Obituaries
Judith Lynn Stoffel
Dec 2, 2025
Judith Lynn Busch Stoffel. Born August 10, 1946 in Englewood, New Jersey. Her life was defined by beauty, intelligence, compassion, and overwhelming love for her family and friends. A great beauty inside and out, Judy’s intelligence and compassion were intertwined in her 45-year career as a registered nurse. For the latter part of her career, she used her formidable skills...
William R. Giaccio
Nov 28, 2025
William R. Giaccio, age 79, of the West Creek section of Stafford Township, NJ passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Born October 20, 1946 in Staten Island, NY, William lived in Tuckerton and Parkertown, NJ prior to West Creek where he resided for the last 35 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Thomas B. Hoesly
Nov 24, 2025
September 15, 1941 – November 24, 2025
Thomas B. Hoesly, passed away with his wife by his side on November 24, 2025, at the age of 84.
Tom was born in Newark, NJ, raised in Summit, NJ and was a long-time resident of Summit, Somerset, Manasquan and Manahawkin, NJ. Following high school, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force during...
Kathryn M. Hutchison
Nov 23, 2025
Kathryn M. Hutchison "Kat & Katie" (nee Martin), age 94, of Barnegat, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Kathryn was born December 28, 1930, to Theodore and Madelyn Martin in North Bergen, NJ. Her childhood memories were in Springdale, PA before moving to Wildwood, NJ. She lived in Edison, NJ for 45 years prior to Barnegat where she...
Donald R. Black
Nov 19, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce Donald Robert Black, 72, passed away suddenly on November 19th 2025.
Don was raised in Belleville, New Jersey and graduated from Belleville High School where he played football. It was there that he met the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Peg. Together they built their dream house and dream life for over five...
Joseph Walter Wilkie
Nov 14, 2025
Joseph Walter Wilkie, age 69, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Born in Passaic and most recently of Manahawkin, NJ, Joseph dedicated his life to hard work, family, and the people he loved. He built a long and respected career as a pipefitter with Local Union 9, where he was admired for his commitment, skill, and unwavering work ethic.
Joseph had...
Robert A. Green
Oct 28, 2025
Robert “Bob” Green 1941 – 2025
Robert A. Green, 84, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed on October 28, 2025.
Robert “Bob” Green was born in Riverside, New Jersey, in 1941 to Thomas and Kathryn Green, and grew up in Burlington Township. He attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Burlington City High School in 1959. In 1963, Bob married his sweetheart, Dolores and...
James Robert Hutcheson
Oct 28, 2025
James Robert Hutcheson, age 81, of Surf City, Long Beach Island, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Jim was born February 18, 1944, in San Antonio, TX. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Some of his accomplishments included sharpshooter designation and he earned the National Defense Service Metal. Prior to his retirement,...
Albert John Simons
Oct 27, 2025
Albert John Simons, age 82, of West Creek, NJ passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Born April 16, 1943, in Scranton, PA., he lived in Scranton and Glendale PA. prior to West Creek where he resided since 1962. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam war from 1961 to 1965. Prior to his retirement,...
Catherine Grieco
Oct 15, 2025
Catherine Grieco (nee Marino), age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.
Born April 11, 1936, in Jersey City, NJ, she lived in the Marion section of Jersey City prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 25 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Siperstein's, Jersey City,...
George R. DiMatteo
Oct 4, 2025
George R. DiMatteo, age 59, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at home.
Born July 14, 1966, in Paterson, NJ, he most recently resided in Manahawkin, NJ. George worked for PSE&G as a supervisor for 36 years before retiring. After retirement, he kept active working as a security officer for Ocean County College and Southern Ocean Medical Center. George loved...
Salvatore A. Careri
Oct 4, 2025
Salvatore A. Careri, age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at home.
Born October 19, 1935 in Cliffside Park, NJ, he lived in Fort Lee, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided full-time since 2014. Sal served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of Corporal. He was a NJ State Trooper...
Edward A. Conlon III
Oct 1, 2025
Edward A. Conlon III, age 65, of Plymouth, Vermont, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Born and raised in Kearny, NJ, Ed later lived in the Beach Haven West section of Manahawkin before venturing north. After leaving New Jersey, he spent 10 memorable years on Nantucket, where he met his future wife. Together, they moved to Vermont, where they...
Gabriel Saldana
Sep 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gabriel “Gabe” Mathew Saldana August 8, 2008 – September 30, 2025
With hearts filled with love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Gabriel Mathew Saldana, affectionately known as Gabe, who passed away at the young age of 17 on September 30, 2025. From the moment he entered this world on August 8, 2008, Gabe radiated light,...
Salvatore Frank Giordano
Sep 28, 2025
Salvatore Frank Giordano, age 81, of New Freedom, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Sal was the son of the late Frank and Marie Giordano.
Born in Jersey City, NJ on February 14, 1944, he resided in New Freedom PA for the last 40 years, spending summers in Manahawkin, NJ and...
Karen I. Ross
Sep 26, 2025
Karen ‘Kippy’ Ross of Waretown, NJ passed away peacefully September 26, 2025, at the age of 79.
Born and raised of Franklin and Gertrude Pharo in Tuckerton, NJ she moved to Manahawkin, NJ with her husband, Darrol Ross and raised their three children for 25 years. She worked in real estate, was a member of the Manahawkin Baptist Church and served...
Thomas W. Serpico
Sep 24, 2025
Thomas W. Serpico, age 71, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his home.
Born May 24, 1954 in Camden, NJ, Tom lived in Manahawkin, NJ prior to Barnegat where he resided for the last 3 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by AT&T as a Senior Software Project Manager where he worked for 31...
Anthony L. Chiocchi
Sep 22, 2025
Anthony L. Chiocchi, age 69, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at home.
Born January 6, 1956 in Harlem, NY, Anthony was a resident of Long Island, NY prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 5 years. He was a self-employed handyman and tile mechanic. He loved classic cars and listening to classic rock, especially...
James Anthony Chadwick
Sep 19, 2025
James Anthony Chadwick, age 61, of Warren Grove, NJ passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at home in Warren Grove.
Born September 24, 1963, James was a life-time resident of Warren Grove. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the Stafford Township Department Of Public Works, Manahawkin as a Laborer, retiring in 2017 after 27 years. James was a member...
Dede M L Montgomery
Sep 18, 2025
7/7/1939 – 9/18/2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dede M L Montgomery. Dede, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, nurse, and woman of unwavering faith peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on September 18th 2025 at the age of 86.
Born on July 7th 1939 in Collegeville PA, Dede lived a life defined by...

