All Obituaries

Manahawkin, NJ - Kerry Nicholas DiBlasio, Sr., 75, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he settled in Oreland, PA to raise his family, before retiring in Manahawkin, NJ. Son of Nicholas and Dorothy (Cupo) DiBlasio, Kerry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gail (Boyd) DiBlasio, proud father of sons Nicholas (Lucy) and Kerry (Laura), and daughter Donna Lima (Brian), grandchildren Luke DiBlasio, James DiBlasio, Riley...

A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 10am until his memorial service, 11am, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 333 N. Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Cremation was private. A full obituary will follow. Please check back with us. Thank you.

Albert Brummer, 91, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019. Albert lived a full life and was a World War II Veteran. He was born in Farmingdale, NJ and lived in Iselin, NJ until he moved to Manahawkin, NJ in 1987 and later moved to Barnegat, NJ.  While living in Linden, NJ he worked for the US Post Office for 40 years as a mail carrier.  Once he moved to Manahawkin, he worked for Ocean Acres Country Club until he fully retired. Albert was known for his kind spirit and...

George A. Purks III, 51, passed away January 23, 2019. George was known for his generous spirit and willingness to always lend a hand to anyone. He was happiest when he was fishing, mudding or spending time with his beautiful daughters Kaylee, Paige and Shayna, who were his everything. George is also survived by his parents George and Ruth Purks, brother Jerry/Liz Purks, sister Jean/Tom Ring, nephews and nieces, TJ & Tyler Ring, Charlie, Andie & Jerry Purks...

Lorraine Eleanor Stack (nee Schlachta) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2019. In her 85th year, Lorraine lived a full life. Lovingly known as Cha-Cha to family in her later years, she was born and raised in Philadelphia. She loved to dance and taught dancing in her late teens. She met her husband, Bob, of 23 years when they both worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. After marrying, they moved to New Jersey where they raised their three children. Lorraine loved...

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 12pm at St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin. Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ. A full obituary will follow. Please check back with us. Thank you.

Benedict Derrico, age 86, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2109. He was a Yard Master for Conrail in South Kearny before his retirement. He is survived by his sister Alma Cianfrone and his nephew Richard Cianfrone. Visiting hours will be Friday, February 1, 2019 from 9am until his funeral service, 10am at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.  Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.

Joshua Handel, our beloved son has been called home, to Heaven.  He is grieved by his parents, Raymond and Wendy, and his younger sister Gwyneth. While attending his fourth year studying forensic psychology at Stockton University, he was proud to be living in a “mansion right smack against the beach”. He was a very independent young man with a heart of gold, and his light shined in everything that he did. Everyone surrounding him, from his best friends and...

Edgar Raymond Wall, age 93, of Cedar Run, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. Born in Ohio, he lived in Mays Landing, NJ before moving to Cedar Run where he resided since 1975. Prior to his retirement, Edgar worked as a machinist for Wheaton Glass & Plastic, Mays Landing, NJ. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He enjoyed farming, gardening, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Edgar also enjoyed his fellowship with the Cedar Run Assembly...

Anna (Radich) Stanich, 90, of Beach Haven, N.J. passed away on December 26th. She is survived by Domenick, her beloved husband of sixty-three years. As the family emigrated from Croatia, Anna was born the fifth of seven children to Thomas and Maria. Her brothers Srecko, Leo, Joseph and Nicholas and her sisters, Johanna and Helen all predeceased her. She grew up in Hell’s Kitchen and loved her city life …. (the chores) …. the Stores! …. (fresh air) …. Times...