All Obituaries

James (Jim) Ambrose Moran, age 65, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away suddenly on Monday January 10th, 2022.   He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, raised in Sayreville and Long Beach Island, and lived in Manahawkin for 41 years with his family. Jim held the position of Assistant Superintendent for Business at Southern Regional School District for 17 years, he then became  Township Administrator/Director of Water & Sewer Utility for Stafford Township retiring in...

John Kleban, age 81, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. John was born in Bayonne NJ to Stephanie and John Kleban. His parents owned a furniture and floor covering store where John helped with deliveries and repairs throughout his entire life.  He went to school at the College of Staten Island where he majored in electrical engineering and received his master’s degree at the Rochester Institute of technology. He was hand selected by Bell Laboratories in...

Marie Elena Palumbo (nee Danowski), age 80, of Manahawkin passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Born September 5, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ, she resided in Jersey City, Bayonne, Asbury, and Livingston, NJ prior to Manahawkin. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Marie was the life of the party and always knew how to have a good time. She always had a kind word for everyone. She was also a sun worshipper and lover of champagne. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. She is...

Esther V. Sodeikes (nee Zayas), age 85, of Manahawkin, NJ, left this world on January 5, 2022. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she resided in Manahawkin for many years. Prior to her retirement, Esther worked as an Executive Secretary for First National Bank, Toms River, NJ. She enjoyed traveling and got to see much of the world with her good friends and family.  She was a generous volunteer for many organizations and devoted member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Brant Beach, NJ...

James P. Kelley, Sr., age 87, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.  Born July 20, 1934 in Rockledge, PA, he lived in the Philadelphia area prior to moving to the Manahawkin and Barnegat area in 1972. A graduate of LaSalle College, he worked for Max & Lou Weinstein Plumbing Supply, Philadelphia, Benjamin McClellan Plumbing Supply, Manahawkin, and Western Auto Appliances, Manahawkin. He proudly served his country in the US Army Signal corps in Germany from 1957...

Barbara Ann Lathrop, age 73, of West Creek, NJ, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born in Lakewood, NJ, she lived in Lanoka Harbor, NJ prior to West Creek where she resided for the last 55 years. Prior to her retirement, she was a teacher in the Lacey Township school district. She was a member of the Elks, Forked River, NJ, a member of the NJEA, sat on the Board of Directors of the Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park Animal Refuge of which she, along with her mother...

Dr. Richard “Dick” M. Goldstein, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ. He fought until the very end against several complications from a recently diagnosed kidney disease.   Dick was born in Newport News, Virginia, on March 26, 1938, to Robert and Sylvia Goldstein. He graduated from the University of Connecticut, then attended Medical School at the University of Miami. He completed his pediatric residency...

On January 2, 2022 Jane C. Theberge passed into eternal life. She lived most of her life in Lincoln Park, NJ with her beloved husband “Louie”, who predeceased her in 2008. Jane was born on August 12, 1930 to Ellen and John Ward. She graduated from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia with a degree in French. She worked in retail in New York City and at Eastern Airlines at Newark Airport, where she met her husband. Jane had an extensive career as an editor for Medical Economics,...

Richard Clayton Welc unexpectedly passed away in his Surf City home on Thursday, December 23, 2021 after a beautiful morning walk with his beloved family and little dog, Pepper. He is survived by his wife Susan; two children, Jennifer and her husband Sam, and Steven and his wife Ashley; two grandchildren, Isaac and Ivy; siblings, Barbara and Martin. He is also survived by the many family members and close friends who have filled his life with good times and irreplaceable...

Kim England, 69 of Manahawkin passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 due to Covid.  Kim was formerly of Irvington and Beach Haven.  He graduated from Irvington High School Class of 1971 and attended Essex County College.  Kim dedicated his free time to volunteering starting in Irvington as a member of the Irvington Civil Defense Squad.  While with them one of the major events he responded to was the Bay Wayrefinery explosion in 1970.  Kim was...