All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald L. Miller of Manahawkin announces his passing after a brief illness, on Thursday October 11, 2018, at the age of 76. Don was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Donald will be greatly missed by his wife of 20 years, Debbie Scali-Miller, and his step-children, Heather Henry (Craig), Marisa Ross (Dom), Anthony Scali (Leah) and Matthew Scali (Nicole). Don, “Pop”, will be greatly missed by 7 grandchildren who he...

Gary Martin Burruss, 72, died peacefully at home on October 5, 2018.  He leaves behind his wife of forty-eight years, Mary, his son, Tuan Burruss Ngo and his grandson, Grayson Burruss Ngo.  He is survived by his brother, Robert Burruss and his wife Susan, his friend and brother-in-law Gary Koshland, his sisters-in-law Anne Dougherty-Koshland and Kate Williams as well as four nieces and three nephews.  He will be missed by his dear friends Sheila Hemm, who never gave up on him,...

Richard A. Albert, age 71, passed away om Friday, October 5, 2018. Born in East Orange, NJ, he lived in Bergenfield, NJ prior to Ship Bottom, NJ where he resided since 2000. He was a Telecommunications Engineer for AT&T, Basking Ridge, NJ prior to his retirement. He was a member of the planning board and zoning board of adjustments in Bergenfield. He is predeceased by his parents; Elvin R. and Grace Albert (nee Adams), as well as his two brothers; William and Robert Albert. Richard is...

Bill N. Raso, age 83, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away September 23, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Morristown prior to Manahawkin where he lived since 2008. He also enjoyed spending time at his home in Arizona. He was a Financial Executive for over 55 years, working for various companies. Bill was a member of the Rotary Club of Morris Plains and the Italian American Club of Stafford Township.   He is predeceased by his late wife Dora Raso, his brother Frank Raso and his...

Todd Christopher Barbuto, born November 9, 1973, passed away on September 22, 2018. Todd was a graduate of Conestoga High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania and received an athletic scholarship for football to the University of Maryland and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the university. He was a champion Lifeguard competitor and U.S.L.A. member. He was also a certified personal trainer and a business owner. Todd was a member of both the Ship Bottom and Harvey Cedars beach patrols...

Ronald Allan Bender, age 66, lost his battle with cancer. He lived in Manahawkin and Owned Ron's Drywall for over 45yrs, Ron was loved by many family and friends from all over the country. He was a very giving person if you needed help he was always there to give a hand and will be sadly missed by all of us. Ron loved his animals, as a child, he would bring them home and tell his mother they followed him home, he even has a squirrel named Rocky that he found as a baby and raised. He is...

Richard Gutkowski Sr.  April 5, 1938 - September 19, 2018   Richard Gutkowski Sr., Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born in Lyndhurst, NJ on April 5, 1938 and was a lifelong New Jersey resident. Rich and his beloved wife, Claire DeMarco Gutkowski were high school sweethearts. They shared over 60 years of their lives together and were married on April 5, 1959. Richard was also known as “Papa” to his...

Robert Donato Macari, of Bayville, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Robert, affectionally known as “Uncle Bob” and “Bingo Bob”, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., he lived in Beach Haven prior to Bayville. He attended Bordentown Military Institute, a private high school, located in Bordentown, NJ. After high school, he served his country in during the Vietnam war in the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Blackwood, the USS Eaton and the USS Little...

All services were held privately.

At the convenience of the family, services will be held privately.