olsen, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Hayes Olsen, his sister, Patricia Cavagnaro (John), two nieces, Patricia Chiano (Donald), Christine Backus (David), and his six great-nieces and nephews.

Mary Lyn Cady-Bilow

Mary Lyn Cady-Bilow, born on June 8, 1936, in Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully, on March 20, 2026 in the company of her family. She lived most of her life in Fair Haven and Long Branch, NJ. She was 89 years old.

Mary Lyn attended Mount Saint Mary’s High School in New Jersey and continued her education at Marymount College in Arlington, Virginia. With her characteristic humor and charm, she often quipped that she majored in “extracurricular activities.” She had fun recounting memories from her school years, including receiving medals of achievement presented by Robert F. Kennedy.

Judith L. Wolchak

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Judith L. Wolchak who died on March 16, 2026 at the age of 89, peacefully in her sleep.

Emily "Peggy" M. Kaeli

Emily Margaret Kaeli, fondly known as Peggy, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and the distinguished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, after a private battle with lung cancer.

Herminio Mercado

Herminio Mercado, 74, of Long Branch, passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born to Ponciano Mercado, Sr and Mercedes Grospe.

Hermie enjoyed being retired. He loved playing pickleball, tennis, dancing, karaoke, listening to live bands and walking at the boardwalk. He was in the Philippine Air Force in his younger years until settling in NJ. He worked tirelessly for several years at Blonder Tongue. He enjoyed traveling after retirement. He was always surrounded by his family and friends. He would bring laughter and joy no matter where he was.

George L. Scott

George Lee Scott, 91, of Eatontown, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his father, George Lee Scott Sr., his mother Mary Grace Scott (Willard), brother David Scott, sister Mary Louise Scott, and son Stephen Andrew Scott.

Edith A. Blake

Edith Antoniette Albert Blake, a beloved matriarch and longtime resident of Red Bank, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at the age of 108, surrounded by her loving family in Toms River, New Jersey.

Born on February 25, 1918, Mrs. Blake lived a life defined by devotion to family, faith, and community. She attended Fisk Street School in Fair Haven, New Jersey, at a time when it was the only K–8 school available for Black children in the area. Those early experiences shaped a lifetime marked by resilience, compassion, and quiet strength.

Robert Joseph Narucki, Sr.

Robert Joseph Narucki, Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 6, 2026. Born and raised in Nutley, NJ he was the only child of Marge (Messineo) and Tom Narucki.

Rob proudly attended Nutley public schools and played football, basketball and baseball as a child. He spent summers growing up at his grandparents house in Ortley Beach, and collected tons of friends throughout the years. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and became a diehard Domer. He bled blue and gold and was a lifelong fan, following all Irish sports year round. He studied abroad in Angers, France for a year and frequently referenced this special time, as it gave him a love for travel which he continued later in life.