Obituaries
Francis "Frank" Steven Rutkowski
Jan 18, 2026
Francis “Frank” Steven Rutkowski, 84, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026.
Born in Paterson, NJ, on November 17, 1941, Frank was the eldest son of the late Frank and Alice (Smith) Rutkowski. He was a patriotic man that proudly served our country in the United States Navy receiving an honorable discharge in 1965 after 2 years of...
Delores J. Elsenbeck
Mar 6, 2026
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 5PM to 7PM at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM on Monday, March 16 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ 08008. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 283...
Irma J. Denroche
Feb 22, 2026
Irma J. Denroche (nee Tyree), age 80, of Little Egg Harbor and Manchester, NJ, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Irma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and family member. She was born and raised in West Virginia with her 11 brothers and sisters. She spent most of her life living in Manchester Township, NJ with her late husband Norman....
George W. Folinas
Feb 15, 2026
George W. Folinas, age 71, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 2pm until his time of remembrance, 3:30pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
Ann Annichiarico
Feb 12, 2026
Ann Annichiarico, age 90, of Panther Valley in Allamuchy, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, family member and friend. She was an active parishioner of the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church, Andover, NJ.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road,...
Anthony J. Cucinotta
Feb 6, 2026
Anthony J Cucinotta, 78 of Beach Haven, NJ born May 26, 1947 surrounded by more love than he knew what to do with, Sailed into the sunrise on his eternal fishing trip in the morning hours of Friday, February 6, 2026.
Leaving a lasting impression on many, while doing what he loved , whether he casually flipped you the bird or...
James A. Lang
Jan 27, 2026
Jim Lang, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on August 23, 1946, in the Cramer Hill section of Camden, New Jersey. He spent many summers in Cedar Run, NJ, where his family owned a summer home that later became his permanent residence. It was there that he and...
Emma J. Purcell
Jan 24, 2026
Emma J. Purcell (nee Sprague), age 80, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at home.
Services are pending at this time. Please check back with us. Thank you.
Lucille B. Traynor
Jan 21, 2026
Lucille Burns Traynor, of North Beach Haven, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, after a brief illness. She was diagnosed with brain cancer shortly after Thanksgiving and faced her illness with strength, dignity, and grace.
Born and raised in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, Lucille was the daughter of the late Michael F.X. Burns and Harriet Golas Burns....
Irene S. Monek
Jan 21, 2026
Irene Monek (née Stropkai), a beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cancer survivor, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Carteret, New Jersey, before moving to Clark in 1958, where she raised her family and built a life centered on love, faith, and service...
Francis "Herb" Davis IV
Jan 15, 2026
Francis Herbert Davis IV, aka Herb Davis, 71, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on January 15, 2026.
Born July 28, 1954, to Audrey Miller Hicks and Francis H. Davis III.
Herb worked for several trucking companies over the years, including GenTech and W.R. Grace Trucking, which he especially enjoyed, before most recently working for United States Postal Service as a Tractor Trailer...
Rosalie Calandriello
Jan 11, 2026
Rosalie Calandriello, age 96, of Whiting, NJ passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Visiting will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 at St. Mary's Church, 747 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ 08005 from 11am until her Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon. Entombent will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 283 Beachview Ave., Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
In lieu of flowers,...
Paul "Jerry" G. Schettig
Jan 10, 2026
Paul G. “Jerry” Schettig of Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ, at the age of 93.
Jerry was born on March 18, 1932, in Piermont, NY, to parents Gustave and Mary (nee Palkovic) Schettig, and often spoke of an idyllic childhood growing up on the Hudson River. He served in...
William "Scott" Flynn
Jan 10, 2026
William “Scott” Flynn, 80, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Barnegat Twp., NJ.
Born in Camden, NJ and predeceased by his parents, William Martin and Margaretta Dorthy Flynn, and his brothers, Michael and Kelly Flynn, and his wife Barbara Edith Goldacker Flynn in 2024.
Scott raised his family in Surf City and Warren Grove, NJ. Scott had many accomplishments in...
Rose Marie Mullen
Jan 9, 2026
Rose Marie Mullen, age 87, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.
A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at St. Mary Of The Pines Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
Debra A. Vermeal
Jan 8, 2026
Debra Anne Vermeal 66 of Spring City, Tennessee, formerly of Lakewood, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, Tennessee. She was born January 17, 1959 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late John Juskiewicz and Mary Tucholski.
Debra retired from the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation and Revenue after 25 years....
Thomas Francis Temme
Jan 4, 2026
Thomas Francis “Tommy” Temme of Philadelphia Pa. and Surf City, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. at the age of 78. Tommy was born on May 14, 1947, to Dorothy Callahan Temme and Francis W. Temme, Sr. in Philadelphia, Pa. where he was raised and lived most of his...
Richard S. Smetanka
Jan 1, 2026
Richard “Rick” S. Smetanka, age 69, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at home surrounded by his family and good friends/caregivers, Levan and Lia Amirejibi. The family would also like extend a special thank you to his previous caregivers who cared for him for 3 years, Myrna, Cassie, Monica, Caitlyn and Miguel.
Born July 21, 1956...
Serafin E. Burset
Dec 29, 2025
Serafín E. Burset, JR. 82, of Barnegat, New Jersey, passed from death to life on December 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on April 8, 1943, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Serafín was the beloved son of Carlos Burset and Santa Binet. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a cherished friend to many.
Serafín was known for his...
Gilbert Thomas Kankowski
Dec 20, 2025
Gilbert Thomas Kankowski, age 69, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Born December 1, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois, Gil lived most of his life in New Jersey, living in Barnegat for the last 40 years. He was employed by Pathmark where he worked as a non-foods manager. He built a life with his ex-wife, Laura Kankowski, for...
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